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Edinburgh Sheriff Court is perhaps an unlikely place to spend your retirement voluntarily (Picture: Duncan McGlynn)

Man who stabbed dog and left her to die banned from owning animals

Jim McCollum was tragically killed in a three-vehicle crash

Second victim of Bathgate horror crash named

Westfield Road is fully closed

Busy road closed as SGN carry out urgent works

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

Edinburgh University

UK Government announces £18m for new AI chip 'academy' in Edinburgh

A total of 36 affordable homes have been delivered to Farrier Fields in south Gilmerton.

More than 30 'affordable' homes delivered in south Gilmerton

Arran Callander was tragically killed in horror crash

Tributes paid to young man who died in horror crash

The triplets were spotted by keepers when they arrived this morning

Adorable capybara triplets born at Edinburgh Zoo

Nik and Barbara's wedding at the Western General Hospital

Over £34,000 raised in memory of 'warm and generous' Edinburgh woman

Karate Kid legend spotted exploring Edinburgh

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Poundland stores in Musselburgh and Livingston face uncertain future

North Edinburgh Childcare is facing insolvency

Closure of vital nursery 'direct' result of defunding, says councillor

The Scottish Christmas Songbook will return to Edinburgh

Scottish Christmas Songbook returns with star-studded line-up

Police car. (Pic credit: John Devlin)

Police crackdown on thefts and assaults as three people arrested

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Sport

Analysis Reasons to believe in Hibs revival ahead of Hearts semi at Hampden
Sunday derby at national stadium draws full focus after scrappy draw
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Breaking Hibs ratings and report from night of high drama and low quality

Hearts 2-2 Rangers: Player ratings, new injury, outstanding men

Breaking Vrancken-McInnes incident explained as Hearts hope on Mato injury

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Rangers loanee gives boss selection headache with bright Hibs cameo

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Rangers Manager Derek McInnes and Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken

I watched Hearts vs Rangers: Fans crowning new Gorgie 'Judas' spotted

Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken and Rangers Manager Derek McInnes

Derek McInnes addresses Vrancken flashpoint in Hearts vs Rangers

Hearts predicted XI v Rangers: Huge goal threat returns, new midfield

Hearts v Rangers injury news: 13 players out, one doubt cleared up

Hibs Latest

Breaking Hibs boss reacts to St Mirren draw with bullish Hearts Hampden promise

Hibs predicted XI for St Mirren away as boss Reedijk chases first win

Hibs chasing safety valve release amid Reeidjk 'anger' admission

Hibs 'panic' question addressed amid '100 per cent' convinced vow

Crime

Midlothian-based soldier Darryn Bezuidenhout pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Soldier jailed for horror eight-year campaign of abuse against partner

Vandals splashed yellow paint all over the storefront of the pet food shop

Paint attack leaves small Dunbar business 'devastated'

Nicola Benedetti joined young musicians from Oi Musica in Princes Street Gardens to mark the start of the 2023 Edinburgh International Festival.

Youth music group left 'absolutely gutted' after van stolen

Andrew McAdam, 36, was sentenced to 10 years and six months in prison.

Man jailed for for a series of sexual crimes against a child

Zhihang Lin outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Driver who caused high speed smash avoids road ban

David Smith, 41, showed "complete disregard for his victims" according to Police

Livingston man found guilty of raping three boys

What's On

Culture Creative boss Zoe Bottrell reveals Christmas At Botanics 2026 magical highlights

Ad Feature PREVIEW: Christmas at the Botanics creative boss reveals highlights

Paultons Park in Hampshire

The spooky magic of Paultons Park at Halloween

The viral Youtube series has seen Dimoldenberg date everyone from Billie Eilish to Lewis Capaldi

Chicken Shop Date's final series headed to Edinburgh cinema

Olly Murs performing at the Coronation Concert

Olly Murs to finally headline Edinburgh Castle in 2027

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
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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)

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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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Lifestyle

Stockbridge scored 4.51 out of 5.

The 10 best neighbourhoods in Edinburgh according to ESPC's new index

This West End flat is currently available for offers over £550,000.

Property: Exceptional main door two-bedroom West End flat

The final batch of Victorian conversion apartments at the £150m Craighouse development in Morningside have been put on the market, with some prices as high asd £825,000.

Final luxury apartments at £150m Craighouse development hit market

Young Driver sessions are available on Wowcher

Discounts on driving experiences for teens ahead of Christmas

Opinion

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

Rob Falcon leads the campaign for the tram train proposal for the Edinburgh South Suburban Railway. But he’s also an important commentator on transport generall...

Donald Anderson

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

Will we see the Budget bear fruit up here?

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

The Capital’s public transport goes from strength to strength

Donald Anderson

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

China sees self-ruled Taiwan as a breakaway province that will eventually be under Beijing's control. Picture: Alex Wong/Getty Images

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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

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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.

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