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…
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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…
Woman arrested in connection with Morningside Road fatal collision
A 91-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a fatal road crash that killed three-year-old Xander Irvine in Morningside Road in June. Little Xander suffered fatal injuries when he…
Police issued renewed appeal for help finding missing man
Police officers are renewing their appeal for the assistance of the public in trying to locate a man missing from Broxburn since Monday 3 August. Shaun Watson, 39, who also…
Police appeal for help finding vulnerable woman
Police are currently searching and carrying out enquiries to trace a vulnerable elderly woman who has been reported missing from her home in Edinburgh. Lorraine Ross, 72, from Lasswade Road,…
Hearts lose bid to avoid relegation
Hearts have lost their arbitration proceedings against the Scottish Professional Football League. A three-person panel found in favour of the SPFL after a hearing in private last week. The result…
CCTV appeal following Grassmarket attack
Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious assault in the Grassmarket area. The…
Police appeal following shop armed robberies
Police are appealing for information after two robbery related incidents happened in two convenience stores on Saturday. The first incident happened around 5.45pm at the Best One store on Bonnington…
Police appeal for witnesses following Leith robbery
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a robbery which took place in the Dryden Gait area last night. The incident is believed to have taken place between 10.00pm…
Pictures of L’Hoest’s monkey baby born at Edinburgh Zoo
An adorable one-month old L’Hoest’s monkey baby has been caught on camera for the first time at Edinburgh Zoo. Staff at the wildlife conservation charity say the youngster will be named in…