Hello reader, Welcome to today's round-up from the Edinburgh Evening News. Here's what's been making the headlines so far: 🔵 10 police vehicles swarm street to make arrest following disturbance Around 10 police vehicles rushed to an Edinburgh street last night to arrest a 27-year-old man following a disturbance. A man who was arrested in the incident is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today. 🔵 Nine photos of the sun-soaked Corstorphine Fair Edinburgh's largest community-run event, the bi-annual Corstorphine Fair, returned to St Margaret's Park on Saturday as thousands basked in the sunshine and enjoyed all the fun of the fair. Here are a selection of photos from the sun-soaked festival. 🔵 8 criminals handed sentences in May at Edinburgh's courts Edinburgh's courts dished out sentences in May for crimes including murder, serious sexual assaults and historic sexual abuse. Here are some pictures of those sentenced during the previous month. 🔵 Dental nurse woke pensioner and spat in her face during attack A drunk dental nurse banged on the front door of a terrified pensioner claiming she needed help for her sick baby before assaulting the woman by spitting in her face, during a racist and homophobic tirade in Haddington, East Lothian. 🔵 25 common slang words you will hear in Edinburgh Ask anyone who has spent much time in Edinburgh and they will tell you – the natives have a unique way with words. We've compiled a list of some of the slang words and phrases you might hear in the capital. |