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A man has pled guilty to the rape of a 12-year-old child which happened in Edinburgh in 2016. Balwinder Singh, 54, pled guilty to raping the child today at the High Court in Edinburgh. Detective Inspector Jonny Wright of Edinburgh’s…

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a teenage boy missing from the city. Jules Appalsawmy, aged 16, was last seen at his home in the Powderhall Rigg area of Edinburgh around 6.15pm on Wednesday. He said he…

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Adam Motycka who was last seen in May. The 25-year-old was last seen in the Pleasance area on the 18th May 2020 and there are concerns for his welfare. Adam is…

Children eligible for free school meals will continue to receive these over the summer holidays the Scottish Government has announced today. Extra funding will ensure councils are able to continue the provision of free school meals during the summer holidays…

Police have issued descriptions of two men they wish to trace after a teenager was robbed at knifepoint in Portobello on Sunday night. The incident happened around 7pm on Sunday, 14 June, 2020, on Mount Lodge Place when the 15-year-old…

Police are hunting two thugs who robbed a teenage boy at knifepoint yesterday and stole his bike. The terrifying ordeal happened on Mount Lodge Place just after 7pm last night. Two teenagers were approached by two men who used a…

Hibs have admitted that “difficult choices” are being considered to safeguard the club’s long-term future and chairman, Ron Gordon, has warned cuts will be needed.  With no clear end in sight and a full return to football in stadia full…

Detectives are investigating after a business was broken into in Newbridge and thieves made off with over £350,000 worth of vehicles.  The theft took place overnight between Saturday and Sunday when entry was forced to the premises.  The gang got…

Hearts FC have announced that they will now start legal action to challenge to decision to relegate them.  Earlier today the SPFL Board announced that any reconstruction proposals for season 2020/21 will not proceed to a vote due to a…

The SPFL Board today announced that a league-wide consultation exercise has shown there is insufficient support for a new divisional structure and that the current 12-10-10-10 format will remain in place for Season 2020/21.   16 of the 42 clubs favoured…