BREAKING: George Street closed due to fire at Opal Lounge
George Street has been closed due to a fire at the Opal Lounge. A spokesperson for the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service said “We were called to a report of…
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Armed police swoop on cars in early morning drama in Leith
Armed police officers swooped on two cars in Duke Street in the early hours of Saturday morning. The armed officers were called in following a call from a member of…
A two-vehicle crash on the M8 has causes lengthy tailbacks for drivers.
A two-vehicle crash on the M8 has causes lengthy tailbacks for drivers.
BREAKING: Fire service attend flat fire in north Edinburgh
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service attended a fire in a flat in north Edinburgh earlier today. It’s understood around six appliances were at the fire on East Pilton Farm…
Cyclist in hospital after city centre accident
Emergency services this afternoon raced to city centre after receiving reports of a cyclist and bus crashing.
Man dies after entering water near Ocean Terminal last night
A man has died after entering the water at Leith harbour in last night. Emergency services were called to Leith after the man was spotted in the water. Frantic efforts were…
BREAKING: Emergency services including Coastguard in attendance at incident in Leith
Emergency services including the HM Coastguard are currently in attendance at an ‘ongoing incident’ near Ocean Terminal. Several vehicles including a fire brigade boat are all involved in the incident.…
Kids urge drivers to slow down as signs go up for 20MPH phase three
Primary school children in Edinburgh have been creating vibrant 20mph-themed artwork in support of the ongoing rollout of slower speeds to residential, shopping and city centre streets across the Capital.…
SSPCA investigate after terrapins abandoned in Musselburgh
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two terrapins were discovered on a street in Musselburgh. Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Saturday (8 July) after the terrapins…
A killer released early from prison admitted attacking a woman and a knife robbery in the city
A killer freed after just three years for killing a takeaway driver admitted battering a woman and carrying out a knife robbery in the city. John Reid, 23, repeatedly punched…