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Edinburgh prisoner Peter Tobin’s cause of death finally confirmed in new documents

The Scottish serial killer was serving a life sentence at Edinburgh's Saughton Prison for three murders between the years of 1991 and 2006 - before he died in 2022, aged 76.

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Wife of US fugitive Nicholas Rossi moves out Glasgow home to be nearer his jail

Miranda Knight is believed to be moving to Edinburgh to be closer to Saughton Prison where her husband is being held.

Daily Record

Edinburgh prisoner with gangland links found dead behind bars at Saughton

Prison chiefs confirmed that Police Scotland has been advised and the matter reported to the Procurator Fiscal. A Fatal Accident Inquiry will be held in due course.

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Much loved Edinburgh bistro announces sudden closure as locals left devastated

The Garden Bistro opened three years ago in Saughton Park and acted as an outlet for many during the Covid-19 pandemic but they have sadly had to close their doors.

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Edinburgh prison staff 'sacked for attacking inmate in his cell'

The incident is understood to have occurred at HMP Edinburgh, Saughton, after the trio battered the 24-year-old prison in his cell in early September 22. Police Scotland have now launched a probe into the attack

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Prison staff 'sacked from HMP Edinburgh for attacking inmate in cell'

Three physical training instructors at the Saughton nick are understood to have been axed last week.

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Masked Edinburgh gang in Audi target cars on quiet residential street

The gang, supposedly armed with dangerous tools, targeted multiple vehicles on Sunday night in the Saughton area. The group were allegedly wearing balaclavas and driving an Audi.

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Peter Tobin hatched bizarre plan to take out life insurance then kill himself

Evil Tobin was serving a whole life sentence in Saughton prison for murdering Vicky Hamilton, 15, Dinah McNicol, 18, and 23-year-old Angelika Kluk when he died last month.

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The forgotten Edinburgh water chute that stood in one of the city's busiest parks

The water chute within Saughton Park formed part of the Scottish National Exhibition's summer festival which saw millions of visitors flock to the capital in 1908

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US rape suspect Nicholas Rossi to make freedom bid from Scots jail within days

Lawyers for Rossi, who is fighting extradition, are submitting fresh bail application to try and get him out of Saughton Prison.

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Death of Edinburgh prison inmate Allan Marshall to be re-examined by prosecutors

Prosecutors are now re-examining the fatality after the 30-year-old died in custody at Saughton Prison in 2015, following an incident where he was forcibly restrained.

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Edinburgh prisoner who attacked two young girls dies behind bars in Saughton

While serving at HMP Edinburgh, he was sentenced to a further 10 years behind bars in August 2021 for the sexual abuse of two more victims - one when the victim was a teenager, and the other a child

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Election 2022: Sighthill/Gorgie candidates pledge to push for affordable housing

The ward takes in Dalry, Parkhead, Saughton and Stenhouse, and had the lowest turnout at the last council election - with candidates hoping promises to upgrade parks and tackle housing issues will get people out to vote.

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Edinburgh prisoner dies at Saughton Prison weeks into jail sentence

Connor Morrison, 24, was found dead by prison guards at HMP Edinburgh on Wednesday, April 20.

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Edinburgh woman with mobility issues slams fly tippers and council uplift policy

Amateur photographer Rosalind Alexander loves to capture wildlife as it goes about its business in the Saughton community. But fly tippers have made this dangerous for her.

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Edinburgh prisoner Peter Tobin rushed to hospital as serial killer falls ill

The 75-year-old serial killer, who was hospitalised in January due to failing health, has once more been rushed to hospital after falling ill in his cell in Saughton

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