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Beloved city festival announces hiatus as costs rise

Development of proposals for the North Bridge / South Bridge corridor and associated streets, restricting through traffic except for buses and prioritising walking and wheeling. Cost band: £10-30m. Stage: 1 - Preparation and brief. Ranking: joint 1.

Edinburgh's 21 top priority transport projects due to be progressed

Edinburgh Academy has reiterated its “sincere apology” to all those affected by abuse at the school (Alamy/PA)

Pupils suffered ‘dreadful abuse’ at Edinburgh Academy, inquiry finds

Golf clubs were among those items stolen

Men due in court over stolen golf clubs and cigarettes worth thousands

A-boards outside Edinburgh's Broughton St Mary's church for the Scottish Parliament elections in May

Edinburgh set to extend A-board ban to include election day

Illustration of a flag of Palestine (Photo by Bastien Ohier / Hans Lucas via AFP) (Photo by BASTIEN OHIER/Hans Lucas/AFP via Getty Images)

Fourth person charged after rally in support of Palestine Action

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

There is a diversion in place while the work in Waterloo Place is carried out (Nick Forbes/PA)

'It's pandemonium': Residents blast roadworks which bring city to halt

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Police condemn 'shameful' incidents after officers attacked

Pupils in S4 to S6 achieved the best results ever recorded by the council

Edinburgh pupils achieve highest attainment levels on record

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The Pianodrome is among the finalists at the Creative Edinburgh Awards

Celebrating the people who make our capital city so creative - Lorna Slater

The North Sea must be part of a just transition to a cleaner future, and not an excuse to delay it

Scotland must stop drilling for yesterday’s energy and get real - Lorna Slater

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Hidden gem cafe to close after three years

Nearly 500 gym-goers plead with owners to reconsider closure

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Lovehoney’s couples advent calendar is aimed at adults looking for a more playful countdown to Christmas.

Reviewers opened Lovehoney's £119 advent calendar

OPI's Funny Bunny nail polish is a celebrity-loved shade associated with Hailey Bieber's signature milky-white manicure, and now it’s on sale for Black Friday.

Hailey Bieber's go-to OPI nail polish gets a Black Friday discount

WWE star Cody Rhodes (L) being launched through the air by rival Roman Reigns (R)

Big WWE event coming to Glasgow as fans call shows 'best night ever'

Mrs Hinch uses this clothes airer to help dry her laundry indoors.

This is the clothes airer Mrs Hinch told fans she 'fell in love with'

Sport

Exclusive Three key men for Hibs - including ace tagged as 'vacuum cleaner'
International break provides Reedijk with room to reflect
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Hearts' Claudio Braga looks dejected during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Falkirk at Tynecastle Park

Inside 'ashamed' Hearts dressing room amid calamitous Falkirk clash

Hibernian's Nathan Lowe (centre) celebrates after scoring to make it 1-1 during a William Hill Premiership match between St Johnstone and Hibernian

Hibs injury news - how 'stress fracture' will affect star's recovery

Aberdeen are seeking a new boss

Former Hearts and Hibs bosses named ideal Aberdeen manager candidates

(L-R) St Mirren Manager Craig McLeish, Aberdeen Manager Stephen Robinson and Assistant Manager Brian Kerr

Former Hibs ace placed on next Aberdeen manager 'shortlist'

Hearts Latest

Falkirk's Lewis Neilson (L) remonstrates during his return to Hearts

Former Hearts star stunned on 'surreal' Tynecastle return

Hearts' Tomas Bent Magnusson, Christian Borchgrevink, Ageu, Rogers Mato, Kieran Wirght, Tom Renaud, Calvin Miller, Zander Clark, Balir Spittal, Craig Halkett and Stephen Kingsley (L-R) watch during a William Hill Premiership match between Heart of Midlothian and Falkirk

Hearts provide injury update on eight players as trio near returns

St Johnstone's Kai Fotheringham (L) celebrates scoring to make it 2-1 with teammates during a William Hill Premiership match between St Johnstone and Dundee at McDiarmid Park

Hearts ace turns role model for Premiership rival over two key skills

Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken

Hearts update on ace struck by injury as Wouter Vrancken gets honest

Hibs Latest

Exclusive Hibs ace talks game time, gaffer chats - and scoring with standing leg

Hibs signing inspires stunning play-off comeback ahead of SPFL switch

Who Hibs goal hero believes deserved Man of the Match honours from win

Hibernian's Kyle Magennis (centre) celebrates making it 3-0 during a cinch Premiership match between Hibernian and Livingston at Easter Road, on December 24, 2022

Former Hibs star details part-time transfer move

Crime

Missing woman, 31, believed to have travelled to Edinburgh

Thursday th November 2026 Hundreds of officers are deployed over Edinburgh on Bonfire night as part of Operation Amberlight.

Oxgangs Drive in the City has seen the most activity this year where bins have been set on fire, fireworks have been set of towards houses aswell as Police officer and Fire services

Many areas across he city have a Firework Control Zone in place and officers have a presence in the areas.

Police vow to bring Bonfire Night yobs to justice

Stock photo of the exterior of Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Chambers Street.

