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Met Office issues yellow warning of snow and ice

The trust's figures show 1,779 of this summer's food parcels in Midlothian were for children.

Record number of food parcels handed out in Midlothian this summer

Blackhall Library is to remain closed after RAAC was found. Image: Edinburgh council.

Library to remain closed after crumbling concrete found in 'entire roof'

Weather forecasters including the Met Office have given an update on when rain is expected to end in Edinburgh.

When will it stop raining in Edinburgh?

A newborn baby in the maternity ward at Frimley Park Hospital in Surrey on May 22, 2020 in Frimley, United Kingdom. (Stock Image. Credit: Steve Parsons - Pool/Getty Images)

Bereaved families call for inquiry into NHS maternity services

Flood roads in the Capital

Met Office issues yellow weather warning for Edinburgh

According to a report released by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) this week, the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has seen a 22 per cent real terms cut in its budget over the past decade

Give our emergency services a fair deal - Ian Murray

A general view of scaffolding at Balbardie Primary School on September 04, 2023 in Bathgate, Scotland, after its buildings were found to contain RAAC. Credit: Getty Images

43 more schools found to have crumbly RAAC concrete

Heavy rain is expected in the Capital on Thursday, along with strong winds. Stock photo by Lisa Ferguson.

Strong winds and heavy rain expected

Ex-England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement from professional cricket.

Former England captain Sir Alastair Cook announces retirement

Susan Nightingale, director, UK network, devolved nations at the British Business Bank: 'Improved access to external finance will enable smaller businesses to expand and we need to ensure that more is done to support them, regardless of where they are located.'

Investment hotspot: Edinburgh top for innovation in UK outside 'Golden Triangle'

The Met Office said a cold snap is on its way, with large parts of the UK experiencing heavy rain and snow on the mountains.

Rain to batter UK as cold snap arrives - including first frost

A Jet2 flight Edinburgh-Palma De Mallorca flight declared an emergency on Wednesday morning.

Jet2 flight from declares emergency

Lewis Miller in action against Hearts - and heading to Wembley

‘Keep up the hard work - or else’ - Monty’s message to Aussie star

Socceroos stars Martin Boyle and Cammy Devlin in opposition at Tynecastle

Wembley-bound Hibs star Boyle living the dream

One package was found on the Isle of Wight (Image: National Crime Agency)

A significant amount of cocaine has washed up on England's south coast
Fisherman and beach-cleaners have stumbled across a 'significant' amount of washed-up cocaine

Rail services in parts of Scotland have been suspended, and several trains from England to Edinburgh cancelled, after the Met Office issued an amber alert for rain and floods.

Rail commuters face chaos as services cancelled

Parts of the UK will experience highs of 26C this weekend, with experts describing the October autumn weather as "unusual". (Credit: Getty Images)

Scotland hit with amber flood warnings as 'heatwave' approaches south

Hearts midfielder Cammy Devlin suffered a head injury at St Mirren last month. Pic: SNS

Devlin out of Australia squad but Hibs pair called up

The UK and Ireland have launched a joint bid to host Euro 2028. (Getty Images)

The 10 Euro 2028 stadiums in UK & Ireland confirmed

An early representation of what the new HS2 trains could look like

Tories add to north-south chasm - Angus Robertson

The RNLI has warned that conditions around coasts could be treacherous as Storm Agnes prepares to hit the country. (Credit: Getty Images)

UK braces as Storm Agnes prepares for landfall

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

36 more bank branches to close across UK next year - full list

Liam Payne has been forced to cancel upcoming tour dates after being rushed to hospital

Girlfriend of Liam Payne gives important health update

Millions to miss out on Covid booster as NHS slashes eligibility

39% of children can't see a dentist - and it's worse for adults

Met Office issue yellow weather warning for heavy rain & flooding
Days after thunderstorms caused widespread disruption in the UK, another yellow weather warning for rain has been issued

Scotland's manager Ally MacLeod laps up the applause at Hampden in 1978 as the team prepare for the World Cup in Argentina

Can we snatch defeat from jaws of victory? Yes, we’re Scotland - Vladimir McTav...

