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Heather Carrick

Heather Carrick

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Heather Carrick is a Digital Journalist for National World, working primarily with breaking news. She previously worked at the Glasgow Times as a Community Reporter. Heather graduated from University of Stirling with a BA (Hons) degree in Journalism Studies in 2019.

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Leonardo McCorkindale as Angelo in Matthew Bourne's The Car Man, playing at Festival Theatre in Edinburgh from November 3 to 7.

Edinburgh dancer awaiting 'boost' from hometown crowd with new show

Rainbow Glass for Jenners. Copyright Jim Stephenson 2026

Scaffolding set to be removed from Edinburgh's iconic Jenners building

Lothian Buses has said without a bus gate it will not divert its No 31 service into West Craigs

Measures to protect bus drivers ramped up during 'peak' disorder

Trams have not been running on Leith Walk since July 9, leaving the Republic of Leith and its citizens cut off once again

Tram services disrupted after 'medical emergency' on Leith Walk

Monday 3rd November 2025 - EDINBURGH, Firework Control Zone signage in Craigmillar and Niddrie area

FCZs came into force in Edinburgh in nine areas of the city on October 31 and they will be in place until November 9.

They cover Balerno, Calton Hill, Corstorphine, Gracemount, Longstone, Moredun, Niddrie, Seafield and Sighthill.

Explainer Everything you need to know about firework control zones for 2026

Police Scotland have raised concerns over the workload around Prevent referrrals. Picture: John Devlin

Two teen girls charged with assault after 'disturbance' in Bonnyrigg

Arthur's Pub on Easter Road is searching for a 'dog influencer' to become the furry face of its social media ahead of its grand opening.

Easter Road pub launches search for 'dog influencer' ahead of opening

Edinburgh Sheriff Court is perhaps an unlikely place to spend your retirement voluntarily (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)

Man who stabbed dog and left her to die banned from owning animals

The final batch of Victorian conversion apartments at the £150m Craighouse development in Morningside have been put on the market, with some prices as high asd £825,000.

Final luxury apartments at £150m Craighouse development hit market

A total of 36 affordable homes have been delivered to Farrier Fields in south Gilmerton.

More than 30 'affordable' homes delivered in south Gilmerton

The M8 eastbound carriageway has been closed to traffic following a vehicle fire near Harthill Services

M8 carriageway reopens to traffic after vehicle fire

Adam Wilkie is rectracing his late father David Wilkie's footsteps as part of as charity challenge to match his 200m breaststroke world-record time.

Son of swimming icon retraces his dad's footsteps during challenge

Scottish Water have debunked rumours that improvement works on Waterloo Place has caused damage to Regent Bridge after a fake image (right) was circulated on social media.

Scottish Water debunks rumours of damage to historic bridge

Hit BBC daytime show to visit Edinburgh for live show

Police are looking for people who witnessed the incident (Picture: Police Scotland)

Three people taken to hospital after two-vehicle crash in West Lothian

The Gogar underpass on A8 Glasgow Road has been closed to traffic due to flooding.

Busy route closed to traffic due to flooding after heavy rain

A Met Office weather warning for wind has been upgraded to amber as Edinburgh prepares to be battered by Storm Boelo this weekend.

Weather warning upgraded to amber as storms to batter region
There are warnings that Storm Boelo could bring disruption to the region with winds of up to 80mph to blow through
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This year's Christmas lights switch-on at Westfield St James Quarter will take place on November 7.

Date revealed for Westfield St James Quarter Christmas lights event

The newly built Wester Hailes High School building has opened to pupils after a three-year project to improve facilities.

New Wester Hailes High School opens to pupils after three-year project

The Tour de France is coming to Edinburgh as the Capital becomes the first ever Scottish location to host the Grand Depart of the historic race.

Tour de France 2027 Edinburgh Grand Départ route revealed

Operation Moonbeam, a dedicated police task force tackling Bonfire Night and firework disorder, has been launched for 2026.

Police warn Bonfire Night yobs will be caught after previous incidents

Leith hasn't always been a part of Edinburgh, but it is now many local's favourite place to live! The historic port area is home to many cool cafes, bars and restaurants, as well as the picturesque Water of Leith Walkway. The lively area was even named one of the top five “coolest” places in the world by Time Out Magazine in 2021.

