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Edinburgh has been named the most attractive UK city outside of London for Foreign Direct Investment.

Edinburgh named UK’s most attractive location for foreign investment outside of ...

Homelessness on the rise

Scotland’s Housing Crisis: The Economic and Social Impact of Foreign Investment

Parts of Pontypridd, South Wales, have been left submerged in water as the River Taff bursts its banks.

Watch: Residents bail out their flooded homes after heavy rainfall

There might be a chance Paddington Bear will be in St Andrew Square in Edinburgh if you drop by ...

Discard the bah-humbug attitude - Vladimir McTavish

A gritter on the Glenshane Pass in the Sperrin Mountains of County Londonderry.

Watch: Weather warnings including amber area where power cuts likely

James Moyle has curated a standout culinary offering for the season and is confident the new menu will bring a fresh approach to some of Herringbone’s most celebrated dishes.

Much loved Edinburgh bar and restaurant combines fine food with casual flair as ...

TV Couple Craig and Debbie Stephens attend Boots Meeting.

Scots Moreish TV couple Craig and Debbie Stephens join forces with beauty giant ...

Musician Liam Payne performs at the "One Direction iHeartRadio Album Release Party".

Watch: British public recall celebrity deaths that affected them most

Couple at a city ice rink

Top 10 Pop-Up Ice Rinks Outside of London

Edinburgh placed tenth overall, with tenants paying an average 40.3% of their salary on rent.

Edinburgh named among ‘least affordable’ cities for renters

I stayed in a gorgeous hotel in the heart of London that used to be a MI6 base and is perfectly located near popular tourist attractions. (Photo: St Ermin's Hotel/Isabella Boneham)

I stayed in a gorgeous London hotel - that was a former MI6 base

Spa at Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly among top deals

Top UK spa deals by money saving expert in Spabreaks' biggest sale

A poll of 2,000 adults revealed a third have regretted getting into a long-term contract.

Why a third of Brits sign up for contracts - which they later regret

The stars of Asdas charming Christmas campaign give away thousands of FREE festive goodies from the cute as a button Gnome of Christmas Market

Miniature Christmas market of gnome shops pop up in London

Another new case of mpox clade Ib strain has been confirmed in the UK.

The worrying warning signs of mpox as another UK case detected

Amazon's Toy Train will be donating hundreds of toys to families in need across the UK in the lead-up to Christmas

Amazon reveals this year’s Top 10 Toys for Christmas
Online retailer Amazon has unveiled this year’s top 10 toys for Christmas - from iconic franchises such as Play-Doh, Hatchimals and LEGO Star Wars.
George Jones

Bill with his Guide Dog handler Mohammed Ibrahim on the red carpet of The Devil Wears Prada at Dominion Theatre

An adorable guide dog is stealing the show at red carpet events

The WHO has declared a global health emergency over a mpox outbreak. (Photo: Pixabay, CDC/Getty Images)

Two new mpox infections confirmed in the UK

E-bike rider crashes into a child crossing a cycle lane to reach a "floating" bus stop.

Watch: E-bike rider crashes into child - sending him flying

Monkeypox pathogen. Credit: UKHS

Mpox symptoms as first case of Clade 1b strain found in the UK

Andrew Keane standing next to the Poppy Wall at Sight Scotland Veterans' Linburn Centre.

Royal Scots Drum Major calls marching in Cenotaph Parade one of life's proudest ...

Binky Felstead encourages families to embrace the mud this half term as she's spotted going down a 2.5m high mudslide, created by Bosch at Mudchute Farm.

How Made in Chelsea's Binky is 'embracing' the mud this half term

Katie-Anne Hone returned home from the school run to find the family's flat had been destroyed in a blaze.

Watch: Mum returns home from school run to find flat gutted by fire

Twins John and James Makanjuola who own their own cleaning company Makagroup Services.

Watch: Twins randomly clean train carriage during the morning commute

'If I play several cash gigs over a short period, I can end up with quite a lot of the green stuff,' says Vladimir McTavish

Remember cash? It’s what we used to buy things with - Vladimir McTavish

The Taylor Swift x Butcher Billy exhibition in the Waverley Market secret stairs space

Taylor Swift x Butcher Billy hard act to follow - Kevin Buckle

1,000 children aged six to 16 revealed Brighton is best for trick or treating

Sweet service launches for cities rated worst for Halloween treats
An emergency sweet service has been created to help adults in cities where kids don’t rate the Halloween treats on offer.
Steve Richmond

Reggie, 12, accidentally being slide tackled by non-league footballer Terry.

