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Police Scotland's Operation Moonbeam is aimed at tackling firework-related crime and disorder around Halloween and Bonfire Night

Police tackle Halloween fireworks incidents in Lothian

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

17 great pictures of Edinburgh's Samhuinn 2026 fire festival

Gregor Poynton MP outside St. John's Hospital in Livingston

MP seeks assurances on orthopaedic services at St John's Hospital

NHS Lothian aims to relocate all services from Liberton Hospital by the end of the year. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Planning round-up: New homes at hospital site and shop on busy street

Wimpy "fast food" takeaway and restaurant in Princes Street Edinburgh, March 1989.

21 great photos of city restaurants and eating out in the late 1980s

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

North Edinburgh memories translated from page to stage

People take part in a protest outside the US Consulate in Edinburgh in support of Palestine Action. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Vigil outside US consulate in support of Palestine Action

Environmental campaigners hold a Halloween-themed demonstration outside Bute House to protest at the UK Government's approval of the Jackdaw gas field and the Scottish Government's approval of a new gas-burning power plant at Peterhead

Halloween demonstration over ‘scary’ fossil fuels

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

Rainbow Glass for Jenners. Copyright Jim Stephenson 2026

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

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Edinburgh Southern Labour MSP Daniel Johnson

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

Hibs players and fans celebrate during a Premier Sports Cup Semi-Final match between Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian

25 of the best Hearts vs Hibs fan photos from Hampden

‘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

David Bowie who will be shown once again in an immersive concert. Picture: Getty Images

I loved David Bowie to death but have no desire to see his ghost

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Kia EV2 review: a small electric SUV with big-car appeal

Toy Story 5 has just landed on Yoto and I've ordered it straight away for my son

Disney's Toy Story 5 is now on Yoto and I ordered it right away

Take part in creative classes as part of your autumn holiday

These £99 grown-up UK getaways offer activities for adults

Have a cracking Christmas! Boots has launched three giant beauty crackers – Joy, Magic and Cheer – each costing £25 and packed with six beauty treats worth over £70.

Boots unveils £25 beauty crackers worth over £70

Sport

Mark Stowe and Ricardo Dinanga celebrate the former's opener. Picture: Mark Brown

Spartans and Edinburgh City plotting cup giant-killing acts
Spartans warmed up for tomorrow night's KDM Evolution Trophy last-32 clash with Championship outfit Livingston with a 3-2 win over Annan Athletic.
Neil McGlade

Hearts take responsibility for Hibs defeat as Braga speaks out

Breaking 'This is what football is about' - Hibs boss on Hampden derby party

Hibs celebrate their win over Hearts.

Breaking Hibs make history against Hearts at Hampden - ratings and report

Jonatan Grahn is back in Monarchs colours for 2027. Picture: Jack Cupido

Grahn and Loftus return for another crack with the Monarchs

Hearts Latest

Hearts 1-2 Hibs: Player ratings, new injuries, new signing, new issues

Felix Passlack of Hibernian is challenged by Claudio Braga of Heart of Midlothian

11 pundits react to 'breathless' Hearts vs Hibs clash at Hampden

Wouter Vrancken, Manager of Heart of Midlothian

Hearts injury woes deepen after Premier Sports Cup semi-final defeat

Hearts and Hibs collide at Hampden

Hearts v Hibs predictions: Evening News writers gaze into crystal ball

Hibs Latest

Felix Passlack addresses captaincy switch with Boyle and Newell

Hibs were defeated 2-1 by Hearts the last time they faced them at Hampden.

Where are they now? The last Hibs side to face Hearts at Hampden

Hibs predicted XI as changes on cards for Hearts semi-final at Hampden

Reedijk's keys to Hampden victory: How 'front foot' Hibs can win derby

Crime

Police Scotland has been seizing a growing number of e-bikes and e-scooters

MSPs' inquiry into antisocial behaviour around e-bikes and e-scooters

Police believe this man may be able to help them with their enquiries

Police release CCTV images linked to serious assault in Edinburgh

QR code stickers offering mail delivery of illegal drugs spark alarm

Police are appealing for witnesses

Police appeal after six-year-old boy was slapped across face

Thomas Morrison, pictured inset, left victim Ryan Wain bloodied and unconscious and suffering from a fractured skull when the pair clashed in the street outside a pub.

