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The site of the proposed development at 111-115 Constitution Street in Leith

Councillors approve serviced apartments despite dozens of objections

Councillors approved demolition of the site

Early Learning Centre demolition approved after ceiling collapse

New Year's Day Loony Dook near Edinburgh cancelled over safety fears

Only 13 per cent of girls in the UK active everyday

Edinburgh researchers found teen girls 'falling short' on exercise

Women's sport campaigner Judy Murray, centre, chaired a panel at St George's School in Edinburgh as Scottish Women and Girls in Sport Week marks its 10th year.

Judy Murray leads Edinburgh debate on the future of girls' sport

This former hairdresser's on Nicolson Street is set to be turned into a Books N' Cup cafe.

Hairdressers to become a cafe after plans for Southside salon approved

Fireworks explode over Edinburgh Castle and the Balmoral Clock as 2024 is ushered in with the Hogmanay street party (Jane Barlow/PA)

Every Bonfire Night firework display across Edinburgh and Lothians

Lynda was left with serious injuries after being struck by a vehicle

NHS nurse left with severe injuries after horror hit and run

Protesters blockading the Leonardo UK factory on Wednesday morning

Pro-Palestine protesters blockade Leonardo UK factory

The triplets received their first health check

Edinburgh Zoo launches name competition for newborn capybara triplets

Alasdair Henderson from Leith, with the Glenfiddich Trophy 2026.

'The best day of my piping life': Man named best bagpiper in the world

Tala is opening its first Edinburgh store next month

TALA reveals opening date for Edinburgh store at St James Quarter

An aerial view of Silvan House in Corstorphine.

Office block opposite the zoo to be converted into a hotel

Leaves can be seen consuming the cemetery

'It's an absolute disgrace': State of city graveyard sparks outrage

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Island Bars rise to the top of my bucket list as pubs change ways - Steve...

Operations Superintendent Neil Wilson

Working together to keep city safe in fireworks season - Neil Wilson
As the nights draw in and the autumn chill settles over our beautiful city, Edinburgh prepares for one of it’s busiest and most challenging times of the year.
Neil Wilson

An artist's impression of the proposed Social Hub mixed development in Fountainbridge, seen from Leamington Square.

Planning round-up: Large mixed-use hub and 10-storey hotel

Patina Bakery’s croissant’s have been named the best in Scotland

I tried Scotland's best croissant at popular Edinburgh bakery

Computer scientist enters race to represent Greece at Eurovision

The accommodation would have housed 270 students

Musselburgh rejects six-storey student block

The revised revamp plans would do away with new setts and trees but still include planters and benches in the partial pedestrianisation.

Revised plans for George Street scrap setts and trees to save money

Popeyes announces opening date for third Capital offering

Trains disrupted after police called to 'incident' near railway

The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh

Social work team at Sick Kids saved despite waiting list warnings

The Ford smashed into the railings to the side of the Davidson Mains play cafe

Car crashes into railings yards from Edinburgh children's play cafe

The illegal Travellers site at Granton as it currently is, seen from Waterfront Avenue.

Resident's fury at continued illegal Granton Traveller site

The car was engulfed in flames

Car fire causes rush hour disruption on Edinburgh road
Emergency services were called to Peffermill Road shortly before 7.20am.
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Growing campaign to protect Summerhall gathers momentum - Lorna Slater

There are 14 Firework Control Zones in place across Edinburgh this month, but they are ‘are not enough if other neighbourhoods remain exposed to dangerous misuse’ according to our columnist Lorna Slater. Picture: John Devlin

Remember, remember, safety is of the essence this November - Lorna Slater

Kickboxing teenager twins from Granton crowned world champions

City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed that there will be 14 firework control zone in this city for Bonfire Night this year.

Capital asthma sufferer facing 'time of dread' ahead of Bonfire Night

The All Blacks have been left 'heartbroken’ by the sudden death of head of security Logan Cadwallader in Edinburgh ahead of the weekend match against Scotland at Murrayfield.

All Blacks head of security dies in Edinburgh ahead of Scotland match

Participating bakery The Bearded Baker

'Times are tough': Canonmills bakery set to close on Christmas Eve

Historic Rose Street pub reopens after six-figure makeover

A FlixBus coach pictured on Queen Street, Edinburgh.

16 new bus services from Edinburgh to Aberdeen and Dundee

A car overturned and landed on its roof

Driver escapes after car overturns on roof in Edinburgh crash

Lost Shore Surf Resort

Edinburgh surf resort planning free Hogmanay ceilidh and midnight surf

Edinburgh high school football teams over the years.

18 great photos of local high school football teams over the years

The SSSC headquarters in Dundee

Care worker struck off for 'borrowing' from client

Handout photo courtesy of Alexa Manganiello of a group of about 15 women who attended the Go&Glow run club last Wednesday, when a man, who was also running in the park, swore at women in the group three times.

Women’s club felt ‘intimidated and unsafe’ after abuse on second run

Edinburgh Sheriff Court (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)

Man jailed for molesting girl, 13, and planting covert bedroom camera

Bright orange smoke could be seen in the sky

West Lothian forest fire: crews tackle blaze for second day

The Rosslynlee Sauna is set to welcome its first customers this weekend

New outdoor sauna to open in Midlothian at scenic waterfront location

Punter wins more than £11,000 on Hearts v Hibs cup clash

‘If terrorists brought down the national grid, water treatment facilities and other infra-structure, I think we might need more than a few bottles of water and tins of beans to survive,’ says our columnist

Whoops, I don’t think I’ll ever be quite ready for the apocalypse

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

Angela Lockhart sent in this lovely snap of brilliant black cat and Willy Wonka costumes.

11 spooky photos of costumes for Halloween 2026

The festival is a modern re-imagining of an ancient Celtic festival.

17 great pictures of Edinburgh's Samhuinn 2026 fire festival

The property benefits from gas central heating, double glazing and good storage. There is a handy carport which provides off-street parking.

Charming one-bedroom semi detached cottage

Members of the Be Happy Performing Arts Company from Gorebridge with coach Mairi Jayne Weir

North Edinburgh memories translated from page to stage

Rainbow Glass for Jenners. Copyright Jim Stephenson 2026

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

The spacious fitted kitchen / dining room with wall and base units and integrated appliances.

Property: Attractive and spacious two-bedroom top floor flat

View of The Jenners Building from the corner of Princes Street and South St David Street

First look: The Jenners Building façade nears its big reveal

Halloween homes in Edinburgh.

15 great spooky Edinburgh Halloween homes across the city

Edinburgh City Chambers.

Controversial council motion passes after impassioned Zionism debate

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