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'Out of control' gang jailed for murder bids and fire attacks

Judge Lord Mulholland, said the men had been found guilty of "out of control gangsterism". They were found guilty of numerous ...

Edinburgh drug crime, sex offences and fire-raising on the rise

Rates of a range of offences have increased over the past year, with drug crime up 18% and fire-raising up 24% – as Edinburgh ...

What is a 'firewave'? Experts issue weather warning for UK cities this weekend

Prolonged dry spells and hot weather create conditions for multiple wildfires to break out at once, an event researchers have ...

Arthur's Seat fire: Public told to avoid popular Edinburgh beauty spot as crews remain on scene

A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) spokesperson said: “Crews remain in attendance at a fire in the open at Arthur's Seat, Holyrood Park, Edinburgh. “Firefighters are continuing to dampen down ...

Six members of caged gang war kingpin Mark Richardson’s crew jailed for 101 years

A GANGLAND crew linked to caged turf war mob boss Mark Richardson have been jailed for a total of 101 years. Six hoods with ties to the Edinburgh kingpin were sentenced today at the High Court in ...