The old workshop building at Carrington Mains Farm, outside Gorebridge, Midlothian

Plans to convert farm workshop into cafe splits opinions of residents

A motorcyclist has been killed in the collision

Woman's 'unexplained' death in street sees road closed for hours

This Bonnington Road pub in Leith, just off Great Junction Street, was by far the most popular Edinburgh pub with our readers when it comes to a friendly welcome, with around a dozen people praising this watering hole.

Edinburgh's 16 friendliest pubs according to our readers

East Linton Gala is held on the village park

Gala organisers fight for drink tent's return to event after 2024 ban

Keogh was jailed for 26 months for the violence he dished out to his partner and her friend.

Man who beat girlfriend with vacuum cleaner pipe jailed

This three-bedroom 95 square metres garden flat in Shandon, near the Union Canal and Harrison Park, was built in 1933, and is quite distinctive given it is painted white. The handy private front garden, that catches the sun until late afternoon, comes with a crab apple tree, raspberries, wild strawberries, rhododendron, chives, mint and lavender.

Property: Three-bedroom main door flat in sought-after area

Pope Francis

Vatican announces death of Pope Francis aged 88

On Thursday, April 10, officers recovered an estimated street value of £50,000 class A drugs from an address in Dumbeg Park, Edinburgh.

Police discover £50,000 worth of Class-A drugs in raid

Sam Heughan explains how 'Edinburgh has changed' since his teens

Edinburgh's 17 'most dangerous neighbourhoods' named

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Sport

Hearts come out fighting - but John Beaton is a problem

Former Tynecastle midfielder Gary Mackay voices concern after the Scottish Cup semi-final

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Hearts ace senses change is afoot at Tynecastle as he plots next steps

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Hibs faced Aston Villa in Europe last season -and crave a return to the big stage next year.

How Hibs can use 'lure' of European football to attract star talent

Angry Hearts approach SFA, condemn John Beaton & point to other errors

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Craig Gordon puzzled by defining Hearts moment in Scottish Cup exit

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Boyle, Hoilett and Triantis celebrate a thumping win

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Hibs Women coach Grant Scott is planning for a bright future - possibly in a new home for his team.

Hibs rise above Rangers to reclaim SWPL lead with Easter Sunday win

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Exclusive Hibs star gets World Cup message - with no need for hard sales pitch

Crime

Dave Angelo Valdez, 25, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

DJ who recorded child carrying out sex acts on video call facing jail

A search warrant was executed at a property on Edinburgh’s Firrhill Drive.

Armed police raid Oxgangs property in connection with ‘gang war’

Emergency services were called to Haddington Road, Musselburgh, after the crash.

Man, 37, charged after crash left teenager in critical condition

Scroll through our photo gallery to see the 17 Edinburgh and Lothians neighbourhoods with the highest number of sex offenders. Photo: Pixabay

The local postcodes with the most sex offenders

A teenage girl is in fighting for her life in hospital after being hit by a car in East Lothian.

Teenage girl, 17, fighting for her life after being hit by car

A ‘gang war’ has seen a number of homes and businesses torched in Edinburgh in recent weeks.

‘Not enough cops to handle gang war’, warns police union

What's On

Big Brother 2024: Who is TV presenter AJ Odudu set to co-host alongside Will Best

Celebrity Big Brother star backed to win after latest shock - odds

Three out of the five nominated housemates will leave the Celebrity Big Brother house during the 'Triple Tuesday' live eviction.

All of the CBB stars up for eviction after savage twist

Primary Teacher Anna Doubles the Distance for Cancer Research UK

Primary teacher Anna doubles the distance for Cancer Research UK

The Avenue

Join Bake-Off Winner Peter Sawkins at The Avenue, Barnton

Retro

Celebrities have recalled the first cars they owned, including a Mini Metro and a Ford Cortina

19 celebrities and their first cars before they were famous

Everyone remembers their first car.

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These were some of the most popular restaurant chains around the UK in the 70s, 80s, 90s and noughties

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These are some of the most valuable rare Lego sets today, worth up to £13,000 each

The 14 most valuable Lego sets - including one worth £13K

12 incredible photos of Edinburgh's Terminal V festival

The capital of Scotland and one of the country’s biggest tourist destinations, Edinburgh has plenty to offer landscape photographers from Cramond Beach to Arthur’s Seat and Allermuir Hill, which is just outside the city.

