North Edinburgh Community News

Police are investigating after two schoolgirls were sexually assaulted at Cramond Beach yesterday.

Investigation launched after two schoolgirls sexually assaulted at Cramond Beach Police have launched an investigation after two schoolgirls were sexually assaulted at Cramond Beach.

A man suffered serious injuries following a daylight attack in Drylaw yesterday.

Man seriously injured in Drylaw street attack Detectives are appealing for information after a man was seriously assaulted in Drylaw yesterday.

Rishi Sunak has announced the next general election will be held on July 4.

The Prime Minister made the announcement after briefing the Cabinet on his plans in 10 Downing Street this afternoon.

Mr Sunak’s decision to hold a snap contest this summer represents a major political gamble, with the Tories currently lagging behind the Labour Party in the opinion polls by around 20 points.

Man seriously injured following Pennywell Gardens attack.

Man seriously injured following Pennywell Gardens attack Detectives are appealing for information after a man suffered serious injuries during an attack last night. 

Spartans captain Alana Marshall announces retirement after twenty year career.

Spartans captain Alana Marshall announces retirement after twenty year career Spartans stalwart, Alana Marshall, bid an emotional farewell to the club she has played for 11 years after she announced her retirement from playing.

Spartans miss out on promotion despite "greatest" season in the clubs history.

Spartans miss out on promotion despite “greatest” season in the clubs history Spartans missed out on promotion to the SPFL League 1 by a single goal following last night’s game at Ainslie Park.

Last night’s Northern Lights at Silverknowes beach.

A stunning sunset over our area tonight.

Residents evacuated after after early morning blaze.

Residents evacuated after early morning fire Emergency services are still in attendance at an early morning blaze that ripped through a block of flats.

Family pay tribute to “perfect son” who died after being struck by a bin lorry on Friday.

Family pay tribute to “perfect son” who died after being struck by bin lorry Police have named the 11-year-old boy who died after being struck by a bin lorry on Whitehouse Road. Thomas Wong, who lived in Edinburgh, was riding his bicycle when he was involved in a collision …

Police are appealing for witnesses after an 11-year-old boy died following a collision with a bin lorry earlier today.

Police appeal for witnesses after young boy killed in collision with bin lorry An 11-year-old boy has died following a collision on Whitehouse Road this morning.

Anyone with information should contact Police Scotland.

Police appeal for witnesses following cycle path assault and robbery Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery incident which happened in Drylaw. Shortly before 11am on Wednesday 21 February, a 20-year-old man was walking on …

Police are investigating following a second assault and robbery on the cycle path in recent weeks.

Police appeal for witnesses following cycle path assault and robbery Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery incident which happened in Drylaw. Shortly before 11am on Wednesday 21 February, a 20-year-old man was walking on …

Get your hands on a FREE burger at the new Burger King store at Craigleith Retail Park today.

FREE burgers at the new Burger King store at Craigleith today Burger King is celebrating the launch of its new store by giving away 1,000 free burgers to customers today.

Drivers face a £100 fine for parking on a pavement as a crackdown begins today.

Pavement parking crackdown begins today A city-wide ban on drivers parking their vehicles on pavements comes into force today. 

Police appeal for help finding a prisoner who escaped from a local hospital.

Police issue image of prisoner who escaped from local hospital Police are appealing for information on the whereabouts of 34-year-old Ryan Gandy who went missing from the Western General Hospital around 5pm yesterday He was last seen at Crewe Road South. Ryan …

A major search took place last night in the local area after a prisoner escaped.

Police search local streets after prisoner escapes A major search took place last night in local streets after a prisoner who was being escorted escaped. 

John was last seen near the Western General Hospital this morning.

Police appeal for help finding missing man Police Scotland is seeking the public’s assistance in trying to locate an 89-year-old man missing from Edinburgh. John Robertson was last seen around 8.15am this morning, Tuesday, 21 November, 2023…

What do you think of this? A councillor has called for a dog ‘DNA database’ to tackle dog fouling

Councillor calls for dog ‘DNA database’ to tackle fouling An Edinburgh councillor is calling for a ‘dog DNA database’ to be set up to tackle the scourge of dog fouling across the capital.

This is a blow for the local community.

Blackhall Library to remain closed for the “foreseeable future” following RAAC discovery Blackhall Library is to remain closed for the foreseeable future after it was discovered the ‘entire roof’ contains potentially dangerous crumbling concrete.

Youth Work vacancies at Open All Hours.

Youth Work vacancies at Open All Hours The Open All Hours youth work programme based at Ainslie Park are looking to recruit two youth workers.

The Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre AGM is tomorrow.

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre AGM is tomorrow Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre will hold their AGM tomorrow.

FREE bike safety check at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre this afternoon.

This is welcome news.

Silverknowes Road to open again following Covid closure Silverknowes Road will be reopened early in the New Year it has been confirmed.

Pictured: Remembrance Sunday observed in Davidson’s Mains.

Pictured: Remembrance Sunday observed in Davidson’s Mains The Davidson’s Mains and Silverknowes Remembrance Day parade took place today at The War Memorial at The Green.

Community groups to get FREE tickets for Edinburgh Christmas attractions.

Community groups to get free tickets for Christmas attractions Community groups can free tickets for this years Edinburgh Christmas attractions.

Pictured: Broughton Rugby Club cruised to an 80-5 victory against Strathmore at Wardie earlier today.