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Ian Rankin and 17 others with links to Edinburgh who got top honours from Queen

As Edinburgh author Ian Rankin is knighted for his services to literature and charity, we took a look into other locals from the city who have received honours from the Queen.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 3, 2022

Edinburgh police say violent crime up 23 per cent in latest official figures

Police Scotland has released the yearly crime statistics, broken down into individual council areas. In Edinburgh, violent crime and sexual assault have both increased

Edinburgh Live · Jun 3, 2022

Hate crimes against LGBT Scots rise as trans attacks double in a year

Hate crimes recorded by Police Scotland show a staggering increase amongst those with a transgender, sexual orientation or disability aggravator

The National (Scotland) · Jun 3, 2022

Man dies following fire at Dumbarton flat

The 72-year-old was rushed to hospital last night, but tragically passed away a short time later.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Body found in Loch Ness during search for missing Chinese student Bilin Chen who vanished from Bath last month

The 26-year-old was last seen by her flatmates in Bath on Thursday, May 26, before travelling north to the Highlands.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Armed robber who brandished blade at terrified shop assistant dies behind bars

Andrew Whiteford, aged 38, died at HMP Kilmarnock on Tuesday, May 31.

Daily Record · Jun 3, 2022

Boat engulfed in flames in Scots harbour as crews fight to battle blaze

Emergency crews are still battling the inferno which broke out at Macduff Boat Yard, Aberdeenshire around 4pm.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022

Murder rate in Scotland drops but violent crimes increase, stats say

Homicides are at the lowest level since 2013 in Scotland, but violent crime has increased, the latest police performance report says.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2022

Recycling depot evacuated as suspected hand grenade found

A RECYCLING plant was evacuated after reports that a hand grenade was found at the site.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 2, 2022

Body found in Scots forest during search for missing man who vanished over a month ago

The family of Alexander McMillan, who was last seen on CCTV in Kilsyth on April 26, have been informed of the discovery but formal identification has still to take place.

Daily Record · Jun 2, 2022