12 h. ago Man dies in Edinburgh street as police probe suspicious death

A 22-year-old was found injured and later died following an incident in the early hours.

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13 h. ago Police and forensics comb Edinburgh street amid alleged 'stabbing'

A man and a woman were heard arguing in the street in the early hours.

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13 h. ago Great Junction Street incident: Major Edinburgh street shut and traffic diverted following 'police incident'

Drivers are experiencing delays and buses have been diverted.

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19 h. ago Brits caught in deadly Bali riots as violent street battles leave seven dead

The Foreign Office has issued updated travel advice warning of the escalating risk of civil disorder and terror attacks, after furious street battles between police and protesters exploded

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31 h. ago Man with machete and violent incident sees armed police swoop on Merthyr street

Police arrested a man in connection with the incident who remains in custody

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32 h. ago Man slashed in face by knifeman in 'unprovoked' broad daylight attack on high street

Officers were called to Willesden High Road at 11.45am on Monday July 7, following reports of an altercation

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63 h. ago Man charged after 'shocking death' of woman in Edinburgh as tributes paid

Ndata Bobb died in the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh following a disturbance at a property on Restalrig Avenue in Edinburgh.

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66 h. ago Lil Nas X's father reveals star's heartbreaking request from jail after nude public 'breakdown' and arrest

The 26-year-old music artist spent multiple days in jail last week for stripping nude on a major street in Los Angeles and allegedly assaulting police officers.

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4 d. ago Tributes paid to Scots student who died in tragedy at Edinburgh reservoir

A huge search operation was carried out at Harlaw Reservoir on Monday and Tuesday.

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4 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Giles Havergal, artistic director who led the Citizens Theatre to global fame

Giles Havergal, theatre director, actor, writer and teacher. Born: 9 June 1938 in Edinburgh. Died: 23 August 2025 in Polegate, East Sussex, aged 87

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5 d. ago Scotsman Obituaries: Giles Havergal, former Citizens’ Theatre Artistic Director who brought radical work to Glasgow and beyond

Giles Havergal, theatre director, actor, writer and teacher. Born: 9 June 1938 in Edinburgh. Died: 23 August 2025 in Polegate, East Sussex, aged 87

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5 d. ago Edinburgh crime: Edinburgh woman dies after early morning 'disturbance' at property on Restalrig Avenue

Police closed Restalrig Avenue after a 'disturbance'.

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6 d. ago Man dies after being found injured in Scots housing estate as police probe 'suspicious' death

Five streets remain locked down by officers in the Lanarkshire housing estate where forensic officers could be seen gathering evidence in drains.

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6 d. ago Banksy’s Piranhas artwork moved into storage ahead of London Museum display

The artwork, which shows fish on a City of London Police sentry box, was part of the street artist’s animal-themed series from 2024.

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6 d. ago Man storms Glasgow primary school and 'strips off' as parents left outraged

Police were called to St Mungo's Primary School on Parson Street after the alarm was raised at around 11.30am on Tuesday.

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6 d. ago Armed police descend on street after man armed with knife makes 'threats to kill'

One man has been arrested in connection with the incident in Merthyr Tydfil

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7 d. ago Lil Nas X breaks his silence following 'terrifying' stint in jail after nude public meltdown

Lil Nas X is making his first statement to his fans after spending multiple days in jail for stripping nude on a major street in Los Angeles and allegedly assaulting police officers.

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7 d. ago Edinburgh roads: Pedestrian, 76, dies after being hit by a car on busy Edinburgh road

He died in hospital after being rushed for treatment on Thursday following the collision

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7 d. ago LIVE: Air ambulance lands in Manchester park as police descend on street

Emergency services have been busy in the area

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8 d. ago Lil Nas X charged with attacking police officers as he walked naked on Los Angeles street

Lil Nas X has been charged with four felonies, including three counts of battery on a police officer

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