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Teenager convicted over death of nurse Jill Pirrie

Posted on 11 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A teenager has been convicted of causing death by dangerous driving at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Monday 11th July. Dylan Jenkin pleaded guilty to causing the death of theatre nurse Jill Pirrie after he lost control of his…

Cowgate closed after man falls from George IV Bridge

Posted on 10 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

The Cowgate has been closed after a man fell from George IV Bridge earlier today. Emergency services raced to the scene shortly before 3.00pm. One onlooker said “I was in the Cowgate and heard the commotion and went for a…

33 Year old man arrested after Leith assault

Posted on 10 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

33 Year old man arrested after Leith assault

Cops probs deaths at T In The Park

Posted on 8 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police Scotland are probing the deaths of two people at this years T In The Park. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said “We can confirm we are investigating reports of the death of a female and the separate death of…

Accident closes M90

Posted on 8 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

An accident had led to the closure of the M90 northbound at Junction 1. Live Edinburgh News understand a large lorry has overturned and at least one person had been injured. A specialist team of medical staff from the Edinburgh…

Police appeal for help finding missing Edinburgh woman

Posted on 7 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the assistance of the public in an effort to find a 34-year-old woman reported missing. Laura Gorrie was last seen at around 4pm on Thursday, July 7th, leaving an address in Albion Road near…

Wester Hailes business targeted as part of organised crime crackdown

Posted on 6 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police have raided a garage in Wester Hailes as part of a crackdown on organised crime. The garage, which offers valets and car sales opposite the Westside Plaza, was raided earlier today. Locals watched on as cops swooped and sealed…

Police clampdown on joyriders

Posted on 6 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police have vowed to clampdown on joyriders after the death of a North Edinburgh teenager. Brad Williamson, 14, died last month after his bike collided with a Toyota Aygo on Silverknowes Road. The investigation into the crash is sill ongoing and…

Police Scotland to hold open day later this month

Posted on 6 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police Scotland are holding an open day later this month at Fettes Police Station. There will be demonstrations and displays from all kinds of specialist units like our Marine Unit (a boat will be docked in the grounds especially for…

Still Game is back

Posted on 4 July 2016 by newsteam | 0 Comments

After a nine year hiatus, filming started today on the long-awaited new series of Still Game. BBC Scotland’s iconic comedy series will return to BBC One later this year with a new six-part series starring all the original cast, including…