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Falkirk Council has said it is increasing its Connected Learning programme for 2026/27 to increase choice for pupils and help reduce costs. Pic: John Devlin

Schools 'to open as planned' tomorrow following hoax bomb threat

Stevan McIntosh, pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier this year.

Fireworks let off outside home of child sex offender during protest

Amanda Bland will now sit as an independent MSP

West Lothian Reform UK MSP resigns from party to sit as independent

City of Edinburgh Council education convener Councillor James Dalgleish has given his response to this morning's bomb hoax sent to schools across the UK including Edinburgh.

Hoax bomb threat branded 'hugely frustrating' after schools evacuation

School classroom

City schools evacuated after 'hoax' bomb threat sent to schools

Richie Roncero, a recovering drug addict and charity founder from Leith, is taking on a six-month rough sleeping challenge to raise £1,000,000 for vital addiction recovery beds.

Ex-drug addict takes on rough sleeping charity challenge to raise £1m

Hearts explain 7-1 loss at Celtic as Vrancken answers tough questions

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

Police are appealing for information following the incident

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

Long queues were seen at Edinburgh Airport after a "short outage" of the departure baggage system.

Huge queues at Edinburgh Airport after 'outage' of baggage system

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The trophy arrived at the school to celebrate pupil's hard work getting girls cycling

Tour de France trophy arrives as Portobello pupils head to Paris

Sally Pattle - Liberal Democrat

Scottish Gov urged to build on existing local authority structure

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This stylish LOVEVOOK cabin backpack is now £19.98

Army to stage three-day training exercise off Leith coast

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

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Sport

Kingsley doesn't hold back his anger over 'naive' display at Celtic
Captain was unhappy with every goal conceded in Glasgow
Barry Anderson

Exclusive Hearts suffer a fresh injury scare as Vrancken admits options are thin

Hibernian Head Coach Marink Reedijk

Five things that must happen for Hibs to escape Premiership basement

Connor Newcombe after his successful debut for Scotland. Picture: Gillies Breckenridge

Consistency pays off for Peebles fisherman in Five Nations event

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

Hearts Latest

Celtic 7-1 Hearts: Ratings, defensive suicide, punishments, Sassuolo

Camilo Duran of Celtic is challenged by Oisin McEntee of Heart of Midlothian

Ex Hearts star stunned over Celtic demolition job in on-air reaction

Celtic Manager Martin O'Neill (R) and Hearts Head Coach Wouter Vrancken

Martin O'Neill casts Hearts title race prediction after rout

Claudio Braga reveals Hearts' hurt and answers the mindset question

Hibs Latest

Analysis Talking points as Hibs hit rock bottom, with Abdulai pick put in focus

Breaking 'Sick' Hibs boss Reedijk delivers defiant message to frustrated fans

Hibernian Head Coach Marink Reedijk

'Outrageous' Hibs moment sums up woe of Falkirk loss

Hibernian's Thibault Klidje puts his shot wide of the post during a William Hill Premiership match between Hibernian and Falkirk

Rival boss makes Hibs prediction after facing Marink Reedijk

Crime

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

A grey and white Fiat Ducato motor home was stolen from an industrial estate on Turnhouse Road in West Edinburgh

Owners' appeal after motorhome stolen from industrial estate

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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

Retro look back at life in Craiglockhart.

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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.

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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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Northfield over the years.

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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'

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Lifestyle

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Jo Malone London's new Vanilla Scotch Cologne combines warm vanilla, amber and a distinctive whisky note, making it a gorgeous fragrance especially for the colder months.

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The American Golf Luxury Advent Calendar features 24 days of golfing treats, including balls, tees, accessories and more, all presented in festive red, white and blue packaging.

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Opinion

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

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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