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Police officer who stamped on man’s head during arrest sacked
UK signs new ocean treaty but net zero u-turn 'already undermining it'
Police searching for three men over Raheem Sterling burglary
Wilko reveals dates for final store closures following its collapse
RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs
Natwest makes pledge after glitch with its cash machines
Emergency services are on the scene of a crash in West Maitland Street, Edinburgh.

Road closed and emergency services on scene of crash

The Omni Centre has been put up for sale for £65 million by owner Nuveen.

Edinburgh’s Omni Centre put up for sale

Despite our lack of live music venues, Edinburgh has a rich history of producing quality music. Here are 11 songs our readers thought were some of the best. Photo: alterna2, Wikimedia Commons

11 of the best songs by Edinburgh bands or artists as chosen by readers

Drivers on the M90 Queensferry Crossing are facing delays

Drivers facing delays on major route after two car crash

The Railway Hotel, Haddington, recently changed its name from The Green. Picture: Google Maps

Council receives complaints as pub customers accused of sectarian singing

Carly Kilpatrick, 14, was taken to hospital after she took unwell at around 2.45am on Monday, 18 September. She was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead a short time later.

Teen charged with drug offence after schoolgirl's death

Take a look through our photo gallery to see which local chippies are named as finalists at the 2023 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards.

The Edinburgh finalists at 2023 Scottish Fish and Chip Awards

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Community say farewell to legendary Leith chef

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Findlay Munro has been placed on a restriction of liberty order for the next six months after admitting new sex offences.

Driving instructor admits more sex assaults

Eight-year-old Border Collie, May, is a sweet and gentle girl who finds her greatest joy in the company of others. You can learn more about rehoming and fostering at the charity's ‘Can You… Be My Person?’ event on Saturday October 28 between 12pm - 4pm at the Dogs Trust West Calder centre

Meet May the full-of-love Border Collie who is searching for a new home

The Sheep Heid Inn in Duddingston has often been named the oldest pub in Edinburgh - and one of the oldest in Scotland. It is believed that there has been a pub on the site since 1360.

13 pictures of the oldest pubs still standing in chronological order

Sport

Nick Montgomery at training ahead of St Johnstone game

Hibs fans will love Monty’s words on what he wants his team to embody

Nick Montgomery has been speaking about the type of team he wants Hibs to be

Dylan Levitt could return this weekend.

Hibs v St Johnstone injury news as 5 out and 4 doubts

Nick Montgomery of Hibs.

John Greechan’s predicted Hibs starting XI v St Johnstone

Hearts manager Steven Naismith.

Hearts give team news v St Mirren as Steven Naismith sends warning

Christian Doidge

Hibs give team news v St Johnstone as Christian Doidge update given

Hearts Latest

Hearts and Hibs

Hibs deal agreed as Hearts player now worth ‘£19m’

Steven Naismith celebrates the 2-0 win over Aberdeen

Naismith on the key ingredient that Hearts must repeat at St Mirren

Hibs Latest

On-loan Manchester United defender Will Fish impressed with new gaffer’s philosophy.

The simple message Hibs boss has hammered into players

Kevin Nisbet could miss Scotland’s upcoming fixtures (Image: Getty Images)

‘Looks quite bad’ - Devastating situation for former Hibs player

Crime

A 38-year-old man has been charged in connection with an early morning robbery in Edinburgh.

Man arrested after robbery on Leith Walk

East Lothian Council headquarters John Muir House in Haddington. Picture: Google Maps

Residents urged to be vigilant after reports of household heating scammers

Leon Melassanos (left) and his brother Mitchell Melassanos were both jailed after being caught with £100,000 of cannabis at Edinburgh Airport.

Brothers jailed over £100,000 cannabis at airport

Hospital row case was heard at Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Edinburgh man caught with single child abuse image placed on register

Three 14-year-old girls were taken to St John's Hospital, Livingston, after becoming unwell on Tuesday afternoon.

Boy charged after girls fall ill

The three girls were taken to St John's Hospital, Livingston, after the incident on Tuesday afternoon.

