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The busy road is closed from the Spott Roundabout near Dunbar

A1 closed near Dunbar following crash

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

Scottish Poppy Appeal launches with tales from local beneficiaries

Threatening emails were sent to schools across Edinburgh on Monday.

Edinburgh school attendance falls after hoax bomb threat emails

New £3.8m Visitor Levy fund to 'futureproof' heritage buildings

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JD Gyms opens a new 24-hour fitness facility in Edinburgh

Councillors will discuss ScotRail's plans to reduce opening hours of ticket offices including four in Fife. (Pic: John Devlin)

Person 'struck by train' as services disrupted amid emergency response

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

Edinburgh will bid to survive local government shake-up

Disused hand grenade detonated in 'controlled explosion' in city park

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

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

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

Review: The Sound Within Eisenberg & Stern

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

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

Bus lanes will be in operation from 7am to 7pm seven days a week for the duration of the trial

New '7-7-7' bus lanes will be 'like having road works all the time'

There are long queues on the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass following a crash at Sheriffhall Roundabout.

Drivers warned of long delays on Edinburgh City Bypass after crash

Milton Link Junction, which is part of the route where the 7-7-7 bus lane trial starts on Monday

Trial of 7-7-7 bus lane operation starts next week

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Munya Chawawa reveals shocking racism during theatre debut

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

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

Calum MacFadyen, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Convicted child sex offender in 'deplorable' playground incident

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

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

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

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

Politics

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

Amanda Bland will now sit as an independent MSP

West Lothian Reform UK MSP resigns from party to sit as independent

Westfield Court was built as Edinburgh's first municipal housing block in 1952

Westfield Court owners fear they will be left in limbo for years

UK Trending

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

Trending holiday destinations for 2027 include California, Japan, and Uruguay

Expedia's 2027 trending travel hotspots include California and Japan

The nation's favourite card games of all time are blackjack, poker and patience

Blackjack, poker and patience top nation's favourite card games

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

The HMV store on Oxford Street in London

The strange saga of HMV’s Oxford Street closure - Kevin Buckle
Lots of music industry news this week, with HMV closing their flagship store on Oxford Street and the shortlist for the Scottish Album of the Year being announced.
Kevin Buckle

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

St Margaret's House tenants face loss of creative community

Bereaved parents joined forces to help add names to a Baby Loss Awareness Week 'Milestone Mural' at Omni Centre in Edinburgh.

Bereaved mum says her child 'has a space in the world' in mural

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Porty and Dalkeith volunteer organisations are local heroes - Donald Anderson

Alana Tague is speaking out for the first time about the incident that turned her life upside down

Mum of 'Britain's youngest ecstasy baby' speaks out in new book

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

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

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

Anyone who has waited at a bus stop wondering whether their bus will arrive, or watched another route disappear from their local timetable, knows that Scotland’...

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

John Swinney needs to reveal more details about his plans to reform local government (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Plans for local government reform need proper scrutiny - Susan Dalgety

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

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Council leader Jane Meagher

Scottish cities need more devolved powers - Jane Meagher

Respected Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has announced she won’t stand at the next election

Christine’s kindly party politics are sadly lacking in Queensferry - Bruce White...

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Bruce Whitehead: What’s wrong with making life easier, cleaner and safer on the ...

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