Lee Dalgetty

Edinburgh

News Reporter at Edinburgh Live

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Articles

Bus driver killed by Edinburgh tram 'because horn was not loud enough'

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty |Gemma Ryder

Carlos Correa Palacio died in 2018 with the tragic incident highlighting long-standing safety concerns amid calls for urgent improvements to tram warning systems. A bus driver killed by a tram in Edinburgh might still be alive today if the vehicle's warning horn had been loud enough to rise above background noise, a Fatal Accident Inquiry has concluded.
Body of man discovered at Scots beauty spot

1 day ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Kris Gourlay |Lee Dalgetty |Ryan Carroll

Emergency services were called to Blackford Glen Road, near Hermitage of Braid on Monday morning. The body of a young man has been found at a beauty spot near Edinburgh. Emergency services were called to Blackford Glen Road, near Hermitage of Braid, after the grim discovery was made at around 8am on Monday. Ambulance crews attended but the 26-year-old man was sadly pronounced dead at the scene.
Rowdy Jet2 passenger kicked off Edinburgh flight after fight breaks out mid-air

2 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty

The flight from Edinburgh was forced to divert on its way to Cyprus. Scots holidaymakers were left disgruntled after their flight to Cyprus was diverted to allow two "rowdy" passengers to be escorted off the plane. The Jet2 flight bound for Lanarca took off from Edinburgh Airport at around 3pm on Saturday, May 10, and was due to land at 10pm the same evening.
West Lothian college closes 'with immediate effect' as students 'left in the dark'

2 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty

The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television announced the facility had gone into liquidation. Many who attend the college, including those in their final year, have been left unsure whether they will be receiving their degrees. A West Lothian arts college has closed with immediate effect - as students complain of being ‘left in the dark’. The Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television has announced the facility had gone into liquidation.
Car crash chaos as 'drag race' ends in wreckage in West Lothian

2 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty |Rory Cassidy

The incident took place on Saturday night. Chaos ensued at a Scots car meet after two cars crashed into each other during a race, it's been claimed. The incident took place in West Lothian on Saturday night. A Nissan 350z and a Volkswagen golf were involved in the smash, which took place at Broxburn Industrial Estate, following a gathering in Livingston. Dozens gathered to watch as cars 'pulled stunts' outside a branch of KFC, before the 'drag race' took place at the industrial estate.
Tragedy as man dies in hospital after being rescued from Scots reservoir

4 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty |Ryan Carroll

Emergency services raced to to the Glencourse Reservoir in Penicuik, Midlothian, after the alarm was raised at around 5.15pm on Tuesday. A man has tragically died in hospital after being rescued from a reservoir. Emergency services raced to to the Glencourse Reservoir in Penicuik, Midlothian, after the alarm was raised at around 5.15pm on Tuesday. Officers were responding to reports of a man in difficulty in the water.
Scots student hands in dissertation before being told 'college is shutting down'

5 days ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty |Billy Gaddi

Scots students said they were told their college would be closing immediately after going into liquidation, with many left clueless as to what comes next. Scots students have told of being left 'in the dark' after their college announced its immediate closure. Scottish Institute of Theatre, Dance, Film and Television chiefs have notified students and teachers that the institution has entered liquidation, reports Edinburgh Live.
Fire crews race to large blaze in Edinburgh as smoke billows into sky

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Chloe Goodall |Lee Dalgetty |Ryan Carroll

Emergency services were called to Grosvener Street, near Haymarket in the west of the city, after the alarm was raised at around 12.40pm on Tuesday. Fire crews raced to the scene the scene of a fire in Edinburgh this afternoon. Emergency services were called to Grosvener Street, near Haymarket in the west of the city, after the alarm was raised at around 12.40pm on Tuesday. Firefighters were responding to reports of a large amount of rubbish ablaze.
Edinburgh man appears in court in connection with gangland wars

1 week ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty |Ryan Thom

Paul MacAuley, 38, appeared in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with theft, reset, culpable and reckless conduct and driving without insurance. An Edinburgh man has appeared in court in connection to gangland turf wars that have erupted in Edinburgh before spreading to Glasgow. Edinburgh Live reports how Paul MacAuley, 38, appeared in the dock at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Thursday charged with theft, reset, culpable and reckless conduct and driving without insurance.
Edinburgh Archbishop shares personal tribute to 'passionate' Pope Francis

2 weeks ago | dailyrecord.co.uk | Lee Dalgetty

The Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh also described the late pontiff as "warm" and "always humorous". Tributes and messages of respect for Pope Francis have continued to pour in since his death on Easter Monday. Sharing his personal honour for the late pontiff, Leo Cushley, Archbishop of St Andrews and Edinburgh said he was a "warm and humorous" man.