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Last year's Christmas attractions welcomed almost 3 million visitors and generated around £170m for the local economy.

11 photos of Christmas Market as world-famous attraction opens

A teenage boy was taken to hospital after a "serious assault" and "attempted robbery" on Magdalene Gardens in the east of Edinburgh.

Teen taken to hospital after ‘serious assault’ and ‘attempted robbery’

An estimated 60,000 people marched down the Royal Mile against proposed plans for 20 large-scale AI data centres to be built in Scotland

Thousands march down Royal Mile against AI data centre plans

Prices have been revealed for Edinburgh's Christmas Market 2026.

Edinburgh Christmas Market prices revealed as festive attraction opens

Five-year-old Joey Sharp, from Penicuik, is set to deliver the match ball at Scotland's match against Australia at Murrayfield alongside Scottish swimmer and brain tumour activist Archie Goodburn.

Boy who overcame brain tumour ‘buzzing’ to meet Scotland rugby players

Browse our photo gallery to see the Edinburgh and Lothians postcodes with the most sex offenders, as of October 2026. Photo: Pixbay

The 15 local postcodes with the most sex offenders

Michael Hird at the half marathon in Malaga

Man raises £2,000 for cardiac charity in tribute to rugby teammate

Population growth and practice closures mean a steep rise in patient numbers for Lothian GPs

Lothian GPs see average 22 per cent increase in patient numbers

The First Minister has been urged to count incurable breast cancer patients

Edinburgh women hit out at FM over delayed breast cancer data

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

Splitting on the bridge discovered during a routine inspection forced the path's closure

Temporary footbridge replacement could incur £670,000 costs

The 7-7-7 bus lane trial will run for the next 18 months

Concerns over 7-7-7 bus lane trial heard ‘loud and clear’

The reduced design for George Steet removes the trees and setts from the original plans

Go-ahead for revised revamp of George Street - with trees back in

There are delays of almost 90 minutes on the A720 City Bypass and knock-on delays on the M8 following a crash near Clovenstone.

Everything we know about Edinburgh City Bypass crash amid major delays

Part of the Edinburgh City Bypass has reopened to traffic following a closure of both lanes for more than 17 hours after a crash last night.

Edinburgh City Bypass fully reopens after 17-hour closure

John Swinney

'FM tells city cycling campaigners he supports congestion charging'

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A cyber attack on critical infrastructure could put the safety of the nation at risk (Picture: stock.adobe.com)

Explainer Biggest UK technology outages of 2026

The lights go on in Bond Street

London’s poshest shopping street switches on Christmas lights

Stacey Solomon’s biggest brand partnerships from REHAB to Primark

Microsoft services have been impacted across the globe (Andrew Matthews/PA)

Microsoft outage sparks fresh cyber attack fears

Crime

Police Scotland have raised concerns over the workload around Prevent referrrals. Picture: John Devlin

Masked thieves swipe cash from West Lothian home after break-in

Driver’s warning to residents after thugs on e-bikes target moped

Pet shop targeted by vandals for second time in weeks

Gordon Sanderson outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man who changed name in bid to hide past facing jail again

Golf clubs were among those items stolen

Men due in court over stolen golf clubs and cigarettes worth thousands

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Police condemn 'shameful' incidents after officers attacked

Weather

A yellow weather warning for ice has been introduced over Edinburgh and the Lothians, as well as other parts of the country.

Exact time Edinburgh ice warning in place as temperatures plummet

Wooden park benches blown over by the winds from Storm Eowyn in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

Parks to close due to strong winds as yellow weather warning issued

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

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Vittoria Group staff celebrating their award win on Thursday evening, November 5.

