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The girl who cannot smile

Scottish News February 16, 2012 0

A SCOTS mum has appealed for help after a rare condition left her two year old daughter unable to smile. Doctors have been unable to diagnose...

Royal Mile to be given a ‘Spring clean’

Local News February 16, 2012 0

THE ROYAL Mile is to be given a fresh look in time for Spring. The council's aim is to improve the look and feel of...

Man rushed to hospital after chip pan fire in Pilton

In Brief February 16, 2012 0

A MAN was rushed to hospital with smoke inhalation following a chip pan fire in a high-rise block of flats last night. Firefighters were called to...

Appeal for witnesses near Colinton

Local News February 16, 2012 0

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a dog walker on the water of Leith walkway near Colinton. The assault occurred yesterday, February 15...

Hundreds of babies born in new birth centre

Local News February 15, 2012 0

NHS LOTHIAN'S new Birth Centre has celebrated its first month in operation since it was officially launched earlier this year. Expectant mums began using the centre...

Police launch anti-robbery initiative

Local News February 15, 2012 0

POLICE in Edinburgh have launched a new initiative today to reduce the number of robberies taking place on the streets of the Capital. Operation Arable is...

New ‘street week’ initiative launches in Leith

Local News February 15, 2012 0

RESIDENTS of Leith are being encouraged to get to know their Safer Neighbourhood Team, as Lothian and Borders Police and the City of Edinburgh Council...

Council to wheel out bicycle storage facilities

Local News February 15, 2012 0

NEW on-street bike storage is set to be trialed in up to six Edinburgh streets, to see if it helps encourage more people to take...

Observant police officer catches church thief

Scottish News February 14, 2012 0

A MAN that stole a handbag and jewellery items from a church during a service was arrested within minutes, thanks to the observational skills of...

Babies use vocal cues to help them identify jokes

Health February 14, 2012 0

NEW research from the University of Stirling suggests parents adapt their voices when they are joking and babies expect to see jokes when they hear...

Illicit fuel plants dismantled in Aberdeenshire

Scottish News February 13, 2012 0

TWO illicit bio-diesel production plants have been dismantled by HM Revenue & Customs following an operation in Peterhead. HMRC, assisted by the Grampian Police, raided two...

Search for missing 15 year old girl

Local News February 13, 2012 0

POLICE are looking for a 15 year old girl who has been missing for over a week. Rachael Richmond was last seen at her home address...

Edinburgh police target bogus callers

Local News February 13, 2012 0

POLICE in Edinburgh today launch an initiative targeting bogus caller crimes in the Capital. Operation Aristotle is intended to help prevent people falling victim to bogus...