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Pupils whose results were downgraded by the SQA are to receive new grades based solely on teacher estimates. The SQA’s alternative certification model was put in place after exams were cancelled due to coronavirus (COVID-19). After listening to the concerns…

An Edinburgh DJ has handed over £900 to a food bank after raising cash by holding two ‘Live Aid’ events during lockdown.  Jim Henderson known as DJ Edinburgh organised events at Melville Castle and Houston House Hotel that were broadcast…

A 91-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal road crash that killed three-year-old Xander Irvine in Morningside Road in June. Little Xander suffered fatal injuries when he was hit by a red Kia car after it mounted…

Police officers are renewing their appeal for the assistance of the public in trying to locate a man missing from Broxburn since Monday 3 August. Shaun Watson, 39, who also goes by the surname Payne and also spells his first…

Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious assault in the Grassmarket area.  The incident took place in West Port at around 12.00 am…

Police are appealing for information after two robbery related incidents happened in two convenience stores on Saturday. The first incident happened around 5.45pm at the Best One store on Bonnington Road. The suspect threatened the shop keeper with a knife…

Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a robbery which took place in the Dryden Gait area last night. The incident is believed to have taken place between 10.00pm and 11.40pm. The female victim was left shaken, but uninjured.…

An adorable one-month old L’Hoest’s monkey baby has been caught on camera for the first time at Edinburgh Zoo.  Staff at the wildlife conservation charity say the youngster will be named in the coming weeks, once they are able to determine its…