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A Pinch of Salt brought forward closing date suddenly

Coffee shop forced to close 'with immediate effect'

MEININGER Hotels: Osborne House in Haymarket is set to become a 157 bedroom hotel. York-based property development company S Harrison worked with Edinburgh-based architect Comprehensive Design to transform the former 1970s office building. Photo: Candid PR

Former office block in city centre to become 157-bedroom hotel

Early morning in Princes Street Edinburgh, August 1987. Men from the cleansing department sweep the pavement before a busy day.

21 nostalgic photos of Edinburgh's Princes Street over the years

A schoolboy was targeted while walking through Edinburgh's Victoria Park

Schoolboy 'left shaken' after being targeted by thief while walking to school

A suite at Tynecastle Park Hotel

New hotel set to open at Edinburgh football stadium is 'only one of its kind'

A 79-year-old woman was hit by a red Dacia Sandero on Knightsridge Road East in Livingston on Saturday, December 9

Elderly woman taken to hospital after hit and run leaves her injured in street

Hibs vs Hearts in attendance battle

Where Hibs and Hearts sit in Scottish Premiership attendances

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Community say farewell to legendary Leith chef

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Police are appealing for information after two vans had their tyres slashed in East Calder

Two vans have tyres slashed

First Minister Humza Yousaf at the Edinburgh International Festival's headquarters - Scottish Government has been accused by Festival executive director Francesca Hegyi of ignoring the arts sector.

Festival boss says ministers ‘ignoring’ arts

St Joseph's R C Primary School

P1 Yearbook 2023: 22 adorable photos of Edinburgh's newest school pupils

Sport

Hearts have allowed leads to slip on a few occasions this season and it has cost them a number of points in the Premiership. Pic: SNS

Recurring theme concerning as management try to change Hearts' culture

Premiership points have been thrown away too often so far this season by the Edinburgh club

VAR checks are interrupting football matches and, according to a survey, spoiling fans' enjoyment of the game. Pic: SNS

VAR is spoiling football: Scottish fans make views clear

Hearts fans watched their team surrended a 1-0 lead to lose 2-1 against Aberdeen at Pittodrie. Pic: SNS

Why Hearts were missing Atkinson, Haring and Halliday at Aberdeen

Will Hibs or Hearts come closest to lifting the Scottish Premiership trophy?

Where Hibs and Hearts are predicted to finish in 2023/24 season

Hibs' Jordan Obita has earned a place in WhoScored's Premiership team of the weekend (Pic: SNS)

Scottish Premiership team of the weekend as two Hibs stars make XI

Hearts Latest

Craig Halkett made his first appearance in almost a year as Hearts lost 2-1 at Aberdeen on Saturday. Pic: SNS

Halkett has vital advice for Hearts after a long-awaited return

Katie Lockwood battles for the ball. Credit: Colin Poultney/SWPL

Hearts player is “one of the best in the league” insists manager

Addie Handley is pleased with her side's current attacking ability. Credit: David Mollison

Addie Handley highlights one area where Hearts have improved

It was a battling performance by Hearts at Petershill. Credit: Colin Poultney/SWPL

One star shines again with a 9/10 as Hearts cruise to another victory

Hibs Latest

Kurtis Guthrie did not hold back when detailing the refereeing decisions vs Hibs

Livingston star's 'little club' rant after what happened v Hibs

Hanlon made his first start since October in Saturday's battling 1-0 win.

'Nobody has a divine right to play' - Hibs skipper fighting for place

Ref Grant Irvine is called over for a contentious VAR review - but reached the right decision in the end.

VAR chaos explained - what ref told Hibs and Livi players during delay

Beth MacLeod celebrates finding the back of the net. Credit: Malcolm Mackenzie

SWPL round-up: Hibs and Spartans defeated; Boroughmuir earn big win

Crime

A woman has been reported in connection with alleged road traffic offences after a two-vehicle smash in Edinburgh. Photo: Google Street View

Woman, 31, reported over two-vehicle crash

Nicola Sturgeon and Peter Murrell. Picture: ANDY BUCHANAN/AFP via Getty Images

Purchase of Jaguar ‘investigated as part of SNP police probe’

Emergency services were called to the Edinburgh Road area of Bathgate at around 7.45pm, before and a man and a woman were taken to hospital for treatment.

