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Forth Awards honour local heroes Lisa Petrie and Rocco Wood

Former Rockstar Games employees holding a rally

Rockstar Games denies sackings were act of 'revenge' against union

Objectors said the hotel would bring more traffic onto an already busy road

Go-ahead for former masonic lodge to become hotel

Pressures on community policing are increasing

New calls for Edinburgh and Lothians to get 'fairer' police numbers

Police have launched a search appeal for missing 13-year-old Thomas Hutton.

Search for missing teen last seen four days ago

Ian Murray and Daniel Johnson say the latest figures underline the case for Edinburgh to have more powers and better funding

Edinburgh short-changed by £147 million since 2014, claims Labour

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

Man sexually assaulted teenage girl on a bus

This Leith storage unit is set to become a new private recording studio after change of use plans were approved.

Storage unit to be transformed into new private recording studio

Four Edinburgh acts - Barry Can't Swim, Sonedo, Swim School, and Boards of Canada (L-to-R) - have been nominated for Scottish Album of the Year 2026.

Four Edinburgh acts named in Scottish Album of the Year 2026 shortlist

Singer James Morrison was due to perform at one of the gigs

Anger at 'no refunds' from Edinburgh promoter after cancelled gigs

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The EICC has hosted several previous prestigious international gatherings

Edinburgh to host G20 finance summit next year

The legendary de Havilland Mosquito, nicknamed the 'Wooden Wonder', is the subject of a £229.99 limited-edition Corgi model supporting a project to return a British-built example to the skies.

Corgi unveils £230 limited-edition WWII Mosquito model

Emergency services have responded to an ongoing incident on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Emergency services race to incident in Old Town

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Acts such as East 17 and Kerry Katona will be at Parkdean Resorts’ Celebrity Christmas Weekender in late November

East 17 to headline Christmas Celebrity Weekender

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Sport

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Block Seven have been banned for Hibs' match against Kilmarnock.

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Miller reveals Hearts' gameplan to upset Nordsjaelland

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Crime

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

A grey and white Fiat Ducato motor home was stolen from an industrial estate on Turnhouse Road in West Edinburgh

Owners' appeal after motorhome stolen from industrial estate

Power to the home was cut off as thieves ransacked the home

Couple left reliving 'nightmare' after thieves ransack home

A car was set alight on Southhouse Road in Edinburgh on Sunday evening, with police now probing what they believe is a "wilful" blaze.

Car set alight on residential street as police probe 'wilful' blaze

What's On

For a family-friendly Halloween experience packed with mind-bending optical illusions, mischievous characters and plenty of surprises, head to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. From 10 to 31 October, visitors will come face to face with interactive Halloween characters throughout the attraction, bringing the spooky season to life across five floors of interactive fun.
Camera Obscura’s Halloween fun is included with standard admission.

The 19 best Halloween events happening in the city this year

Liberty X will join East 17, Atomic Kitten's Natasha Hamilton and other pop favourites at Boybands vs Girlbands at a Parkdean Resorts holiday weekend, ahead of their Popstars: The Originals tour with Hear'Say next year.

Liberty X fans can see the group at weekend event before reunion tour

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The SAY Award Ceremony will return to Dundee’s Caird Hall on November 5.

Local music acts up for Scottish Album of the Year Award public vote

Retro

Retro look back at life in Craiglockhart.

30 great Edinburgh photos of life in Craiglockhart over the years
Reto look at life in Craiglockhart
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17 photos show life in Edinburgh during the 90s

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

Bacteriologist and Nobel laureate Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, is carried by students from the McEwan Hall after being installed as Rector of Edinburgh University in 1951.

21 brilliant images of student life in the 1950s and 1960s

Northfield over the years.

26 great photos of life in the city's Northfield area over the years

Evening News 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'

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Many dog owners worry about what will happen to their pet after they are gone.

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Lifestyle

This beautifully presented two-bedroom mid-terraced villa enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac setting in the highly sought-after Davidson’s Mains area.

Two-bedroom mid-terraced villa for sale in peaceful cul-de-sac

The family-run fish and chip restaurant is in the running to be named best in the UK

South Queensferry chippy named among best in the UK

The Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser makes filling your home with beautiful fragrance effortless, with no water, mess or fuss.

Nikura AIRI Waterless Diffuser review: No water, no wires, no faff

An artist's impression of how The World's End pub will look if the renovations are approved and carried out.

Plans lodged for landmark Old Town pub's renovation

Opinion

Andrew Griffith with Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch

Ian Murray: Tory economic policy – tax cuts for the rich

News from the Conservative Party conference last week: they haven’t changed. They’ve learnt nothing since they were voted out of office two years ago, leaving a...

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A destroyed building remains in the Ukrainian town of Chasiv Yar

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Donald Anderson: Action on balaclavas and anti-social behaviour in Edinburgh

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Alex Cole-Hamilton addresses the Lib Dem autumr conference in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh Central MSP Lorna Slater is “frustrated” by the proposal to include student and temporary accommodation as part of new development plans for Summerhall

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After the damage of Brexit, Scotland’s future lies in Europe - Lorna Slater

Business

The new service helps businesses discover how they are being found by customers

Free tool showing local businesses how customers really find them

The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

Asda Christmas delivery slots open today – how to book

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These are the 10 items Sainsbury's poshest shoppers love the most

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The Deep Sea Fish and Chip shop has closed after more than 10 decades

Locals speak of sadness as 'favourite chip shop' closes its doors

More By The Shore has been launched to help boost businesses in Leith and Newhaven after the impact of the Princes Street closure and the tram disruption to the area.

Campaign launched to boost Leith business after Princes Street closure

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

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

92 per cent of small business owners say keeping energy costs down is one of their biggest priorities

Small business owners' reveal biggest concerns

It was also found 21 per cent have walked away from a purchase altogether because they didn't think it would have much resale potential

Marketplace sellers buy fashion items to sell after just a few wears