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Pensioner injured following collision with cement mixer

Posted on 2nd November 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A pedestrian is in hospital with serious injuries after being hit by a cement mixer in Edinburgh. The incident happened in Great Junction Street earlier today. The woman in her 80s has been taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary by…

Men convicted for Bonfire Night disorder

Posted on 2nd November 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have received Restriction of Liberty Orders, banning them from leaving their homes overnight for six months. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday 25th September Lewis…

Man convicted for murder of Hannah Dorans

Posted on 1st November 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

The ex-partner of Hannah Dorans was today convicted of her murder. At the conclusion of the trial, which began on Monday 15th October at Glasgow High Court, 25-year-old Frazer Neil was found guilty of murdering his ex-girlfriend and also of breach of…

Bus driver who killed woman in Davidsons Mains given unpaid work

Posted on 24th October 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

A bus driver who admitted killing an elderly woman as she crossed the road has escaped a jail sentence and been sentenced to 200 hours of unpaid work. James Muir, 63,was not keeping a proper look out when he failed…

A 92-year-old woman has died following a collision on Southhouse Avenue on Tuesday

Posted on 17th October 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a woman has died following a road collision in the South East of the city. The 92-year-old was a pedestrian when she was involved in a collision with a Mercedes GL car at around…

Police appeal for help finding elderly man

Posted on 3rd October 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace a man reported missing from the north of the city. John Ross, 72, was last seen at around 1pm on Wednesday 3 October in the Craigentinny area of the…

Police appeal for help identifying a man who has no memory

Posted on 2nd October 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for assistance from the public to identify a man currently receiving medical treatment in hospital. At around 6pm on Thursday 20th September, emergency services received a report of a male taking unwell within St Giles…

Man arrested following Westfield Street assault and robbery

Posted on 2nd October 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a man following an assault and robbery in the Gorgie area. The incident took place around 3pm on Sunday, September 30, in Westfield Street near Gorgie War Memorial Hall. A 77-year-old woman was…

Edinburgh Council seeks residents views on budgets

Posted on 1st October 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Edinburgh Council is asking residents for their views as part of a10-week public engagement exercise developing a four-year strategy to meet the changing demands of the city and its services. With almost five months to go before the Capital’s 2019/20 budget is set,…

Livingston shoppers raise £1,000 for children’s respite centre

Posted on 1st October 2018 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Shoppers at The Centre, Livingston raised £1k at the weekend for a local respite centre which helps children with complex disabilities. The funds were raised for Sunndach and Great Ormond Street Hospital Charity at its second One Great Day charity…