Two in hospital after West Lothian 'disturbance'

A man has been arrested in relation to an early-morning incident on a residential street in Midlothian.

Man arrested after 'disturbance' in residential street

Scenes from Niddrie on the evening of November 5. Photo: Handout/PA Wire

Bonfire Night disorder sees 27 people charged - with ages ranging from 12 to 34

Chief Superintendent Sean Scott

Less 'low level' crime will be investigated without more police funding

What's On

All the winners who bagged awards at Edinburgh Local Hero Awards 2023

Edinburgh Local Hero Awards 2023: Full list of winners at community awards

Where: 7 Hanover Street, Edinburgh EH2 2DL. Time Out says: This basement space in the centre of town is not your average high street spot, offering something a bit more quirky compared to the traditional boozer.

11 of the best bars in Edinburgh, according to Time Out

An Edinburgh institution, Brattisani’s served up traditional chip shop fayre for over 100 years from their five shops across the city. Sadly they closed down in 2004.

19 photos of lost Edinburgh restaurants and cafes locals

The neoclassical New Club on Princes Street was demolished for a brand new building in 1967.

17 photos of much missed Edinburgh buildings

Retro

On the evening of December 8, 2002, an uncontrollable fire ravaged through the Cowgate area of the city, causing severe damage to a number of historic buildings within the UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fire is regarded Edinburgh's most destructive of the 21st century so far.

13 devastating fires that changed Edinburgh forever
These extraordinary photos show firefighters battling some of the biggest blazes to hit Edinburgh

Leith Fort 21 storey flats nearing completion in April 1963. The tower blocks on Lindsay Road became synonymous with drug use, antisocial behaviour and some of Edinburgh’s worst troublemakers. They were demolished in 1997.

19 photos of Leith in the 1950s and 1960s

Here the children of the Thistle class at Mary Erskines and Stewart’s Melville Junior School are getting ready for their nativity performance. Picture: 8 December 2000.

9 adorable pictures of Christmas nativity plays

Shops at the top of Edinburgh's Lothian Road in December 1974, including Woolworths and Jeffreys household furnishings.

13 fascinating pictures of Lothian Road in the 1970s

The Santa Run in Princes Street Gardens in December, 2003.

Princes Street Gardens over the years - in pictures

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Homes & Gardens

The spacious living room/diner with ample storage cupboards off.

Quirky two-bedroom home for sale just a short walk from beach
Edinburgh property on the market

The striking lounge features a bay window to the front with ornate cornicing, feature fireplace and shelved alcove.

Gorgeous two-bedroom flat with garden office for sale

March Pines is quietly positioned in Edinburgh's popular neighbourhood of Blackhall, approximately two miles from Edinburgh's City Centre. Within easy reach of shopping, and leisure pursuits it offers an enviable lifestyle. Corstorphine Hill Nature Reserve, Dalmeny Estate, Cramond Beach, and Lauriston Castle are just some of the nearby open spaces to enjoy.

Immaculate four-bedroom home for sale at around £1m

Exceptionally large, this property offers a staggering amount of versatility. It is currently used as a lucrative HMO let, renting out the individual bedrooms, yet it could equally form a luxurious forever home for big families or be ran as a successful guesthouse (as it has previously been used in years gone by).

Substantial six-bedroom home for sale for around £1m

Edinburgh-based ESPC has today revealed the very latest property market data for Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Scottish Borders, in its November House Price Report.

Latest house price report released by the ESPC

Lifestyle

Founded by interior designer Emma Cross, The Store at 7 Station Road in North Berwick opens today

Interior designer's new shop offers 'one of a kind' custom-made furniture

The Balerno Fry fish and chip shop, on 57 Bavelaw Road, is up for sale. Photo: Google View

‘True gem’ Edinburgh chippy set to close

A view of the pools area at the Bahia Principe Sunlight Tenerife

Why people keep on coming back to the Bahia Principe Sunlight in Tenerife

BA will offer twice weekly flights to San Sebastian, pictured, and a weekly service to Olbia in Sardinia. Photo Pixabay

New routes from Edinburgh to San Sebastian and Sardinia

People

​More than 3000 homes and businesses in Gorebridge will be connected to full fibre broadband.

