Residents evacuated after devastating early morning fire
Emergency services are still in attendance at an early morning blaze that ripped through a block of flats. Residents in the building on Telford Drive escaped safely and were evacuated…
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Man arrested in connection with the death of Nashir Ahmed
A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of 65-year-old Nashir Ahmed. Mr Ahmed died following an incident at a bus stop on Ferry Road near to…
Murder investigation launched after man dies in hospital days after bus stop attack
Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died in hospital days after being attacked at a bus stop. Nashir Ahmed, 65, died after being attacked on Sunday night…
Family of missing woman Kasha Smith issue appeal for information
Detectives are continuing enquiries to locate Khasha Smith, 35, who is missing from the Calder area. Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we have established that the last known confirmed sighting…
Investigation launched after woman found dead in flat earlier today
Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was discovered in a flat earlier today. Emergency services raced to the property on Barn Park in Wester Hailes…
Family pay tribute to “perfect son” who died after being struck by bin lorry
Police have named the 11-year-old boy who died after being struck by a bin lorry on Whitehouse Road. Thomas Wong, who lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle when he…
A boy has been killed following a collision with a bin lorry earlier today
An 11-year-old boy has died following a collision on Whitehouse Road earlier today. The incident happened around 8.20am near to the junction with Braehead Road. The boy was riding a…
Appeal following footpath robbery in north Edinburgh
Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery incident which happened in Drylaw. Shortly before 11am on Wednesday 21 February, a 20-year-old man was walking on…
FREE burgers at the new Burger King store in Edinburgh today
Burger King is celebrating the launch of its new Edinburgh store by giving away 1,000 free burgers to customers today. The new restaurant will open this morning at the Craigleith…
Pavement parking crackdown begins today
A city-wide ban on drivers parking their vehicles on pavements comes into force today. The rules are designed to protect pedestrians, especially people in wheelchairs and those pushing buggies. Drivers…