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Edinburgh ghost sign from 'bygone' era spotted in residential area

A ghost sign has been spotted by locals in the southside of the city. A nod to times gone by, the signage shows what the building used to be before it became residental

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

East Lothian distillery no longer has to warn neighbours of events

Neighbours of the distillery had to be given two week's notice of any evening events after concerns over a new garden area were first raised three years ago

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Edinburgh council use of controversial weedkiller rises despite pledge to cut down

It has been claimed glyphosate is a cause of cancer and can threaten bee populations, and union GMB wants it banned - calling the weedkiller a "severe health risk to workers".

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Royal Mail unveils new Coronation stamps in honour of King Charles III

King's Charles III's coronation takes place next weekend, on May 6, and Royal Mail have now released a brand new set of four stamps to mark the monumentous occasion.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Woman 'spots' Princess Diana hidden in her slice of ham and claims it's 'museum-worthy'

The woman was making some food to enjoy on her lunch break at work when she turned around from boiling the kettle, and spotted Princess Diana staring right back at her.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Edinburgh's first TGI Fridays was like nothing capital diners had ever seen before

Back in the 1990s a classic American-themed eatery opened in Edinburgh the likes of which most locals hadn't seen before. TGI Fridays offered a whole new kind of dining experience.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Hearts starlet James Wilson pens new deal despite interest from top clubs down south in major boost

The young striker has signed a new two-year deal at Tynecastle with the option of a third year, snubbing interest from Premier League giants south of the border.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Midlothian rapist Sean Hogg's 'unduly lenient' sentence appealed after he dodged jail

Lawyers of the victim, who was 13-years-old when she was assaulted by Sean Hogg, hopes 'justice will be done' after the rapist walked free from court last month.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Edinburgh Marathon beer tent wins early opening to serve fastest racers

A beer tent has been at the finishing line of the Edinburgh Marathon since 2011 and expects around 5,000 thirsty customers to visit it on the day this year

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023

Striking pictures show huge Danish warship dock on Edinburgh waterfront

The HDMS Niels Juel of the Royal Danish Navy has been spotted in Leith docks as it parked up near the city. In May last year, the ship was fitted with SM-2 missiles.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 28, 2023