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Pipes and Drums of the RAF Leuchars Station marching down the Royal Mile for Remembrance Sunday.

City pauses for reflection on Remembrance Sunday

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

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

Failed asylum seeker sexually assaulted sleeping woman on bus

A general view of wreaths during Heart of Midlothian FC's annual remembrance service at the Haymarket War Memorial

Hearts Remembrance Sunday Service in nine photos

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

Murrayfield Bar reopens with fresh look and Scottish-inspired menu

Mum slams at 'joke' sentence as teen avoids jail for McDonald's attack

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

North Berwick offers independent shops, cafes, restaurants, supermarkets, excellent schools, golf courses and beautiful coastal walks.

Three-bedroom family home minutes from beaches and train station

Edinburgh officially welcomed the festive season on Saturday 7 November, as Westfield St James Quarter celebrated its first Christmas since joining the Westfield family, with a spectacular festive light switch-on in the heart of the Scottish capital.

Christmas magic comes to city centre shopping mall for festive lights

Charlie Page, the last conductor on a Lothian Region Transport bus during the introduction of one-man buses in Edinburgh March 1981.

29 great pictures of Edinburgh's buses in the 1980s

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Dalkeith Library will have drop-in session for people needing help with Voter ID. (pic Google Maps)

National recognition as Midlothian libraries crowned Team of the Year

A Sea Cadet senior having fun with the public in Edinburgh city centre yesterday.

Thousands of volunteers lead final poppy push in Edinburgh city centre

Standard bearers during the Service of Dedication for the Edinburgh Garden of Remembrance, in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh (Jane Barlow/PA)

Veterans and politicians to remember fallen at remembrance service

The A68 southbound heading into Pathhead.

Police officer taken to hospital after being hit by car

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Sport

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Defender has been out of action since May.

Hearts ace to begin ‘ramping up’ injury comeback bid as update sent

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Hearts set to hand Kabore a reprieve

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Hibs Latest

Hibs defeated Aberdeen 4-0.

Hibs create Hampden repeat at Pittodrie as duo named key to game plan

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Hibs spark 'sacked in the morning' questions at Aberdeen

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Crime

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

Boy racers regularly gather in South Queensferry

New CCTV helps police act against 'boy racers' in South Queensferry

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

Bins have been set alight in the middle of the road in Colinton Mains

Fireworks aimed at police and fires set in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night

It's fireworks season in Scotland.

Fireworks worth thousands seized by police in Edinburgh city centre

What's On

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

Paw Patrol Live is touring the UK this December and January, including five shows in Edinburgh.

Paw Patrol set for five shows at the Festival Theatre

The Edinburgh Gang Show is returning to the King's Theatre.

Edinburgh Gang Show returns to King's for first time in seven years

Bradley Walsh hosted a game show with a twist on Channel 4 this week, The Million Pound Shot (Picture: Channel 4/Gary Moyes)

All bets are off in Bradley Walsh's game show with a twist

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

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

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Lifestyle

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

Local family-run Vittoria Group celebrates winning national award

Connell & Connell are delighted to present to the market this attractive four-bedroom detached bungalow occupies a generous plot within the highly sought after Greenbank area of Edinburgh.

Idyllic four-bedroom family home in the catchment for best schools

Lovehoney’s £119 couples advent calendar contains 24 grown-up surprises and comes with free standard delivery.

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Opinion

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

Talking of capital, the pro-capital Budget has been quickly followed by a hike in borrowing costs for business and we mortgage slaves.

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

Commuters and travellers at Edinburgh’s Waverley Station (Jane Barlow/PA)

Susan Morrison: Waverley has a big problem - location, location, location

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

Kevin Buckle

The revised revamp plans would do away with new setts and trees but still include planters and benches in the partial pedestrianisation

Council should ditch soulless pound shop George Street plan - Iain Whyte

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Edinburgh needs a housing emergency fund - Miles Briggs

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Business

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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