Failed asylum seeker sexually assaulted sleeping woman on bus

The A68 southbound heading into Pathhead.

Man charged after police officer hit by car during traffic stop

The A68 seen from the A720 Millerhill Junction this morning following the road closure.

Major road closed following crash

A large police presence was seen in front of the dealership

Man arrested after two police officers injured on Edinburgh bus

What's On

Noughties icon joins Edinburgh's Hogmanay line-up as Street Party headliner revealed

Noughties icon Sophie Ellis-Bextor joins Edinburgh's Hogmanay line-up

80s synth-pop legends Heaven 17 have announced a new Greatest Hits tour, which opens in Edinburgh next year.

80s legends announce Greatest Hits tour including Edinburgh date

Susan Boyle from Blackburn and Callum Beattie from Musselburgh, pictured with their Scottish Music Awards 2026.

Local solo singers win at Scottish Music Awards 2026

Light Night with LNER welcomes Girls Aloud star Nadine Coyle to Edinburgh’s Christmas festival.

Girls Aloud’ star Nadine Coyle coming to town for free Christmas event

Retro

Edinburgh high school football teams over the years.

18 great photos of local high school football teams over the years
Footy action from Edinburgh’s high schools over the years
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Edinburgh primary school football teams over the years.

30 great photos of primary school football teams over the years

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

17 amazing photos of Edinburgh in 1980 – including lost nightclub

Life in Trinity over the years.

27 great Edinburgh photos of life in Trinity over the years

Retro look back at life in Craiglockhart.

30 great Edinburgh photos of life in Craiglockhart over the years

Evening News Obituaries

Phil Wheeler served first as transport convener and then as finance convener when the Lib Dems were in power at the City Chambers

Tributes to former Lib Dem councillor Phil Wheeler, 'Mr Corstorphine'

Meaningful funerals don’t have to cost a fortune (Photo: Pexels)

A loved one's funeral doesn't need to cost £1000s - 9 unique ideas

Kiltwalkers unite to honour pioneering charity worker

Many dog owners worry about what will happen to their pet after they are gone.

How to leave money to your pet in your will - expert outlines options

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Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

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Lifestyle

Stacey Solomon has described the Shark PowerDetect Transformer PowerTrio System as her “vacuum of dreams” – and now shoppers can save big on the same model in the Black Friday sale.

Stacey Solomon's favourite Shark vacuum is £150 cheaper plus free gift

Our Fiat 600 Petrol La Prima has arrived for a three-month test, priced at £28,045 in rather fetching Sky Blue Bi-Colour

Fiat 600 Petrol Manual Long-term test: Report 1 , first impressions Gareth Butterfield

Enjoying the great outdoors is not just about the fabrics that we wear

Eco-Friendly Autumn Gear: 4 Top Brands Tested

Boots' new Edit beauty collection brings together makeup essentials in sleek pink and purple packaging, with products designed to deliver a touch of affordable luxury.

Boots launches new EDIT make-up range from just £6

Opinion

Victorious Democratic Senate candidate Texas state Rep. James Talarico concludes a speech at an election night event in Austin, Texas on Tuesday. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

Reasons to be cheerful as the Democrats take control in USA - Susan Dalgety

Does it matter to Edinburgh that Donald Trump took a ‘helluva beating’ in last week’s US mid-term elections?

Susan Dalgety

SNP group leader Cllr Lesley Macinnes

Letting people stay cold this winter - Lesley Macinnes

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Traditional Christmas lunch? Chicken biryani for me this year - Susan Dalgety

Long-running saga of George Street revamp reaches another decision day Ian Swanson

Hundreds flocked to the city centre for Edinburgh's Christmas market

Bridge too far for delivery drivers at Christmas Market - Kevin Buckle

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Bank of England's interest rate hike is a flawed decision - Bruce Whitehead

View looking north west along Lady Lawson Street towards the proposed hotel building

Edinburgh’s built heritage is at risk from reckless developers - Bruce Whitehead

Business

Does your broadband contract come with a hidden catch?

Explainer Why broadband bills can rise even when you’re in contract

Vittoria Group staff celebrating their award win on Thursday evening, November 5.

Local family-run Vittoria Group celebrates winning national award

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

Ad Feature Side hustling UK adults face outdated systems

Edinburgh Southern Labour MSP Daniel Johnson

Call for Scotland to follow UK Budget's business rates changes

The compact SumUp card reader helps market traders, craft sellers and small businesses accept contactless and card payments without expensive equipment.

Cash is king? This £30 gadget gives customers a much easier option

BT, EE, TalkTalk and Vodafone have been named Britain's most complained-about broadband providers in new Ofcom figures, as campaigners call for an end to mid-contract price rises that can add £48 a year to household bills.

Four broadband giants top Ofcom complaints list

UK Trending

The study was commissioned by Plusnet to celebrate the arrival of its own new mascot

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Data revealed that the quality of toilet facilities affects how much people are willing to spend

UK hospitality industry risks losing £500m because of poor toilets

Over half of parents saying their child avoids creativity due to fear of getting it wrong

Parents say screen time and homework hold back children's creativity

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Brits biggest houseshare 'icks' revealed

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