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Flight diverted after airspace closes suddenly

Edinburgh’s latest café opens at landmark beauty spot

Kirknewton station

Free shuttle bus service to railway station for commuters

South Morningside Primary School

Council considers road safety measures after incident near school

A picture showing how the wind turbine at the egg farm near Gifford, East Lothian, will look

Egg company's bid to become self sufficient challenged by council

Police were called to Rose Street South Lane on Sunday afternoon.

Man found dead in Edinburgh street, another taken to hospital

Edinburgh City Chambers

Convicted landlord gets homeless housing contracts worth £8m

The scene at St Leonard's Street in Edinburgh this morning.

Man, 46, to appear in court following ‘disturbance’

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Edinburgh Airport: All the delayed and cancelled flights today

Ad Feature Your complete guide to East Lothian and how to get there by bus

The full revamp of George Street would see the current parking down the centre of the street removed, buses rerouted, the pavement widened and the carriageway become a 'cycle street'

Fantasy economics of George Street transformation - Susan Dalgety

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Dear Library, thanks for a lifetime of enjoyment with books

Conservative councillor Phil Doggart

Time for councillors to take back control - Phil Doggart

Four-year-old Ltta Van Dyke enjoyed an ice cream with a friend at the Royal Highland Show on Friday.

16 great photos of this year's Royal Highland Show

Missing Edinburgh woman Toni McNelis, 30.

Concerns grow for woman missing for five days

Nikki Milligan who overcame cancer aged 28 sounded the starter horn to send 1,500 people on the 5k mud-splattered obstacle course in the Meadows.
Nikki also took part in Pretty Muddy along with Claire Wight her best friend since their school days at Tynecastle High.

12 great photos from Cancer Research UK's Pretty Muddy Meadows event
Inspirational Edinburgh mum Nikki Milligan, who overcame cancer aged 28, led the charge against cancer in Scotland’s capital to help save lives.
Kevin Quinn

Kevin Devine from Dundee downed drinks at an Italian airport and on board a flight to Edinburgh before acting aggressively towards air stewards.

Drunk off-shore worker abused cabin crew on Edinburgh-bound flight

Youngsters were in awe of this Edinburgh Canal Festival performer at the Union Canal on Saturday.

Annual Edinburgh Canal Festival at the Union Canal - in pictures

No need to mow yet, but at the start of the growing season there are high hopes that the green roof bus shelters in Winchburgh will be a welcome green island for pollinators.

Grass-roofed bus shelters and £60,000 tree scheme

The annual Edinburgh Pride march took place in the city centre on Saturday, June 21, 2025.

Edinburgh Pride march brings colour to the city centre - in pictures

A search of the property resulted in £345,000 of illegal drugs being seized by police officers (Picture: Police Scotland)

Man's body found in city centre shed following 'unexplained' death

Local play park reopens after £188k upgrade

John Cairney as Archbishop Thomas a Beckett in the death scene of TS Eliot's Murder in the Cathedral, performed in St Giles cathedral during Edinburgh Festival 1986. The soldiers are played by Michael David, John Shedden and Steve Dalton.

29 pictures of theatre life in the late 1980s, including Sean Connery

The scene at St Leonard's Street in Edinburgh this morning.

Woman and baby taken to hospital and man arrested after 'disturbance'

The scene at St Leonard's Street in Edinburgh this morning.

Residents evacuated and street closed off due to 'disturbance'

The motorcyclist was rushed to hospital following last night's crash.

Motorcyclist taken to hospital after crash with taxi

People attending public meeting on parking charge proposals in Haddington give council the red card.

Council gets red card over town centre parking meter plans
Councillors behind plans to introduce parking charges in an East Lothian town centre have been given the red card by angry residents.
Marie Sharp, LDR

When you see the characters leaving court, it's the entrance of Edinburgh City Chambers you see. The eye-catching building is on the city's bustling Royal Mile, meaning filming had to be done at weekends and quieter times.

City councillors vote for pay hike

Set within exquisite south-facing grounds in the heart of the Grange, this four-bedroom home offers over 3,000 sq ft of extremely versatile accommodation.

Property: Stunning £1m four-bedroom garden flat with modern studio.

Haiden Crawford was last seen around midday on Friday, June 20, at Glenalmond Place in the Sighthill area of the city.

10-year-old nissing boy found safe and well

Traffic heading to the Royal Highland Show is causing congestion on the approach roads to Edinburgh Airport this morning.

Traffic congestion due to Royal Highland Show at Ingliston

Protest against over tourism in Barcelona

Barcelona and Venice highlight tourism problems - Kevin Buckle

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David Beckham has been made a Knight Bachelor in the King's Birthday Honours list, for services to Sport and to Charity

Arise Sir David Beckham, for honourable services to queueing - Vladimir McTavish

Austin and Morris cars at the Eastern Motor Co. Ltd in George Street in 1964.

22 throwback photos showing how the capital has changed

People celebrate the summer solstice at Stonehenge.

Date and forecast for summer solstice as people celebrate in the UK

The council is to explore trialling a four-day week for staff

Council to explore trialling four-day week for staff

Cora Felton (Phyllis Logan) is 'The Puzzle Lady' in the new Channel 5 crime drama Murder Most Puzzling (Picture: Channel 5)

You'll be left puzzled by the new crime drama where Prue Leith meets Taggart

Wet Lothian could see another 12,500 homesby 2038

West Lothian could see another 12.500 new homes by 2038

Two local restaurants recognised in Afternoon Tea Awards 2025

Edinburgh Sheriff Court (Photo: TSPL)

Three nuns in dock over abuse at children's homes

Clive Myrie will appear at this year's Festival of Politics at the Scottish Parliament

News presenter Clive Myrie to appear in Festival of Politics

West Shore offers homes are designed to maximise space and natural light, with properties offering up to 960 sqft to ensure a spacious living environment

First look at new 56-home development near coastline

For just £6.99 you can get an ultra-compact folding fan with a 4,000rpm cooling speed

Amazon fan bargain now just £6.99

Edinburgh fire crews rush to ‘well-developed’ at blaze block of flats

Cammy Day has been cleared by police of inappropriate behaviour

'Drunken tirade by Cammy Day left fellow Labour councillor in tears'

A UCU Scotland rally at the Scottish Parliament earlier this year against threatened job cuts

University staff on strike over threatened £140 million cuts

Britain's Simon Yates holds the trophy after winning the Giro d'Italia cycling race, in Rome, Sunday, June 1, 2025. (Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP)

Secrecy involved in council funding helps no one - Iain Whyte

You have to be careful where you put your feet these days

Under cover of darkness, I stumbled into a cunning trap - Susan Morrison

Miles Briggs MSP

Time to end Sheriffhall roundabout saga - Miles Briggs

Health app warning - loud music is bad for your fellow passengers!

Susan Morrison: Now hear this – not everyone loves your music choice on the bus

The store manager at cosmetics shop Kiko Milano on Princes Street praised her staff for knowing what to look out for regarding shoplifters.

Shopkeepers dreading busy times of year as shoplifting on the rise

Britain's Mark Cavendish (C) celebrates as he crosses the finish line during the third Tour de France Singapore Criterium race in Singapore on November 10, 2024 (Pic: Getty)

Calls to spend £1.7m spend on Tour de France sparks row

Gregor Poynton MP for the Livingston Constituency

Gregor Poynton MP welcomes Labour’s Transformative Infrastructure Strategy – war...

'I live in fear of my ceiling falling down and landing on my wee girl'