Local family-run Vittoria Group celebrates winning national award

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Politics

Katrina Faccenda will be Labour candidate in Leith again next year

Labour’s Katrina Faccenda reselected for next year’s local elections

The former railway line could become a pedestrian and cycle path

Minister accused of washing his hands of manifesto rail pledge

Christine Jardine says the new tram line plan is popular and good for the economy

MP urges UK Government to help fund new tram line

The latest plan for George Street removes trees and setts from the proposal

Greens call for trees to be restored to latest plan for George Street

UK Trending

AXA UK partnered with Vanessa Feltz and James Jordan to show the positive impact of cross-generational friendships

Family, food and sport are the top things uniting generations

Amy Hunt, the fastest woman in Britain, has teamed up with Sky Broadband

Gen Zs are so time-poor they listening to voice notes at double speed

On average adults just eight seconds of patience before hitting refresh

It takes just 12 seconds to experience ‘WiFi rage’

Nearly have of prospective homebuyers are waiting for prices to go down

Budding homebuyers hold fire as four in 10 wait for prices to drop

The Strictly judge made a surprise appearance to kick-start festivities in Manchester

Craig Revel Horwood reveals the exact moment Christmas begins

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

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

These are Edinburgh's best pubs and bars to visit, according to Time Out - in no particular order.

The 23 absolute best pubs and bars in Edinburgh
These are Edinburgh’s best pubs and bars to visit, according to Time Out
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Edinburgh Festivals

Bruna Longo in Whale Fall. Picture: Danilo Apoena

Review: Whale Fall
Death is no picnic, but according to Bruna Longo’s Fringe show, Whale Fall, some cultures take a different view from the grim finality of western European mortality.
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A mechanic works on a car in the Service section of Graeme Chatham's Honda dealership in Edinburgh, June 1991.

29 amazing photos of people at work in the early 1990s

The milk thief was previously caught on camera at around 5.30am

Doorstep detective mum stays up until 2.30am to catch milk thief

Pat was diagnosed with MND in 2021

Edinburgh Beatles marathon sees son honour late dad’s love of music

Lynda is struggling to recover from her accident

NHS nurse left in 'absolute agony' after being run over by car

Education

Take a look through our gallery to discover the 12 best UK universities to study at in 2027.

Here are the 12 best UK universities in 2027

Ad Feature Post-graduate courses in Edinburgh: boost your career potential

There has been a delay at some schools in installing the magnets needed to unlock the pouches

Mobile phone ban still not fully up and running in all schools

The nursery will close with immediate effect on Friday

Parents left with days notice to find childcare after nursery closure

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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

Health

Nurosym can help you get a better night's sleep

What are Nurosym users saying about the wearable device?

Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that there will be 14 firework control zone in this city for Bonfire Night this year.

Capital asthma sufferer facing 'time of dread' ahead of Bonfire Night

Gregor Poynton MP outside St. John's Hospital in Livingston

MP seeks assurances on orthopaedic services at St John's Hospital

Opinion

Model Daniela Margiotta wears a dress made entirely from recycled bags-for-life, designed by Edinburgh-based couture designer Alison Harm. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Alison’s quirky ReFashion Edinburgh show is pretty rubbish! - Kevin Buckle

ReFashion Edinburgh takes place tomorrow at the Biscuit Factory in Leith with an early show, a late show and an After Party. Always popular, it normally sells o...

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This Kate Bush was able to lift her leg up high during the celebration of the English singer at Meadows Festival.

Wuthering Heights Day reaches a new low without Meadows Festival - Bruce Whitehe...

Of the top 70 bus delays in the city only one is on the route of the trial

Bus lane 7-7-7 trial is proving damaging to local businesses - Iain Whyte

The scales of crime, justice and punishment are unbalanced - Bruce Whitehead

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How we finally made it home thanks to bi-mode train traction - Susan Morrison

Foysol Choudhury, former MSP for Lothians

Scotland must also budget for equality - Foysol Choudhury

Why my trip from Canterbury to Edinburgh turned into a modern-day epic

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TK Maxx has beauty gift sets which could all make lovely Christmas presents. Stock image.

Forget candles as TK Maxx has beauty gifts worth giving instead

Fashion and homeware feature in TK Maxx’s Christmas campaign. We set out to find three gifts for £50, including delivery.

Three TK Maxx Christmas gifts for £50 with 4p to spare

Coleen Rooney teams up with her mum for new Primark collection packed with party-season outfits

Coleen Rooney’s new Primark collection is made for party season

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