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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…

Two men taken to hospital following Salvesen Crescent disturbance

Posted on 19th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Two men have been taken to hospital following a disturbance in Salvesen Crescent this morning. Its believed both males, aged around eighteen, suffered stab wounds during the incident. A Police Scotland spokeswoman said: “Police in Edinburgh are investigating after two males sustained…

Woman cut free from car following city centre collision

Posted on 19th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

An injured woman who was trapped in her car after a crash had to be freed by firefighters. Emergency services were called to the junction of Broughton Street and Albany Street in central Edinburgh at about 12.20am on Saturday after…

Police appeal for help finding missing Edinburgh woman

Posted on 19th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a woman was reported missing from Stenhouse Drive on Thursday. Elizabeth Clarke (63) has not been seen since 1pm on Thursday and her family and friends are growing increasingly concerned for her…

Teenage girl rushed to hospital following Gracemount High School balcony fall

Posted on 18th November 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A teenage girl has been rushed to hospital after falling from a balcony in Gracemount High School. Emergency services attended just after 10am this morning. It’s understood her injuries are not thought to be life threatening. A Police Scotland spokesperson…