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The Courier
2 days ago
- General
- The Courier
Speeding driver lost control of car in Fife before head-on crash
A speeding driver lost control of his car at a bend in Fife and crashed head-on with another vehicle, badly injuring others. Jamie McAndrew's white Seat Ibiza collided with an Audi on Kingseat Road, Dunfermline, after he crossed into the opposing carriageway The front seat passenger in his own car and the female passenger in the Audi suffered broken bones. He was also injured in the October 26 2022 crash. McAndrew, of Kirkcaldy, appeared at the town's sheriff court to plead guilty to causing serious injury by careless driving, reduced from an original charge of dangerous driving. The court heard it was around 6.30pm and the road was wet, though the weather was fine, with good visibility. Prosecutor Sarah Smith said the married couple in the Audi approached a right-hand uphill bend at 40mph and saw headlights coming in the opposite direction. McAndrew was approaching the bend at excessive speed and failed to negotiate it and 'lost control and collided head-on' with the other car, the fiscal said. All airbags were deployed and there was extensive damage to both vehicles. Emergency services were contacted and the couple from the Audi were taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. McAndrew's passenger, who had to be freed from the wreckage, needed two surgeries to fix a hip fracture and was in hospital for about two weeks and has found it difficult to work since as a joiner. The female passenger in the Audi suffered bruising to her lower abdomen, a fractured sternum, soft tissue injuries to her right ankle and had surgery on her right knee. The Audi driver was found to have a grazed left hip. McAndrew's injuries included a dislocated thigh bone and broken left lower leg. Defence lawyer Martin McGuire said McAndrew, 24, is in full-time employment. Sheriff Krista Johnston deferred sentencing until July 7 to obtain background reports and his bail was continued. McAndrew was disqualified from driving meantime. The length of the ban will be decided at the next hearing, which will take place at Dunfermline Sheriff Court.
Scotsman
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scotsman
New 109-bedroom hotel approval for prominent Edinburgh site next to shopping centre in 'vote of confidence'
A new hotel has been approved for Cameron Toll in Edinburgh. Sign up to the weekly Cost Of Living newsletter. Saving tips, deals and money hacks. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... The approval of plans for a new hotel next to Edinburgh's Cameron Toll has been hailed as a clear vote of confidence in the future of the shopping centre. The 109-bedroom hotel on Liberton Road was given the go-ahead by the city council's development management sub-committee on Wednesday. Members of the sub-committee voted six to three to grant the planning application. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad supplied The hotel is intended to cater for business and leisure tourists, but also people visiting the nearby Edinburgh Royal Infirmary and Sick Kids Hospital. And the developers say the development has been designed to blend in with the proposed North-South tramline between Granton and the BioQuarter, which would run close by. The hotel would also have a direct pathway to the shopping centre. The committee asked for a minor change to reduce oversight of the neighbouring Dunedin School by using frosted glass in the windows of the restaurant, which the developers said they were happy to support. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The development is seen as the first part of a masterplan for Cameron Toll to give it more of a 'town centre' feel with shopping and leisure and even new housing. Impression of the new hotel proposed for the site. Andrew Moffat, managing director of Hunter REIM, which is behind the development, said: 'We're obviously delighted that the proposals were approved. 'This is a very clear vote of confidence in Cameron Toll and in its future. We see these proposals as the first step in much more substantial investment in Cameron Toll, which has a much brighter future because of today's decision. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'We look forward to bringing forward those proposals in due course as part of a wider public consultation on the future vision for improving Cameron Toll, following discussions with local partners, including Dunedin School. 'We will move forward with the appointment of a contractor to deliver the new hotel, which when open will boost tourism and encourage tourists to travel beyond the city centre to enjoy much more of what Edinburgh has to offer.' Mr Moffat thanked the committee for its careful consideration of the proposals. 'I'd also like to say that we'll happily accept the condition to reduce the oversight of our neighbour Dunedin School,' he said. 'We will continue to work in partnership with Dunedin School and all of our neighbours to minimise any negative impacts that the construction work may cause.' Cameron Toll Shopping Centre opened in 1984 and was often referred to by the name of the anchor store at that time, Savacentre. Sainsbury's is now the anchor tenant at Cameron Toll. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The centre has operated successfully since 1984, but with changes in shopping trends and the growth on online shopping it is facing an increasingly challenging trading environment. The plans brought forward by Hunter REIM and their partners Franklin Templeton are described as seeking to invest and raise the quality of Cameron Toll to create a vibrant and sustainable centre and facilities. The centre has invested heavily in sustainability, with 330 rooftop solar panels providing renewable energy to the centre year-round.
