The Latest Breaking News from Lothians

Body-worn camera rollout will deter Bonfire Night disorder, senior officer says

From Wednesday, Police Scotland officers in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders will be on duty equipped with the lightweight cameras.

Evening Standard · Oct 22, 2025

Edinburgh weather: Yellow warning issued as heavy downpours prompt flood alert

The Met Office has issued the news nobody wanted to hear in the middle of June as the capital is set to be hit with heavy downpours for the rest of the weekend and into Monday

Edinburgh Live · Jun 18, 2023

Four people from Edinburgh and the Lothians still reported missing

Across Edinburgh, Lothians, and Fife, a number of people are still reported missing by Police Scotland. For some families and friends, it has been a couple of hard years. Others have been reported missing for decades.

Edinburgh Live · May 29, 2023

Edinburgh issued with yellow flood alert as heavy rain to cause travel disruption

A flood alert has been issued for Edinburgh and the Lothians by the Scottish Environment Protection Agency, as heavy rainfall could lead to severe disruption and delays today.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

West Lothian police officers trained to use life-saving anti-overdose drug

West Lothian saw 32 drug deaths last year, the second highest in the Lothians

Daily Record · Mar 10, 2023

Travel warnings across Edinburgh and the Lothians as Arctic blast sweeps in

There could also be some icy patches on some untreated roads, pavements and cycle paths and some injuries from slips and falls on icy surfaces.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 9, 2023

Nine cafes in Edinburgh hospitals are to close across city this month

The Royal Voluntary Service runs outlets across a number of NHS Lothian sites including five sites at the Western General. But nine cafés across Edinburgh and the Lothians are set to close.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 28, 2023

Serial love rat who conned Edinburgh and Lothians women completely vanishes

The rip-off Romeo, who has convictions for theft and dishonesty, meets women on dating sites and steals from them before disappearing.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 12, 2023

Edinburgh Aldi's launch Too Good To Go Service in bid to tackle food waste

The popular budget supermarket is rolling out a new partnership with the world’s largest surplus food platform, Too Good To Go, to all of its stores in Edinburgh and the Lothians.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 1, 2023

Lothians residents warned by police and health body after deadly new drug detected

Both medical professionals and members of Police Scotland have expressed concern at the arrival of the new drug in six communities across the country and have warned people to be alert of the dangers it poses.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 30, 2023