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The Scottish Ambulance Service says steps are being taken to reduce patient transfer delays

Four-year-old boy dies in hospital following fatal one-vehicle crash

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.

'I want to move my family out of Oxgangs after Bonfire Night chaos'

Since their arrival in early 2026, Leith's giant yellow towers have been inspiring artists across the city

How Edinburgh fell in love with Leith's giant yellow towers

Menin Gate 2018

Retired city teacher still moved to tears after 200 trips to WWI sites

Stephen Jenkinson wants to represent his home ward of Colinton/Fairmilehead

Senior Labour councillor moves wards for next year's elections

'Don't be satisfied with one win' - Hibs focused on Aberdeen test

Exclusive Hearts suffer another injury but Kerjota adamant he will face Falkirk

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Three charged with terrorism offences following Palestine Action demo

A large police presence was seen in front of the dealership

Man arrested after two police officers injured on Edinburgh bus

The Fratellis are set to headline the Night Afore Party at Edinburgh's Hogmanay.

Scots rockers The Fratellis set to headline Night Afore Hogmanay

The Samhuinn Fire Festival will take place at Calton Hill

Fire and drums beckon for Calton Hill as Samhuinn plans announced

The Sound Within Eisenberg and Stern

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We often hear the awful phrase ‘she asked for it’. Sadia hits back: ‘But that wouldn't be rape!’

Review: Sadia Azmat: Rapism

Traffic and Travel

The A68 seen from the A720 Millerhill Junction this morning following the road closure.

Major road closed following crash

Barnton junction is officially the Capital's busiest junction. But it has nevertheless seen a 12 per cent drop in motor traffic since 2019 - down from 52,416 vehicles per day, 7am-7pm, to 46,367.

Edinburgh's 10 busiest road junctions ranked in order

John Devlin / The Scotsman 03/09/2025. EDINBURGH.

Stephen Jenkinson, Transport Convener City of Edinburgh Council .

New Edinburgh cycle hire scheme . Alastair Dalton story.

Voi launched the City of Edinburgh Council's new cycle hire scheme on September 3 2025 with some 50 electric bikes across 40 locations in and around the city centre, four years after its Just Eat Cycles predecessor failed due to thefts and vandalism.
The operator is also due to take over the established Glasgow City Council bike hire scheme with at least 1,000 electric bikes by the end of 2025.

Dramatic drop in traffic as more choose to walk, cycle and take bus

The revised revamp plans would do away with new setts and trees but still include planters and benches in the partial pedestrianisation.

Revised plans for George Street scrap setts and trees to save money

A FlixBus coach pictured on Queen Street, Edinburgh.

16 new bus services from Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Dundee

The crash happened near The Sun Inn in Dalkeith

A7 reopen after crash near The Sun Inn completely shuts road

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Maryam Moshiri will appear in Taskmaster’s New Year Treat after becoming known for a viral BBC News moment in which she was accidentally shown making a middle-finger gesture during a studio countdown.

Maryam Moshiri joins Taskmaster after cancer battle

Is a Sudden Stratospheric Warming about to deliver a massive cold snap in the UK? It could, but it’s not that simple.

Explainer Sudden stratospheric warming: What could it mean for the UK weather?

Kevin the Carrot and Chantenay launch a search for missing Cauli Dog in Aldi's 2026 Christmas advert.

Shoppers hail Aldi's Christmas advert 'the best' one - watch it here

A Ryanair flight from Madrid was caught up in Thursday’s disruption (photo by Jaime REINA / AFP via Getty Images)

Plane bomb threats: all flights and airports affected

Crime

Boy racers regularly gather in South Queensferry

New CCTV helps police act against 'boy racers' in South Queensferry

Hundreds of police officers were deployed across 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.

7 arrests in major police operation on Bonfire Night

Bins have been set alight in the middle of the road in Colinton Mains

Fireworks aimed at police and fires set in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night

It's fireworks season in Scotland.

Fireworks worth thousands seized by police in Edinburgh city centre

Kabiru Jack Buraimoh has been jailed for eight years for the rape of a woman in Edinburgh

Man who raped woman after using spare key to enter home jailed

A bike was seized by police after reports of "dangerous" riding

Boy, 15, charged after police seize 'dangerous' off-road bike

Weather

Wooden park benches blown over by the winds from Storm Eowyn in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

Parks to close due to strong winds as yellow weather warning issued

Tuesday’s yellow warning forecast

Exact time 50mph winds are forecast to hit Edinburgh

Obituaries

Phil Wheeler served first as transport convener and then as finance convener when the Lib Dems were in power at the City Chambers

Tributes to former Lib Dem councillor Phil Wheeler, 'Mr Corstorphine'

Meaningful funerals don’t have to cost a fortune (Photo: Pexels)

A loved one's funeral doesn't need to cost £1000s - 9 unique ideas

Kiltwalkers unite to honour pioneering charity worker

Business

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Edinburgh Southern Labour MSP Daniel Johnson

Call for Scotland to follow UK Budget's business rates changes

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

Politics

The pavement outside fire-hit Debenhams store is due to return to pedestrian use by the end of the year

Pavement next to fire-hit store set to reopen by end of year

View looking south east along Castle Terrace towards the proposed office building.

