John Hislop

Galashiels, United Kingdom

Sports and Crime Correspondent at The Edinburgh Reporter

Freelance Journalist and Correspondent at Freelance

Reporter at Newsquest

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Concern for missing woman from Borders who may have travelled to Edinburgh

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

She was last seen in the Woodmarket area of Kelso around 10.45am on Wednesday, 4 June, 2025. She is known to travel by train and may have boarded a train at Tweedbank in Galashiels bound for Edinburgh Waverly. She is described as being around 6ft tall, of heavy build and with grey hair worn in a ponytail. When she was last seen she was wearing an orange jumper and blue jeans. She was also carrying a small stone coloured bag and a walking stick.
Darren McGregor's career to be commemorated in a game against Bolton Wanderers

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

The match will take place on Saturday 19 July, 2025 at Easter Road Stadium, kicking off at 2pm. On a special day commemorating his service to the club, McGregor will grace the Easter Road pitch once more and make an appearance in the match. Whilst celebrating the magnificent career of ‘Daz’, the fixture also remains a key part of the First Team pre-season schedule as they prepare for the upcoming campaign.
Armed robber will now face 'consequences of his actions'

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

Conlan Carr was found guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Wednesday, 21 May, 2025. He was sentenced at the same court on Tuesday, 3 June. In the early hours of Thursday, 11 May, 2023, Carr entered a property on Craigentinny Road, Edinburgh, armed with a knife. He made threats to the two occupants, stealing a mobile phone and a car. A 29-year-old man was taken to hospital with serious injuries.
Hibs announce significant new partnership with Hibernian Supporters (HSL)

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

The new agreement signals a renewed commitment to a strengthened working relationship between the Club and its shareholders. Hibernian Supporters is the largest supporter-shareholder group at Hibernian Football Club, having been established in 2015. Since then, HSL have supported the Club across a variety of areas, most notably during the Covid pandemic where their members rallied to fundraise on behalf of the Club.
Nowhere else Kirsty Morrison would rather be than at champions Hibs

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

The 23-year-old has signed on with Hibs until 2027 after winning the first Scottish Women’s Premier League title of her career. Morrison played a key role in Hibs push for the title, scoring four goals in 23 appearances – including a crucial last-minute winner against Glasgow City in the first post-split game of the campaign, as well as starting at Ibrox on the final day.
SFA announce new Cooperation System to boost opportunities for young Scottish players

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

The proposal was passed by clubs earlier this year, following extensive consultation since the Scottish FA’s Transition Report was published in 2024. The Cooperation System provides greater flexibility to the previous domestic loan quotas by enabling players in the key ‘transition phase’ of 16-21, who are eligible to represent the Scotland national team, to join a lower-league club but be able to move between the parent and cooperation club throughout the season to increase playing time.
Police release images of four men following disorder at Hearts v Aberdeen game

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

Officers are keen to trace four men who they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries in relation to the incident. The four men are described as white and aged between 18 and 50. Constable Beveridge said: “We are keen to talk to the men in the images as we believe they may have information which could assist with our enquiries. I would encourage the men, or anyone who may recognise them, to contact us.
Detectives release CCTV images of man following attempted robbery and serious assault

2 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

The incident happened at around 10.35am on Sunday, 13 April, 2025, at Murrayburn Place. The man officers wish to speak to is described as South Asian in appearance, 25 to 30 years old, between 5ft 7ins and 5ft 9ins with black hair and a black beard. He was wearing a black Puffa-style jacket, cream coloured trousers and black footwear. Detective Constable Beverley Burnside said: “We would appeal to the man in the images, or anyone who recognises him, to contact us as soon as possible.
Skipper Rachael Boyle 'delighted' to extend Hibs contract

3 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

A prominent leader in the dressing room, the Hibs Women Club Captain has signed on until Summer 2026 after lifting the Scottish Women’s Premier League trophy for the first time in her career. Two stints with hometown club Aberdeen, broken up by a spell with Forfar Farmington, led to ‘Smally’ joining the Hibees in 2016.
CCTV images of two men released following incident at Celtic v Hibs game

3 days ago | theedinburghreporter.co.uk | John Hislop

The first man is described as being white, 30s, slim build, wearing light grey jacket, light grey trousers, grey skip cap, trainers, wearing a black cross-body bag. The second man is described as being white, 30s, medium build, wearing black jacket, dark green polo shirt, blue jeans and black trainers. Police Constable Aynsley McIntyre, from Greater Glasgow Football Enquiry Unit, said: “We would urge these men or anyone who knows them to please make contact with us.