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A row of Police Scotland officers in high-vis jackets

Restalrig 'disturbance' involving firearms officers ends in arrest

Man found by roadside on A1 dies as police appeal for dashcam footage

Code on computer monitor

Council website offline as operators race to patch vulnerability

Operation Moonbeam, a dedicated police task force tackling Bonfire Night and firework disorder, has been launched for 2026.

Police warn Bonfire Night yobs will be caught after previous incidents

Two historic Griffin sculptures have been restored

Griffin sculptures restored and returned after 50 years in storage

The teenager has not returned after leaving home on the afternoon of October 19

Police increasingly concerned over Bathgate teenager's whereabouts

Police were called to Drum Street on Tuesday evening

Man charged in connection with 'disturbance' involving bladed weapon

A couple battle with an umbrella in the wind during Storm Eowyn on Princes Street, Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

Met Office issues Storm Austen weather warning for Edinburgh

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced a huge Edinburgh tour date at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium next summer

Sam Fender confirms huge Edinburgh gig as part of new stadium tour

The Fratellis are set to headline the Night Afore Party at Edinburgh's Hogmanay.

Scots rockers The Fratellis set to headline Night Afore Hogmanay

The Samhuinn Fire Festival will take place at Calton Hill

Fire and drums beckon for Calton Hill as Samhuinn plans announced

The Sound Within Eisenberg and Stern

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We often hear the awful phrase ‘she asked for it’. Sadia hits back: ‘But that wouldn't be rape!’

Review: Sadia Azmat: Rapism

Traffic and Travel

Traffic Scotland has warned of delays near Edinburgh Airport

Drivers warned of significant delays near Edinburgh Airport

The 7-7-7 bus lane trial will run for 18 months between London Road and Milton Road East

Bus lane trial restrictions 'not as draconian as people make out'

The busy road is closed from the Spott Roundabout near Dunbar

A1 closed near Dunbar following crash

Police have closed the road in both directions between Newbridge and Edinburgh Airport following the crash

Police to close road near Edinburgh Airport amid fatal crash probe

The OOONO Co-Driver No1 traffic alarm alerts drivers to speed cameras

Speed camera warning device reduced to £27

Traffic had backed up to the Straiton Junction

Motorists face rush hour delays as City Bypass crash closes one lane

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Rat sightings rose by 15% across the UK during the summer, according to Rentokil, with experts warning that colder weather could drive more rodents into homes.

Rat sightings rise 15% as winter warning issued

Mariah Carey is bringing her magical pre-Christmas show to the UK

Last tickets to see Mariah Carey’s pre-Christmas UK shows

Hyperhsell's latest range of exoskeletons might seem incredibly futuristic, but you'll be amazed at how well they work

Hypershell review: I tried robot legs that help you climb hills

Crime

Whyte's victims were aged from an infant to 15-years-old

'Despicable' sexual predator jailed over historic sex crimes

Police are appealing for information following the incident

Teen taken to hospital after 'frightening' hit-and-run crash

Police Scotland said an 18-year-old female was arrested and charged after an electric motorbike was seen driving "in a dangerous manner" around Haddington in East Lothian.

Teen female charged after 'dangerous' electric motorbike incidents

Muddasier Hussain, from Oldham, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Man sexually assaulted teenage girl on a bus

Police confronted the ultras outside McDiarmid Park, Perth.

Seven more arrested after Hibs and St Johnstone fans clash at fixture

A woman has been arrested and charged after a serious assault during a World Cup watchalong event at The Pitt in Granton, Edinburgh

Woman, 29, charged after 'serious assault' at World Cup fan-park event

Weather

Cars attempting to drive on a flooded road under a bridge in Longniddry.

Heavy downpours cause flooding and disruption across area

Kirstie Cooper shared this image of a car braving a huge puddle in Whitecraig in East Lothian.

Readers share their images of flooding after heavy rainstorms

Obituaries

Phil Wheeler served first as transport convener and then as finance convener when the Lib Dems were in power at the City Chambers

Tributes to former Lib Dem councillor Phil Wheeler, 'Mr Corstorphine'

Meaningful funerals don’t have to cost a fortune (Photo: Pexels)

A loved one's funeral doesn't need to cost £1000s - 9 unique ideas

Kiltwalkers unite to honour pioneering charity worker

Business

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

7 side hustles to make extra money before Christmas

Politics

Jane Meagher says the partnership could achieve ‘a huge amount’ with extra powers

Edinburgh city region bids for more powers

The council will argue Edinburgh needs its own local authority (Jane Barlow/PA)

