Investigation launched after man’s body pulled from Water of Leith
An investigation has been launched after the body of a man was pulled from the Water of Leith earlier today. Emergency services attended the scene near Couper Street in Leith…
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Police appeal following Meadows disorder
Police are appealing for information and condemning the disorder seen in The Meadows this weekend. Various videos and images have been shared on social media showing the extent of the…
BBC Scotland kicks off new series of highlights from the Scottish Women’s Premier League
BBC Scotland is bringing the best of the action from the Scottish Building Society Scottish Women’s Premier League with a weekly highlights show on the BBC Scotland channel. The new…
Alex Salmond launches new political party
Former First Minister, Alex Salmond, has announced the creation of a new pro-independence party which will stand in the Scottish Parliament election. He said the Alba Party expected to field…
Police launch bike theft campaign
Police Scotland has launched a national campaign to tackle the rising number of bike thefts taking place across the country and to raise awareness of bike security within the cycling…
RNLI appeal for walkers to check the safe crossing times for Cramond Island
The RNLI are today appealing for anyone who crosses to Cramond Island to check the safe tide crossing times after the volunteer crew were called out five times last week…
Independent inquiry clears Nicola Sturgeon of misleading parliament
An independent inquiry has found that Nicola Sturgeon did not break the ministerial code. The Hamilton Inquiry was looking into claims the First Minister misled parliament at the Alex Salmond…
Investigation launched after covid vaccine stolen from vaccination centre
Police Scotland is investigating following the theft of a vial of Covid-19 vaccine in Edinburgh. Officers were alerted to the theft at the EICC on Morrison Street earlier today. Chief…
Appeal after cars torched in hate crime
Officers in Dalkeith are appealing for information after cars were deliberately set on fire at a premises in Loanhead. Around 5.10am on Saturday, 13 March, 2021 cars were vandalised with…
Investigation launched after man found injured in Edinburgh street
Detectives are appealing for witnesses after a man was found seriously injured on Wester Drylaw Drive, Edinburgh, on Friday, 12 March, 2021. Around 7.15pm members of the public found a…