London Road

A man has been charged following a serious assault in Edinburgh's London Road

Man charged by police after serious assault in city street

The 1970s building in London Road, Edinburgh could be transformed into hundreds of student flats and homes

Charity building could become student flats and new homes

McDonald's has given customers an update following the closure of its busy restaurant and drive-thru on London Road in Edinburgh.

McDonald’s gives update after 'closure' of busy drive-thru restaurant

McDonald's, on London Road in Edinburgh, has closed for a month while it undergoes refurbishment.

Busy McDonald’s restaurant closes its doors - here's why

Person 'covered in glass' after lorry ploughs into city bus stop

McDonald's Team who took part in the litter pick

McDonald’s volunteers from Edinburgh restaurants take part In litter pick

Controversial left-turn ban still in place despite promise

Edinburgh Restaurant Team Visiting the Ronald McDonald House

Edinburgh McDonald’s Visits Local Ronald McDonald House To Provide A Day Of Magi...

Ban on turning left from Leith Walk into London Road to be reversed

The three-bedroom flat forms part of a handsome building designed by William Henry Playfair. Enjoying an enviable location, the property is a short walk to Princes Street, the excellent amenities of Leith and close to Waverley Railway Station and the Picardy Place tram halt

Stylish 3-bedroom New Town flat with south facing views for sale

Around 420,000m² of road and 170,000m² of pavement improvements will be carried out in 2023/24, Photo by Ian Rutherford.

Roads and pavements funding injection sees boost in improvements

Councillor Iain Whyte took aim at the “anti-car schemes that emanate from politicians in the city chambers” with the “no left turn along London Road from Leith Walk “coming in for particular attention

Unenviable position of agreeing with former Conservative group leader - Steve Ca...

A council report says the city needs a minimum of 36,000 new homes by 2040, 24,000 of them affordable

Capital facing impossible jobs and housing conundrum - John McLellan

There is a charming, front-facing lounge with exposed beams, fireplace incorporating the log burner and working shutters.

Cottage from the 1820s which looks like something from 'The Holiday' up for sale

Work by the artist Alberta Whittle will be going on display on billboards across Edinburgh next month.

Artist’s work to been seen on advertising billboards across Edinburgh

Edinburgh became he first city in Scotland to introduce a citywide network of 20mph streets in 2018 and since then road casualties have fallen by 30 per cent.

Public ‘divided’ over expansion of 20mph limits
No significant support for cutting speed limit to 40mph on most rural roads
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Jessica James-Thomson outside her Ginger Twist shop in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Interview: Jessica James-Thomson of bijou Edinburgh wool shop Ginger Twist

Just like Karen Hauer and Chris Ramsey seen here on Strictly Come Dancing, getting Edinburgh to love its festival in a way other cities love theirs takes two to tange, says tommy Sheppard

Overcoming festival problems takes two to tango - Tommy Sheppard

The annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing sees a spectacular procession of decorated taxis travelling through the city.

Edinburgh Taxi Outing: Everything you need to know

Hibs will make the extremely short trip to Meadowbank to face FC Edinburgh in July

Hibs confirm details of pre-season friendly

Take a look through our photo gallery for a first look at Herringbone Abbeyhil.

First look inside trendy new bar and restaurant

An artists' impression reveals how the junction will be transformed into a public space, with newly installed seating, the historical tram wheels at the centrepeice and an information board

Artist's impression shows new pedestrianised space off Leith Walk

Ash Bairstow, operations director at Herringbone, said the latest venue, in the Abbeyhill area of Edinburgh, would be a 'great asset to the local community'.

New bar and restaurant in shadow of Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to take on 20 staff

Leith Walk has temporary restrictions while trams works being completed

Leith Walk partial closure fuels frustration

The Reducer was the super-hero mascot of the new 20mph scheme when the lower speed limit was first rolled out to residential streets across Edinburgh. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Edinburgh Speed reductions - your views online

The Reducer was the super-hero mascot of the new 20mph scheme when the lower speed limit was first rolled out to residential streets across Edinburgh. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Have say on plans to roll out 20mph to more roads

Artist's impression of how the proposed student accommodation development at Jock's Lodge would look.

