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Russian state media fell for an outrageous April Fools joke that Britain was buying a new aircraft carrier and would name it HMS Prince Andrew.

Russia media falls for April Fool's gaffe involving Prince Andrew

There was a time that for Avalanche the go-to social media platform to promote the shop would be Twitter, now called X

Back to old school marketing - Kevin Buckle

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

Major social media platform X hit by outages - latest

Edinburgh-born professional wrestler Joe Hendry celebrates after winning the TNA world title for the first time (photo TNA Wrestling on X)

I'm a pro wrestler from Edinburgh - now I've won my first World Title

Robert Smith has revealed over the weekend he is to leave X/Twitter, but will be on other social media platforms such as BlueSky.

Robert Smith and Michael Stipe leave social media this weekend

Bluesky has added millions of users in just a week. Photo: IAN LANGSDON/AFP via Getty Images

What is Bluesky? Why people are joining and how to sign up

Marques Brownlee. Photo: Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images for Samsung Galaxy Creators Collective

YouTube star apologises for 'inexcusable and dangerous' driving

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

A driver was arrested and an “offensive weapon” seized after a police chase started in Edinburgh and ended in Dalkeith.

Driver arrested after police chase as 'offensive weapon' seized

Halifax and Lloyds online banking down for thousands of customers

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has branded a Harry Potter tour in Edinburgh as “guff”

JK Rowling hits out at 'nonsense' Edinburgh Harry Potter tour

Hollywood director Guillermo del Toro took a break from filming Frankenstein in Edinburgh to visit a city bookshop.

Frankenstein director Guillermo del Toro praises 'magical' city shop

New Order's show this evening in Cardiff has been cancelled over safety concerns regarding the weather conditions at Alexandra Head.

UK music giants forced to cancel show over safety concerns

Rachel Chinouriri attends The Ivor Novello Awards 2022 at The Grosvenor House Hotel on May 19, 2022 in London, England.

UK singer 'deeply saddened' as she's forced to cancel tour dates

Health secretary Wes Streeting recounted how during the recent general election campaign a fake WhatsApp message appeared to be using his voice

Society’s challenges will not be solved by closing down Twitter or banning TikTo...

A man has been caught by police after allegedly riding an e-scooter on the Edinburgh city bypass.

Police arrest man caught riding e-scooter on Edinburgh bypass
A man has been caught by police after allegedly riding an e-scooter on the Edinburgh city bypass.
Gary Flockhart

Grunge legends Pearl Jam have announced they’ve cancelled their upcoming London show due to illness in the band (Credit: Getty Images)

Pearl Jam cancels London show at the 11th hour due to 'illness'

Chocolate lovers are flying to Dubai for a viral chocolate bar. (Stock images for illustrative purposes by Getty/ATTA KENARE/GUILLAUME BAPTISTE/GIUSEPPE CACACE)

The viral chocolate bar that has Brits flying to Dubai to try out

(Photo: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire)

Banking app goes down

Pictured are Foster Carers Karen Westbrook and Alan Fletcher with Cabinet Member for Children’s Services Councillor Ellen Scott (centre).

Council launches new fostering recruitment campaign

Jason Manford said he will be performing at this year's Edinburgh Fringe but will makes a financial loss. Picture: PA Photo/Comedy Central/Viacom CBS.

Jason Manford hits out at 'joke' Fringe accommodation prices

Edinburgh-born TV personality Gail Porter says she's been priced out of performing at the Fringe this summer. Photo: Gail Porter

Gail Porter hits out at Edinburgh Fringe bosses

A passenger flight from Barcelona to Edinburgh has been diverted to Manchester due to a mid-air emergency.

Barcelona to Edinburgh flight declares mid-air emergency

Greggs is the latest store to be hit by IT outages, with the chain forced to close store this morning. (Credit: Getty Images)

Greggs shuts stores

A "creepy" doll which terrified locals when was on display in an Edinburgh charity shop has been bought by celebrity psychic Deborah Davies. Photo: Deborah Davies

Creepy' doll bought from Edinburgh charity shop 'heard laughing'

Edinburgh locals have said they will have sleepless nights after this creepy-looking doll was spotted in the window of a charity shop. Photos: Ms Marchmont / X

‘Creepy’ doll in Edinburgh shop window terrifies locals

Has Facebook gone down and if so why?

Explainer Why did Facebook and Instagram go down today?
Facebook and Instagram have suffered a major outage – here’s what you need to know
Joshua King

Tributes have poured in after an 11-year-old Edinburgh schoolboy was killed in a crash with a bin lorry as he rode his bike.