Boy charged after girls fall ill

What's On

Before buses were all fitted with CCTV, the driver used a kind of periscope contraption with a curved mirror to check what was going on upstairs.

12 photo memories Edinburgh in the 80s and 90s

Where: 92 Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH3 9BE. Rating: 4.5 out of 5. One TripAdvisor reviewer said: We loved the atmosphere of the restaurant. The food was fantastic. Would 100% recommend their milkshakes as these are delicious.

Edinburgh's 'Top 10' best burger joints - in pictures

Where: 8-9 Teviot Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QZ. Rating 4 out of 5. One Tripadvisor reviewer said: B'een visiting this place regularly since 2017 and can safely say I have always had a really good experience'.

In pictures: Edinburgh’s best Thai restaurants

On the corner of the top of the Mound where the street meets the Royal Mile is Deacon Brodie's tavern, named after the crooked councillor himself. The original Brodie family lived on Brodie's Close on the opposite side of the Lawnmarket.

In pictures: 12 of Edinburgh’s oldest pubs

Retro

The top place for a Sunday swim, the slides at the Commie Pool were removed in 2000 but those of us who got a shot on them undoubtably remember the urban myth that there were razor blades embedded in the flumes!

13 things Edinburgh people miss about the 2000s
Flip phones, iPods and intenet cafes, these are just some of the things Edinburgh locals will remember about the Noughties...

Before the organised and multi-million pound Edinburgh Hogmanay celebrations were introduced in the late 90s, Edinburgers brought in the bells at the Tron, off the High Street at Hunter Square. Teenagers pictured having a knees-up at the Tron Kirk in Edinburgh on Hogmanay 1990.

15 brilliant photos which will transport you back to Edinburgh in the 1990s

Exclusive National Gallery reveals new spaces showcasing Scottish art treasures

Edinburgh University's Ashworth Labs at King's Buildings in Blackford were built in the late 1920s to house the university's zoology department. (Note the beautiful stone animal plaques on the exterior.) Now they are part of the ever-expanding School of Biological Sciences at the university. On Doors Open Day the labs will have exhibits, interactive displays and tours of the University’s Natural History collections. Open: Saturday, September 23, 10am - 4pm.

Another 21 places to visit on Doors Open Day

An aerial view of crowds at the largely uncovered Murrayfield Stadium during Scotland v France Rugby International in 1962.

27 photos showing how much Murrayfield stadium has changed

Homes & Gardens

The bright open plan kitchen / dining room and utility room with direct access to the enclosed rear garden and decking area.

Chalet-style detached four-bedroom home for sale
Colinton detached property with bright and airy interiors on the market

The property is conveniently situated next to Holyrood Palace, a couple of minutes' walk from Holyrood Park and Arthur's Seat whilst being within easy reach of the City Centre.

Inside flat in 400-year-old building which is a little slice of history

Attractively panelled and herringbone floored living space

Edinburgh property: one-bed Grassmarket get to heart of the matter

This exceptionally elegant, detached sandstone villa boasts four generous bedrooms, period features in abundance, tasteful décor throughout and a prime location in sought-after Bruntsfield – no wonder it was the most popular property with ESPC house-hunters in August. This property, which was available at offers over £895,000, is currently under offer.

The top 10 most viewed properties in Edinburgh and the Lothians

The open-plan kitchen, living and dining room has a substantial footprint to allow each section to have its own sense of space. It accommodates an excellent choice of comfy lounge furnishings and a table and chairs. Plus, it is flooded in daily light from dual-aspect windows. Furthermore, the space is neutrally decorated and laid with wooden floorboards, creating a minimalist-inspired aesthetic that is easy to style. It has built-in storage, and has direct access to a shared courtyard.

Beautiful three bedroom family home close to the beach

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Lifestyle

Exclusive Benedetti, MacMillan lead demands for rethink over axed Lammermuir Festival

An Edinburgh-bound Ryanair passenger in a wheelchair was left behind at Bordeaux on Tuesday, September, 19.

