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Controlled explosion carried out on Annandale Street item

Posted on 1 March 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Bomb disposal experts carried out a control explosion after an item was discovered on Annandale Street earlier today. Emergency services were alerted to the item that was found in the street just before midday. Streets were closed off and buildings…

Prestonfield murder victim named by Police

Posted on 27 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh can now confirm the identity of a man who died in the Prestonfield area on Thursday 21 February. He was Alasdair Forsyth from Edinburgh. The 67-year-old was found with serious injuries to his head and body and…

Firefighters in attendance at Arthur’s Seat gorse fire

Posted on 26 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Ten firefighters are battling a gorse fire which broke out on Arthur’s Seat earlier tonight. Two fire appliances and an all terrain vehicle were called to the blaze just after 6.30pm. A Scottish Fire & Rescue Service spokeswoman said: “It…

Transport Police issue CCTV image following indecency incident on Edinburgh train

Posted on 25 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Officers from British Transport Police are today releasing an image of a man they believe may be able to assist them with their investigation in to an offence of indecency and an assault which occurred on board a train travelling…

Man suffers large cut to his face during attempted robbery in Edinburgh

Posted on 25 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault an attempted robbery in the city centre. The incident happened around 11.45pm on Saturday 23rd February in the St Cuthbert’s Cemetery, just off Lothian Road. A 23-year-old man was cutting…

Teenagers charged following Prestonfield murder

Posted on 22 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh have charged three teenagers in connection with the death of a man in the Prestonfield area. Officers were called to a flat in Clearburn Road around 10.40pm on Thursday 21st February following a report of a disturbance.…

Edinburgh Council sets budget for 2019/20

Posted on 21 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

The City of Edinburgh Council has today set it’s budget for 2019/20. Taking on board the results from extensive public consultation, councillors agreed a £1bn package of spending for the next financial year as part of a four-year Change Strategy. Around 80…

Police name man who died in Murrayburn Road collision

Posted on 21 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh can confirm the name of a 42-year-old man who died following a road traffic collision on Murrayburn Road. He was Paul Forsyth of Edinburgh. The incident happened around 3.50pm on Wednesday 20th February on Murrayburn Road, near…

Police appeal for witnesses after man dies in Murrayburn Road collision

Posted on 20 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road collision in the West of the city. The incident happened around 3.50pm on Wednesday 20th February on Murrayburn Road, near to the junction with Hailesland Road. A 42-year-old male…

Teenager jailed following city centre knife attacks

Posted on 15 February 2019 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A teenager has today been sentenced to four years in prison for violent attacks on two men in Edinburgh city centre last year. The now 17-year-old, who can’t be named for legal reasons, pled guilty to one charge of attempted murder and…