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Motorists are facing long delays after a crash

Commuters facing long delays after crash on major route

Research of 2,000 UK adults found one in five have fallen victim to at least one ticket scam.

One in five Brits have fallen victim to at least one ticket scam

Noctilucent clouds sighted in Edinburgh.

Watch: Beautiful rare space phenomenon sighted in Edinburgh

2,000 mums and dads with children aged between 11 and 17 find quality time together is becoming more difficult due to screens

Parents worry about kids' screen time - but admit they're guilty too

75 per cent have a friend who is ‘always’ late

Brits will spend more than 16 HOURS a year waiting for their mates

The Dunbar protest video points to empty parking spaces in the town centre

AI protest song taking aim at parking charges goes viral

Users of social media site X (formerly Twitter) are currently unable to access the service.

Twitter hit by outage as users unable to use social media site

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More than half of Gen Z women in Edinburgh have considered freezing their eggs

McDonald’s: Popular meal deal axed from UK menus - customers left disappointed

Popular meal deal axed from McDonald's menu

Jamie Laing records a new spoken word track titled Morning People

Jamie Laing releases track to turn mornings into turbocharged triumphs

A poll of 1,000 parents with kids aged 2-10, found 42 per cent struggle to get their children involved in cooking.

Mess is reason quarter of parents struggle with kids in kitchen

Matilda Bea provides inspirational hosting tips & tricks

Brits believe the traditional three-course dinner is dead

TikTok's new Smart Keyword Filters feature

TikTok is making some major changes to the way you use it

Gardeners plant flowers for this year's floral clock.

Watch: Edinburgh floral clock planted as 2025 design released

Ice cream loaded fries from Scran in Troon.

Watch: Edinburgh residents travel 80 miles for new viral sweet treat

Lindsey Burrow, wife of late rugby legend Rob Burrow, plants wildflowers in his memory to mark Celebration Day (May 26)

Celebs share how they plan to remember loved ones this Celebration Day
Lindsey Burrow, wife of rugby league legend Rob Burrow, planted wildflowers today at the National Trust’s Quarry Bank to mark Celebration Day this Monday (May 26).
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Billy Joel has cancelled all his tour dates as he undergoes treatment for NPH - a brain disorder that affects those over 65.

Billy Joel cancels tour dates as he undergoes brain disorder treatment

It comes as a campaign to end shadow banning on social media has been launched

Social media more likely to suppress women’s health content over men’s

Smoke billows into sky from vehicle fire at Edinburgh Airport.

Dramatic video shows Edinburgh blaze with black smoke pouring into sky

Josh Freese has revealed he has been fired by the Foo Fighters only two years since becoming their full-time drummer.

Foo Fighters fire their drummer only two years after joining the group

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Polar bears go wild and take to the water...in a kayak

Logitech is putting out some very tempting deals as part of Amazon's tech week

Best Logitech Tech Week deals: Up to 53% off top-rated gadgets

Capybara cools off at Chester Zoo

Watch these super-cute Capybaras cool off with a swim

This bubble tea store at Merchiston Place in Edinburgh is open Tuesday to Friday, 11.30am-6pm, and 11am-6pm at weekends. It has a Google rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews.

The city's 13 best bubble tea stores

The charity expects to have a £1 million deficit

Dog and cat charity issues call to action after record admissions

There are ways parents can help their children be safer and more aware on social media

5 ways parents can help kids be social media safe, from a psychologist

Taylor Shaw is campaigning for football referees to wear body cameras after receiving verbal abuse

Top 20 rules changes football fans would like to see implemented
Nearly a third of football fans want instant red cards for anyone who dives.
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The dopamine diet is the latest digital detox trend taking off on social media.

Three top tips on how to do a digital detox and avoid scrolling

82 per cent believe intergenerational collaboration is key to growth

Family firms need four relatives of all ages to thrive, study finds

Major health organisations like WHO and the NHS have screen time recommendations for parents

How much screen time experts say your child should have at every age

Opening my bakery was more beautiful than I ever could have imagined

New research has revealed the most toe-curling mobile mishaps that leave Brits red-faced and flustered

Britain’s top phone faux pas revealed

Tom Daley, right, and husband Dustin Lance Black, left, visited Camera Obscura World of Illusions in Edinburgh.

Tom Daley and husband visit Edinburgh tourist hotspot

Lucia Gorman 'bored club girl' back in front of the camera

Travellers have returned to a regular Edinburgh stop-off earlier than normal this year, with two caravans appearing at Drumbrae Park next to Drumbrae Leisure Centre in Clermiston at the weekend.

Delight as barriers to be installed at park 'blighted' by travellers

Three generations of family celebrate Mother's Day working at Iceland

TikTok has the potential to expose children to harm, from explicit content to unwanted messages

Six dangers you need to be aware of if your children are using TikTok

A tape long thought lost recorded by The Beatles before their debut album through Parlophone has been unearthed in Canada.

Rare Beatles demo has been unearthed in a Canadian record store

The gang filmed and pictured themselves driving stolen cars and motorbikes.

Watch: £1M keyless car theft gang caught out by own social media brags

Lost Shore Surf Resort

Attraction praised for helping those hit by Heathrow flight chaos

Celebrate your loved one with GUESTPIX – The thoughtful way to cherish memories

Celebrate your loved one with a thoughtful way to cherish memories

'I'm entering Miss GB pageant to inspire and empower other women'

From Twitter to X (Pic: Kirill Kudryavtsev/AFP via Getty Images)

Major social media platform X hit by outages - latest

New app 'Parent Geenee' can limit how your child uses different apps at home, school - or even at friend's hosues

The new app that lets parents customise what apps kids use, and where

Costa Coffee: Iced Whipped Lattes to make permanent return in time for spring

Costa brings back viral iced coffee

KFC: Zinger Double Down competition launched for eagle-eyed fans

How to win a free Zinger Double Down at KFC

Five are set to reform and tour the UK in late 2025.

Five announce full band reunion and 2025 UK tour

Four racing fans will have the chance to jet off to Benidorm and watch the famous horse racing event

Brits could win an expense paid trip to watch Cheltenham in...Benidorm

Rod Stewart dances with superfan during surprise hospital visit

Heartwarming moment Rod Stewart dances with superfan in hospital

These questions can get your child really thinking about their phone use

3 ways to discuss problem screen time with your kids

Metal fans are making their suggestions who could perform a secret set at Download Festival 2025 as they await a second line-up announcement.

Who does Reddit think be a secret act at Download Festival 2025?

Krispy Kreme and happn create 'Doughnuts & Dates' spots

The top 15 early dating 'icks' revealed

A report suggested cats could be banned from going outside

Time to put pointless ‘action plans’ in the cat litter tray - Susan Dalgety

Edinburgh City Chambers on the city's Royal Mile

Council could decide to abandon use of X

A video of people eating tiramisu straight out of a compartment in their car has went viral.

Doctors warn against recreating viral car tiramisu video