Live Edinburgh News – Page 81

Wednesday, 30 September 2026

Biker killed in crash seconds after failing to stop for police

Posted on 24 September 2026 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Road policing officers are appealing for witnesses following a fatal crash in Leith. At 6.36pm on Wednesday while on routine patrol, two officers signalled for a Yamaha YZF R6 motorcycle to stop in the Seafield Road area. The motorcycle failed to stop and, at 6.37pm, was involved in a collision with a motor vehicle on…
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Police name man who died in supermarket car park crash

Posted on 20 February 2026 by newsteam |

A pedestrian who died in a crash in a supermarket carpark has been named. He was Bill Hepburn, aged 66, from the city. His family has asked for privacy and released the following statement: “Our family are heartbroken at the loss of Bill who was a loving husband and father.” The incident happened around 9am…
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Police appeal for witnesses after man knocked down in early hours of New Year’s Day

Posted on 6 January 2026 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are appealing for information after a man was seriously injured in a crash on Queensferry Road. The incident happened around 12.30am on Thursday near the Dean Bridge. The 81-year-old was hit by a white Suzuki Ignis. Emergency services attended and the man was taken to hospital for treatment to what are described as serious injuries. No…
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Investigation launched following serious assault in the Kirkgate

Investigation launched following serious assault in the Kirkgate

Posted on 13 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are investigating following a serious assault in the Kirkgate. The incident happened around 6.50pm on Friday, December 8, when a 50-year-old man was walking towards the New Kirkgate Shopping Centre. He was then approached by two men who…

Woman remanded in custody following pickpocket incidents

Woman remanded in custody following pickpocket incidents

Posted on 13 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a 37-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with three pickpocketing incidents in the city centre. The incidents happened between Saturday, December 2, and Friday, December 8, in the Princes Street area.…

Hunt launched after prisoner escapes from G4S staff in Edinburgh

Hunt launched after prisoner escapes from G4S staff in Edinburgh

Posted on 12 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are currently investigating after a man made off from G4S security officers. Conlon Carr was being brought to St Leonards Police Station from HMP Polmont YOI at around 11.35 a.m. on Tuesday 12th December when he was…

Police probe after teenager found dead in city flat

Police probe after teenager found dead in city flat

Posted on 12 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police are probing the death of a teenager who was found dead in a city flat on Sunday morning. Emergency services raced to the property on West Richmond Street just after 11am but there was nothing that could be done…

Police issue advice to fans ahead of Hibs vs Rangers match

Police issue advice to fans ahead of Hibs vs Rangers match

Posted on 11 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are asking fans attending the Hibernian Vs Rangers match on Wednesday 13th December to behave responsibly and allow plenty of time for their journey. The teams kick off their Premiership tie at 7:45pm with the match at Easter…

Police have now charged sixteen people following football related disorder in Gorgie

Police have now charged sixteen people following football related disorder in Gorgie

Posted on 11 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh have now charged 16 people in connection with a total of 38 offences following football-related disorder in the city. The males, aged 15 to 22, have each been charged with a public disorder offence under the Offensive…

Police appeal following Oxgangs Road collision

Police appeal following Oxgangs Road collision

Posted on 11 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision in the west of the city. The incident happened around 5.55 p.m. on Friday 8th December on Oxgangs Road. An 82-year-old man was crossing the road, near to…

Two charged in connection with north Edinburgh assault and robberies

Two charged in connection with north Edinburgh assault and robberies

Posted on 11 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh have charged two men in connection with assault and robbery following two reported incidents in north Edinburgh. The first incident took place around 3.10pm on Friday 24 November outside the Day 2 Day store on Pennywell Road.…

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service urge people to stay safe over the festive period

Scottish Fire & Rescue Service urge people to stay safe over the festive period

Posted on 10 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is urging everyone to stay safe over the festive period. Last year the service responded to more than 500 accidental house fires across Scotland during the festive season. Latest figures reveal that the Scottish…

Police appeal for help finding missing elderly woman

Police appeal for help finding missing elderly woman

Posted on 10 December 2017 by newsteam | 0 Comments

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace an elderly woman reported missing in the Currie area. Margaret Wilson, who is also known as Rita, was found to be missing from an address in Lanark Road West around…