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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 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…

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…

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…

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…