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Police have launched an investigation after a Shetland Pony was stabbed to death in a field.  The animal was found dead near Roman Camp Cottages in Broxburn this morning. Police believe the sickening attack was carried out between 9pm on…

A man has been arrested after allegedly being in possession of a knife on Corstorphine Hill earlier this morning.  Police officers raced to the popular beauty spot just before 11am today and a police dog was used to find the…

Police are appealing for assistance from the public in tracing 66-year-old Raif Sistek who has been missing from his home in Wester Hailes Park. Raif is described as white male, 5ft10 in height, of stocky build, brown eyes with dark…

Around 50 protesters gathered outside St Giles’ Cathedral earlier tonight to protest about the death of George Floyd in the US. Mr Floyd’s death has sent shock waves across the world after he died at the hands of a white…

Portobello beach was a popular spot for people today as we entered the first day of an easing of the lockdown restrictions. Sun worshipers and families observed social distancing rules as they enjoyed todays fine weather.  Police were seen patrolling…

Police have launched a investigation after a 47-year-old man died earlier today. Emergency services attended a property on North Bughtlin Brae after receiving reports for concern about a male just before 7am. The man was in a serious condition and…

A tree outside a city police station had to be cut down today after becoming unsafe in high winds.  Drylaw Police Station was closed for several hours and part of Ferry Road was closed until the tree was finally brought…

A driver has had a lucky escape after high winds blew a tree over onto his taxi earlier today. The large tree crashed to the ground on Cramond Road South outside Costa Coffee at 3.30pm.  The road has been closed…

Police are appealing for information and assistance from the public to help trace 17-year-old Khuong Hoang Van. The teenager went missing from Ladywell, Livingston, in the early hours of this morning. Khuong is described as Vietnamese, around 5 ft 4 in height,…

A man has been rushed to hospital after being seriously assaulted in the Parkgrove area of the city this morning.  Emergency services raced to Parkgrove Green at around 10am after the alarm was raised.  A police search dog was seen…