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Firefighters cut the driver from the wreckage of the BMW. Picture: Tony Marsh.

Driver cut free from BMW after two injured in crash near Penicuik

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 Rig brought a huge TV production to Edinburgh's FirstStage Studios

Man dies at Leith film studios behind hit series Dept Q and The Rig

Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns trail has finally launched

Giant Lanterns trail returns to the Zoo to fund wildlife conservation

Councils and public services face disruption after Microsoft outage

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

Cyclists hit out at ‘dangerous’ diversions after bridge closures

Policing numbers in Musselburgh have been branded a "disgrace" by local MP Chris Murray after figures showed that the number of officer per head is almost half that of the Scottish average.

Police numbers in Musselburgh branded ‘a disgrace’ amid daily reports

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Woman, 47, dies after being struck by vehicle on City Bypass

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

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

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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

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'

The former railway line could become a pedestrian and cycle path

Minister accused of washing his hands of manifesto rail pledge

Edinburgh City Bypass closed in both directions after collision

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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

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

Missing woman, 31, believed to have travelled to Edinburgh

Weather

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

Tuesday’s yellow warning forecast

Exact time 50mph winds are forecast to hit Edinburgh

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.

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Politics

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

A-boards outside Edinburgh's Broughton St Mary's church for the Scottish Parliament elections in May

Edinburgh set to extend A-board ban to include election day

Development of proposals for the North Bridge / South Bridge corridor and associated streets, restricting through traffic except for buses and prioritising walking and wheeling. Cost band: £10-30m. Stage: 1 - Preparation and brief. Ranking: joint 1.

Edinburgh's 21 top priority transport projects due to be progressed

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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

Pat was diagnosed with MND in 2021

Edinburgh Beatles marathon sees son honour late dad’s love of music
The Beatles Marathon UK is coming back to Portobello, with 10 bands playing all 13 studio albums in chronological order.
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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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Lynda is struggling to recover from her accident

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

Alasdair Henderson from Leith, with the Glenfiddich Trophy 2026.

'The best day of my piping life': Man named best bagpiper in the world

Angela Lockhart sent in this lovely snap of brilliant black cat and Willy Wonka costumes.

11 spooky photos of costumes for Halloween 2026

Gary Stuart from Muirhouse, Edinburgh, who died in 1970, aged just 11, from a hole in his heart.

Man appeals to find lost school football cup in memory of his brother

Education

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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Ad Feature City uni celebrates 30 years of ground-breaking health research

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

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

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

Our Canterbury train fell victim to a signal failure, so we missed our connection at Kings Cross. Fortunately a nice LNER man booked us onto the 13.30. And then...

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

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

Iain Whyte

Bernard Hunter Ltd workers helping the Friends of Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park and Murrays residents upgrade a path beside the Murrays in South Edinburgh.

A happy birthday to Bernard Hunter after 80 years of success - Donald Anderson

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How Edinburgh’s Christmas became such a stunning success - Donald Anderson

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Paint a smile and forget predators and cholesterol - Fiona Duff

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