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Police recover three stolen vehicles worth over 100k

Police recover three stolen vehicles worth over 100k

Two males have been detained in the Clermiston area overnight after being found in suspicious circumstances. Police Scotland  detectives are making enquiries to confirm if they are involved in relation to recent thefts by housebreaking.  Another male has been charged [...]

April 9, 2015 Uncategorised
Serial thief Grant Hunter jailed for 3 years

Serial thief Grant Hunter jailed for 3 years

A serial thief who carried out a string of assault and robberies as well as housebreakings has been jailed for three years. Grant Hunter aged 23 appeared from custody for sentencing at Edinburgh Sheriff Court last Thursday the 2nd April. [...]

April 8, 2015 Uncategorised

Public meeting to discuss Granton Harbour plans

Granton and District Community Council are holding a public meeting to discuss the Granton Harbour Masterplan. Following on from a previous consultation the next meeting will take place this Thursday in Royston Wardieburn Community Centre from 7-9pm. Community Council secretary [...]

April 5, 2015 Uncategorised
Fifteen year old charged after robbery at Newsagent

Fifteen year old charged after robbery at Newsagent

Police arrest and charge 15 year old We reported that on Sunday the 22nd of March a newsagent on Bellevue Road was robbed at Knife Point, the male entered the premises before threatening staff and making off with a sum [...]

March 30, 2015 City wide news, Uncategorised
Police appeal for witnesses following housebreaking and Assault on Ferry Road Drive

Police appeal for witnesses following housebreaking and Assault on Ferry Road Drive

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a housebreaking where the occupiers were assaulted. The incident happened around 6am this morning at a property on Ferry Road Drive. The three male occupants who live in the house were confronted [...]

March 29, 2015 Uncategorised

No more Lottery sales at RS McColl’s

A local shop has been stopped from selling Lottery tickets after allegations were made [...]

March 19, 2015 Uncategorised
Police investigate damage to community garden

Police investigate damage to community garden

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s assistance after a community garden was vandalised at the weekend. The incident occurred at the Lochend Secret Garden on Restalrig Square sometime between 12noon on Friday, March 13, and 11am on Saturday, [...]

March 17, 2015 Uncategorised

Local man Kenny Ramsay sentenced following conviction

A local man was today sentenced to 9 years in jail after being found guilty of a catalogue of sexual abuse against two women, one was aged just 14.   Ramsay was found guilty last month at the High Court [...]

March 17, 2015 Local News, Uncategorised

Robert Buczek sentenced to 20 years in jail for Eleanor Whitelaw murder

A 24-year-old man who murdered an 85-year-old woman after an attack in her Edinburgh home must serve at least 20 years in jail, a judge has said. Robert Buczek killed Eleanor Whitelaw, known as Norah, by stabbing her seven times [...]

March 17, 2015 Local News, Uncategorised

Introducing North Edinburgh News Cooperative

The Edinburgh Reporter and North Edinburgh Community News along with Tenants and Residents in Muirhouse (TRIM)  are delighted to announce a new collaboration – North Edinburgh News Cooperative. The Cooperative will allow the organisations to work together to provide the North Edinburgh community with [...]

March 11, 2015 Uncategorised