Scotsman
17-05-2025
- Scotsman
Edinburgh teenager, 16, charged after 'attempted murder' at popular beauty spot
A 16-year-old boy has been charged following an alleged 'attempted murder' in Edinburgh. Sign up to the daily Crime UK newsletter. All the latest crime news and trials from across the UK. Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... As previously reported in the Evening News, armed police and paramedics rushed to Portobello Beach at around 7.40pm on Friday, May 16 after reports of a mass brawl on the promenade. A 17-year-old boy was found injured and taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to injuries. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Officers have now charged a 16-year-old in connection with attempted murder. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 19 May, 2025. A 14-year-old was also charged in connection with possession of a weapon. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.40pm on Friday, 16 May, 2025 we were called to a report of a large-scale disturbance on Portobello beach, Edinburgh. 'Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to injuries. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad 'A 16-year-old was arrested and charged in connection with attempted murder. He is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday, 19 May, 2025. 'A 14-year-old was charged in connection with possession of a weapon. A report will be sent to the relevant authorities.'
BBC News
17-05-2025
- BBC News
Teenager stabbed during large scale Portobello beach disturbance
A 17-year-old boy was stabbed during a large scale disturbance on Portobello beach in Scotland said officers were called to the scene at around 19:40 on Friday. The teenager was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for force said a 16-year-old was arrested in connection with assault and inquiries were ongoing. Separately, a 14-year-old was charged in connection with possession of a weapon. Police said a report would be sent to the relevant authorities.
Daily Record
17-05-2025
- Daily Record
Teen 'stabbed' at Portobello Beach amid violent mass brawl
Armed police descended on Portobello Beach, in Edinburgh, after receiving reports of a mass disturbance. A teenager is in hospital after being ' stabbed ' during a mass street brawl near Portobello Beach. Armed police and dozens of uniformed officers descended onto the popular beauty spot around 7.40pm on Friday after an alleged violent disturbance broke out in Edinburgh. A 17-year-old boy was blue-lighted to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after being found with alleged stab wounds following chaotic scenes. Locals reported a large-scale disturbance in the area. Several images taken at the scene showed tactical units responding to the disturbance. Large crowds of youths can be seen gathered around police cars. Join the Daily Record WhatsApp community! Get the latest news sent straight to your messages by joining our WhatsApp community today. You'll receive daily updates on breaking news as well as the top headlines across Scotland. No one will be able to see who is signed up and no one can send messages except the Daily Record team. All you have to do is click here if you're on mobile, select 'Join Community' and you're in! If you're on a desktop, simply scan the QR code above with your phone and click 'Join Community'. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don't like our community, you can check out any time you like. To leave our community click on the name at the top of your screen and choose 'exit group'. If you're curious, you can read our Privacy Notice. A young male can be seen being hauled away by two armed cops with firearms in sight. In another image another cuffed young male can be seen smirking as he's walked away from the promenade by two officers. A third picture shows a youth being put into the back of a police van by officers. Police said a 16-year-old was arrested in connection with the assault and a 14-year-old was charged in connection with possession of a weapon. Police Scotland are continuing to investigate the incident. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.40pm on Friday, 16 May, 2025 we were called to a report of a large scale disturbance on Portobello beach, Edinburgh. 'Emergency services attended and a 17-year-old man was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment to injuries. 'A 16-year-old was arrested in connection with assault and enquiries are ongoing. 'A 14-year-old was charged in connection with possession of a weapon. A report will be sent to the relevant authorities."