More details of developers' plans to replace Argyle House

Rank-and-file police officers have called for more powers to require removal of balaclavas

'New powers for police over balaclavas would require clear evidence'

The site of the proposed development at 111-115 Constitution Street in Leith

Controversial Leith serviced apartments recommended for approval

UK Trending

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

Kevin the Carrot in top 20 mascots

Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

Fern Brady reveals UK's biggest housemate icks

Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

1 in 3 are choosing to spend their weekends cooking

Brits ditch nights out for home cooking

Brits spend nearly four days a year handling ‘life admin’ for others on their phones

Brits spend nearly four days a year on phone life admin

Environment

Artist impression of wind turbines at Newland Hill, near Gifford

Wind turbine plans spark community outcry

Council to bring in more booking slots for its five recycling centres

People

Alasdair Henderson from Leith, with the Glenfiddich Trophy 2026.

'The best day of my piping life': Man named best bagpiper in the world
Fettes College piping instructor beat nine others to win top gong
Kevin Quinn

Edinburgh Festivals

Bruna Longo in Whale Fall. Picture: Danilo Apoena

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Angela Lockhart sent in this lovely snap of brilliant black cat and Willy Wonka costumes.

11 spooky photos of costumes for Halloween 2026

Gary Stuart from Muirhouse, Edinburgh, who died in 1970, aged just 11, from a hole in his heart.

Man appeals to find lost school football cup in memory of his brother

Adam Wilkie is rectracing his late father David Wilkie's footsteps as part of as charity challenge to match his 200m breaststroke world-record time.

Son of swimming icon retraces his dad's footsteps during challenge

Steph Kent and Jamie Gentleman with their daughter Flora when she was three

Mum calls for better end-of-life care for kids after daughter's death

Education

There has been a delay at some schools in installing the magnets needed to unlock the pouches

Mobile phone ban still not fully up and running in all schools

The nursery will close with immediate effect on Friday

Parents left with days notice to find childcare after nursery closure

Lis Neubeck

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City of Edinburgh Council education convener Councillor James Dalgleish has given his response to this morning's bomb hoax sent to schools across the UK including Edinburgh.

Hoax bomb threat branded 'hugely frustrating' after schools evacuation

School classroom

City schools evacuated after 'hoax' bomb threat sent to schools

Most importantly for some, Edinburgh has a fantastic nightlife and restaurant scene. There are plenty of reasonably priced places to eat and drink, as well as a selection of vegetarian and vegan eateries. For the party people, Edinburgh has one of the highest densities of pubs and bars per square mile in the UK.

There is a range of clubs playing different music for those with a varied taste: dance music, 70s soul, punk, rap – you name it.

City the UK’s third most expensive university area for a night out

Health

City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that there will be 14 firework control zone in this city for Bonfire Night this year.

Capital asthma sufferer facing 'time of dread' ahead of Bonfire Night

Gregor Poynton MP outside St. John's Hospital in Livingston

MP seeks assurances on orthopaedic services at St John's Hospital

What is Nurosym? The wellness device featured in Netflix’s Don’t Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever

What is Nurosym and how does the wearable wellness device work?

Nurosym's earpiece has helped people relieve various symptoms

This unusual earpiece claims to help with anxiety, fatigue and pain

Opinion

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Bank of England's interest rate hike is a flawed decision - Bruce Whitehead

Talking of capital, the pro-capital Budget has been quickly followed by a hike in borrowing costs for business and we mortgage slaves.

Bruce Whitehead

View looking north west along Lady Lawson Street towards the proposed hotel building

Edinburgh’s built heritage is at risk from reckless developers - Bruce Whitehead

Commuters and travellers at Edinburgh’s Waverley Station (Jane Barlow/PA)

Susan Morrison: Waverley has a big problem - location, location, location

Bridge too far for delivery drivers at Christmas Market - Kevin Buckle

Kevin Buckle

The revised revamp plans would do away with new setts and trees but still include planters and benches in the partial pedestrianisation

Council should ditch soulless pound shop George Street plan - Iain Whyte

Miles Briggs MSP

Edinburgh needs a housing emergency fund - Miles Briggs

President Donald Trump speaks in front of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in Washington on Monday. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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