8 fascinating facts about Edinburgh that even locals might not know

Homes & Gardens

The Coach House is a unique Victorian two-bedroom home.

Inside the quirky coach house with mezzanine and suntrap garden

A quirky Victorian coach house home in Edinburgh has hit the market offering buyers the chance to own a unique city property.

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The five-bedroom semi-detached home is located in Newington.

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Tom Lord outside the house he bought with his ex before their relationship ended.

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The property is nestled within a private walled garden and is located just 50 metres from the beach.

Quirky home with walled garden just off the beach up for sale

The house was built by the current owners.

Look inside the stunning Grand Designs-style home with stunning views

Puzzles

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SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Lifestyle

In pictures: 12 proper old-school pubs in Edinburgh

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McDonald’s: Spicy range confirmed with a fan-favourite returner and brand-new dip

McDonald's UK unveils new spicy burger and sauce

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Scott Pozzi(left) and his son Derek with the Scottish National Lochstyle trophy.

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Residents stroking a Millipede.

Wild encounters

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People

15 Scottish universities ranked best to worst

See how Scotland's universities compare, according to the Times Higher Education World University Rankings for 2025

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8 local spots hoping to be crowned 'pie world champions'

8 local venues shortlisted at National Pub & Bar Awards 2025

Best in Edinburgh

Homestore + More, at Craigleith Retail Park in Edinburgh, is set to close for good next month.

Giant Edinburgh bargain store announces closure

The Volley pub, on Leith Walk in Edinburgh, is set open in the next few weeks.

Iconic pub where Begbie lost the plot in Trainspotting to 'reopen'

Boteco Do Brasil, a hugely popular bar on Lothian Street in Edinburgh, has announced it is closing.

Bar staff 'overwhelmed' after punters react to news of closure

A huge new Wetherspoons is set to open at the site of the former Revolution bar on Edinburgh’s Chambers Street.

New Wetherspoons 'super pub' opening in city centre

Opinion

Last year's recipient Mel Young MBE with Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and the cast of his handprints at the City Chambers

Nominate your Edinburgh Award candidate - Angus Robertson

Nominations are now open for the 2025 Edinburgh Award – an honour that recognises those whose exceptional contributions have helped shape our capital and promote it on the national and global stage.

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Former Conservative MSP, Jamie Green

Keep Scotland Farage-free - Angus Robertson

Susan Smith and Marion Calder, right, co-directors of For Women Scotland with campaigners celebrate outside the Supreme Court in London after terms "woman" and "sex" in the Equality Act were ruled to refer to a biological woman and biological sex (Picture: Lucy North/PA Wire)

A victory for common sense - Susan Dalgety

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Lothian Buses pay ’attention to accessibility’​​​​​​

Public transport should be accessible for all - Kayleigh O’Neill

Working from home on a MacBook Air is not possible if you are nurse, builder or retail worker (Photo: Adobe)

We’re all going to have to keep clocking on - Susan Dalgety

There was a stramash in Aberdour when crowds flocked down to the Silver Sands only to find that the car park was closed (Picture: Scotsman/NationalWorld)

Prehistoric mumbo jumbo - Vladimir McTavish

Business

Écosse Éclair on Easter Road in Edinburgh has closed permanently.

Heartbroken chef talks about closure of bakery ‘born out of a dream’

The 53 winners at the 2025 Scottish Curry Awards have been announced

All the local restaurants who won prizes at 2025 Scottish Curry Awards

Fhior, the multi-award winning Edinburgh restaurant from chef patron Scott Smith and his wife Laura, will close for good on June 1 2025.

Local restaurant legendary critic AA Gill called 'sublime' to close

Authorities in the UK have intensified efforts to tackle illegal streaming devices such as modified Fire TV sticks and IPTV services

Modified Fire TV Stick users warned this is how police detect them

An award-winning chippy in West Lothian has closed for good.

Popular chippy that won lots of awards closes leaving locals 'gutted'

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Unwitting burglars make BIG mistake...targeting KARATE world champion

Covid cases have been on the rise in the UK.

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After making history at WrestleMania 41, John Cena is scheduled to appear on WWE Raw this evening.

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(L to R) Penn Badgley and Charlotte Ritchie in You season five.

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