Tributes as 11-year-old is killed in crash with bin lorry

Don't mention the VAR ... Socceroos star Martin Boyle knows not to seek explanations over video review system.

'We get told to bugger off' - Hibs ace reveals secrets of VAR ref chat

Residents evacuated from tenement remain out of homes

Residents evacuated and road closed due to unstable building

A typical poster used by the Temperance Movement, which started in Scotland in 1829 and rapidly grew in reaction to the hard drinking of the working man

Get ready for drink the town dry February, Musselburgh style - Susan Dalgety

People talking on their phone, often for the entire length of their journey, is a pet hate for Kevin Buckle

Stereo phone chatter and feet on seats are pet travel hates - Kevin Buckle

A gorilla at Belfast Zoo was having fun in the snow making snowballs, in footage captured by staff. (Credit: Belfast Zoo)

WATCH: Gorilla makes snowballs at zoo

Gordon Ramsay has been panned on social media after sharing a clip of a “full Scottish” burger on sale at his flagship Edinburgh restaurant.

Edinburgh Gordon Ramsay restaurant slated for 'full Scottish' burger

Several business on Edinburgh’s Princes Street have been left without power after an outage occurred on Thursday. Photo: Google Street View

Princes Street shops hit by power cut

Responses to the survey can be submitted up until January 31.

Midlothian Council opens survey on housing allocation policy

A scooter rider was caught over the drink-drive limit on a motorway hard shoulder Picture: Avon and Somerset police

Scooter rider charged after being filmed over the limit on motorway

The coffee giant said the closure was part of a 'review' of its portfolio

Starbucks closes Lothian Road cafe suddenly

Rescue dog Jarvis is a charming and playful boy who is looking for his forever home

Meet Jarvis the adorable 7-year-old pup looking for a forever home

Superdry said they are investigating the complaint

MP slams clothes shop after worker wears badge with 'slur' on it

Dianne Alexander with road crew members David Scott and Allan Cleary.

Appeal for public to help keep streets clear during severe weather

Ishmael Duncan, 24, of Kennington, south east London, has admitted blackmailing dozens of young girls worldwide into sending indecent pictures and videos of themselves by posing as a model agency scout on social media Picture: NCA/SWNS

Blackmailer made young girls send him sexual pictures and videos

Screen grab from Grand Theft Auto VI trailer. Picture: Rockstar Games

Watch first trailer for Grand Theft Auto VI ahead of 2025 release

Larry is staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder. A true attention-seeker, he would like to be the sole pet in his new home where he can relish the spotlight

Meet Larry, our rescue dog of the week

Edinburgh crane collapses and smashes into building

Currently staying at the Dogs Trust West Calder, Nigel is an affectionate and friendly one-year-old pup who would make a great addition to an active home

Meet Nigel the puppy who is looking for a forever home

Firefighters work on the site of a bus accident on 3 October in Mestre, near Venice (Photo: MARCO SABADIN/AFP via Getty Images)

Bus crash in Venice kills 21 and leaves dozens injured

Mallow’s endearing nature truly shines through when he's with his loved ones. He adores snuggling up for cuddles and once he's familiar with you he'll reveal his cheeky side and eagerly request belly rubs

Sweet and affectionate Mallow is looking to find a new home and family

Pedestrians walk past a branch of a NatWest bank in London.

Natwest makes pledge after glitch with its cash machines

Eight-year-old Border Collie, May, is a sweet and gentle girl who finds her greatest joy in the company of others.
You can learn more about rehoming and fostering at the charity's ‘Can You… Be My Person?’ event on Saturday October 28 between 12pm - 4pm at the Dogs Trust West Calder centre

Meet May the full-of-love Border Collie who is searching for a new home

Puffin’ Rooms, who have gone down a storm with their Liverpool bar, are coming to the Edinburgh Quartermile development.

Trendy new cocktail bar opening at Quartermile

Social media has hailed Sunshine on Leith as ‘football’s best anthem’ after Hibernian fans gave a stirring rendition of the song at Villa Park.

Sunshine on Leith hailed as ‘football's best anthem’

Jack Sonni was known as “the other guitarist” during the London band’s Brothers in Arms era. Source: https://commons.wikimedia.org/

Jack Sonni: Dire Straits guitar legend dies at the age of 68

Three-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier Annabelle loves cosy snuggles on the sofa and a heart full of love

Lovable pup Annabelle is looking to bring happiness to a new home