Edinburgh will bid to survive local government shake-up

Westfield Court has been plagued with problems for years

Councillors vote to look at repairing flats earmarked for demolition

Kemi Badenoch, Andy Burnham and John Swinney were all talking about Scotland's future last week

Analysis Three leaders reveal their differing priorities

UK Trending

Old mobile phones and chipped mugs also feature high on the list of items Brits keep despite no longer needing them

Mystery keys among things Brits hold onto for too long

The research found veterans take an average of 17 months to feel comfortable in civilian life again

Veterans reveal military slang they still use in civilian life

One in five workers are putting parenthood plans on hold

Employees delay parenthood due to concerns over parental leave

More than half of people would do something frivolous if they won a major jackpot

Brits would buy next door to choose neighbours after lottery win

FIAT launches colour-matching service

The top side hustling cities include Bristol and London

Half of Brits work a ‘second shift’ after hours on side hustles

Environment

Artist impression of wind turbines at Newland Hill, near Gifford

Wind turbine plans spark community outcry

Council to bring in more booking slots for its five recycling centres

People

Poppyscotland beneficiary Rev. Peter Meager with youngest volunteer Ava Mitchell age 11

Scottish Poppy Appeal launches with tales from local beneficiaries
Edinburgh launch for 2026 Scottish Poppy Appeal
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Edinburgh Festivals

Bruna Longo in Whale Fall. Picture: Danilo Apoena

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The book is the first in a planned series called Rugby Rascals

Rugby coach publishes children's book to raise money for MND

Address: 74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR. This popular pub is named after a reference to the last hanging to have occurred in the Grassmarket, the Last Drop has a suitably macabre back story. The Grassmarket’s gallows were situated right across from the pub and could help explain the high level of supposed paranormal activity in the area. The venue's website says they are haunted by a little girl in medieval clothing, with sightings of the diminutive spirit occurring in both the cellar and the bar.

13 of the spookiest pubs and restaurants to visit this Halloween

The HMV store on Oxford Street in London

The strange saga of HMV’s Oxford Street closure - Kevin Buckle

Tenants at Edinburgh's St Margaret's house are devastated to leave

St Margaret's House tenants face loss of creative community

Education

City of Edinburgh Council education convener Councillor James Dalgleish has given his response to this morning's bomb hoax sent to schools across the UK including Edinburgh.

Hoax bomb threat branded 'hugely frustrating' after schools evacuation

School classroom

City schools evacuated after 'hoax' bomb threat sent to schools

Most importantly for some, Edinburgh has a fantastic nightlife and restaurant scene. There are plenty of reasonably priced places to eat and drink, as well as a selection of vegetarian and vegan eateries. For the party people, Edinburgh has one of the highest densities of pubs and bars per square mile in the UK.

There is a range of clubs playing different music for those with a varied taste: dance music, 70s soul, punk, rap – you name it.

City the UK’s third most expensive university area for a night out

Student Andrew McGlashan is handed a pen by a robotic arm at Napier University, watched by Dr Des Bonnar of the Engineering department, October 1992.

33 great pictures of university life in Edinburgh in the early 1990s

Students and lecturers gathered on Thursday outside the Scottish Parliament for a UCU rally against job losses and cuts.

Edinburgh students protest over job losses and subject cuts

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Health

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, 25, during a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Health Secretary Yvette Cooper (not in frame) at No 10 Downing Street, London.

Edinburgh swimmer meets with Prime Minister after emotional plea

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Mounjaro makers under fire over ‘monopoly’ of brand

Nurse who battled childhood arthritis takes on marathon challenge

Edinburgh personal trainer Joey Jones, 32, pictured taking on his first mountain yesterday in his MoJoe Moves Mountains challenge.

Edinburgh man climbs highest peaks raising awareness of mental health

Opinion

All smiles as Donald Trump greets Vladimir Putin in Anchorage, Alaska, ahead of a meeting last year. Picture: Andrew Harnik

Malcolm Rifkind finds the right words for Trump’s shame - Steve Cardownie

I first crossed paths with Sir Malcolm Rifkind back in the late 1980s when he was Secretary of State for Scotland and I was secretary of the Scottish Office Bra...

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One of two late and over-budget ferries launched at a shipyard on the River Clyde

Public service shouldn’t sink to this ferries fiasco - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Lisa Petrie is a great inspiration in my new city role - Helen Harrison

Are businesses paying too high a price for 7-7-7 bus lanes? - Steve Cardownie Steve Cardownie

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We must make Edinburgh’s streets safe for everyone to use - Lorna Slater

John Swinney delivers his keynote speech at the Scottish National Party annual conference

Scotland’s buses are to serve communities, not shareholders - Lorna Slater

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Let’s hope BBC’s Rowling documentary is not just a witch hunt - Susan Dalgety

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