2 h. ago Inquiry into rogue surgeon to hold preliminary hearing next month

It will examine whether patients of Sam Eljamel were let down by failures in clinical governance, risk management, and complaints handling.

Politics

3 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Man charged with ‘attempted murder’ after gun fired in Edinburgh housing scheme

Specialist firearms officers attended the scene.

Events

27 h. ago Scottish students can now earn a Mickey Mouse Degree at 'Disney University'

Scotland's prestigious universities offer a wide array of courses, from the University of Glasgow's 'Antiquities Trafficking and Art Crime' to modules at the University of Edinburgh exploring witchcraft, but have you ever considered getting a Micky Mouse Degree from "Disney University"? With SQA results announced earlier this month, thousands of Scottish students will be making big decisions about their futures when it comes to further education, and now a “Mickey Mouse Degree” is also an option on the table.

Politics

27 h. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 39, taken to Edinburgh hospital after late night serious assault on busy street

The man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh for treatment.

Events

52 h. ago Female PE teacher denies sexually abusing two girls and a boy, but admits sending sexual communications to child under age of 16

Bronwen James appeared at a crown court and pleaded not guilty to sexually abusing two girls and a boy.

Society

3 d. ago Boy sexually abused girl and told her she needed to learn 'how to make out'

William Doheny, now 20, sexually abused his victim when he himself was under the age of 16

Events

3 d. ago Abusive PE teacher who attacked boys over 27 years exploited trust, court finds

John Young, 91, was deemed medically unfit to face criminal trial or appear in court but evidence was heard from 24 former pupils.

Events

3 d. ago Edinburgh crime: Former Edinburgh Academy teacher abused boys for 27 years

The prosecutor said he had committed “a serious abuse of trust” and had “deliberately targeted pupils to cause emotional and physical pain”.

Events

6 d. ago Edinburgh fire: Police respond to reports of a firearm and find property on fire

Police Scotland received reports of a man in possession of what appeared to be a firearm.

Events

8 d. ago Edinburgh crime: Police release CCTV image of man after 'serious assault' in city centre

The investigation is ongoing.

Events

9 d. ago Scots businessman who ran brothel from notorious Edinburgh sauna spared jail sentence

The pensioner was found to be running the sex den after a woman died within the premises leading to a police investigation.

Events

1 week ago Teacher banned after asking pupil to take bikini photos on holiday

Kieran Harker has been banned from teaching indefinitely after he was found to have asked one schoolgirl for pictures of her in a bikini

Events

3 w. ago 34 men who ended up on Death Row have one thing in common – they all went to same school

Michael Bell is the latest Florida inmate to be executed - the convicted murderer was one of 34 former students of the notorious Dozier School for Boys known for systematic abuse

Events

last month Edinburgh crime: Three women arrested under Terrorism Act after protestors drive van into defence factory

There was a large police presence in the area.

Events

last month Edinburgh crime: Three women arrested after morning 'disturbance' at Edinburgh Morrisons supermarket car park

Enquiries remain ongoing into the disturbance.

Events

last month Edinburgh crime: Three women arrested after protestors drive van into Edinburgh defence factory

There was a large police presence in the area.

Events

last month Edinburgh crime: Police release CCTV image after serious assault on Clifton Terrace

Officers have released a photo of a man they believe “may be able to assist” with the investigation.

Events