Live Edinburgh News

30/06/2024

Police are investigating after two schoolgirls were sexually assaulted at Cramond Beach yesterday.

Police have launched an investigation after two schoolgirls were sexually assaulted at Cramond Beach.

08/06/2024

A man has been arrested for assault following a death in Gorgie.

A 43-year-old man has been arrested in connection with assault following the death of a man in Gorgie. Officers were called to Westfield Road in the city around 12.55pm on Friday, 7 June following …

30/05/2024

Man seriously injured in daylight attack in Edinburgh.

Detectives are appealing for information following a serious assault of a man in north Edinburgh. The incident took place in the Groathill Road North area around 2.30pm on Wednesday, 29 May, 2024. …

30/05/2024

Police appeal following attempted robbery in Loanhead.

Detectives in Midlothian are appealing for information following the attempted robbery of a woman in Loanhead. The incident took place in a leisure centre car park on George Avenue around 4.45pm. T…

22/05/2024

Man charged following the death of Margaret Parker and two further attempted murders.

A 36-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of Margaret Parker.  He has also been charged in relation to the attempted murder of a 55-year-old woman and a 42-y…

22/05/2024

Rishi Sunak has announced the next general election will be held on July 4.

The Prime Minister made the announcement after briefing the Cabinet on his plans in 10 Downing Street this afternoon.

Mr Sunak’s decision to hold a snap contest this summer represents a major political gamble, with the Tories currently lagging behind the Labour Party in the opinion polls by around 20 points.

21/05/2024

Police are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries in an attack last night.

Detectives are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries during an attack last night.  The 62-year-old was rushed to hospital for treatment following the assault which ha…

28/04/2024

A lovely sunset tonight.

24/03/2024

Residents evacuated after devastating early morning fire.

Emergency services are still in attendance at an early morning blaze that ripped through a block of flats. Residents in the building on Telford Drive escaped safely and were evacuated to a nearby c…

21/03/2024

Police have made an arrest in connection with the alleged murder of Nashir Ahmed.

A 38-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the death of 65-year-old Nashir Ahmed. Mr Ahmed died following an incident at a bus stop on Ferry Road near to its junction with Great Ju…

15/03/2024

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man attacked on Ferry Road died in hospital.

Detectives have launched a murder investigation after a man died in hospital days after being attacked at a bus stop.  Nashir Ahmed, 65, died after being attacked on Sunday night on Ferry Road…

04/03/2024

"I recently had my 18th birthday and didn’t hear anything from my mum. She would never miss my birthday, my sisters’ birthdays, or Christmas."

Detectives are continuing enquiries to locate Khasha Smith, 35, who is missing from the Calder area. Extensive enquiries are ongoing and we have established that the last known confirmed sighting o…

03/03/2024

Detectives have launched an investigation after a woman was found dead in a flat earlier today.

Detectives have launched an investigation after the body of a woman was discovered in a flat earlier today. Emergency services raced to the property on Barn Park in Wester Hailes just after 11am to…

03/03/2024

Family pay tribute to “perfect son” who died after being struck by a bin lorry on Friday.

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 was involved in a collision …

01/03/2024

Heartbreaking news.

Anyone who witnessed the collision is urged to contact Police Scotland.

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. Emergency services at the scene this…

23/02/2024

Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted and robbed in north Edinburgh.

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 …

19/02/2024

FREE burgers at the new Burger King store in Edinburgh today.

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 Retail Park. To ma…

19/02/2024

FREE burgers at the new Burger King store in Edinburgh today

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 Retail Park. To ma…

29/01/2024

Drivers face a £100 fine.

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 buggie…

02/12/2023

A man has died following an explosion at a house in Baberton last night.

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. Emergen…

23/11/2023

Police issue appeal for help finding prisoner who escaped from hospital visit.

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 at Crewe …

23/11/2023

Police scour streets after prisoner escapes custody.

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 search.  O…

21/11/2023

John was last seen near the Western General Hospital this morning.

Police Scotland is seeking the public’s assistance in trying to locate an 89-year-old man missing from Edinburgh. John Robertson was last seen around 8.15am this morning, Tuesday, 21 November, 2023…

18/11/2023

Police have confirmed that Connie Cochrane, 14, who was reported missing from Penicuik has been traced safe and well.

18/11/2023

A paramedic is alleged to have tested positive for cannabis after knocking down a kid on Tuesday in Edinburgh.

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 call on Tuesday when …

17/11/2023

Eight more people have been charged following bonfire night disorder in Niddrie, police have revealed.

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 firing fi…

06/11/2023

Police officers were pelted with fireworks and petrol bombs in Niddrie last night.

Police officers have been injured in Edinburgh during unprecedented levels of violence while protecting communities from Bonfire Night disorder. In Niddrie, officers were pelted with fireworks and …

03/11/2023

Police are appealing after gunshots were fired at a block of flats twice in the same day. Thankfully no one has been injured.

Police are appealing for information after a number of gunshots were fired in Edinburgh. Around 10.15am on Thursday officers were called to a report of shots being fired at block of flats on Greend…