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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

A new hospitality venue is opening at the former Oddfellows' Hall on Forrest Road. Insert - Nic Wood, Director at Signature Group

Historic Old Town building to become two-in-one pub and venue

A 71-year-old man was taken to hospital and a 27-year-old man was arrested and charged following a "disturbance" at a flat in Pilrig Heights in Edinburgh.

Elderly man, 71, taken to hospital following 'disturbance' at flat

Edinburgh’s LEZ has seen air quality improve

'Fall in harmful emissions proves city's LEZ is doing its job'

Pigeons made the property home after entering through a smashed window

Pigeon-infested flat goes under the hammer

City drivers face another weekend of road closures

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

Phil Doggart has been a councillor since 2017

Edinburgh Tory councillor resigns with immediate effect

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

The Murrayfield Bar & Dining has now re-opened following a full renovation.

Murrayfield Bar reopens with fresh look and Scottish-inspired menu

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Hundreds of police officers were deployed across 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.

7 arrests in major police operation on Bonfire Night

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