Six people ‘waist deep’ in water rescued near Cramond Island
Six people have had to be rescued near Cramond Island after becoming cut off by the tide. The were all “waist deep” in water when rescue teams reached them at…
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Police investigating house party attended by more than 300 people in Midlothian
Police Scotland is investigating potential culpable and reckless conduct charges against organisers of a house party attended by more than 300 people in Midlothian. Around 12.20am on Sunday, August 30,…
Investigation launched after man attacked on Lothian Road
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information and witnesses following a serious assault which took place in the Lothian Road area of Edinburgh yesterday. The incident happened outside the Salvation…
Police hunt male suspect following Leith Walk serious assault
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a 35-year-old man was seriously assaulted in the early hours of the morning on Thursday, 27 August, 2020. The incident happened around…
Investigation launched after teenage girl assaulted near quiet path
Police are appealing for information after a teenage girl was assaulted on a footpath near Connaught Place last night. The 16-year-old was approached from behind by an unidentified person who…
Police appeal for witnesses following Newington assault
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following an assault in the Newington area. The incident happened around 2.40am on Saturday, 29 August, 2020, on Buccleuch Street near to its…
Body found in search for Shaun Watson
Police Scotland have confirmed a man’s body has been found in their search for Shaun Watson who was reported missing from Broxburn. The body was recovered from the water at…
Police are appealing for help finding a missing teenager
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a teenage girl who has been reported missing from Oxgangs. Emma Sutherland, 13, was last seen at her home address…
Scottish Government U-turn on exam results
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…
Edinburgh DJ hands over £900 donation to food bank
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…