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Gary Flockhart is Lifestyle Editor at the Edinburgh Evening News. A senior journalist with years of experience in a newsroom, Edinburgh-born Gary, who attended Portobello High School, has a strong background in features and entertainment, but also enjoys writing local news stories.

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Take a look through our photo gallery to see the final days of Edinburgh's original tram network.

In pictures: The last days of Edinburgh's original tram network Gary Flockhart

A man has been charged in connection with the death of Peter Mullen in Edinburgh on Friday night.

Man, 23, charged following death of Edinburgh dad Peter Mullen Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see 12 of the best traditional pubs in Edinburgh.

In pictures 12 ‘proper’ pubs in Edinburgh city centre Gary Flockhart

A murder inquiry has been launched by police in Edinburgh after a man, who police have now named as Peter Mullen, died in the city centre on Friday evening.

Murder inquiry launched after man dies in city centre disturbance Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery see all the fun from this year's Meadows Festival

The Meadows Festival 2023 - in pictures Gary Flockhart

Flora Gentleman, four, is in remission from cancer and was the VIP starter at Sunday's Race for Life in Edinburgh. Here she is pictured with parents Stephanie and Jamie.

Little girl who battled cancer cheers on runners at Race For Life Gary Flockhart

Floral tributes have been left in memory of Peter Mullen, who died following a disturbance in Edinburgh city centre on Friday. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Flowers left for Edinburgh dad who died after disturbance Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see the action from Sunday's Race For Life at Holyrood Park in Edinburgh.

12 photos from Race For Life in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Two cars were set on fire on the same street in West Lothian in the early hours of Saturday morning.

Two cars set on fire on same street Gary Flockhart

A 21-year-old man was taken to hospital following a serious assault during a gala day in Bathgate.

Man seriously injured at Bathgate gala day Gary Flockhart

Firefighters are battling a huge blaze on South Bridge in Edinburgh city centre on Saturday evening. Photo: Annabelle Gauntlett.

Firefighters tackle blaze in Edinburgh city centre flat Gary Flockhart

A 30-year-old man died and another man was taken to hospital following a disturbance in Edinburgh City centre on Friday. Photo: BBC

Online portal set up after man dies on Leith Street Gary Flockhart

A 24-year-old man was rushed to hospital after an incident outside a pub in Midlothian on Friday evening.

Man rushed to hospital after incident outside pub Gary Flockhart

Supporters of Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI), the political party founded by cricketer turned politician Imran Khan, have organised a protest in Edinburgh.

Protest against alleged human rights abuses in Pakistan to be held Gary Flockhart

A 30-year-old man has died following a major disturbance in Edinburgh city centre, while a 46-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with a minor assault.

Man, 30, dies after Edinburgh city centre disturbance Gary Flockhart

Located on Leith Walk, the Volunteer Arms - nicknamed the Volly - was made famous by Irvine Welsh's Trainspotting novel. Today, it has been transformed into the Mouse Trap, a gaming and music bar with a mural of Trainspotting character Begbie.

A toast to some of Edinburgh's lost pubs Gary Flockhart

Golf clubs were among the items stolen during a break in at a premises near Dechmont Roundabout, Uphill.

Items worth around £16,000 stolen during break in Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh has several great spots where you can enjoy a perfect picnic.

Six places for a perfect picnic in Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has opened up for the first time about his late father’s alcohol abuse.

Miles Briggs opens up on his father’s alcoholism Gary Flockhart

Two people were rushed to hospital following a disturbance outside the Omni Centre in Edinburgh on Friday, June 2.

Two rushed to hospital after major incident outside Omni Centre Gary Flockhart

People across Edinburgh are set to unite against cancer by taking part in Race for Life 2023 this weekend.

Race For Life: Road closures, course details meeting point Gary Flockhart

The Gladstone Memorial at the junction of George Street and St Andrew Square in 1953 shortly before it was moved to Coates Crescent.

33 photos showing how much Capital has changed Gary Flockhart

We’ve rounded up 11 Edinburgh venues where famous faces have been spotted.

11 Edinburgh bars and restaurants visited by celebrities Gary Flockhart

Tara McGilvray-Guard, pictured, can't wait to open Wheel of Fate in Edinburgh's Causewayside this month.

New witch craft store opening in Causewayside Gary Flockhart

Portobello power station demolition in 1978.

25 incredible photos of Edinburgh Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery for a look at this ‘hidden gem’.

In pictures: Edinburgh's hidden beer garden Gary Flockhart

Ignite has been named ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year’ in the Scotland Prestige Awards 2023/2024.

Edinburgh curry house named ‘Indian Restaurant of the Year’ Gary Flockhart

People on Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Tuesday, enjoying the warm weather on what is believed to be the hottest day so far this year in Scotland.

In pictures: Locals flock to Portobello Beach Gary Flockhart

Bruce Springsteen got up close to his fans while performing in Edinburgh with the E Street Band.

Bruce Springsteen at Murrayfield Stadium - in pictures Gary Flockhart

Bertie's Proper Fish & Chips, pictured, has been named as the fourth best place in the UK for classic fish and chips.

Edinburgh chippy named fourth best in UK Gary Flockhart

Take a look through our photo gallery to see Midlothian’s high schools ranked from best to worst, according to latest exam results.

Midlothian high schools ranked best to worst Gary Flockhart

Marco’s, which was once visited by Bruce Springsteen, have opened a state-of-the-art private hire karaoke room.

Edinburgh venue visited by Springsteen opens karaoke room Gary Flockhart

Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band will peform at BT Murrayfield Stadium in Edinburgh on Tuesday, May 30. Photo: Greg Macvean

Best pubs to hit before Bruce Springsteen gig Gary Flockhart

Edinburgh-born actor Ewen Bremner went to Portobello High School. His roles have inluded playing Daniel "Spud" Murphy in Trainspotting and its 2017 sequel T2 Trainspotting as well as parts in blockbusters such as Pearl Harbor and Black Hawk Down.

Celebs who went to Portobello High School Gary Flockhart

Having given joy to generations, Portobello Bathing Pool and its gorgeous art deco surrounds met with the wrecking ball in 1988. The pool, which dated from 1936, closed for the final time in 1978.

17 incredible buildings we loved and lost Gary Flockhart

Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information and witnesses after fire caused ‘significant damage’ to a property in Blackburn.

West Lothian crime: Fire causes ‘significant damage’ to property Gary Flockhart