Family pay tribute to “perfect son” who died after being struck by bin lorry
Police have named the 11-year-old boy who died after being struck by a bin lorry on Whitehouse Road. Thomas Wong, who lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle when he…
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A boy has been killed following a collision with a bin lorry earlier today
An 11-year-old boy has died following a collision on Whitehouse Road earlier today. The incident happened around 8.20am near to the junction with Braehead Road. The boy was riding a…
Appeal following footpath robbery in north Edinburgh
Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery incident which happened in Drylaw. Shortly before 11am on Wednesday 21 February, a 20-year-old man was walking on…
FREE burgers at the new Burger King store in Edinburgh today
Burger King is celebrating the launch of its new Edinburgh store by giving away 1,000 free burgers to customers today. The new restaurant will open this morning at the Craigleith…
Pavement parking crackdown begins today
A city-wide ban on drivers parking their vehicles on pavements comes into force today. The rules are designed to protect pedestrians, especially people in wheelchairs and those pushing buggies. Drivers…
Man dies in Baberton explosion
An 84-year-old man has died following an explosion at a house in Baberton Mains Avenue. Officers received multiple reports following the incident around 10.25pm on Friday, 1 December, 2023. Emergency…
Police issue image of prisoner who escaped from hospital
Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 34-year-old Ryan Gandy who went missing from the Western General Hospital in Edinburgh around 5pm on Wednesday. He was last seen…
Police scour streets after prisoner escapes custody
A major search took place last night after a prisoner who was being escorted escaped. Locals reported seeing armed officers with search dogs in Craigleith as they carried out their…
Paramedic arrested after allegedly failing roadside drug test
A paramedic has been arrested for failing a roadside drugs test after she knocked down a kid, it has been reported. The 40-year-old woman was allegedly driving to an emergency…
More arrests following bonfire night disorder in Niddrie
Eight further people have been charged in connection with bonfire night disorder in Niddrie. Two male youths, both aged 15, have been charged in connection with preparing petrol bombs and…