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Will Main is cycling 38 miles in the Tour De 4 in September

'I lost my gran to cancer years after my mum battled the disease'

Edinburgh’s Dalry Swim Centre celebrated a milestone year this week

Victorian pool celebrates 130 years at the heart of the community

This 80 bed student residence in Gorgie is currently going through planning.

Plans to turn pub into student flats approved despite 105 objections

The new food container units will be placed in this car park to the south of Westside Centre in Wester Hailes, Edinburgh.

Shopping centre's plans for 14 food container units approved

It is believed that group of travellers is the same group that were moved on from Newcraighall and Clermiston earlier this year.

Petition launched to remove travellers from city park

Dougie MacLean set to open Edinburgh International Festival

Thomas Kelly took this photo of his wife trying to get around the overhanging bush on Westburn Avenue in Edinburgh.

Resident warns 'someone will be hurt' as pedestrians forced onto road

Wife 'baffled' after husband lay dead for six days in council toilets

Celebrity hairdresser dies after Alzheimer's battle

The new travel centre at Waverley station is near platforms 4 and 5.

Relocation of Waverley ticket office 'makes no sense' says union

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Sport

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British & Irish Lions head coach Andy Farrell has named his starting XV and replacements for the first of three test matches against the Wallabies (Pic: Getty)

Three Scottish stars named in Lions team for first Australia test

Hearts Latest

Hearts transfer update - and a Ronaldo celebration from new labrador

Hearts, Hibs and SPFL clubs are currently summer shopping

40 free agents Hearts, Hibs and SPFL clubs could sign from PFA squad

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Levi Colwill thinks Chelsea can win the Premier League – but there’s still something missing

Colwill thinks Chelsea can win the Premier League – but can they?

Why Crystal Palace being kicked out of the Europa League may be a tragic necessity for the sport

Why Palace being kicked out of the Europa League is a tragic necessity

Arsenal fans are wrong to get angry about £50m Noni Madueke signing

Arsenal fans are wrong to get angry about £50m Noni Madueke signing

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Hibs Latest

Hibs will enter the UEFA Europa League in the second qualifying round but could drop to the Conference League with defeat (Pic: SNS)

Hibs potential routes to European league phase football explained

Sunderland have made a decision on a Hibs target

Sunderland provide update on Hibs transfer target amid summer pursuit

Bournemouth's Evanilson was on target as the Cherries beat Hibs 2-1 in a closed doors friendly match (Pic: Getty)

Kieron Bowie scores for Hibs in pre-season defeat to Bournemouth

St Johnstone manager Simo Valakari

Former Hibs midfielder lined up for Scottish football return

Crime

On Tuesday, July 15, a van was driven into the Leonardo UK building in Edinburgh

Three women arrested after van driven into Leonardo building fence

Police and trading standards officers seized the illegal cigarettes and tobacco

Over 3,000 illegal cigarettes seized from Midlothian shop

Police have released an image of this man who they wish to speak to in connection with a serious assault at Clifton Terrace in the Haymarket area of Edinburgh earlier this year.

Police release image of man in connection to serious assault

Jordan McMillan, 24, provided explosive projectiles that were then thrown at police and members of the public

Jail warning to man who supplied fireworks to attack police and public

Police Scotland officers

Police hunting suspects who seriously assaulted man in city centre

Fake Labubu dolls are choking hazard, warn trading standards officers

What's On

Smoke caused by a fire billows above the site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival in Boom, northern Belgium on July 16, 2025.

Tomorrowland to go ahead despite main stage fire

A new trailer for the Jeff Buckley documentary has been released overnight, offering fans a chance to see what those at Sundance had the pleasure of watching in full.

New trailer for Jeff Buckley documentary finally released

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Gianmarco Soresi Adds Edinburgh Fringe to Comedy Tour

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These photos show how the UK prepared for the very real threat of nuclear war in the 70s and 80s

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There are some things you almost certainly miss about the 60s if you lived through them

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Evening News Obituaries

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Tributes to lost loved ones in Edinburgh and the Lothians

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Death notices: Remembering your lost loved ones

Latest tributes to lost loved ones in Edinburgh and Lothians

Homes & Gardens

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Charming four-bedroom home by the coast with one-bedroom studio flat
This charming four-bedroom East Lothian home by the coast, complete with a handy one-bedroom studio flat, is currently available for offers over £650,000.
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A wild patch for hedgehogs and wildlife.

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Cala's highly-anticipated Millgate Lawns development is set to launch in Winchburgh.

Council struggling to tackle housing waiting list

The home blends contemporary comfort with traditional elegance, providing spacious accommodation over three levels.

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Lifestyle

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Your World

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Entertainment news from NationalWorld.com

Kristen Bell’s husband posted a nude photo his wife to celebrate her Emmy nomination

Dax Shepard posts nude photo of Emmy-nominated Kristen Bell

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Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star Teddi Mellencamp opens up about skin cancer treatment

Teddi Mellencamp splits with partner amid battle with stage 4 cancer

Beyoncé has had unreleased music stolen by thieves

Beyoncé music theft: Criminals snatch unreleased music from hire car

People

Alan Niven was last seen in Livingston on Saturday, July 12.

Concern over man missing from Livingston
The family of a 54-year-old man are growing increasingly concerned for him after he disappeared three days ago.
Ian Swanson

Peluquero de Hombres has been a traditional barbers for over 50 years

Edinburgh barbers which gives the 'best cut in town' up for sale

404 Ink duo Heather McDaid (left) and Laura Jones (right)

Award winning Edinburgh book publisher announces it is closing down

Best in Edinburgh

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Opinion

Lib Dem victor Kevin McKay makes his speech after the Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart by-election result was announced

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Isla Bumba, NHS Fife Equality & Human Rights Lead Officer, arrives with Jane Russell KC who is representing NHS Fife at the Sandie Peggie tribunal (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Ideology ahead of staff safety - Sue Webber

Only 59 per cent of new fathers take paternity leave

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Get to know your Postcode Pals, that's an order! - Karen Koren

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Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk MP John Lamont.

Time to halt legal gravy train - Sue Webber

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Firefighters try to put out a fire following a Russian attack in Odesa, Ukraine on Monday, July 7 (Picture: Ukrainian Emergency Service via AP)

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A fire at the festival site of the Tomorrowland electronic music festival, Wednesday 16 July 2025, in Boom. The first weekend of the festival takes place at the 'De Schorre' terrain in Boom, from 18 to 20 July. BELGA PHOTO TOM GOYVAERTS (Photo by Tom Goyvaerts / BELGA MAG / Belga via AFP) (Photo by TOM GOYVAERTS/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

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British backpacker, Alicia Kemp, has been accused of killing a father-of-two in Western Australia

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Israeli military said in a statement on Wednesday (16 July) that it had attacked the entrance gate of the Syrian military headquarters in Damascus. (Photo: AFP via Getty Images)

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New report reveals list of UK’s worst high streets for shop closures

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Former Team GB Olympian Sam Quek speaks out following upsetting survey results

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Gallaghairs' opens in the Manchester Picadilly Premier Inn to give guests a free Oasis style haircut

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