A man who subjected a woman to a serious sexual assault in her Corstorphine home has been jailed.
At the High Court in Glasgow yesterday, David Reid was sentenced to four years and three months, and also given an Order of Lifelong Restriction, following the attack, which took place on Monday 30th October 2017. Continue reading Neighbour jailed for serious sexual assault of woman in her home
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to speak to in connection a robbery in Saughtonhall Drive.
A man entered a convenience store on Saughtonhall Drive at around 5.30pm on Friday 26th July and threatened staff before leaving with a three-figure sum of cash.
He is described as white, aged in his thirties, around 5ft 8ins tall and of stocky build. He was wearing a navy-coloured jacket and dark-coloured jeans.
Detective Constable Craig Donnelly from Corstorphine CID said: “Fortunately nobody was injured during this incident but staff at the premises were left understandably shaken by the ordeal.
“I would appeal to anyone who recognises the man pictured, and who can help identify and trace him, to contact police as soon as possible.”
Those with information should contact Corstorphine CID via 101 and quote incident number 3761 of 26th July. Alternatively, an anonymous report can be made to the charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Fort Kinnaird has given shoppers a very tasty treat with the opening of its brand-new Hotel Chocolat store.
The new shop, the 160th that the luxury British chocolatier and cacao grower has opened in the UK this year, houses more than 80 different ranges of the finest chocolate including its famous slabs, boxes and hampers. Continue reading Hotel Chocolat open at Fort Kinnaird
Independent Arts Projects presents Eaten by Mamoru Iriguchi:
North Edinburgh Arts on Saturday 14 September Continue reading EATEN at North Edinburgh Arts!
Scottish Book Trust Censuswide Survey: Regional breakdown
As part of Scottish Book Trust’s 21 Anniversary celebrations, the charity commissioned a survey of 1,000 Scots, including 500 parents of children aged 12 or under, led by Censuswide, July 2019. Continue reading Scottish Book Trust publishes latest research on our reading habits
The UK Government has launched a new public information campaign, ‘Get Ready for Brexit’, which will run across television, social media, billboards and other platforms. Continue reading Get Ready for Brexit campaign launched
Community organisations and groups will be able to apply for support to carry out community-led action research in their communities starting this September. Continue reading Knowledge is Power applications open this month
SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 12 – 3pm
The Old Kirk Muirhouse Parish Church, Pennywell Gardens
A series of engagement events will be held this month to gather views on public realm improvements planned in the west of Edinburgh.
Changes, including landscaping, are proposed at a number of locations as part of the broader West Edinburgh Link project, which aims to transform walking, cycling and public spaces around South Gyle and local communities. Continue reading Have your say on west Edinburgh improvements
Police are appealing for witnesses following an armed robbery at a Leith jewellers on Saturday. Three men armed with a sledgehammer and axes forced entry to the business on Great Junction Street at around 11:00am. Continue reading Police seek witnesses following Leith armed robbery
