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Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was discovered in a flat earlier today. Emergency services raced to the property on Barn Park in Wester Hailes just after 11am after the alarm was raised.  A large…

Police have named the 11-year-old boy who died after being struck by a bin lorry on Whitehouse Road. Thomas Wong, who lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle when he was involved in a collision with the vehicle on Friday.…

An 11-year-old boy has died following a collision on Whitehouse Road earlier today. The incident happened around 8.20am near to the junction with Braehead Road. The boy was riding a bicycle when he was involved in a collision with a…

Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery incident which happened in Drylaw. Shortly before 11am on Wednesday 21 February, a 20-year-old man was walking on the footpath between Silverknowes Neuk and Wester Drylaw Drive when…

Burger King is celebrating the launch of its new Edinburgh store by giving away 1,000 free burgers to customers today. The new restaurant will open this morning at the Craigleith Retail Park. To mark the occasion they are giving away…

A city-wide ban on drivers parking their vehicles on pavements comes into force today.  The rules are designed to protect pedestrians, especially people in wheelchairs and those pushing buggies. Drivers could face a fine of up to £100 if they…

An 84-year-old man has died following an explosion at a house in Baberton Mains Avenue. Officers received multiple reports following the incident around 10.25pm on Friday, 1 December, 2023. Emergency services attended and a 43-year-old woman and 54-year-old man were…

Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 34-year-old Ryan Gandy who went missing from the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh around 5pm on Wednesday. He was last seen at Crewe Road South. Ryan is described as being around…

A major search took place last night after a prisoner who was being escorted escaped.  Locals reported seeing armed officers with search dogs in Craigleith as they carried out their search.  Officers were also seen in the grounds of the…

A paramedic has been arrested for failing a roadside drugs test after she knocked down a kid, it has been reported. The 40-year-old woman was allegedly driving to an emergency call on Tuesday when she hit the 14-year-old boy on…