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The man was arrested after spending hours on roof

Man arrested after spending hours on Edinburgh flat roof

The scene on Guardwell Crescent shortly after the crash on Tuesday morning.

Residents claim elderly woman was behind wheel in house crash

Duddingston Park South has been closed to traffic in both directions due to a burst water main.

Edinburgh road to remain closed until at least this weekend

Conservative councillor Neil Cuthbert

Only the Conservatives will stop the trams - Neil Cuthbert

Thursday's council meeting means trams to one of the city's most deprived areas are on ice

Trams decision 'has locked out deprived community for a lifetime'

Fly-tipping including branches from residential tree lopping and builders material was dumped at Linlithgow leisure centre and at sites around the town.

£10,000 worth of fines to fly-tippers already this year in county

The road will be shut off to traffic for six months as work is done to restore the road

Locals 'frustrated' as council announces six-month road closure

Northerners find hoovering and decluttering to be some of the most satisfying tasks

The top Northern cities with the most houseproud residents revealed

Waterloo Place will be closed westbound until November 20 while Scottish Water carries out “essential repairs”.

Locals express frustration as another city centre road closes

Arabian Mau Kevin has refused to leave the safety of the wardrobe since the display

Spectacular fireworks leaves residents stunned and animals reeling

Greig Sanderson said the council's "quick fixes" have not managed to solve the problem

Man with chronic fatigue blames potholes for sleepless nights

Over 70 tools were donated to the local repair workshop

Charity 'super grateful' after Edinburgh Airport donates seized tools

Traders like Nicola Boyd of Nikki's Fleurs is concerned of the impact on footfall of the proposals

Petition launched to urge council to reconsider bus lane trial plans

Yossi Mazon said his coffee bar has suffered since the sudden closure of the path

Cafe could close following "soul crushing" news of bridge closure

Residents of a retirement complex on Gillespie Crescent have hit out at Lothian Buses after the bus company stopped using the nearest stops, forcing elderly and disable resident to walk further to catch a bus.

Elderly residents slam Lothian Buses over removal of vital stops

Parking continues to be a bone of contention in the busy and congested Linlithgow High Street.

Boy racers causing 'major disturbance' on historic high street
Night-time patrols to target speeding and 'popping exhausts' in Linlithgow
Stuart Sommerville

There is no date yet for when the new Controlled Parking Zones will take effect. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh council weighs up new parking controls around Easter Road

Asda Tranent store is just '100 meters' from the main store

Community concerns stop Asda petrol station getting alcohol licence

Several police and fire vehicles are in attendance on Morningside Road

Arrest made after substance found on Edinburgh lamppost

Carewise Pharmacy is ready to help travellers get vaccinated

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Police and fire crews are dealing with an incident on Morningside Road

Road reopens after police called to reports of 'unknown substance'

Further changes have been announced affecting Midlothian bus links

New Midlothian hospital services announced following backlash

Residents watched as the play park went up in flames on Sunday night

'Much-loved' East Lothian play park 'significantly damaged' in fire

The new Liberton High School gym, a fully equipped fitness studio complete with modern exercise machines, squat racks, free-weight areas and stretching spaces.

Brand new pay-as-you-go gym opens at city high school

Nick Layden

Standing up for local families in Southside - Nick Layden

Some pedestrians claimed cyclists treated the Water of Leith path as a racetrack

Cyclist v pedestrian conflict on Water of Leith path is top concern

Residents at Almondell Court have been left as nervous wrecks after repeated instances of anti-social behaviour

Retirement home residents 'nervous wrecks' amid anti-social behaviour
West Lothian retirement home left ‘nervous wrecks’ as anti-social behaviour escalates
Callum McCormack

Take care if you plan to view the partial eclipse. Getty Images.

Here is the exact time you can see the solar eclipse in Edinburgh

The property on Calton Hill is the latest to be investigated by historian David Olusoga in his TV series a House Through Time

TV historian unlocks Edinburgh home of a sculptor and a brothel keeper

Shreds of bank notes found on Dean Road and near Glassel Park Road

Mystery as residents discover shredded cash in East Lothian village

The rubbish has reportedly been dumped at the house for two years

'The rubbish in my neighbour's garden is ruining my beautiful village'

Work has been ongoing at North Bridge for eight years.

