2 h. ago Edinburgh street locked down as armed police swoop in ongoing incident

Police have descended on an Edinburgh street due to an ongoing incident which has seen the road taped off and buses diverted.

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2 h. ago Edinburgh street taped off by police and buses diverted due to ongoing incident in Clermiston

Police have descended on an Edinburgh street due to an ongoing incident which has seen the road taped off and buses diverted.

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3 h. ago BREAKING: Armed police rush to Edinburgh street as man seen 'drenched in blood'

Emergency services have descended on a residential street in Edinburgh following an incident - this is a breaking story

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3 h. ago 'Slashed man drenched in blood' in Edinburgh street as armed police swarm

Armed officers have been called to an incident on Drum Brae Drive with a man reportedly suffering serious injuries - an eye-witness said he had 'slash marks to his face'

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24 h. ago Edinburgh incident: Dundas Street at junction with Henderson Row closed after van collides with cyclist

The cyclist has been taken to hospital.

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46 h. ago Death of pensioner found injured in Edinburgh street 'unexplained' say police

The death of a pensioner who was found injured in an Edinburgh street is being treated as ‘unexplained’.

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64 h. ago Armed cops swoop on Tesco Extra store after terrifying 'weapon' incident

Shocked shoppers watched as police vehicles arrived outside the huge Tesco Extra store

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66 h. ago Cops slam ‘ridiculous’ parking at UK beauty spot as tourists warned they could be seriously hurt amid avalanche risk

POLICE have blasted tourists for "ridiculous parking" as they rush to get pictures of Snowdonia's beautiful snowy peaks. Swathes of visitors to Wales' largest national park have ignored weather warnings and parked dangerously close to the mountain despite icy road conditions and avalanche fears. Following Storm Goretti, the beloved Mount Snowdon, also known as Eryri,...

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3 d. ago The Sun’s Travel Editor’s top hacks for having the cheapest EVER break with Hols From £9.50

THE Sun’s fabulous Holidays from £9.50 has been providing our army of readers with the best bargain breaks around. And for more than 26 years I have been heading up Travel at The Sun, determined to search out those great value stays across the UK and Europe. In that time I’ve picked up some great...

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3 d. ago Cops lock down busy Edinburgh city centre street as public warned 'avoid the area'

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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4 d. ago M60 shut for hours as police rush to concern for welfare in Stockport

The incident has been safely resolved

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6 d. ago Popular Asian restaurant shuts venue in Scots city centre suddenly

A POPULAR Asian restaurant chain has closed down a branch in Edinburgh. YO! Sushi on Princes Street in the capital's city centre appears to have shut for good. The Japanese-style eatery has a sign reading 'we're closed' on the front door. Some parts of the interior also appear to have been removed. And the Princes...

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9 d. ago Murderer Matthew Armstrong and violent offender on run after prison escape

Convicted killer Matthew Armstrong and violent criminal Daniel Washbourne are being urgently sought by Avon and Somerset Police after escaping from a prison on New Year’s Day

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9 d. ago Murderer Matthew Armstrong on run as two violent offenders escape from prison

Police have warned people to stay away from prisoners Matthew Armstrong and Daniel Washbourne if they spot them and to alert officers on 999 right away if they are found

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1 week ago Man 'attacks patients in A&E waiting room' as police rush to scene

Police rushed to Bolton A&E on Friday afternoon after a man allegedly attacked patients in the waiting room

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1 week ago Six arrests at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay celebrations as boy, 17, nicked over ‘hate crime and carrying a knife’

SIX men have been arrested following alleged incidents at the world-famous Hogmanay street party in Edinburgh, police have revealed. One of the group, a 17-year-old, was allegedly caught with an offensive weapon and claims of a hate crime. Three others were arrested for minor offences. Another is claimed to have flown a drone over despite...

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1 week ago From Sehitler to Armstrong: 10 female footballers set for breakthrough in 2026

Today’s newsletter looks at 10 superlative talents who are ready to take the next step in the coming 12 monthsAlara Sehitler, Bayern Munich and Germany (19): Sehitler’s transition into Bayern Munich’s first team has come as little surprise and the creative midfielder has established herself as a strong impact player for José Barcala’s side. She has three Frauen Bundesliga goals this season and sparked Bayern’s comeback against Arsenal in the Champions League. After making her senior debut for Germany in November 2024, she will be looking to establish herself as a regular for their upcoming 2027 World Cup qualifiers.Giulia Galli, Roma and Italy (17): Galli is widely regarded as one of the best young Italian talents to emerge for a long time and became Roma’s youngest player to make her Serie A debut in May 2024, aged 16 and one month. Establishing herself in the senior squad this season, she scored her first club goal in September and has featured in the Champions League. After starr...

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1 week ago Thousands of New Year revellers wrap up to party in the streets of Edinburgh despite cold and soggy conditions

THOUSANDS of revellers celebrated the New Year with street celebrations, ceilidhs and house parties. Edinburgh city centre was packed with around 55,000 excited locals and tourists soaking up the famous Hogmanay extravaganza with fireworks from the iconic castle. The Street Party was axed last year after torrential rain and gale force winds battered the country...

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1 week ago Edinburgh Hogmanay: 17 great pictures as people prepare to party in Princes Street to welcome 2026

Thousands of people are set to party the night away in Princes Street as Edinburgh welcomes in 2026.

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1 week ago Café where J. K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter reopens its doors after four years following huge fire

The Elephant House, on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh, was gutted by the blaze that that swept through the street in August 2021.

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