Moment kid gets knocked to the ground during non-league football match

Alex and Sue Tatham on their wedding day with Cilla Black.

Watch: Blind Date's first couple to marry renew vows 33 years later

Alice Nagle and Kimberly Marsh, hosts of Fetch the Smelling Salts

Period Drama Podcast Shortlisted for Top Award

Halloween events in Edinburgh

The spookiest spots in Edinburgh this Hallowe'en

Michael previously won the coveted title in 2018, making him the only Specsavers optometrist to do so in the award's history

Edinburgh optometrist shortlisted for coveted national award

A study, of 5,000 adults, examined how everyday pain is poorly understood and mistreated, with 81 per cent of 18-24-year-old women feeling their pain is ignored or dismissed

Women have their pain dismissed more than men, according to research

Callum Ryan tries the UK's most expensive fish and chips.

Watch: Man says his local chippy is better than £37.00 fish and chips

A poll of 2,000 adults found that 45 per cent have never sought assistance regarding their energy bills - whether that be turning to loved ones or seeking professional advice

Half of consumers who struggle with bills have never asked for help

Vicky Hope and Ed Vickers

Loop scoops best UK creative newcomer agency award

Nafis Delowar and D'arcy Flanagan travel a collective 2,300 miles for their first date in Venice, Italy after talking online for a month.

Watch: Couple travel 2,300 miles to Venice for their first date

Lauren Jack with her Queen's Guide award

Third generation East Lothian Girlguiding volunteer attends red carpet celebrati...

The 10 most takeaway-obsessed cities named - with the capital taking the top spot (Photo: Adobe Stock)

Which UK cities are the most take-away obsessed

Local authorities providing social housing are owed on average £3.1 million per authority.

New research reveals local authorities in Scotland are owed £3.5 million in rent...

Wild Places, Wild Encounters is written by Glen Cousquer and explores Edinburgh’s wilder side, published by Whittles (www.whittlespublishing.com/Wild_Places_Wild_Encounters)

New book celebrates city's living landscape - Donald Anderson

Lothian was named Bus Operator of the Year.

Lothian wins Bus Operator of the Year at national awards

Only Fools and Horses The Musical comes to Edinburgh in November

Only Fools and Horses The Hit Musical Coming to Edinburgh

3 Blind Mice, pictured, is one of four Edinburgh restaurants included in OpenTable’s ‘Top 50 Restaurants for Solo Dining in the UK’ list.

4 local restaurants in list of UKs' 'Top 50 spots for solo dining'

Green Day have released their latest collaboration with Grind this morning, as speculation continues if they'll be performing at Glastonbury 2025.

Grind X Green Day: What is the punk band’s latest collaboration?

11 out of 12 regions are reporting an increase in the illicit trade over the last year, with Scotland seeing a rise of more than 20 per cent

Black market sale of fake cigarettes is booming, study finds

Item in bin explodes narrowly missing bin men.

Watch: Item in bin explodes narrowly missing bin men

The social spaces are bright, modern and welcoming

I visited newly refurbed London hotel with amazing food and local wine

Brothers Dan and Jon set up their own bar, The Thirsty Farrier, inside a renovated horse box.

Watch: Brothers spent £10k turning £200 abandoned horse box into bar

The Princes Street and Waverley Valley Strategy will see this important and historic area improved, coinciding with plans to develop George Street

Full council meeting looks like being a sedate affair – for once - Steve Cardow...

A person in the UK has died in an E.coli outbreak. (Photo: Sean Gallup/Getty Images)

What is E coli? Signs of infection to look out for after mum dies

Jamie Lambert

Collabro star releases debut album and unveils Edinburgh concert date

Joe Cole stars in the new BBC drama Nightsleeper (Picture: BBC/Euston Films/Mark Mainz)

Nightsleeper review: This high-speed drama just about stays on the rails

A total of 17 Wetherspoons branches are up for sale, with 14 already under offer.

Full list of Wetherspoons pubs set to close across the UK

Edinburgh's Smith & Gertrude, which has branches at Hamilton Place in Stockbridge and Portobello High Street, has been named as one of the UK's best eateries. Photos: Smith & Gertrude

Local wine bar 'you will never want to leave' named among UK's best