Paramedics

There are 14 Firework Control Zones in place across Edinburgh this month, but they are ‘are not enough if other neighbourhoods remain exposed to dangerous misuse’ according to our columnist Lorna Slater. Picture: John Devlin

Remember, remember, safety is of the essence this November - Lorna Slater

Cramond Island

Woman airlifted to safety after suffering fall at Cramond Island

Water was much sought-after as runners sweltered on the route.

Thousands battle the heat at Edinburgh Marathon as paramedics treat 59

Kaiden McCann, 19, ran into the smoke-filled flat to rescue the man while his girlfriend's dad alerted the fire brigade

Teen hailed hero after rescuing man in wheelchair from burning flat

Emergency services attended a flat fire in Newtongrange on Sunday evening

Resident treated by paramedics after flat fire in Midlothian town

The incident happened on the morning of Saturday, August 2 on Castlehill, near to Edinburgh Castle

Man dies near Edinburgh Castle after taking unwell

The incident occurred at Edinburgh's West End.

Emergency services called to cyclist incident in Edinburgh West End

Taylor Jenkins died in a head-on collision on the A19 in Sunderland during a police pursuit.

Man admits to killing Edinburgh woman in crash during police chase

Loving husband and father who died after being struck by car is named

The number of violent incidents at HMP Edinburgh has almost doubled in the past 10 years.

FAI finds HMP Edinburgh prisoner's death was 'self-inflicted'

Police were called to a cycle path in the Dalmeny Estate, South Queensferry, after a report of a cyclist taking unwell on September 10

Tragedy as man dies after 'taking unwell' on cycle path

The B7003 has reopened following a crash.

Road reopens hours after crash which killed motorcyclist

The road has been closed.

Road closed after motorcyclist dies in horror crash

The incident happened at around 2pm on the High Street near to its junction with North Bridge.

Man treated by paramedics after ‘colliding with bus’

A pensioner has died in a crash in Blaeberryhill Road, Whitburn

Pensioner dies at scene of crash with another taken to hospital

Murderer jailed for life after killing 'gentle giant'

Murderer calmly called 999 after brutally killing 'gentle giant'
A murderer who dialled 999 to calmly report he had killed his friend has been handed a life sentence.
Lucinda Herbert

CCTV footage shows police arrest Jason Flore for the murder of his partner, 19-year-old Stephanie Marie.

CCTV: blood-stained killer's casual stroll after murdering girlfriend

Family left 'traumatised' and injured after horror gang attack

Brazilian journalist Nathalia Urban, 37, died in Edinburgh after falling from a bridge on Wednesday, September 25, 2024.

Brazil's president demands probe after journalist's death in Edinburgh

The large blaze at a Birmingham grocery shop, Alum Rock Road, Saltley.

Watch: Shop explodes in ball of flames leaving two hospitalised

Alicia Reid and Ryan Reid.

Watch: Audio reveals moment hero boy, 8, saved mum's life calling 999

Paramedics raced to an incident on Arthur's Seat

Two walkers injured on Arthur's Seat as paramedics rush to landmark

Firefighters rushed to a house fire on Oxgangs Avenue

Edinburgh house goes ablaze in early hours of morning

Emergency services descended on the area

Breaking Emergency services swoop on building site as four men hospitalised

A crash on Bogwood Road hospitalised three

Three hospitalised in West Lothian road crash

The body of a 21-year-old woman was found in the Firth of Forth

Breaking Body of woman, 21, found in Edinburgh's Firth of Forth

There have been reports of 'gunfire' on Moredun Park Road

'Gunshots' heard on city street as police and paramedics race to scene
Residents have told of a major emergency presence on Moredun Park Road this afternoon.
Jamie Saunderson

Lee Sargent (R) who has been sentenced to 18 years and 10 months.

Meat cleaver attack: Police arrest man who chopped off woman's fingers

Police, paramedics and firefighters attended the scene in Gorgie Road.

Man, 22, arrested after Edinburgh 'disturbance'

Cali-Maii and her mum (Image: London Ambulance Service)

Schoolgirl, 6, saves her mum's life with 999 call during asthma attack

Tidworth Skatepark

Boy, 11, dies after ‘falling off scooter’ at skatepark

Police seize a dog who attacked a child in Birmingham

Child ‘mauled by bulldog’ in horrific dog attack as police seize pet

Military veteran Martin McConnell was killed in a crash at Tibenham Airfield in Norwich, Norfolk during the Terminal Velocity show on Sunday.

Former Pride of Britain nominee dies tragic 200mph motorcycle incident

Several people injured after car crashes into primary school

Breaking Seven children injured after car crashes into primary school

Police have now issued a statement about the incident

Breaking Panic as man ‘stabs himself to death’ at train station

Love Island ‘filming stopped’ after contestant falls ill

Police say there is 'no suggestion' of people jumping from Bournemouth pier or of jet skis being involved in the tragedy.(Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

What are riptides and why are they so dangerous?

A British toddler has drowned in a swimming pool at a popular holiday villa near Alicante, Spain.

British toddler drowns at Spanish holiday villa

Sophie, The Duchess of Edinburgh is praying for the elderly woman who was struck by her motorcade on Wednesday afternoon in London. Photo: Stuart C Wilson/ Getty Images.

Duchess 'praying' for elderly woman struck by motorcade

Breaking Duchess of Edinburgh’s prayers for woman hurt in royal escort crash

A British Dad drowned while on a family holiday in Turkey, an inquest heard

British Dad drowned while on holiday in Turkey, inquest hears

The Easter Monday stabbing took place outside a primary school in London - Credit: Google Streetview

Breaking 17-year-old boy stabbed to death outside London primary school

The two-year-old boy remains in critical but stable condition, Surrey Police has confirmed - Credit: Google Streetview

Breaking Toddler fighting for his life after fall from 8th-floor flat

Police and ambulance rushed to the scene

Emergency services race to incident busy Leith street

Dan Walker says he has no memory of the crash which left him bloody and bruised. Credit: Dan Walker

Dan Walker urges cyclists to wear helmets after collision with car

Actor Tom Sizemore in critical condition following brain aneurysm

A four-year-old girl has died in a dog attack on Milton Keynes. File picture shows police cars.

Girl, aged 4, dies after being attacked by dog in back garden

Lisa Marie Presley, daughter of Elvis Presley, dies aged 54

National ambulance and NHS trade unions have announced a day of strike action to take place tomorrow.

NHS advise when to use 999 as ambulance driver strikes begin today

Several people ‘injured’ by knifeman in attack at Gare Du Nord, Paris

Beth Matthews’ mother, Jane, described her as ‘an incredible character’ who was ‘bright and vivacious’ (Photo: Beth Matthews/Life Beyond the Ledge)

Blogger died after ordering poisonous substance online inquest finds

Brothers Finlay and Samuel Butler, their cousin Thomas Stewart (top right) and Jack Johnson (bottom left) all died after falling through ice into a lake.

Four boys who fell through frozen lake ‘drowned’, inquest hears

The woman and two children died after being found seriously injured at a property in Petherton Court, Kettering.

Police name nurse and two children who died in Kettering murder probe

Kaydee-Louise Lucas, 15, was described as a “beautiful, caring and bubbly girl”.

Family tribute to teenager who died on railway

Four fire appliances were sent to the blaze on Ashley Terrace, just off Slateford Road, in Edinburgh.

Fire crews rush to tenement blaze after locals spot smoke

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