Ideas being welcomed for celebration of Leith's 900th anniversary

Singer-songwriter Sam Fender has announced a huge Edinburgh tour date at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium next summer

Sam Fender confirms huge Edinburgh gig as part of new stadium tour

Probably the most popular place to pick up a cup of warming mulled wine is in the Capital's Christmas Market. Expect to pay around £6 but you'll be disappointed if you're looking for a quirky recipe with interesting tastes - this is likely to be mass produced to maximise profit with little in the way of loving care. The beautiful surroundings just about make up for it though.

Everything you need to know about Edinburgh's Christmas 2026

New £3.8m Visitor Levy fund to 'futureproof' heritage buildings

Councillors will discuss ScotRail's plans to reduce opening hours of ticket offices including four in Fife. (Pic: John Devlin)

Person 'struck by train' as services disrupted amid emergency response

The Bass & Barrel has opened its doors on the site of the former Nether Abbey Hotel in North Berwick.

New North Berwick pub opens on site of historic Nether Abbey Hotel

Police have closed the road in both directions between Newbridge and Edinburgh Airport following the crash

Police to close road near Edinburgh Airport amid fatal crash probe
Police are continuing their probe into the fatal crash on the A8 Glasgow Road, which occurred last month
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Long queues were seen at Edinburgh Airport after a "short outage" of the departure baggage system.

Huge queues at Edinburgh Airport after 'outage' of baggage system

Police Scotland said an 18-year-old female was arrested and charged after an electric motorbike was seen driving "in a dangerous manner" around Haddington in East Lothian.

Teen female charged after 'dangerous' electric motorbike incidents

Bereaved parents joined forces to help add names to a Baby Loss Awareness Week 'Milestone Mural' at Omni Centre in Edinburgh.

Bereaved mum says her child 'has a space in the world' in mural

Forth Awards honour local heroes Lisa Petrie and Rocco Wood

Police have launched a search appeal for missing 13-year-old Thomas Hutton.

Search for missing teen last seen four days ago

Emergency services have responded to an ongoing incident on George IV Bridge in Edinburgh's Old Town.

Emergency services race to incident in Old Town

Four Edinburgh acts - Barry Can't Swim, Sonedo, Swim School, and Boards of Canada (L-to-R) - have been nominated for Scottish Album of the Year 2026.

Four Edinburgh acts named in Scottish Album of the Year 2026 shortlist

Police confronted the ultras outside McDiarmid Park, Perth.

Seven more arrested after Hibs and St Johnstone fans clash at fixture

A woman has been arrested and charged after a serious assault during a World Cup watchalong event at The Pitt in Granton, Edinburgh

Woman, 29, charged after 'serious assault' at World Cup fan-park event

Scottish swimmer Archie Goodburn, 25, during a meeting with Prime Minister Andy Burnham and Health Secretary Yvette Cooper (not in frame) at No 10 Downing Street, London.

Edinburgh swimmer meets with Prime Minister after emotional plea

The Shore in Leith is a popular hotspot for visitors during Edinburgh's high tourist season.

Leith residents invited to have their say in UK Town of Culture bid

Fire crews are back at Ladybank Recycling Centre (Pic: TSPL/Lisa Ferguson)

Two cars go up in flames on busy road as fire crews race to scene

Two students with Kim Rowson, IntoUniversity Scotland Operations Manager

Learning centre pupils twice as likely to go onto higher education

Stock photo of an Edinburgh pothole being fixed, at Lothian Road.

Major decline in pothole repairs branded 'very concerning'

Hibernian Football Club has said it is "investigating" an incident at Tannadice Park in Dundee after two men were arrested and charged with breach of the peace offences and obstructing officers.

Hibs issue statement as two men arrested during Dundee United match

Gwilym Gibbons and Helen Chomczuk from Dynamic Earth, and Caroline Clark from The National Lottery Heritage Fund break ground on a new Arthur's Seat Gallery

Dynamic Earth breaks ground on brand new Arthur's Seat Gallery

A car was set alight on Southhouse Road in Edinburgh on Sunday evening, with police now probing what they believe is a "wilful" blaze.

Car set alight on residential street as police probe 'wilful' blaze

Marks & Spencer are hiring for more than 90 festive seasonal role at "hotspot" locations Edinburgh Fort Kinnaird and Straiton as part of a huge Christmas recruitment drive.

M&S announce festive recruitment drive across Edinburgh and Lothians

Locals react to Edinburgh Airport’s new rebrand

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