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Blast off for dazzling lights and giant cosmic creatures as Edinburgh Zoo’s Giant Lanterns return for a space safari!

Ad Feature Tickets on sale for out-of-this-world Giant Lanterns at Edinburgh Zoo

Fans will be able to pose for photographs with the iconic trolley, inspired by the famous Platform 9 ¾ attraction at London’s King’s Cross Station.

Iconic Harry Potter Platform 9 ¾ trolley is coming to Edinburgh

Warner Bros. Discovery has unveiled its Back to Hogwarts programme

Ad Feature Return to Hogwarts for 25th anniversary

Woody and Buzz Lightyear in Toy Story 5 - Keeping kids hydrated this summer is easier with Disney Toy Story bottles

Make hydration fun with these Disney Toy Story Thermos bottles

Ad Feature Discover a year of family fun at Almond Valley Heritage Centre

Ad Feature Magical ballet performances at Edinburgh Playhouse

Ad Feature Edinburgh’s Hogmanay 2025: Tradition, creativity and Scottish spirit

Hair Loving's products are helping women across the country

Hair Loving review: biotin and rosemary shampoo delivering fuller hair

Ad Feature Full details of what’s on when for Edinburgh’s Christmas

Ad Feature Rosslyn Chapel is a must-visit venue – check out the winter events

Taking the bins out was a top household chore that receives little praise

The top 10 most 'thankless' household tasks, according to Brits

Playing at the beach and walking around the zoo topped the list

The top 20 'kids' activities that parents secretly love

The Bubbling Toad, which will appeal to Harry Potter fans, is opening within Vogrie Country Park in Midlothian.

The ‘magical spot’ near Edinburgh that Harry Potter fans will love

A heritage gem, perfect for a day out and only 7 miles from Edinburgh

Ad Feature A heritage gem, perfect for a day out and only 7 miles from Edinburgh

The Hungarian Horntail dragon made its way through London

Giant Harry Potter Dragon stuns Londoners as it roars through streets

Glasto 2025 Lineup

Edinburgh magicians take centre stage at Glastonbury 2025
Edinburgh’s own rising stars of magic, Insane Magic Show, have just been announced as part of the Glastonbury Festival 2025 line-up - monumental moment for the high-energy trio behind the show: Cameron Gibson, Elliot Bibby, and Luke Osey!
Cameron Gibson

An Edinburgh attraction has been named as one of Britain’s ‘Top 50 Unique Bucket List Experiences’.

Edinburgh 'bucket list' attraction named among the 50 best in Britain

Emma and Matt Willis on board a Disney Cruise Line

Emma and Matt Willis test ‘perfect’ holiday formula

Cillian O Connor

Watch: I'm autistic. I felt invisible before discovering magic

Dunelm's clearance sale has some incredible prices

Dunelm's 75% clearance sale has some crazy bargains on winter warmers

The drive has raised over £15 million to support children from some of the poorest parts of the UK

Over 300,000 disadvantaged UK children will open gifts on December 25

Magician and Punch and Judy entertainer Martin Scott Price at his Blackpool Puppet Museum

Secrets of puppet museum hidden under coastal guest house revealed

How many of the Christmas items can you find?

Can you find 50 Christmas movie items in this mind-boggling puzzle?

Edinburgh is set to sparkle with a feast of Christmas events for all the family

Ad Feature Edinburgh is set to sparkle with a feast of magical festive events

Rab Howat, Davie Valentine, David Paton, Martin Wykes & Kenny Herbert

Founder of Edinburgh band Pilot unveils new album

I took a trip to Lapland to see the Northern Lights!

I travelled from London to Lapland to see the Northern Lights

The Sugababes perform Push the Button at Londons Kings Cross Station

Sugababes burst out of a billboard to perform an impromptu gig
Commuters were stopped in their tracks at King’s Cross - when the Sugababes burst out of a billboard to perform an impromptu gig at the station.
Euan Stretch

‘Nick’ brings the Lidl cola truck to life. He is seen ticking off his list and loading up present boxes, in the Christmas ad campaign.

Watch as Lidl unveils Christmas cola truck tour with magical TV advert

Research of 2,000 adults who celebrate Christmas found 36 per cent intend to gift in secret over the festive period.

Giant chalk drawings of Santa have appeared on UK hillsides

‘City-smashing’ installation with two beasts appears in London

Giant Willy Wonka sculpture is made entirely out of chocolate

A Travelodge ‘budget-luxe’ room. The chain is releasing two million of its rooms for just £38 as part of a huge sale for Autumn 2023.

Travelodge launches huge sale - how to book a room for £38 or less

Around 500,000 visitors flock to the area around Glenfinnan, in the West Highlands, each year – much of the footfall is from Harry Potter fans hoping to witness a steam train crossing the iconic railway viaduct that features in the world-famous film series

Harry Potter Road Trip UK: filming locations and how to get there

Encanto in Concert announces UK tour for 2023

Katakolo, one of the filming locations of Triangle of Sadness, is accessible in just over two hours by ferry and car making it the perfect day trip from Zante.

10 affordable breaks to Oscar-nominated film locations

Gordon Ramsay to host new cooking show on ITV - how to watch

NORAD Tracks Santa: how to follow Santa’s journey this Christmas Eve

Peter Crouch releases a classical album of football anthems

ITV announces Britain’s Got Talent spin-off show ‘The Ultimate Magician’ including guest judge Penn Jillette

ITV reveals spin-off Britain’s Got Talent show ‘The Ultimate Magician’

Hugh Grant and Martine McCutcheon get a fairytale ending in Love Actually

How to get tickets to Love Actually in Concert for Edinburgh 2023

A play about three officers on a nuclear submarine has won the first Write Start: The Sam Heughan Creative Commission award, created by Outlander star Sam Heughan for students at his former drama school.

Play wins Sam Heughan's student contest

Opportunities for pupils to try out instruments have been 'severely limited' by the Covid pandemic (Picture: Juan Barreto/AFP via Getty Images)

Music lessons are key to producing talents like Ian Bairnson – Steve Cardownie

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Pilot frontman on losing his voice and his career-saving speech therapist

Who is going to win the Grand National?

Former Hearts star Allan Johnston. Picture: SNS

Allan Johnston reveals why ex-Hearts mates didn't call him 'Magic'

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Magic money tree? Or maybe independence - your views

Allan Johnston's hat-trick is one of the most treasured Hearts moments at Ibrox. Picture: SNS

When Johnston ran riot for Hearts at Ibrox

Evening News being loaded into a van in Market Street. Picture: TSPL

Evening News readers react to The Pink's return

Champions of Magic for The Guide

Oh, ho, ho it's magic

Fiona's looking forward to magic

Fiona Duff: It's magic at the Assembly Rooms

David Paton is currently appearing with Pilot at the King's Theatre Pic: Greg Macvean

The '˜magic' career of Pilot's David Paton

Leith Athletic 15s scored twice with goals from Jack Hamilton and Patterson Marfo

Magic from Marfo gives Leith Athletic 15s League Cup

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Nostalgia: Your memories

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Five things to do at the Edinburgh Fringe: Friday 24 August

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Magic review: John Archer, Traverse Theatre

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