Edinburgh student accommodation - your views online
Proposals for purpose-built accommodation of 191 student rooms has been resubmitted, along with ground-floor commercial space, at the corner of Restalrig Road South and London Road, which will mean the demolition of the former Jock’s Lodge pub, now The Willow.
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Artist's impression of how the proposed student accommodation development at Jock's Lodge would look.

Jock’s Lodge student accommodation plans submitted

Traffic control on Leith Walk - your views online

Despite new rules coming into effect on November 12, around 50 drivers break the rules on a daily basis

'50 drivers a day' breaking controversial new Leith Walk rule

Edinburgh campaigners and Councillor Susan Rae form a human shield at the Leith Walk to London Road junction

Council traffic restrictions must be obeyed even if they're unbelievably stupid

Edinburgh campaigners and Councillor Susan Rae form a human shield at the Leith Walk to London Road junction

Don't blame confused drivers for Leith Walk chaos, blame the council

Traffic activists on Leith Walk - your views online

Leith Walk traffic problems - your views online

Leith Walk closures: Here is when Leith Walk will be closed for tram works in Edinburgh

Here is when Leith Walk will be closed for tram works in Edinburgh

Traffic wanting to turn left from Leith Walk into London Road is now banned from doing so. The alternative route is straight on up Leith Walk, past the Playhouse, round the roundabout and back down to turn right into London Road.

‘Think again’ plea on banned left turn at busy junction

Edinburgh's roll-out of the 20mph speed limit was promoted by super-hero mascot The Reducer. Picture: Greg Macvean.

City 20mph speed limits - your views online

Edinburgh's roll-out of the 20mph speed limit was promoted by super-hero mascot The Reducer. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Consultation launched on expansion of 20mph speed limit

Works at top of Leith Walk

Section of Leith Walk reopens in 'key milestone' for tram works

Hayley Matthews found herself confronted by too many road closed signs (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Hayley Matthews: Roadworks are so bad it's hardly worth trying to drive anywhere

Hibs midfielder Josh Campbell with Hibs colleague Jack Brydon, left, currently on loan at FC Edinburgh, and former Hibs youngster and current Citizens midfielder Innes Murray at the launch of the partnership between the two clubs

Hibs and Citizens to lock horns in friendly clash

Readers' letters: City traffic chaos is adding to pollution

Tommy Sheppard said the location isn't suitable for student flats

MP slams developers over 'sardine tin' student accommodation

Councillor Aston calls for rethink on proposed student flats Jock's Lodge

Locals 'fed up of tacky blocks being thrown up’ says councillor

Alan Anderson has snapped up The Stand Comedy Club's famous cowboy backdrop for The Rotunda Comedy Club in Glasgow.

Festival Diary: An unexpected Fringe encounter in a walled garden

The clock stood at the roundabout on London Road between 1955-2007 when it was removed to make way for the original tram project.

Beloved London Road Clock returns to city streets after 15-year absence

Barrelhouse Bar & Grill won't be reopening due to Covid. The Evening News reported last year that London-based Alumno Group have lodged a pre-application notice proposing development of the site on the corner of London Road and Restalrig Road South.

Proposed student accommodation on London Road - your views online

Edinburgh news: Student accommodation plans, which include new pub, in Jock's Lodge area to go to public consultation

Student accommodation plans in Jock's Lodge area to go to public consultation

TRNSMT Festival 2022 will take place on Glasgow Green this weekend (Ryan Johnston)

The road closures in place for TRNSMT Festival

FC Edinburgh's Premier Sports Cup Group E fixture against Arbroath on Saturday, July 16 will go ahead at Meadowbank

FC Edinburgh in Meadowbank cup boost

The Taxi Outing in 2018

Edinburgh Taxi Outing: All you need to know

The development will see 600 new homes. Image: Collective Architecture.

£1m contract for Meadowbank regeneration

The roadworks in Montgomery Street appeared overnight and took residents by surprise.

Residents say they're being treated with 'sheer contempt' over over tramworks

The Leith Walk section from London Road to Crown Street is now estimated to be completed by July 2022.

Longer closure for Leith Walk over tram extension problems

The scene near Fisherton Tunnel between Andover and Salisbury where a train heading to Bristol crashed

Two trains collide with 100 people rescued from tunnel and driver taken to hospi...