North Bridge to fully reopen today after eight years of restrictions

Residents concerned over a series of break-ins at former nursing home

Residents raise alarm over break-ins at former Edinburgh nursing home

Gail Peden, next to the noisy lift at Homecairn House in Goldenacre.

Retirement development residents' noisy lift fury

Portobello Promenade is about to undergo a revamp

Portobello Promenade set for a major revamp with seafront masterplan

Local residents have called on City of Edinburgh Council

Inch residents urge council to tackle overgrown green spaces

Mary Davidson Smith who has celebrated her 105th birthday in style by receiving 105 birthday cards from around the world to mark the occasion.

105-year-old lady shares her secret for a long and happy life

Craigmillar Tapestry stitcher Heather Henderson, Scottish Storytelling Centre's Lauren Paterson and Artist Andrew Crummy celebrate the launch of the Craigmillar Tapestry. Created by more than 500 residents of Craigmillar and Niddrie, the tapestry will be on display at the Scottish Storytelling Centre (SSC) from 24 July until 31 August as part of its Fringe 2026 programme and the Centre's 20th anniversary celebrations.

Tapestry made by hundreds of Craigmillar residents goes on display

Protest house in Dalkeith, Midlothian

Police forced to lead man to safety after mob protest outside home

Residents at a Gilmerton housing estate will need to evacuate as work is carried out

Residents forced to move into temporary housing after mineshaft found

Dumping and flytipping at the bin hub outside Silke Dykstra's house

Bin hubs making 'every day a misery' for residents

On Wednesday, May 14, 2025, around 20 caravans were spotted on the football pitches at Newcraighall Park

Disbelief as council claims Traveller camp cost just £500

The first ZeroBars pop-up has opened in Scotland

'Innovative' coffee brand ZerøBars opens first pop-up cafe in Scotland

The two tower blocks date from the 1960s.

Residents to benefit from £23m upgrades at ageing tower blocks

The Leith residents pictured in the car park between the back of the Malmaison Hotel on the left and their homes on the right.

Locals' fury as flats plans re-submitted 'virtually the same'

Jack Docherty's comedy career started in the 1980s at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, when his sketch group The Bodgers were twice nominated for the Perrier Award. He's since gone on to star in classic Scottish TV shows 'Absolutely' and 'Scot Squad', as well as being a successful writer and producer, and hosting his own chat show on Channel 5. He's back in Edinburgh in character as Chief Commissioner Cameron Miekelson from 'Scot Squad' at the Gilded Balloon from August 1-17.

'Postcode Pals' provides £6 Fringe tickets for local residents

An image from social media site X, posted by Graham Simpson of a fire in Breadalbane Street, Edinburgh. Picture: Graham Simpson/PA/PA Wire

'People living in fear' as fire concerns mean residents evacuated

An image from social media site X, posted by Graham Simpson of a fire in Breadalbane Street, Edinburgh. Picture: Graham Simpson/PA/PA Wire

Residents to be evacuated due to safety concerns at Bond Building

The scheme to reward Edinburgh locals returns with reduced tickets for huge shows including Jason Byrne, Scaramouche Jones, Ted Hill, Susie McCabe, Ben Hart and more.

Discounted Fringe and food festival tickets available for locals

Lincolnshire Police are increasing enforcement against illegal e-bikes.

Call for resources to tackle illegal e-bikes as residents "fed up"

Phil Doggart, Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party

Housing emergency is an admission of failure - Phil Doggart

Christopher Spall says he and his wife felt' 'completely trapped'

Flat owners say listing their troubled building would ruin their lives

Wardens issue 167 fines in two weeks since parking charges started

Firefighters work on a building which shows signs of extensive fire damage

Residents react to huge Princes Street blaze at 'iconic' building

A notorious Easter Road junction at the corner of Dalmeny Street and St Clair Street is set to get new traffic lights installed after a spate of dangerous incidents.

Notorious city junction set for upgrade after dangerous road incidents

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