Firefighters rescue cat from Water of Leith
A drowning cat sparked a full-scale water rescue when he jumped into the Water of Leith earlier today. Nine-year-old Louis was clinging on to some wood in the river for…
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CCTV appeal following alleged assault at Edinburgh Airport
Police in Edinburgh are continuing to investigate an alleged assault that occurred at Edinburgh Airport in July 2019. Officers have released a CCTV image of a man that they believe…
Lockdown exercise rule lifted
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced a change from tomorrow to the current advice about essential exercise. From tomorrow, the advice will be that people can exercise as much as…
Man held after attempted murder in north Edinburgh
A man has been arrested following an attempted murder on Marine Drive last night. Emergency services responded to the incident in woods on Silverknowes Golf Course at around 8pm. One…
Police appeal after armed robbery in Warriston
Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a store in the Warriston area. The incident happened at a premises on Montagu Terrace around 7.40am on Saturday, 9…
In Pictures: Typhoon flypast to mark VE Day
Two Typhoon jets roared over Edinburgh this morning to mark VE Day. The jets from Raf Lossiemouth flew over the castle then out over the Forth Bridge’s just after 10am…
In Pictures: Police enforce lockdown at Portobello beach
Police officers were seen enforcing the lockdown at Portobello beach earlier today. Around ten officers were on the beach at around 5pm and advising people who were sunbathing to stop…
Police appeal for help finding missing teenagers.
Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of their efforts to trace two teenagers reported missing from the south side of the city. Shanelle Andrews (15) and Sophie…
Man arrested following pursuit in Edinburgh
A 20-year-old man has been arrested following a pursuit through the city earlier today. A red transit van failed to stop for officers at a standard vehicle check point on…
Investigation after £100,000 worth of wedding rings stolen from Beaverbrooks jewellers at Straiton
Police in Midlothian are appealing for information following the theft of over 100 wedding rings worth over £100,000 from a jewellers in Loanhead. The incident happened around 11.10pm on Friday,…