A man has been convicted for the murder of his friend in Edinburgh’s New Town. Kieran Davies, aged 28, was found guilty of murdering 32-year-old Ashley Hawkins at Edinburgh High Court on Thursday and will be sentenced on 24 August. Continue reading Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
The Yard’s Celine is leading light at Charity Awards
Charities and individuals from across Scotland have been recognised for the life-changing difference they make at the 2017 Scottish Charity Awards, which took place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre last night. Among the winners was The Yard’s Celine Sinclair, who won the Leading Light award. Continue reading Celine shines at Scottish Charity Awards
The Oxford Bar has been voted the 13th coolest pub in Britain, according to The Times’ latest guide to the best drinking destinations in the country. Owned by Greene King, the pub located in Edinburgh’s historic New Town, was praised for being ‘austere yet beautiful’. Continue reading Lucky for some: New Town pub ranked 13th in Times top twenty
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The next meeting of Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership will take place on Monday 30 January at 6.30pm in Stockbridge Church, Saxe Coburg Street. Continue reading Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership to meet on 30 January
A house in the New Town designed by Richard Murphy Architects has won the accolade of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) House of the Year. The unusual property in Hart Street is architect Richard Murpy’s own home and the house beat off strong competition to win the coveted award. Continue reading New Town dwelling is RIBA Home of the Year
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 48-year-old woman following an incident in the Stockbridge area. She was subsequently reported to the Procurator Fiscal and appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday. Continue reading Woman in court following New Town incident
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run in Edinburgh’s New Town. The incident happened at around 4:10pm on Monday on Abercromby Place at its junction with Dundas Street. Continue reading Police seek witnesses to New Town hit and run
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a body in suspicious circumstances at an address in Scotland Street yesterday.
The incident happened around 5.30am on Friday, when a disturbance was reported to police. Officers attended and the body of a man was discovered. Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the identity of the victim, but police are treating the death as a homicide pending a post mortem.
Officers are appealing for information and are asking for anyone who was in the area to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie of the Major Investigation Team said: “We have found a body in suspicious circumstances, which has sustained significant injuries. It is being investigated at the same level as a homicide, although until the result of the post mortem we cannot commit to this.
“With this in mind it is imperative that we trace those involved in this incident as soon as possible.
“I would urge anyone who was in the Scotland Street area on the morning of Friday, December 2, to get in touch with us immediately.”
Another man found in the flat is being treated as a ‘significant witness’ and is helping police with their inquiries.
Two cars parked outside the flat in the New Town have also been taped off. One has a sign in the window asking for donations for someone who is homeless.
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Community Council nominations open on Monday
Nominations for Edinburgh’s community councils open on Monday (5 September) and the city council is calling on people passionate about their area to play an active role and be part of something great! Continue reading Your community needs YOU! – be part of something great!
