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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

Leftfield, at 12 Barclay Terrace, in Edinburgh

13 Scottish restaurants named in UK's 100 Best Local Restaurants 2025

The travellers made the move to Forthqaurter Park from nearby Gipsy Brae on Monday.

Travellers upset more locals after making short move to city park

Local democracy reporter Joe Sullivan with the illegal vapes he was able to purchase from several Edinburgh shops.

City shops still selling single use vapes despite ban

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

Taxi fares are rising across Edinburgh. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

City taxi driver set to lose his license again

An Edinburgh resident is concerned that trees on Alnwickhill Road will be removed

Resident describes tree cutting in south of the city as ‘a tragedy’

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Sport

New-look Hearts: Identity, tactics, constants and the maverick
Plenty to learn ahead of the 2025/26 SPFL season
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Hearts Latest

The Hearts defender has signed for Falkirk

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Craig Gordon will be honoured by Hearts later this month when Sunderland visit Tynecastle for his testimonial match (Pic: SNS)

Gordon provides injury update ahead of testimonial vs Sunderland

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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

Former Liverpool legend Jordan Henderson is past his prime - but may still be a shrewd signing for Brentford

Jordan Henderson is past his prime - but may be a shrewd signing

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

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Hibs Latest

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

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Former Hibs midfielder lined up for Scottish football return

Bowie had a short break because of international commitments.

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Rocky Bushiri and Jordan Obita have both signed contract extensions with Hibs this summer but Martin Boyle remains in the final year of his current deal (Pic: SNS)

When every Hibs' first team player's contract is set to expire

Crime

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

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Police hunting suspects who seriously assaulted man in city centre

Fake Labubu dolls are choking hazard, warn trading standards officers

A 47-year-old man has been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Northcote Street, Edinburgh.

Man charged with attempted murder after victim ‘stabbed’ in flat

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Retro

There are some things everyone remembers from the 70s and 80s, yet few can explain

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These are some of the most popular free gifts you may remember getting in your cereal box

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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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Death notices: Remembering your lost loved ones

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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

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Homes & Gardens

A wild patch for hedgehogs and wildlife.

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This July, gardeners, families and individuals in Bristol are being urged to create wild patches as part of a new campaign to make more spaces with natural insect food and nesting materials for native hedgehogs.
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The most underrated property hotspots with the cheapest house prices

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Forming part of an exclusive cul-de-sac development in the desirable Colinton and neighbouring Craiglockhart area, the location is superb with a driveway for two cars leading to a double garage and two additional parking spaces.

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Lifestyle

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Discover Group directors Steven Winton and Jamie MacKinnon outside the County Hotel, soon to re-open as The Law.

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Good Food Guide: The best restaurants across the UK named in prestigious list

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Your World

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Vodafone is rolling out its new Fix & Go service at its Princes Street branch in Edinburgh starting this week

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Entertainment news from NationalWorld.com

Summer of Love for Hollywood stars: Who are Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba and Reese Witherspoon dating? Photos: Getty Images

Who are Jennifer Aniston, Jessica Alba and Reese Witherspoon dating?

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

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Beyoncé has had unreleased music stolen by thieves

Beyoncé music theft: Criminals snatch unreleased music from hire car

John Torode latest: Will he be replaced on MasterChef, marriage to Lisa Faulkner, who is his ex-wife and kids? Lisa Faulkner and John Torode attend the ITV Palooza 2023 at the Theatre Royal Drury Lane on November 21, 2023 in London, England. (Photo by Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

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

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

Award winning Edinburgh book publisher announces it is closing down

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Where: 34 Thistle Street N W Lane, Edinburgh EH2 1EA. Conde Nast Traveller says: 'This delightful brasserie on a dog leg off the main street has been a mainstay of the dining scene for years, despite all the newer arrivals'.

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Opinion

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A friend's jury citation led to a few jokes being told at his expense, says Steve Cardownie

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The famous Sycamore Gap tree on Hadrian's Wall near Hexham in northern England before it was cut down in an act of mindless vandalism (Picture: Oli Scarff)

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Business

Barry Fish has earned its place on the Good Food Guide 2025

Edinburgh restaurant makes UK top 100 debut

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

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Beloved high street chain at risk of closing 90 UK stores

Hollowstone Pizzeria is being sold only five months after opening

Artisanal pizzeria up for sale after only five months

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The harsh penalties for breaking hosepipe bans, how much you could pay

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UK Trending

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