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Jet2 has boosted its offering from Edinburgh with additional flights to a host of sun-soaked destinations.

Jet2 adds flights from Edinburgh to 10 sunshine destinations

The finished Sopwith 1 1/2 Strutter - a labour of love for the volunteers who have built it fro scratch over the past 23 years.

Plane project which spanned 23 years to feature in documentary

Exclusive Irvine Welsh on 30 years of Trainspotting and its Booker Prize snub

The old Town House, Dunbar

‘Sunny Dunny’ - the new jewel in East Lothian’s crown - Donald Anderson

In Edinburgh men’s wages saw an annual growth of 9.6 per cent, while women earned 11.3 per cent more than they did a year ago.

Gender pay gap widens

Graduates will boost the Scottish economy

College sector is vital to Scotland as AI power grows - Sue Webber

A Black Country boozer called The Tilted Barrel where pool balls 'roll uphill' is now Britain's wonkiest pub following the loss of the Crooked House.

Britain’s newly crowned ‘wonkiest pub’ set to go on auction

Gillian Martin MSP

Campaign is example of League Against Cruel Sports relentless battle to protect ...

Two Edinburgh spots have made it into a top 10 list of Britain’s biggest tourist traps - the Royal Mile and Witchery By The Castle.

Royal Mile named as ‘biggest tourist trap’ in the UK

Catherine Bohart

It's big and fab and in a theatre near you - Karen Koren

Liberal Democrat leader Ed Davey, centre, arrives with Daisy Cooper, front left, Layla Moran, front right, and parliamentary candidates for the Liberal Democrat conference at the Bournemouth Conference Centre

Only Lib Dems can fix broken Britain - Alex Cole-Hamilton

The Great British Bake Off 2023: How to play Fantasy Bake Off

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The best TV shows to watch this week including Bake Off

Great British Bake Off: Meet the new bakers for season 14

Celebrities who have defended Russell Brand including Andrew Tate

Glasgow saw the highest business creation per capita out of all local authorities in Scotland, according to the latest Business Hotspots list from SME lender Iwoca.

Glasgow trumps Edinburgh as most popular place to start a business in Scotland
Glasgow has emerged as the most popular place to start a business in Scotland with more than 20 created every day despite the tough economic climate.

Areas with worst bakers revealed ahead of new GBBO season

A performer in costume blows a kiss during the main parade of the Notting Hill Carnival in west London on August 27, 2023. (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS / AFP) (Photo by HENRY NICHOLLS/AFP via Getty Images)

Carnival’s a wonderful celebration of Britain’s cultural diversity - Vladimir Mc...

The 1975 announce ‘Still… At Their Very Best’ UK tour including Glasgow & London - list of dates & tickets

The 1975 announce massive UK tour 2024 - List of dates & tickets

Man in his 40s dies at Britain’s biggest outdoor waterpark

Carl Falconer who has been going to The Tilted Barrel pub for about 40 years.

Inside Britain’s new wonkiest pub The Tilted Barrel

Patricia Bredin, Britain’s first ever contestant at the Eurovision Song Contest, has died aged 88

Britain’s first Eurovision singer, Patricia Bredin, has died aged 88

Fire crews at The Crooked House pub

Britain’s ‘wonkiest pub’ catches fire one month after break-in

Kate Haley said "We need our wilkos back."

Wilko on the brink of collapse putting 12,000 jobs at risk

Britain's best cities for fish and chips have been revealed – and Edinburgh has claimed a place on the list.

10 best UK cities for fish and chips revealed

Iain Hughes went missing during a charity swim in the English Channel

Body found in search for firefighter missing in English Channel

Don't be fooled, most cats might look fluffy and cute but they can soon show their predatory skills

'It’s like being stalked by Tinkerbell' - Susan Morrison
Before we start, I’ve been a cat owner all my life, and I am very aware of the impact moggies can have on the birds of Britain, but in my defence I’d point out that none of our cats have been of a predatory disposition.

