Alex Salmond to stand trial in March over sex claims
The former First Minister, Alex Salmond, will stand trial in March over sexual assault and attempted rape claims. Mr Salmond attended a brief hearing at the High Court in Edinburgh…
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Police appeal following racially motivated assault
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a racially motivated assault in the city centre.
Police appeal following city centre serious assault
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted in the city centre. The incident happened between 11.00pm on Friday, 8 November and 1.00am on Saturday,…
Police launch Edinburgh’s festive policing campaign
Police in Edinburgh have once again launched their annual campaign to keep the public safe during the festive period. Operation Winter City, which has been running for several years, provides…
Police hunt teenage boy after woman sexually assaulted in Livingston
Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted in Knightsridge, Livingston, on Wednesday, 6 November, 2019. Around 11.50 am on Wednesday morning, a 61-year-old woman was walking along…
New drive to curb online puppy sales
People in Scotland are increasingly buying puppies online despite the risk of purchasing from illegal breeders, according to new research. Almost half (45%) of people who bought a puppy in…
CCTV appeal following Leith Links robbery
Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they would like to speak to as they believe he may be able to assist with their enquiries in respect…
Police appeal for help finding missing East Lothian man
Police in East Lothian are appealing for information to trace a 56-year-old man reported missing from the Prestonpans area. William Watson was last seen on High Street, Prestonpans, around 11.30am on…
Police investigate after car driven at a group of men on Leith Links
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in the Leith area of the city. The incident happened around 5.50pm on Sunday, 3 November, 2019 at…
BREAKING: Hibs sack Paul Heckingbottom
Hibs have sacked manager Paul Heckingbottom after nine months in charge at Easter Road. The 42-year-old has left the Edinburgh club 48 hours after a 5-2 League Cup semi-final defeat…