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Police issue third appeal to trace missing Scots woman not seen for over two weeks, as family plead for information 

POLICE have issued a third appeal to trace a missing Scots woman who hasn't been seen for over two weeks.   Santra Saju is missing from the...

Carer struck off after brazenly enlisting “unknown” stranger to cover shift at care home  

A CARER has been struck off after he was found to have enlisted a stranger to cover one of his shifts at a care home.  Obinna...

Bizarre DIY boat seemingly made from bins spotted cruising the Water of Leith 

EDINBURGH locals have been left thoroughly impressed by a bizarre homemade boat spotted on the Water of Leith seemingly made entirely with bins and expanding...

Otters spotted returning to Water of Leith with three critters seen splashing around  

LOCAL wildlife watchers have spotted a number of otters swimming around the Water of Leith in Edinburgh over the weekend.   Three of the protected species were...

Busy Edinburgh roundabout that was closed for almost six months now set to remain closed for further four months in 2025 

A BUSY Edinburgh roundabout that has been hit with months of roadworks throughout 2024 is due to remain closed for yet another four months next year.   The...

Edinburgh’s Leith Dockers Club has Christmas tree vandalised by masked youth 

EDINBURGH’S Leith Dockers Club has had its Christmas tree vandalised by a masked youth.  The popular social club, based in the heart of Leith, had put...

Popular Edinburgh chippy has bin full of batter emptied across pavement outside takeaway 

A POPULAR Edinburgh chippy has had a bin full of batter emptied across the pavement outside its shop.  A local passing the Fountain Park Fry in...

Police respond after teen with homemade bow and arrow is spotted “running around Leith” threatening locals 

POLICE have responded to an incident which reportedly saw a youth armed with a homemade bow and arrow threatening locals.  The teen was spotted in the...

Local football club appeals for help after pitch is destroyed overnight by selfish joyrider  

A LOCAL football club has appealed for help from the public after their pitch was destroyed overnight by a joyrider.   Ratho Athletic Football Club (RAFC) appealed...

City centre bus stop shattered to pieces leaving glass powder strewn across street  

A CITY centre bus stop has been left shattered with piles of broken glass strewn across a busy street.   The bus stop outside Waverley station on...

Police reissue appeal for information on missing 22-year-old who hasn’t been seen for two weeks 

POLICE Scotland have reissued an appeal for information regarding a missing 22-year-old woman who hasn't been seen for two weeks.   Santra Saju was last seen in...

£6m driverless bus route between Fife and Edinburgh to be scrapped due to “lack of passengers”  

A £6M driverless bus route between Edinburgh and Fife is to be scrapped due to a lack of passengers.   The scheme, operated by Stagecoach, was heralded...

City council offers locals the chance to win £100 for simply putting litter in the bin  

THE City of Edinburgh Council is offering locals the chance to win £100 for simply putting their litter in the bin.  The LitterLotto scheme started in...

Choir celebrates reopening of direct Cardiff to Edinburgh rail service with rendition of “Flower of Scotland”   

A WELSH choir has celebrated the reopening of the direct rail service between Cardiff and Edinburgh with a rendition of “Flower of Scotland.”   The event celebrating...

Hibs-mad dad killed by “horrific” fall down flight of stairs during his own retirement party at a popular Edinburgh pub 

A HIBS-MAD dad celebrating his final day working with the Scottish courts was killed by a freak fall at his own retirement party.  Frank "Bomber" Crawford,...

Calls to boycott Urban Outfitters after report reveals “freelance” staff aren’t given employment rights  

CALLS to boycott retailer Urban Outfitters have been raised after a report revealed the company is using an app to hire “freelance” staff and avoid...

Locals issue warning to motorists after dangerous caltrops are found spread across busy Edinburgh street  

LOCALS have issued a warning to motorists and cyclists after finding a number of dangerous caltrops spread across a busy Edinburgh street.   The caltrops were found...

Police launch appeal for information following serious road traffic collision on city centre street 

POLICE have launched an appeal for information following a serious road traffic collision on a city centre street.   The incident, which occurred on George Street, Edinburgh...

Message in a bottle dating back over 110 years discovered in popular Edinburgh theatre  

A MESSAGE in a bottle dating back over 110 years has been discovered hidden in a popular Edinburgh theatre.  Historian and photographer Mike Hume found the...

Police continue to make arrests following Bonfire Night chaos over a month on – with 10-year-old boy among those charged  

POLICE have continued to pursue and arrest individuals involved with the bonfire night chaos in Edinburgh almost a month on – with a 10-year-old among...

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