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Bomb disposal team attend property following death of teenager

Posted on 5 July 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Bomb disposal experts were called to a flat in the city earlier today following the death of a teenager. The 18-year-old woman was found unconscious at the flat in Taylor Place on Sunday and later died. Just after midday today…

Scotland supports campaign for equal marriage in Northern Ireland ahead of Belfast march

Posted on 30 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

People across Scotland are showing their support for the introduction of equal civil marriage for same-sex couples in Northern Ireland ahead of a huge march for marriage equality in Belfast tomorrow. Northern Ireland is currently the only part of the…

Armed police close Blackfriars Street

Posted on 27 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Armed police attended Blackfriars Streert earlier this evening following reports concerning a male. The armed officers and dog handler swooped just after 4pm. The street was closed and cordons were in place whilst the incident was dealt with. A spokesperson…

Man charged following Pirrie Street serious assault

Posted on 27 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police have charged a man in connection with a serious assault that occurred in Leith. The incident occurred around 6.15pm on Pirrie Street last night. A 50-year-old man was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary with facial injuries but released…

Police in attendance at ongoing incident in Great Junction Street

Posted on 26 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are in attendance at ongoing incident in Great Junction Street. A cordon has been erected and a local has told how blood is splattered on a pavement. A spokesperson for Police Scotland said “We can confirm there is an…

VIDEO: Bystanders lift car off pedestrian following Leith collision

Posted on 26 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

This is the terrifying moment that bystanders lifted a car off a pedestrian who was trapped following a collision in Leith at the weekend. Around 15 people in the street ran to the aid of the trapped pedestrian following the…

St Columba’s Hospice launches new fundraising appeal

Posted on 26 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

St Columba’s Hospice in Edinburgh has today launched its new fundraising appeal – A Summer to Remember. The appeal will raise money for the Hospice, to enable it to reach out further in to the community and support more people…

Police launch anti-social behaviour crackdown in north Edinburgh

Posted on 26 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in north Edinburgh, in partnership with the City of Edinburgh Council, are today relaunching Stronger North for 2017 following a recent unacceptable rise in anti-social behaviour and crime. Ongoing anti-social behaviour has included use of stolen motorcycles and acts…

Scottish Defence League hold anti-terrorism rally in Edinburgh

Posted on 25 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

The Scottish Defence League held an anti-terrorism rally in Edinburgh earlier today. Around 50 members of the group marched from Waverley station to the Royal Mile. A counter rally was organised by United Against Fascism. The groups were kept around…

Police appeal for help finding missing woman

Posted on 24 June 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a vulnerable woman missing from the Craigentinny area. Shona Priestly was last seen at an address in Craigentinny Road yesterday morning (Friday) and has not been in touch with family…