Investigation launched after man raped on north Edinburgh cycle path
Police are investigating after a man was raped on a cycle path in north Edinburgh in the early hours of this morning. An area near to the exit for Ainslie…
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Dispersal zones to be used over Bonfire weekend to curb antisocial behaviour
Police have confirmed that seven dispersal zones are being set up in Edinburgh to combat antisocial behaviour and disorder over the Bonfire weekend. The zones cover areas in North East,…
New drug driving laws introduced later this month
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf has welcomed Police Scotland’s preparations for the introduction of new drug driving laws on 21 October. Police will carry out testing using ‘mouth swabs for any…
Pet Blessing Service at Greyfriars Kirk this Sunday
All creatures great and small are invited with their owners to Greyfriars Kirk on Sunday 6 October at 3.00 pm for a special blessing for animals. Greyfriars Kirk looks forward…
In Pictures: Will Ferrell filming in Edinburgh earlier today
American actor and comedian Will Ferrell has started filming his new movie in Edinburgh this week. Earlier today he was spotted with co-star Rachel McAdams filming on Calton Hill. The pair…
Police name man who died in Fountainbridge fire
Police in Edinburgh can now confirm the identity of the person who sadly died following a fire at a property in Fountainbridge last month. He was Gordon Sievewright, 69, from…
Teenager charged following alleged serious assault in Pilton
A teenager will appear in court today following an alleged serious assault in Pilton yesterday afternoon. The 17-year-old male was arrested after an 18-year-old was allegedly attacked in Ferry Road…
Pick up FREE Costa coffee all day today
To mark International Coffee Day all Costa Express machines will be FREE for one day only. The free coffee promotion has been introduced to try and change public perception of…
Teenager ‘stabbed’ in north Edinburgh
A teenager has been rushed to hospital after allegedly being ‘stabbed’ on Ferry Road Drive earlier today. Emergency services attended the incident just after 4pm. It’s understood the teenager was…
Arrests made after man ‘slashed’ in Corstorphine earlier today
Two men have been arrested after a man was allegedly slashed in Corstorphine earlier today. Emergency services raced to the Tesco shop just before 1pm after the injured man ran…