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This year marked the 200th anniversary of the Royal Highland Show with the first show held in 1822. The four day event held at Ingliston saw 1,000 trade exhibitors, over 2,000 livestock competitors entering into 900 plus competitions with over…

Three men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of a six-figure sum of Class A drugs during a proactive operation in Edinburgh.  On Tuesday, 14 June, 2022, a warrant was executed at a property in Pilton Drive North.…

An Edinburgh GP has been jailed for the rape of a woman he met through an online dating site.  Manesh Gill, 39, was sentenced to four years imprisonment after being found guilty of sexually assaulting his victim when they met…

Around 60 taxis decorated with balloons have taken part in the 74th Edinburgh taxi outing. This year, more than 100 children will enjoy a day out at Archerfield thanks to the generosity of taxi drivers. After gathering at Edinburgh Zoo,…

Road Policing officers are appealing for information following a hit-and-run crash on Old Dalkeith Road. The incident took place at the junction with Walter Scott Road, around 11.35am on Saturday, 28 May, 2022. It involved a cyclist and a van,…

Police have warned drivers to check their vehicles after around 100 4x4s were targeted by campaign group the Tyre Extinguishers last night. Vehicles in the New Town and the Grange had tyres deflated on them in the latest activity by…

Edinburgh’s Labour Group has formed an administration to lead the City of Edinburgh Council. Detailed discussions have been ongoing across political groups since the Local Government Elections on 5 May and, following a vote at today’s Council meeting, Labour councillors…

A 25-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the murder of Aimee Jane Cannon. Aimee Jane, 26, was found with a number of serious injuries at a property on Learmonth Crescent, West Calder around 6.35pm on Saturday. Enquiries remain…

A murder inquiry has been launched following the death of a woman at a property in West Calder.  Aimee Jane Cannon, 26, was found with a number of serious injuries at a property on Learmonth Crescent around 6.35pm on Saturday.…

A man has been arrested and charged in connection with the deathof 30-year-old Liam Maloney in Liam died on Saturday after being seriously injured on Niddrie MarischalRoad, around 8pm on Thursday, 5 May. The 48-year-old man is expected to appear at…