The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh hospital on standby for 'number of patients' as locals warned avoid A&E

NHS Lothian have asked people not to attend the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh ‘unless it’s an emergency’ after a boat tipped in the Leith Dock on Wednesday morning - with high numbers of patients expected.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Popular Edinburgh food truck hits the market in ideal city centre location

Described as being in a "very good location", the food truck has a permanent high footfall spot in front of the Dar Al Arqam Mosque on Lauriston Place in the city centre.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Bad carer fled to Edinburgh after convincing patient she wanted a relationship

Faith Njoku was struck off by the SSSC after she convinced a patient she wanted a romantic relationship with him, before accepting £7,000 from him.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Emergency services at scene after ship topples in dry dock

The incident happened at Imperial Dock in Leith, Edinburgh, on Wednesday morning.

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023

Large boat blown onto side at Leith docks amid high winds as emergency crews race to scene

Crews were called to reports a ship had become dislodged from its holding in the Imperial Dock area in Leith.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

Massive Edinburgh boat lurches in Leith Docks as rescue operation launched

Crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, as well as an air ambulance, rushed to the docks on Wednesday morning as a huge boat has been pictured tilted at a 45-degree angle

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Wanted fraudster used 'organic produce' scam to prey on Scots who thought they were supporting local farms

Mark Bullen is currently wanted by Kent Police for a series of rackets he ran across the UK.

Daily Record · Mar 22, 2023

A-list Hollywood stars 'film new Marvel movie' at West Lothian football stadium

Locals spotted Hollywood A-list actor Samuel L Jackson earlier this week, with film trailers photographed at Almond Valley Heritage Centre in Livingston.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh prisoner slashed by fellow inmate with 'psychotic traits'

Damien McCann was caged for repeatedly raping a girl, starting when she was aged 10, as his vile wife filmed the abuse. His attacker, Damian Fowler, was previously told by a judge that he has "psychotic traits"

Edinburgh Live · Mar 22, 2023

Edinburgh gets 'mega' Greggs in city centre as bakery giant seeks new staff

A new Greggs bakery will be opening in the city as the bakery business announced plans to have more than 3,000 stores across the UK as well as 24-hour drive-thrus

Edinburgh Live · Mar 21, 2023