Over 1,000 take part in Loony Dook
Participants from Scotland and around the world flocked to the shores of South Queensferry to brave the chilly waters to take part in the Loony Dook earlier today. 1,100 ‘Dookers’…
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Police appeal for witnesses following Midlothian crash
Police in Midlothian are appealing for witnesses following a serious crash involving one vehicle in the Penicuik area. Officers received a report in the early hours on Wednesday, 1 January,…
First baby of the new decade born in Edinburgh
An East Lothian couple are celebrating after given birth to their first baby – and the first baby of the new decade born in Scotland. Emma Allan and Cameron Cunningham…
Mental health support champion awarded Queen’s medal
A Scottish Ambulance Service paramedic who has campaigned for better mental health support for staff has been awarded the prestigious Queen’s Ambulance Service Medal (QAM). Gail Topping, of West Lothian,…
Boyle double secures three points for Hibs in Boxing Day derby
A double from Martin Boyle ensured three vital points for Hibs in the Boxing Day derby against Hearts at Tynecastle. Both his goals came in the first half in a…
Christmas Day football thanks to Street Soccer
Football fans got together yesterday to play some games and have Christmas dinner as part of the Street Soccer event for the lonely and homeless people. Around 80 people turned…
Christmas Day arrivals at Simpsons
Families welcomed some new arrivals at the Simpsons Maternity Hospital earlier today. Baby, Oliver Crispim was the first to be born on Christmas Day in Edinburgh. He arrived at 1.35am.…
Passengers reminded to plan ahead for vital Haymarket junction upgrade
Network Rail engineers will be working around-the-clock this Christmas to renew a key junction near Edinburgh Haymarket station. From December 25 to December 29, Haymarket East junction will undergo a…
Search launched for missing 76-year-old woman in Portobello
Police are seeking the assistance of the public in trying to locate a 76-year-old woman, missing since this morning. Elizabeth Potter was last seen in Seaview Crescent in the Portobello…
Police appeal for help finding missing man
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information to help trace a 19-year-old man. Richard Yu was last seen in Edinburgh City Centre, leaving Edinburgh Castle around 2.15pm this afternoon (Sunday,…