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Council says schools are 'safe' after hoax forces evacuation

Police Scotland have issued a statement after schools were evacuated due to a “hoax” bomb threat Picture: John Devlin

Police issue response after schools evacuated due to 'hoax' messages

Students at St Augustine's were instructed to wait on the astroturf

Schools evacuated after receiving another 'hoax' bomb threat

Gordon Sanderson outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Man who changed name in bid to hide past facing jail again

Edinburgh’s first Muslim faith school is set to open at 21 Calder Road

Edinburgh's first Muslim faith school to welcome pupils next August

Beloved city festival announces hiatus as costs rise

An artist's impression of the proposed Social Hub mixed development in Fountainbridge, seen from Leamington Square.

Planning round-up: Large mixed-use hub and 10-storey hotel

Development of proposals for the North Bridge / South Bridge corridor and associated streets, restricting through traffic except for buses and prioritising walking and wheeling. Cost band: £10-30m. Stage: 1 - Preparation and brief. Ranking: joint 1.

Edinburgh's 21 top priority transport projects due to be progressed

Edinburgh Academy has reiterated its “sincere apology” to all those affected by abuse at the school (Alamy/PA)

Pupils suffered ‘dreadful abuse’ at Edinburgh Academy, inquiry finds

Golf clubs were among those items stolen

Men due in court over stolen golf clubs and cigarettes worth thousands

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Christine Jardine says the new tram line plan is popular and good for the economy

MP urges UK Government to help fund new tram line

The SFRS is under huge strain

Fire service in need of government rescue - Alex Cole-Hamilton

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The zoo’s dazzling spectacle of illuminations themed for Christmas has now become an annual tradition for many local people. Picture: Peter Baird

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Aberdeen are seeking a new boss

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Aberdeen are hunting a new manager

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Crime

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Police condemn 'shameful' incidents after officers attacked

Missing woman, 31, believed to have travelled to Edinburgh

Thursday th November 2026 Hundreds of officers are deployed over Edinburgh on Bonfire night as part of Operation Amberlight.

Oxgangs Drive in the City has seen the most activity this year where bins have been set on fire, fireworks have been set of towards houses aswell as Police officer and Fire services

Many areas across he city have a Firework Control Zone in place and officers have a presence in the areas.

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Stock photo of the exterior of Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Chambers Street.

Failed asylum seeker sexually assaulted sleeping woman on bus

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What's On

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80s synth-pop legends Heaven 17 have announced a new Greatest Hits tour, which opens in Edinburgh next year.

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Susan Boyle from Blackburn and Callum Beattie from Musselburgh, pictured with their Scottish Music Awards 2026.

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Retro

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Retro look back at life in Craiglockhart.

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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

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Business

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