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Edinburgh restaurant forced to close its doors due to economic difficulties

The much loved bar and kitchen made the announcement on their instagram on Wednesday evening. Customers were devastated by the news that the business will stop operating in May.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Edinburgh University forced to cancel controversial film after protestors clash

The protestors clashed with those attending the film screening at the Gordon Aitken Lecture Theatre on Wednesday April 26. This led to security staff cancelling the showing of the controversial film.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Rare footage shows spectacular Edinburgh Clash performance during 1985 busking tour

The video footage shows frontman Joe Strummer singing upside down with bright orange hair as onlookers took in the Clash's performance outside of the Gateway Exchange.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

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Edinburgh care home plan gets green light despite local objections

Residents wanted to see a housing development on the site and warned that elderly care home residents were unlikely to help struggling local businesses.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Britain's top five baby names that are about to become completely extinct

Nova has seen a sharp rise from parents selecting a name for their daughter whilst August has also climbed up the charts alongside Axel and Parker for baby boys.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

The seaside town near Edinburgh with epic beaches and one of Scotland's top beer attractions

There is plenty to see and do in the idyllic wee coastal town of Dunbar but lovers of Scottish beer now have more excuses than most to pay it a visit, here is why.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Midlothian teen stabbed uncle with kitchen knife in the chest after Christmas dinner

A man, who was 17-years-old at the time, faces jail time after he pled guilty to stabbing his 47-year-old uncle with a kitchen knife after family Christmas dinner leading to severe injury.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

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Edinburgh Spaces for People 'errors' to cost council thousands and prolong consultation

A six month consultation on making active travel schemes permanent will have to be started again due to mistakes with bus lanes and yellow lines advertised in plans put to the public.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Ryan Stevenson rinses Hearts and Celtic TV choices as he points to missed opportunity

The former Jambo was left disappointed when the post-split TV picks were revealed on Tuesday, as he believes a chance for a Super Saturday has slipped through the SPFL's grasp.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

East Lothian councillor accuses bank of 'engineering' branch closure

A fellow councillor paid tribute to staff at the branch who helped him and his family after the death of a loved one adding that level of service was not available 'on an app or an iPad'

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Edinburgh locals troll new coronation post box they say is painted 'wrong nationality'

Local SNP Councillor for the City Centre snapped a pic of the odd-looking post box on the social media site Twitter with a confused face emoji and a series of question marks.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

The tale of Edinburgh's final ever hanging that's still in recent memory

Capital punishment was suspended in the UK in 1965, and it was eventually eradicated in 1969 - but Edinburgh's final execution happened not so long before the law changed.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

When Edinburgh welcomed world-famous Harlem Globetrotters to Murrayfield

Edinburgh has been entertained by many great stars of the sports world down the decades, but few that burned brighter than the Harlem Globetrotters.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Only hawk-eyed experts can spot the word 'date' in sea of letters in 18 seconds

A brand new brain teaser has dropped and it has left people scratching their heads at how quickly some experts can spot the out-of-place word amond a sea of letters.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Edinburgh painter speaks out after suffering horrific injuries when ship tipped in Leith

A 48-year-old painter suffered horrific injuries after a US Navy ship tipped over 45 degrees in a dry dock in Leith leaving a total of 35 people injured, with 23 hospitalised.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

East Lothian snack van introduces edible ice-cream tubs to reduce litter

The Picnic Box also offer customers who bring their own mugs 20p off their teas, coffees and other hot drinks, in a bid to be more sustainable

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Edinburgh Festival fireworks pulled after 40 years due to lack of major sponsor

The long standing tradition of fireworks during the closing night of the Edinburgh International Festival will not be happening this year, which organisers say is due to the lack of a major sponsor.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

West Lothian council and emergency services working to tackle hidden illness of hoarding

Long a staple of TV shows, the risks to the lives of vulnerable people whose homes are stuffed with rubbish are recognised as a mental health and public safety issue by the council and emergency services

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Edinburgh Smyths locations offering free Lego toy in stores this weekend

If you visit any Smyths toy store in Edinburgh from 9am on Saturday, April 29, your kids can get a free mini Lego gift normally worth £4 - with no need to spend a penny.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

The moment Scottish family knew something was wrong with their baby

Parents Louise and Joe Richards from Fife has spoken out about the traumatic weeks that unfolded after Louise gave birth of Eilidh by emergency c-section in August 2019.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Moment Scotland's richest man and Edinburgh Jenners owner caught speeding

Billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, whose company are behind plans to transform Edinburgh's former Jenners store into a luxury hotel, was hauled over before being handed a £100 fine and three points in his license

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Sad images show Edinburgh food bank bare as they make heartbreaking appeal

Sad images show the empty shelves at the busy Broomhouse food bank with dozens of empty crates stacked up with no food in sight.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Morrisons shoppers can get a free meal worth £5 at cafe by asking for 'Henry'

Morrisons has teamed up with Heinz for this jacket potato and beans offer, which is aiming to provide hot meals to those who may be struggling to afford their food bills.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Former West Lothian social work offices could be used to house homeless after sale

SNP opposition claim council could retain building as homeless unit to save paying a hotel firm for the same service

Edinburgh Live · Apr 26, 2023

Edinburgh local gobsmacked after spotting Breaking Bad's Bob Odenkirk at Arthur's Seat

Golden Globe-nominated and Hollywood star, Bob Odenkirk was spotted by fans up the cities most famous hill ahead of his appearance at Usher Hall.

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