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The trophy arrived at the school to celebrate pupil's hard work getting girls cycling

Tour de France trophy arrives as Portobello pupils head to Paris

Army to stage three-day training exercise off Leith coast

Falkirk Council has said it is increasing its Connected Learning programme for 2026/27 to increase choice for pupils and help reduce costs. Pic: John Devlin

Schools 'to open as planned' tomorrow following hoax bomb threat

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

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

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Let’s hope BBC’s Rowling documentary is not just a witch hunt - Susan Dalgety

John Swinney needs to reveal more details about his plans to reform local government (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Plans for local government reform need proper scrutiny - Susan Dalgety

Council leader Jane Meagher

Scottish cities need more devolved powers - Jane Meagher

Richie Roncero, a recovering drug addict and charity founder from Leith, is taking on a six-month rough sleeping challenge to raise £1,000,000 for vital addiction recovery beds.

Ex-drug addict takes on rough sleeping charity challenge to raise £1m

Long queues were seen at Edinburgh Airport after a "short outage" of the departure baggage system.

Huge queues at Edinburgh Airport after 'outage' of baggage system

Police are appealing for information following the incident

Teen taken to hospital after 'frightening' hit-and-run crash

Dale has been missing since Wednesday, October 14.

Police 'increasingly concerned' for missing man last seen in Drylaw

Services may delayed between Edinburgh and Haymarket

Train disruption cleared after early morning delays

Waterfront living, on a generous scale.

Property: Spectacular two-bedroom waterfront duplex apartment

Knoops will be giving away free hot chocolate on Wednesday 21 October

The top 9 hot chocolate spots in the city

James Booth has been missing since Sunday, October 4

Search for missing man who is suspected to be in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for anyone with information on James' whereabouts to contact them
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The A720 is restricted westbound at Calder junction due to a road traffic incident

Traffic returns to normal after City Bypass crash causes delays

Address: 74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR. This popular pub is named after a reference to the last hanging to have occurred in the Grassmarket, the Last Drop has a suitably macabre back story. The Grassmarket’s gallows were situated right across from the pub and could help explain the high level of supposed paranormal activity in the area. The venue's website says they are haunted by a little girl in medieval clothing, with sightings of the diminutive spirit occurring in both the cellar and the bar.

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Trains services to return to normal following a signalling fault at Drem.

Passengers warned of train disruption after 'signalling fault'

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Tucked away behind its own private gate, moments from the vibrant atmosphere of the Grassmarket, this unique B-Listed garden flat offers a rare combination of tranquillity, character and generous living space in the very heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town.

Four-bedroom home at historic city address as seen on TV

Tenants at Edinburgh's St Margaret's house are devastated to leave

St Margaret's House tenants face loss of creative community

The bones were discovered by park rangers after a wildfire spread across the hill in August last year

Mystery deepens over bizarre animal bone discovery on Arthur’s Seat

The damage to one of the vehicles

Driver traced after collision narrowly misses a South Edinburgh house

The small "granny flat" is said to "undermine" the area's historic character

West Lothian "granny flat" sent to ministers after council rejection

Shevaun Haviland, BCC Director General addresses guests

Edinburgh development programme for future leaders gets national award

Edinburgh Filmhouse in the running to be crowned the UK’s best cinema
The much-loved Lothian Road venue has been voted one of the 15 best cinemas in the UK.
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The action get rough for Edinburgh Capitals man Callie Robertson in front of the Solway Net.

Capitals eye bounce back as double-header provides opportunity

Connell & Connell are delighted to present this exceptional duplex apartment, forming part of the highly prestigious Craighouse development by Quartermile Developments, set within the sought-after Morningside district of Edinburgh.

Stunning two-bedroom duplex apartment in prestigious development

A demonstrator protesting against AI data centres (Danyel VanReenen/AP)

Campaigners announce mass march against AI data centres

The damage to one of the vehicles

Serious two-car crash closes busy south Edinburgh road

An artist's impression of the planned chicken coop, which would be placed on vacant grassland, inset.

Plans submitted for new chicken run enclosure in Juniper Green

This two-bedroom flat on Ransome Gardens is on the market for £165,000, offering a practical layout for first-time buyers or property investors

Edinburgh two-bedroom flat with garden on the market for £165,000

Wilson Browne, partner at Drummond Miller

We need stability not another property boom - Wilson Browne

Bereaved parents joined forces to help add names to a Baby Loss Awareness Week 'Milestone Mural' at Omni Centre in Edinburgh.

Bereaved mum says her child 'has a space in the world' in mural

Lisa Petrie's knife crime fight continues after emotional win

Forth Awards honour local heroes Lisa Petrie and Rocco Wood

Police have launched a search appeal for missing 13-year-old Thomas Hutton.

Search for missing teen last seen four days ago

This Leith storage unit is set to become a new private recording studio after change of use plans were approved.

Storage unit to be transformed into new private recording studio

Emergency services have responded to an ongoing incident on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Emergency services race to incident in Old Town

Four Edinburgh acts - Barry Can't Swim, Sonedo, Swim School, and Boards of Canada (L-to-R) - have been nominated for Scottish Album of the Year 2026.

Four Edinburgh acts named in Scottish Album of the Year 2026 shortlist

Maria outside her burnt-out home in Kyiv

Fundraiser for Ukrainian sports official whose home was hit by drone

This beautifully presented two-bedroom mid-terraced villa enjoys a peaceful cul-de-sac setting in the highly sought-after Davidson’s Mains area.

Two-bedroom mid-terraced villa for sale in peaceful cul-de-sac

An artist's impression of the new Broughton homes, looking towards Block B's west elevation.

Plans lodged to demolish former nursery to make way for 11 new homes

A woman has been arrested and charged after a serious assault during a World Cup watchalong event at The Pitt in Granton, Edinburgh

Woman, 29, charged after 'serious assault' at World Cup fan-park event

Youths wearing balaclavas have become a feared sight in many towns and cities (Picture: Darren Staples)

Donald Anderson: Action on balaclavas and anti-social behaviour in Edinburgh

Businessmen brand Edinburgh Airport arrivals ‘woefully inadequate’

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, 25, during a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Health Secretary Yvette Cooper (not in frame) at No 10 Downing Street, London.

Edinburgh swimmer meets with Prime Minister after emotional plea

An artist's impression of how The World's End pub will look if the renovations are approved and carried out.

Plans lodged for landmark Old Town pub's renovation

The Shore in Leith is a popular hotspot for visitors during Edinburgh's high tourist season.

Leith residents invited to have their say in UK Town of Culture bid

The Caley Picture house was rated the fourth best in the UK thanks to its architecture

'Best and worst' Wetherspoons in Edinburgh revealed

The investment is expected to reduce lead times

Hillhouse Group opens £5m asphalt facility

Calum MacFadyen, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Convicted child sex offender in 'deplorable' playground incident

A grey and white Fiat Ducato motor home was stolen from an industrial estate on Turnhouse Road in West Edinburgh

Owners' appeal after motorhome stolen from industrial estate

For a family-friendly Halloween experience packed with mind-bending optical illusions, mischievous characters and plenty of surprises, head to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. From 10 to 31 October, visitors will come face to face with interactive Halloween characters throughout the attraction, bringing the spooky season to life across five floors of interactive fun.
Camera Obscura’s Halloween fun is included with standard admission.

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