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Investigation launched following serious assault in city centre

Posted on 26th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the city centre. The incident happened around 5 p.m. on Friday 25th November on Regent Road. A 27-year-old man had been on-board a Number 3 Lothian Bus, which…

Man dies after coming off motorbike on Western Approach Road

Posted on 25th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a 52-year-old man has died after coming off his motorbike on a city road. The incident happened at around 5:20pm on the eastbound carriageway of the West Approach Road. A female passenger who also…

Pair jailed for city centre attacks

Posted on 25th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Two men have been handed custodial sentences after pleading guilty to two assaults and a robbery in Edinburgh earlier this year. James Smith, 23, and Mark Dolan, 18, appeared for sentencing before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, November 23rd, in…

Lollipop lady surprised with new bike after thieves strike

Posted on 24th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

An Edinburgh lollipop woman whose daughters bike was stolen at a school event was delighted when an Edinburgh man surprised her at work with a new bike. Andy Noble posted a picture on facebook yesterday of him with the…

One month anniversary of Antoine Maury missing person appeal

Posted on 24th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are again appealing for information in order to trace 21-year-old student Antoine Maury, who has been missing since Monday, October 24. Antoine, a French national studying in Edinburgh, became missing around 10.30pm when he suddenly left his…

Scotland’s first homeless village to be built in Granton

Posted on 23rd November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Scottish social enterprise Social Bite has announced plans to expand its work with the homeless by building a village for homeless people in Granton. The announcement details plans to construct ten purpose-built houses on land behind the Scottish Gas offices…

Police investigate following bogus workmen incident in Musselburgh

Posted on 21st November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in East Lothian are appealing for witnesses after bogus workmen targeted an 85-year-old man in Musselburgh. On Monday, November 14th, a male suspect made an unsolicited call to a home on Cottage Lane. He told the elderly occupant that…

Police recover over £60,000 worth of heroin

Posted on 21st November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh have recovered more than £60,000 worth of heroin and have arrested a 47-year-old man in connection with supplying drugs and attempting to introduce controlled drugs and other items into Saughton prison. On Saturday, November 5, heroin worth…

Police launch festive policing campaign

Posted on 21st November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh have set up their own ‘grotto’ in the heart of the city centre to ensure that people enjoy a safe holiday season. As part of Operation Winter City – Edinburgh’s festive policing campaign – officers will be…

Road closures in Stockbridge following building fire

Posted on 21st November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Comely Bank and Orchard Brae have been closed due to a fire in a house beside Flora Stevenson’s Primary School. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service are still in attendance at the fire along with building inspectors from the City…