Ryanair passenger in wheelchair left behind in France

Aldi is launching a new pizza delivery service to rival Domino's - and Edinburgh is among three UK cities taking part in the launch. Photo: Aldi

Aldi launch 'Domino's inspired' pizza delivery service

Lammermuir's treatment highlights Scotland’s broken culture landscape Brian Ferguson

People

The five Live at the Apollo comedians coming to Edinburgh, clockwise from left - Ria Lina, Ignacio Lopez, Alfie Brown, Helen Bauer and Esther Manito. Photos supplied by Flick Morris PR.

Five 'Live at the Apollo' comedians set for Capital shows
Top comics from hit TV show coming to Edinburgh in October and November

Could ferry services soon by coming to Rosyth or Leith? Stock photo by John Devlin.

Support for Scotland to Europe ferry link

Pivot Pole Studios owner, Jess Knapper hopes to relocate her business to a premises at Timber Bush near the Shore

Popular pole dancing studio makes plans to relocate to Leith

Best in Edinburgh

Island Poke interior

Restaurant Review: Island Poke, Edinburgh

Gail Stewart using the Calligraphy Pen Pic:Phil Wilkinson

Review: Calligraphy Cut at Gail Stewart Styling

These are the five best beaches in and around Edinburgh.

The 5 best beaches in and around Edinburgh where you can enjoy the heatwave

In October 1962, Queen Elizabeth II and King Olav of Norway make their way up Lothian Road in the Royal Coach during the state visit to Scotland.

17 photos of Lothian Road from yesteryear

Opinion

Chris Packham presented a new documentary this week, pondering whether the campaign influence governments on climate change needs to change (Picture: Rob Parfitt/Channel 4)

TV naturalist fights the law, and the law mainly wins

Well intentioned ageism is alive and well

Well intentioned ageism is alive and well - Christine Grahame

Who does not love that touch of luxury when you get into a bed of freshly laundered linen, air-dried in a Scottish breeze, then ironed smooth?

​People have stopped ironing, they don’t know what they are missing - Susan Morr...

Former Deputy First Minister John Swinney

​How about an apology for trams fiasco, John? - Sue Webber

Business

The building is owned by The Royal Company of Merchants of The City of Edinburgh and features a striking domed ceiling. Picture: Jack Currie

Catering firm agrees exclusive partnership with Edinburgh's 'hidden gem' venue

JD Sports Fashion - something of a UK retail success story - expects to open more than 200 stores worldwide by January next year.

Tiso owner JD Sports hailed as retail sector 'star performer' as Gen Z digs deep

West Craigs Ltd, which is owned by Bank of Scotland, says it now has 425 affordable homes under construction, with potential for 415 more. Picture: contributed.

Work begins at affordable element of Edinburgh housing development West Craigs

Edinburgh-based Artisanal Spirits Company is the owner of the Scotch Malt Whisky Society and listed on the London Stock Exchange in 2021.

World record attempt for largest whisky tasting to give Artisanal Spirits a lift

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Best portable BBQs: small barbecues, including bucket and camping BBQs

Best portable BBQs: small barbecues, including bucket and camping BBQs

UK Trending

The UK was among 67 countries to sign the UN's new high seas treaty on its first day (Mario Tama/Getty Images)

UK signs new ocean treaty but net zero u-turn 'already undermining it'

Police are searching for three men over a break-in at the home of England and Chelsea footballer Raheem Sterling (Photo by Clive Rose/Getty Images)

Police searching for three men over Raheem Sterling burglary

Wilko has announced the date of the final store closures

Wilko reveals dates for final store closures following its collapse

Microsoft’s Call of Duty deal set to be approved

The RSPCA is this year backing Guinea Pig Awareness Week, as it deals with a big spike in the tiny critters coming through its doors (RSPCA/Supplied)

RSPCA centres jam-packed with 'cruelly abandoned' guinea pigs

A £3.5m Scottish mansion is up for grabs in a breast cancer fundraising prize draw. The six-bedroom home is the first-ever Scottish house to be available in the Omaze Million Pound House Draw Ð which is raising funds for Breast Cancer Now.

Home worth £3.5m with golfing simulator will be raffled off by Omaze

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Marks & Spencer has issued an urgent warning on one of its bestselling meal deal products, urging customers to check for affected packs. Photo: M&S

Marks & Spencer issues urgent food recall warning

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