Police scour streets after prisoner escapes custody
A major search took place last night after a prisoner who was being escorted escaped. Locals reported seeing armed officers with search dogs in Craigleith as they carried out their…
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Paramedic arrested after allegedly failing roadside drug test
A paramedic has been arrested for failing a roadside drugs test after she knocked down a kid, it has been reported. The 40-year-old woman was allegedly driving to an emergency…
More arrests following bonfire night disorder in Niddrie
Eight further people have been charged in connection with bonfire night disorder in Niddrie. Two male youths, both aged 15, have been charged in connection with preparing petrol bombs and…
Police appeal for help finding missing teenage girl
Officers in Midlothian are appealing for information to help trace a teenager missing from Penicuik. Connie Cochrane, 14, was last seen in Penicuik around 6.30pm on Wednesday, 15 November 2023.…
Officers injured after being pelted with fireworks and petrol bombs during Bonfire night chaos in Niddrie
Police officers have been injured in Edinburgh during unprecedented levels of violence while protecting communities from Bonfire Night disorder. In Niddrie, officers were pelted with fireworks and petrol bombs by…
Police appeal after gunshots fired at a property in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information after a number of gunshots were fired in Edinburgh. Around 10.15am on Thursday officers were called to a report of shots being fired at block…
Edinburgh tram scheme had ‘litany of avoidable failures’ inquiry finds
Lord Hardie has today published the findings and recommendations of the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry. The four volume report contains criticisms of several organisations whose acts or omissions were principally responsible…
Police appeal after man suffers serious injuries in city centre attack
Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old man suffered serious injuries after being assaulted shortly after 12am on today at Brougham Street. The man was approached by a group…
XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year to stop violent attacks
Aggressive American XL Bully dogs will be banned by the end of the year, Rishi Sunak has announced. The PM said the breed will be outlawed under the Dangerous Dogs…
Pictured: The iconic MoonWalk Scotland lights up the night-time streets of Edinburgh
The MoonWalk Scotland returned to the streets of Edinburgh in a blaze of colour on Saturday night. Women, men and young people wearing brightly decorated bras or colourful “bra t-shirts”…