Police appeal after man found dead in Midlothian
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following the death of a man found near Cousland in Midlothian on Sunday, 17 January. A report was received relating to an off-road motorcycle…
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Schools to remain closed until mid-February
Schools will remain closed until at least mid-February the First Minister has announced. Addressing Parliament earlier today, Nicola Sturgeon, also confirmed that the current lockdown restrictions will remain in place…
Police appeal for help finding missing teenager
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a missing 18-year-old man from Drylaw. Lewis McKenzie was last seen around 6pm on Monday, 18 January, 2021 at an…
Scotland to return to full lockdown from midnight
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has confirmed that Scotland will now go into a full lockdown amid a spike in covid cases. From midnight it will now be a legal requirement…
Body found in North Edinburgh quarry
Police have closed off an area near Forthquarter Park in the north of the city after a body was discovered in water at the quarry. Officers attended just after 11.30am…
Hostel opens doors to house homeless people over the festive period
The owner of a city centre hostel is opening their doors for free for the city’s homeless people over the festive period. Harry Tant, who owns Bobby’s Bunkhouse on Merchant…
Dog walkers warned after tennis balls with harmful substances left at Braids Hill
Police are asking dog walkers to be vigilant after becoming aware of concerns that tennis balls containing substances harmful to animals are being left on Hermitage of Braid and Braids…
Man guilty of terrorism charge
A man has been found guilty under the Terrorism Act of possessing weapons including a crossbow, 15 crossbow arrows, a machete and a ballistic vest. Gabrielle Friel, 22, was convicted…
Man appears in court to face assault charge in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy
A man has appeared in court charged in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy at the weekend. The tot, named locally as Julius Czapla, was pronounced dead at…
Man charged in connection with Muirhouse baby death
A 40-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a two-year-old boy in Edinburgh. The incident happened within a property in the Muirhouse area around…