We don’t exactly need a brass band prowling the streets but picking up after your dog should be celebrated

Book the brass band – picking up dog poo should be celebrated - Susan Morrison

Yeeun Park is one of nine players to join the club over the summer. Picture: Ross Parker

Hearts make deadline day signing

Much of the UK will see more rainy days to come, the Met Office has said.

Met Office: More rain in store before warmer weather returns

Scotland v England.

Scotland v England ratings - 6s aplenty for Scots, two 8s for England

14 brilliant fan photos from Scotland v England anniversary match

A woman wears a face mask while walking on Oxford Street.

Pirola: Why scientists are concerned about the new Covid variant

Scotland’s O’Donnell ‘bodies’ Jack Grealish in 2020 Euros fixture

Scotland vs England: famous moments in ‘Auld Enemy’ fixtures

Chancellor George Osborne liked to talk about fixing the roof while the sun is shining. Picture: Daniel Berehulak/Getty Images.

RAAC crisis adds to spiral of despair about Sunak’s Britain

Leaked database reveals EA FC 24 player ratings

Freddie Flintoff to make TV return months after Top Gear crash

ScotRail is urging football fans to be sure of their arrangements for travelling to the fixture.

Football fans urged by rail operator to plan journeys in advance

Hearts captain Lawrence Shankland is eager to impress Scotland coach Steve Clarke in training. Pic: SNS

Shankland's Scotland situation clarified after he missed Cyprus game

A Met Office weather warning is in place for thunderstorms across Edinburgh

Residents warned of flooding and power cuts as thunderstorms to hit

Yellow weather warnings in place for thunderstorms in the UK

Rishi Sunak leaves 10 Downing Street to take part in the weekly Prime Minister's Questions in the House of Commons

After 13 years of Tory rule, breaking up is not hard to do - Vladimir McTavish

A new Covid variant currently spreading in England is behind an outbreak at a care home in Norfolk, UK health officials have confirmed.

New variant BA.2.86 behind Covid outbreak at care home

Pedestrians walk in the midday sun past the Palace of Westminster in central London on September 6, 2023 as the late summer heatwave continues.

Saturday set to be hottest day of the year, according to Met Office

Hibs have a number of players out on loan this season. Pictures: SNS Group / PA Images

How Hibs' loan players are getting on

A woman reads a book on a bench in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

UK heat-health warning escalated as temperatures hit sweltering 32C

A man reads a book while sunbathing in Green Park in central London on September 5, 2023 as the country experiences a late heatwave.

What is a ‘heat dome’ and how will UK be affected as temperatures soar

There are seven big money changes that could affect your wallet coming in September 2023 including Universal Credit and student loans shake-ups.

Cost of living: 7 money changes to be aware of in September 2023

A nurse prepares a dose of a Covid-19 vaccine.

Covid and flu jabs to be brought forward over emergence of new variant

Hearts defender Frankie Kent will be an important figure against PAOK Salonika on Thursday. Pic: SNS

Kent: No fear in Greece - I got burned in England but anything is possible

Scotland players are preparing to take on Cyprus and England next month. Pic: SNS

Two Hearts men in Scotland squad, Newcastle kid snubs England, hope for Doak

President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales (C) reacts at the end of the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women’s World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney on August 20.

Spanish FA calls ‘urgent’ meeting over Luis Rubiales kiss row

This picture taken on August 20, 2023 shows President of the Royal Spanish Football Federation Luis Rubiales carrying Spain's Athenea del Castillo Beivide on his shoulder as they celebrate winning the Australia and New Zealand 2023 Women's World Cup final football match between Spain and England at Stadium Australia in Sydney.

FIFA suspends Luis Rubiales amid World Cup kiss row

Millions are set to see a rise in energy prices this winter, comapred to last

Energy bills set to rise for millions this winter despite price fall