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Lynda was left with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle

NHS nurse left with severe injuries after horror hit and run

New Year's Day Loony Dook near Edinburgh cancelled over safety fears

Women's sport campaigner Judy Murray, centre, chaired a panel at St George's School in Edinburgh as Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week marks its 10th year.

Judy Murray leads Edinburgh debate on the future of girls' sport

Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Clock as 2024 is ushered in with the Hogmanay street party (Jane Barlow/PA)

Every Bonfire Night firework display across Edinburgh and Lothians

Police are keen for those who may have witnessed the attack in Little Bowden Recreation Ground, Scotland Road, to come forward.

Two teenagers charged after fireworks thrown on Halloween

The triplets received their first health check

Edinburgh Zoo launches name competition for newborn capybara triplets

Alasdair Henderson from Leith, with the Glenfiddich Trophy 2026.

'The best day of my piping life': Man named best bagpiper in the world

Protesters blockading the Leonardo UK factory on Wednesday morning

Pro-Palestine protesters blockade Leonardo UK factory

Tala is opening its first Edinburgh store next month

TALA reveals opening date for Edinburgh store at St James Quarter

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 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

The new automated barriers deployed to the south of the Queensferry Crossing. (pic: BEAR Scotland)

Queensferry Crossing traffic to be diverted for barrier system drill

The M8 eastbound carriageway has been closed to traffic following a vehicle fire near Harthill Services

M8 carriageway reopens to traffic after vehicle fire

The Gogar underpass on A8 Glasgow Road has been closed to traffic due to flooding.

Busy route closed to traffic due to flooding after heavy rain

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Clapped out? A carriage owned by Northern

Every train in northern England is ‘clapped out’, minister says

Subway to open 70 new stores inside major supermarket

Subway to open 70 new restaurants in Asda

Dean Mayhew, left, got his unusual Clubcard tattoo in July 2022 after months of considering the idea. He’s here with tattoo artist Dan Rossetter

Tesco tattoo dad says supermarket is too expensive

A snake spotted in a sewer pipe by Thames Water.

Giant snake among bizarre sewer discoveries

Crime

The man was due to be at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a hearing on Thursday but did not attend because he had been admitted to hospital the previous day following a deterioration in his medical condition, the court was told.

Loan shark who harassed borrower over £18,000 debt avoids jail

Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence

Midlothian police warn of children stealing alcohol from shops

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'

Midlothian violent crime up with five attempted murders in last year

Illegal e-bike seized by police

Police officers want more powers on e-bikes and e-scooters

Men arrested following Hibs-Hearts clash at Hampden

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

Controversial Leith serviced apartments recommended for approval

Prime Minister Andy Burnham has ruled out an early election

Analysis Labour MPs see no reason for Andy Burnham to call early election

Andy Burnham

Andy Burnham backs campaign to highlight vital role of journalism

Police Scotland has been seizing a growing number of e-bikes and e-scooters

MSPs' inquiry into antisocial behaviour around e-bikes and e-scooters

UK Trending

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

Miniature billboards, shop signs and railway adverts were installed throughout Bekonscot Model Village and Railway

Bekonscot Model Village goes big on itsu Jumbo Spring Rolls

It's estimated shoppers will splash out £170 more than they did last year

Consumers will spend an average of £304 this Black Friday

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

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

11 spooky photos of costumes for Halloween 2026
Readers sent in brilliant photos of their little ones’ costumes
Rhoda Morrison

Edinburgh Festivals

Bruna Longo in Whale Fall. Picture: Danilo Apoena

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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

Blythe Ewert was hit by a vehicle on Hanover Street

'Thanks to strangers': Woman's heartfelt message after car collision

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

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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

People with learning disabilities need support of the law

A matter of principle must now be upheld - Alex Cole-Hamilton

In the froth of last week’s coverage of the UK Budget, you may have missed something fairly historic that happened in the Scottish Parliament.

Alex Cole-Hamilton

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Island Bars rise to the top of my bucket list as pubs change ways - Steve...

Operations Superintendent Neil Wilson

Working together to keep city safe in fireworks season - Neil Wilson

Spend windfall on homelessness prevention - Kate Wallace

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Growing campaign to protect Summerhall gathers momentum - Lorna Slater

There are 14 Firework Control Zones in place across Edinburgh this month, but they are ‘are not enough if other neighbourhoods remain exposed to dangerous misuse’ according to our columnist Lorna Slater. Picture: John Devlin

Remember, remember, safety is of the essence this November - Lorna Slater

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