Full fibre broadband being extended to Gorebridge, with more than 3000 homes and...
Around 3700 homes and businesses in Gorebridge are set to receive access to full fibre broadband thanks to continuing investment by Openreach.

Dianne Alexander with road crew members David Scott and Allan Cleary.

Appeal for public to help keep streets clear during severe weather

Residents, joined by MSPs and councillors, stage a protest against the first proposal of student flats at Eyre Place. Picture: Greg Macvean

Residents who won student flats battle say any future plans must fit the area

Best in Edinburgh

Jenners is famous for having some of the biggest and best Christmas decorations, including a 40 foot tree. Year: 2003

In pictures: Jenners department store through the years

French circus Archoas can be seen here driving a motorbike over a car on Waverley Bridge as part of a publicity stunt for their Edinburgh Festival Fringe show. Year: 1989

15 fabulous photos of 80s Edinburgh

Martin Quinn, Jonathon Fountain and Kris Easter, outside the site of the store on the southern outskirts of Edinburgh next to the City Bypass.

New lease of life for outdoor sports store near Edinburgh following buyout

Sheena Skinner portrait Pic: JJ Keith Photography

Spa Spy: Detox Health Beauty event comes to Edinburgh's One Spa

Opinion

Bethany Biggar, director of the Trussel Trust-led Edinburgh Food Project.

​A Food Commission is fine – but food is better- Susan Dalgety

​As our Scottish parliamentarians parade around Holyrood, showing off their free merchandise while collecting a whopping salary of £68,000 a year, thousands of city residents are having to choose between eating and heating this Christmas.Susan Dalgety

Slow start to Edinburgh’s housing emergency - Ben Parker

Foysol Choudhury

​ Let's work together to eradicate religious hatred in Scotland - Foysol Choudh...

‘Stop the boats’ pledge could now sink Rishi SunakIan Swanson
Avalanche Records in Waverley Mall, Edinburgh

​Celebrating 40 years in the tough music business - Kevin Buckle

Victorian Christmas

The Germans do Christmas better – and homelessness - Vladimir McTavish

Home Secretary James Cleverly during a press conference with Rwandan Minister of Foreign Affairs Vincent Biruta after the signing of a new treaty in Kigali

Cleverly doesn’t begin to describe the Tories’ bonkers Rwanda policy - Vladimir ...

Business

Former petrol station site's future now lies with Scottish Ministers.

Bid to turn Christmas trees site into permanent home

Tanja Kunze, Marshall Dallas and Elaine Miller of the EICC at this week's DDL 2023 conference. Picture: Stewart Attwood

20,000 delegates and £32m boost: Edinburgh conference venue hails record run

Charles Hammond OBE with Stuart Wallace taken at the Port of Leith. Picture: Jamie Simpson

One of Scotland's longest serving CEOs to step down under succession plan

The Times has included Edinburgh gastopub The Ox in a list of the seven best places in the UK for a Sunday roast. Photo: The Ox

City pub named one of UK's best places for Sunday roasts

The City Café, on Blair Street in Edinburgh, was ranked in third spot on National Geographic’s list of the UK's ‘Top 5 American Diners’. Photos: The City Café

City venue ranked as one of UK's top 3 American diners

Edinburgh Boiler Company’s operations director Dougie Bell, inset, wants to give people in Baberton reassurances that their homes are safe places to live following last week's explosion at Baberton Mains Avenue.

Company offers free gas safety checks following fatal explosion

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Emergency crews at Babbs Mill Lake, Kingshurst, Solihull, West Midlands. December 11, 2022.

Video looks back at the tragic loss of the Babbs Mill Boys in icy lake

These are the most loved and hated Christmas traditions

These 'new' Christmas traditions are slowly pushing old ones out

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Moment fire "completely destroyed" cars parked at airport

Cameron McNeil drove his car through a tornado in Clarksville, Tennessee on Saturday Picture: Cameron McNeil / SWNS

Dashcam captures man driving through deadly tornado

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Pavement parking ban is moment to cherish - Kevin Lang

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