The Latest Breaking News from Sighthill

Glasgow's Sighthill bridge blighted by overflowing rubbish, rats and dog poo

The new bridge was part of a £250 million regeneration of the area but has become like a "dumping ground" since it opened earlier this year with rubbish pouring out of nearby bins

Glasgow Live · May 25, 2023

Concern Glasgow flat demolition will lead to a loss of social housing

Prior Approval from the council is needed before the site can be razed, which covers the method of demolition and the treatment of the cleared plot.

Glasgow Live · Feb 3, 2023

'Vital' Glasgow pharmacy under threat as community centre faces closure after missing out on funding

KATS has been operating out of Sighthill Community Centre since 2008 but its future is now uncertain after a £480,000 funding bid was unsuccessful.

Glasgow Live · Jan 20, 2023

Police race to Scots football pitch as armed officers attend 'incident'

Officers were called to the Powerleague pitches in Sighthill, Edinburgh, after the alarm was raised at around 6.45pm on Saturday, May 28.

Daily Record · May 29, 2022

Edinburgh armed police race to Powerleague football pitches in west of the city

Stunned onlookers spotted the cops swarm the popular football pitches in Sighthill around 7pm. Police Scotland told Edinburgh Live they are continuing their enquiries to try and establish the circumstances around the incident.

Edinburgh Live · May 29, 2022

Dangerous Edinburgh dirt bike rider pulls rash one-handed stunt while overtaking

Residents within the Broomhouse and Sighthill communities are growing tired of the increasing antisocial behaviour they are being subjected to by youths on dirt bikes.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2022

Edinburgh Election 2022: Sighthill/Gorgie candidates pledge to push for affordable housing

The ward takes in Dalry, Parkhead, Saughton and Stenhouse, and had the lowest turnout at the last council election - with candidates hoping promises to upgrade parks and tackle housing issues will get people out to vote.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2022

Three-year-old child 'on motorbike without helmet' as Scots joyriders 'tear up' park

Locals around Sighthill Park in Edinburgh say joyriders have been racing off-road bikes through the area with the problem getting worse.

Daily Record · Apr 5, 2022

Edinburgh police lock down Royal Mail delivery office over 'suspect package'

Emergency crews from the Scottish Ambulance Service and Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have rushed to the scene in Sighthill amid fears over the parcel

Edinburgh Live · Mar 18, 2022

The Edinburgh factory that's made Wagon Wheels and Viscount biscuits for generations

Former employees of Burton's Biscuits at Sighthill give us the lowdown on what it was really like working at one of Edinburgh's busiest factories - dizzy staff, broken biscuits and all.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 4, 2022