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Bomb disposal experts were called to a property in Edinburgh this morning after officers found an “item” during a search. Locals reported seeing armed police officers attend the incident in Forrester Park Grove just after 7.30am today. A cordon was…

Police are appealing for information after two men attempted to rob a man in Edinburgh on Friday. The two suspects approached a 66 year-old man near to Gayfield Square in Edinburgh.  They threatened him with a knife and demanded money. …

Police Scotland is appealing for information which could assist with identifying the body of a woman recovered from the River Forth. A report was received of a body seen in the water off Society Road west of South Queensferry around…

David Beckham has sent a message of support to a local kids football team ahead of their virtual Player of the Year event tonight.  The former Man Utd star, 45, wished the Spartans 08’s Red’s well before their event tonight. …

Schools will be closed to pupils on Fridays after lockdown as the council revealed plans for schools starting back in August. Detailed arrangements are being put in place by the City of Edinburgh Council to ensure the safest return possible…

The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has welcomed the publication of figures on Hate Crime in Scotland. The data published today shows there has been an increase in the number of charges reported in 2019-20 for all categories of hate…

Police are appealing for information after a 27-year-old man was assaulted in Edinburgh City Centre last night. Around 10pm, the man was in Regent Road near the Robert Burns Memorial when he was attacked by a man who then ran…

A teenage boy has been charged after a pony was allegedly stabbed to death in West Lothian. The pony, named Pepper, was found dead in a field behind Roman Camp Cottages in Broxburn around 11 am on Monday, June 8.…

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…