A lottery ticket for the EuroMillions draw

Euromillions: The most and least common winning EuroMillions numbers

A ticket-holder based somewhere in the UK has won a life-changing £111.7 million in the Euromillions, Camelot has said. Credit: Getty Images

National lottery winning numbers for huge £7.5million jackpot

Rishi Sunak and Suella Braverman’s Illegal Migration Bill is back in Parliament. Credit: Getty Images

How the Conservatives are turning politics ugly - Alex Cole-Hamilton

The Good Food Guide unveiled its annual list of the best local restaurants for 2023, with 15 venues from Scotland featuring in the top 100.

All 15 Scottish restaurants in Good Food Guide's top 100

Windmill house for sale: Inside this seven-storey converted home with a penthouse suite - pictures

Iconic windmill home for sale with winding seven-storey staircase

King George V and Queen Mary, the newly proclaimed Emperor and Empress of India, pictured at an event in Delhi in December 1911

Scotland must reckon with its colonial past - Foysol Choudhury

Residents rave about ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ as anonymous author makes hilarious request

Residents stumble upon ‘Britain’s politest parking note’ left on car

Lauriston Castle is a 16th-century tower house that was destroyed by the "Rough wooing" raids of English troops in 1544 meaning it has seen its fair share of bloody history. In recent years, paranormal aficionados were shocked after a man shared a photo of a mysterious figure standing by one of the castle's windows - no individual in such an attire was reported to be at the castle that day, adding to the ghostly mystery.

Edinburgh’s 10 ‘most haunted’ places known for ghost sightings

This toxic plant is harmful to humans, as its chemicals can cause significant wounds to the skin. While for some, it is just a burning sensation, for others, it can cause permanent scars. This is why giant hogweed is considered illegal and the fines can go up to £5,000. They can be recognised by their large white flowers and towering height.

Giant hogweed warning after man left with scarring

Nurses dress in uniforms from each decade that the NHS has been in existence (Picture: Anthony Devlin/Getty Images)

As NHS's 75th birthday approaches, SNP should hang their heads in shame

As Keir Starmer arrives in Scotland in the wake of Johnson’s disgrace, change ca...

Interest rates are set to rise again

Millions of homeowners issued warning as mortgages set to rise again

Jodie Comer is in the running to play the next James Bond after her Tony award win for Prima Facie.

Who is the next James Bond? Bookies odds on Jodie Comer playing 007

Top 10 most popular walks in Britain according to OS Map app data

Meet the woman whose van lifestyle has allowed her to save more than £22k - and live in one of Britain’s poshest areas rent-free.

Van-dweller saves £22,000 and lives in posh areas rent-free

Thousands of driving tests cancelled in June as examiners strike

National Fish & Chips Cay: UK’s most preferred chip topping revealed

Great Britain's women eight on their way to silver at the European Championships. Picture: Benedict Tufnell.

Edinburgh rowing star leads Great Britain to European silver medal

Wilko stores could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Wilko could close stores as firm in early stages of major shake-up

Martin Amis death: Distinguished novelist & son of celebrated author Sir Kingsley Amis, dies aged 73

Distinguished novelist Martin Amis has died aged 73

Pest controllers issue warning as Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer

Britain’s wasp population set to soar this summer, says experts

The Edinburgh Tram Inquiry will have specific lessons about what went wrong, but also wider ones about how to handle major projects (Picture: PA)

Tram Inquiry’s critics are wrong, its late report will be far from 'meaningless'

Duke is looking for a forever home - can you offer him a loving place?

One of Britain’s loneliest dogs is looking for a forever home

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Cheapest 2023/24 season-ticket price for every Premiership club

Prince William is reportedly already planning his coronation

Prince William ‘already planning’ coronation with key change

List of slang words Brits hate the most according to research

The 9 slang words Brits hate the most including ‘bevvy’ and ‘bird’

Bucks Fizz won Eurovision for the UK, but don't really compare to the greatest British bands, like the Beatles and Rolling Stones (Picture: Keystone/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)

Coronation then Eurovision? Saturday TV’s not getting any better

Longer lorries to be allowed on Britain’s roads under new laws