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Four people have been hit with fixed penalty for flouting lockdown laws after they had to be rescued form Cramond Island earlier today.  The Lifeboat from South Queensferry was called to rescue them after they got cut off by the…

Dr Catherine Calderwood, the Chief Medical Officer has resigned from the Scottish Government. It was reported today that she had ignored her own advice and took a trip to a second home in Fife at the weekend. At todays media…

Residents in Drylaw House Gardens took part in a game of street bingo tonight and one lucky winner won a packet of toilet roll.  The game was organised by local DJ, Jim Henderson, and people also joined the game to…

Edinburgh Council will suspend the collection of garden waste from this week. In a briefing to elected members the council state staff shortages and emerging guidance on social distancing measures for collection crews means we’ve had to prioritise our key…

The roll-out of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to frontline officers in local policing divisions across Scotland is expected to get under way next week.  The team coordinating the Police Scotland response to coronavirus (COVID-19) has been working round the clock…

Police have launched an investigation after the body of a man was found inside a campervan in Pilton earlier today. Officers were alerted to the find in a secluded car park on Ferry Road Drive at around 4pm.  The area…

NHS Lothian has today announced the launch of a new Community Hub to help reduce pressures on GP practices and hospitals amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.  The Hub, which is part of a national approach, will be staffed by a…

Alex Salmond has been cleared of sexual offence charges during his time as First Minister. Mr Salmond, 65, was acquitted on the 11th day of the trial at the High Court in Edinburgh of thirteen charges involving nine women. A…