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The busy road is closed from the Spott Roundabout near Dunbar

A1 closed near Dunbar following crash

Poppyscotland beneficiary Rev. Peter Meager with youngest volunteer Ava Mitchell age 11

Scottish Poppy Appeal launches with tales from local beneficiaries

Threatening emails were sent to schools across Edinburgh on Monday.

Edinburgh school attendance falls after hoax bomb threat emails

New £3.8m Visitor Levy fund to 'futureproof' heritage buildings

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JD Gyms opens a new 24-hour fitness facility in Edinburgh

Councillors will discuss ScotRail's plans to reduce opening hours of ticket offices including four in Fife. (Pic: John Devlin)

Person 'struck by train' as services disrupted amid emergency response

The council will argue Edinburgh needs its own local authority (Jane Barlow/PA)

Edinburgh will bid to survive local government shake-up

Disused hand grenade detonated in 'controlled explosion' in city park

The book is the first in a planned series called Rugby Rascals

Rugby coach publishes children's book to raise money for MND

The Bass & Barrel has opened its doors on the site of the former Nether Abbey Hotel in North Berwick.

New North Berwick pub opens on site of historic Nether Abbey Hotel

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VANILLA opens at Livingston shopping centre

World Sloth Day with Atty and Fe

Scotland's first baby sloth celebrates World Sloth Day

The face of a man who died on the Roman frontier in Scotland almost 2,000 years ago has been revealed in a facial reconstruction carried out ahead of a major exhibition.

Face of man who died on the Roman frontier in East Lothian revealed

Sam Fender teases Murrayfield gig in Lord of the Rings video

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Sport

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Fatal Hibs failing exposed as vital statistics cause serious concern

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Celtic's Kieran Tierney scores to make it 1-0 during a William Hill Premiership match between Celtic and Heart of Midlothian

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Hibs Latest

New Hibs head coach Marink Reedijk is struggling to win supporters over at Easter Road

Marink Reedijk's path to Hibs belief as key factor impacts tough start

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Five things that must happen for Hibs to escape Premiership basement

Hibs supporters have been left questioning sporting director Malky Mackay’s role in the decision to appoint Marink Reedijk’s appointment

Malky Mackay sent defiant Hibs backing amid Easter Road struggles

Hibs 'should be nowhere near' bottom of table - Elding aiming high

Crime

Police are appealing for information following the incident

Teen taken to hospital after 'frightening' hit-and-run crash

Police Scotland said an 18-year-old female was arrested and charged after an electric motorbike was seen driving "in a dangerous manner" around Haddington in East Lothian.

Teen female charged after 'dangerous' electric motorbike incidents

Muddasier Hussain, from Oldham, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Man sexually assaulted teenage girl on a bus

Police confronted the ultras outside McDiarmid Park, Perth.

Seven more arrested after Hibs and St Johnstone fans clash at fixture

A woman has been arrested and charged after a serious assault during a World Cup watchalong event at The Pitt in Granton, Edinburgh

Woman, 29, charged after 'serious assault' at World Cup fan-park event

Calum MacFadyen, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Convicted child sex offender in 'deplorable' playground incident

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Address: 74-78 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR. This popular pub is named after a reference to the last hanging to have occurred in the Grassmarket, the Last Drop has a suitably macabre back story. The Grassmarket’s gallows were situated right across from the pub and could help explain the high level of supposed paranormal activity in the area. The venue's website says they are haunted by a little girl in medieval clothing, with sightings of the diminutive spirit occurring in both the cellar and the bar.

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Knoops will be giving away free hot chocolate on Wednesday 21 October

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An Evening with Hibernian Legends Live! Will take place on Monday, November 9

Hibernian legends to share Easter Road stories at Edinburgh Playhouse

Edinburgh Filmhouse in the running to be crowned the UK’s best cinema

Retro

Life in Trinity over the years.

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Great photos from Trinity over the years
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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

Student Andrew McGlashan is handed a pen by a robotic arm at Napier University, watched by Dr Des Bonnar of the Engineering department, October 1992.

33 great pictures of university life in Edinburgh in the early 1990s

Bacteriologist and Nobel laureate Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, is carried by students from the McEwan Hall after being installed as Rector of Edinburgh University in 1951.

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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

This ground-floor flat on West Port is on the market for £330,000, offering two bedrooms and contemporary accommodation in Edinburgh.

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I found these beautiful autumnl flower bouquets from Bunches that are perfect for the season

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

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Yellowcraig House occupies an unusually large plot extending to approximately one acre and enjoys a particularly peaceful and private position at the eastern end of this exclusive development.

£1.5 million six-bedroom home with triple garage and separate annex

Opinion

John Swinney delivers his keynote speech at the Scottish National Party annual conference

Scotland’s buses are to serve communities, not shareholders - Lorna Slater

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Kemi Badenoch, Andy Burnham and John Swinney were all talking about Scotland's future last week

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We must make Edinburgh’s streets safe for everyone to use - Lorna Slater

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John Swinney needs to reveal more details about his plans to reform local government (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell)

Plans for local government reform need proper scrutiny - Susan Dalgety

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Scottish cities need more devolved powers - Jane Meagher

Respected Lib Dem MP Christine Jardine has announced she won’t stand at the next election

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Business

M&S has introduced its 2026 Christmas sandwich range alongside seasonal snacks and sweet treats.

M&S Christmas sandwiches and there's plenty of festive favourites

Shevaun Haviland, BCC Director General addresses guests

Edinburgh development programme for future leaders gets national award

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The supermarket says it wants to help customers be well prepared for groceries as the festive season approaches

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We've listed the top 10 highest-rated items in the Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range - and there are definitely some surprises

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