Man found dead on Edinburgh city bypass
An investigation has been launched after a body was found in the central reservation of the Edinburgh city bypass.
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Sex beast attacked teen virgin then sent her vile texts blasting her performance in bed
A “privileged” sex beast was today jailed for three years after he carried out a brutal sex attack on a teenage virgin - before sending her vile texts blasting her performance in the bedroom.
Missing 11-year-old boy ‘may have travelled to Edinburgh’
A missing 11-year-old boy is believed to have boarded a train to Edinburgh.
Stray dog found bleeding from head with blade in neck
A stray dog is recovering after being found bleeding from the head and with a blade in his neck.
Man charged after 88-year-old woman robbed in home
A man has been charged after an 88-year-old woman was robbed in her home.
Police confirm body found in water is missing William Scott
Police have confirmed the body of a man pulled from water in Edinburgh is that of William Scott.
Saoirse Ronan attends Scottish premiere of Mary Queen Of Scots
Mary Queen Of Scots star Saoirse Ronan has described the film’s Scottish premiere at Edinburgh Castle as “the most special screening”.
Pensioner robbed as intruder grabs purse and flees her home
An 88-year-old woman has been robbed in her own home.
Man jailed for five years after trying to buy gun from US
A man caught trying to buy a gun online from the US has been jailed for five years after being snared in a joint police operation.
Saoirse Ronan to attend Scottish premiere of Mary Queen of Scots
Mary Queen Of Scots star Saoirse Ronan is among the famous names expected to attend the film’s Scottish premiere at Edinburgh Castle on Monday evening.
Train catering workers to stage further strike
Railway food supplies workers in Edinburgh are to stage further strike action amid allegations of bullying by management.
Police response to child sex abuse claims unacceptable, inquiry told
A man killed himself after his allegations of being sexually abused as a child in care were dismissed by police, a former director of Barnardo’s Scotland has claimed.
Culture at Barnardo’s Scotland in 1980s was inappropriate, says former director
A former director of Barnardo’s Scotland has said the organisation had an inappropriate culture and management who did not care when he joined.
Unhealthy lifestyles of care workers revealed as more support urged
There are calls for more support for care workers after a study revealed many smoke, drink beyond the recommended guidelines, and do not take adequate exercise.
Barnardo’s children’s home care not good enough, admits former boss
A former senior boss at Barnardo’s in Scotland has admitted some of the organisation’s previous practices for children in residential care were “not good enough”.
Strong support for Edinburgh tourist tax, consultation finds
Proposals to introduce a tourist tax on accommodation in Edinburgh have won strong support in a public consultation.
Would-be bank robber wearing black furry hat ‘was aged over 60’
Police are hunting for a would-be bank robber aged over 60 who was wearing a black furry hat and fled in a taxi.
Dashcam footage appeal amid search for man who went missing before Christmas
Police searching for a man missing since before Christmas are urging motorists and cyclists to check whether they may have captured footage of him.
Norwegian enters period of slower growth amid Rolls Royce costs
Budget airline Norwegian posted slower than expected growth in December, and pointed the finger at Rolls Royce for a financial hit in the second half of 2018.
Body pulled from Water of Leith after search for missing 90-year-old
A body has been discovered in the search for missing pensioner William Scott, police have confirmed.