Man dubbed ‘Tartan Army Tommy’ jailed for brutal street attack

Three e-bikes were seized on Wednesday, October 28

Three e-bikes seized as police crackdown on illegal riding

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

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.

City singer releases her 'vampiric' second album in time for Halloween

Iconic Bollywood film KUCH KUCH HOTA HAI to celebrate 30th anniversary at 2028 Edinburgh International Film Festival

Cult Bollywood film to come to Scottish screens for 30th anniversary

Retro

Edinburgh primary school football teams over the years.

30 great photos of primary school football teams over the years
Mud and glory on Edinburgh’s football pitches for generations of pupils
Kevin Quinn

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

17 photos show life in Edinburgh during the 90s

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

Puzzles

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Lifestyle

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

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

Property: Attractive and spacious two-bedroom top floor flat

This striking former 1930's Art Deco cinema conversion is brimming with stunning architectural flourishes, and nestled on the bank of the Water of Leith.

Property: Stylish two-bedroom apartment in former Art Deco cinema

Set in coveted Colinton, this spacious four-bedroom property is packed with potential to be an incredible family home, with a stunning garden.

Property: Four-bedroom home packed with potential in desirable area

Opinion

Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams both won major acclaim at the most recent National Transport Awards

The Capital’s public transport goes from strength to strength

We all have plenty to complain about. The aftermath of Brexit and all that it brought canmake you feel that politics and government are complete failures. Howev...

Donald Anderson

Growing intercity traffic takes up capacity to grow train transport around the city. Picture: Michael Gillen

Edinburgh needs rail investment to capitalise on existing success

The Chancellor has unveiled a ‘cost-of-living Budget’. Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Will we see the Budget bear fruit up here?

Governments are not powerless and the markets are not almighty

Bruce Whitehead

The Scottish Greens are proposing a new railcard for people in their thirties and forties, offering a third off rail fares and funded by a Frequent Flyer Levy on those who fly most often

A railcard for wider age groups can help Scotland travel greener

Special envoy Steve Witkoff, centre, credited the Russian president, Vladimir Putin, left, with being ‘a humanitarian’ last week, a description that is widely disputed. Picture: Alexander Kazakov/Sputnik via AP

To call Putin ‘a humanitarian’ is an abuse of the English language

The Ross Fountain

Magic memories of Ross Fountain in full flow one fine morning

Business

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

The legendary record shop first opened in 1983

Legendary Edinburgh record store to close after four decades

The Government recommends households gradually build an emergency kit with practical essentials such as a torch, first aid kit, emergency radio and portable power bank.

Explainer What you need in a Government 3-day emergency kit

M&S Sparks customers can earn up to £15 in festive rewards this Christmas by shopping for eligible drinks, flowers and café treats. Photos by Marks and Spencer.

M&S Sparks shoppers can earn £15 in rewards when Christmas shopping

SumUp's Solo Lite is making it easier for people who sell items in their spare time to take payments

The £30 card reader giving casual sellers an answer to ‘got no cash’

UK Trending

Joy Cullen gave up her job as her hip pain pre-surgery was too severe

NHS patients choose to travel further for surgeries under scheme

More than half of adults have avoided buying clothes over concerns about caring for them

Eight in 10 Brits suffer from 'laundry anxiety', according to research

Three quarters of Brits believe a week of guaranteed sunshine would boost their mood.

Six in 10 Brits face 'sun withdrawal'

Shoppers are preparing for Black Friday by tracking prices and researching products before buying.

Brits fear autumn budget will put pressure on finances

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