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Keith is now undertaking one of his biggest projects yet

Leith's Kirkgate to be brought back to life with detailed model

Police have closed Gillespie Road

Police close road and cyclist taken to hospital after rush hour crash

Opening of new city centre Wetherspoons delayed for second time

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

Readers have their say on whether fireworks should be banned after baby red panda death.

Ban private fireworks to prevent another Zoo tragedy, Greens urge

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

Clear Hearts and minds on the edge of Swiss Alps

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

NHS nurse left with severe injuries after horror hit and run

The man was due to be at Edinburgh Sheriff Court for a hearing on Thursday but did not attend because he had been admitted to hospital the previous day following a deterioration in his medical condition, the court was told.

Loan shark who harassed borrower over £18,000 debt avoids jail

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

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Wednesday November 05 2025: Edinburgh Police officers on the streets of Niddrie on bonfire night 2025 with fireworks going off in the distance

Fireworks worth thousands seized by police in Edinburgh city centre

The Pastry Section

The Pastry Section announces closure of popular Stockbridge branch

A bike was seized by police after reports of "dangerous" riding

Boy, 15, charged after police seize 'dangerous' off-road bike

The Gym Group is closing its city centre location

The Gym Group to permanently close Edinburgh city centre branch

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Sport

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Hibs Latest

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Crime

Alcohol for sale in an Edinburgh off-licence

Midlothian police warn of children stealing alcohol from shops

Police are keen for those who may have witnessed the attack in Little Bowden Recreation Ground, Scotland Road, to come forward.

Two teenagers charged after fireworks thrown on Halloween

Rank-and-file police officers have called for more powers to require removal of balaclavas

'New powers for police over balaclavas would require clear evidence'

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Police officers want more powers on e-bikes and e-scooters

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What's On

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

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

North Edinburgh memories translated from page to stage

Teviot House all lit up for Christmas in 2022.

Christmas light switch-on returns following building’s renovation

Alt-pop Edinburgh-based US artist Alas De Liona returns with cinematic, 80s-tinged drama for second album Noble Rot, out now.

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Retro

Edinburgh high school football teams over the years.

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Edinburgh primary school football teams over the years.

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People shopping in St John's Road, Corstorphine, September 1980.

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Life in Trinity over the years.

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Retro look back at life in Craiglockhart.

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Evening News Obituaries

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Opinion

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Donald Anderson: Edinburgh deserves safer streets – community policing works

Fireworks should light up the sky, not become weapons aimed at police officers, firefighters, bus drivers or neighbours.

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There will be 14 fireworks control zone in the city for Bonfire Night this year

Let’s keep the fireworks season peaceful - Ian Murray

In Politics Isn’t For Me Mhairi Black opened up about her time spent in Parliament

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A dark cloud has lifted from the planet and hope is on the agenda - Donald Anderson

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People with learning disabilities need support of the law

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Business

Michelle Ovens CBE says greater support is needed to help side hustles grow into sustainable businesses.

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