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Police Scotland launch online reporting tool for major incidents

Posted on 6th January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Witnesses will be able to upload video footage and images directly to Police Scotland as part of a national online reporting tool for major incidents. The Major Incident Public Portal (MIPP) is a website that will give the public access…

First look at Edinburgh Zoo’s koala joey

Posted on 6th January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

An adorable six-month old koala joey peeking out of its mother’s pouch has been caught on camera for the first time at Edinburgh Zoo. Keepers at the wildlife conservation charity captured a glimpse of the very tiny joey who was…

Strollers take New Years honours in closely fought derby win

Posted on 5th January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

In a tight game of few clear chances for either side, it was a corner routine straight from the Civil training ground that was enough to take the points in the North Edinburgh derby and see Strollers leapfrog the Spartans…

Police appeal following attempted shop robbery in Dalkeith

Posted on 2nd January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following an attempted armed robbery at a business premises in Dalkeith. The incident took place around 5.00pm on Wednesday, 1 January at Dalkeith Newsagents on Gibraltar Gardens. The man who was working in…

Investigation launched after five-figure sum of cash stolen from cabin in Bristo Square

Posted on 2nd January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are appealing for witnesses following a theft from a business premises in the city centre. At around 6.50am on Wednesday, 1 January 2020, two men forced entry to a static cabin premises on Bristo Square, close to McEwan Hall.…

Over 1,000 take part in Loony Dook

Posted on 1st January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Participants from Scotland and around the world flocked to the shores of South Queensferry to brave the chilly waters to take part in the Loony Dook earlier today. 1,100 ‘Dookers’ including Ed Bartlam and Charlie Wood co-directors of Underbelly who…

Police appeal for witnesses following Midlothian crash

Posted on 1st January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash involving one vehicle in the Penicuik area. Officers received a report in the early hours on Wednesday, 1 January, that a grey BMW M140i had left the road on…

First baby of the new decade born in Edinburgh

Posted on 1st January 2020 by newsteam | 0 Comments

An East Lothian couple are celebrating after given birth to their first baby – and the first baby of the new decade born in Scotland. Emma Allan and Cameron Cunningham from Port Seton welcomed their baby son at 12.03am. The…

Mental health support champion awarded Queen’s medal

Posted on 28th December 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic who has campaigned for better mental health support for staff has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM). Gail Topping, of West Lothian, has worked for the Service for 20 years – she…

Boyle double secures three points for Hibs in Boxing Day derby

Posted on 26th December 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A double from Martin Boyle ensured three vital points for Hibs in the Boxing Day derby against Hearts at Tynecastle. Both his goals came in the first half in a game which the Easter Road side dominated. Boyle fired the…