YOUNG people at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children are to be treated to a visit from Police Scotland’s newest four-legged recruits tomorrow. Continue reading Furry wee recruits to visit Children’s Hospital
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Six arrests following Leith drugs find
Police in Edinburgh have arrested six people after over £13,000 worth of Class A drugs and cash were seized in the Leith area. Continue reading Six arrests following Leith drugs find
New off-road motorbikes are latest tool to tackle crime in the capital
Four new off-road motorbikes bought by the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership are to be used by Police Scotland to combat anti-social behaviour and theft across the capital.
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Theft-hit Temple Gifted New Buddha Statue
A Thai Temple left devastated after a giant Buddha statue was stolen from its grounds in Edinburgh have been given a weighty solution to the problem – in the shape of a 250kg replacement! Continue reading Theft-hit Temple Gifted New Buddha Statue
Emergency services reforms to come under scrutiny at Holyrood
On the fifth anniversary of Police Scotland and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service’s establishment, Holyrood’s Justice Committee is calling for views on the legislation that brought them into being. Continue reading Emergency services reforms to come under scrutiny at Holyrood
Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on Piersfield Terrace
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in the east of the city. The incident happened at around 11.30am on Friday (30 March) on Piersfield Terrace near to Northfield Broadway. Continue reading Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on Piersfield Terrace
Police unveil new weapon in fight against motorbike crime
Edinburgh Police have launched a new tactic to target offenders involved in motorcycle anti-social behaviour and criminality. Continue reading Police unveil new weapon in fight against motorbike crime
Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life
Police Scotland has been working in partnership with ‘Open All Hours’ (OAHs), a physical activity youth-work provision to deliver a series of events, ‘Choices for Life’, promoting healthier lifestyle choices for young people. Continue reading Supporting young people to make positive Choices for Life
Number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014
Research by the Scottish Conservatives has found that the number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014 (Division E). Continue reading Number of Special Constables in Edinburgh has more than halved since 2014
Stay secure as the clocks go forward
With the clocks due to go forward this weekend, police are urging people to keep home security in mind when they start to enjoy the lighter nights and warmer weather over the coming months. Most thieves are opportunist and will take the chance to enter a property left insecure or simply take high value items from gardens or outbuildings. Continue reading Stay secure as the clocks go forward