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Edinburgh social care 'overspending by £100k a day' as cuts to vital services loom

Social care services are "in crisis" in the capital as the council and NHS face a huge challenge balancing the books, with £35 million of cuts expected.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Tracy Milne: Police growing 'increasingly concerned' about Edinburgh woman missing in city

Tracy Milne was last seen in the Canonmills neighbourhood of Edinburgh, and police are growing increasingly concerned for her wellbeing at this moment in time.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

West Lothian Council throws lifeline to villages cut off from bus network

Greenrigg and Blackridge were set to lose all buses. A limited service has been saved but elsewhere across the county dozens of buses especially those many rely on to get to work will disappear next month

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Midlothian mourns local legend as tributes flood in for a 'special lady'

Tributes have poured in for a much-loved local woman, after she passed away with ‘family by her side’ following a life of volunteering and being a ‘friend to many’.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

New Emergency Alert test to sound today - but not everyone will receive it

The UK Government made the announcement that yet another emergency alert test sound will go out to mobile phone users today - April 25 - but not everyone will get it.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Edinburgh guest house owner closes business down after he's caught with vile images

Hamilton, 75, was snared after police raided his guest house in the Murrayfield area of the capital following an anonymous tip off and seized electronic equipment including an external hard drive.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

The fascinating reason Edinburgh's tenements come in a variety of different colours

Edinburgh's iconic stone tenements are typically coloured pale yellow and grey - but there are a good few redheads dotted around the capital, and the reason behind this is quite fascinating.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Harry Potter's Daniel Radcliffe pictured with baby as he becomes a dad for first time

Daniel Radcliffe has been pictured with his new baby after confirming he and partner Erin Dare were expecting a child earlier this year

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Peter Haring 'relaxed' over Hearts contract situation as he opens up on Tynecastle future

The Jambos are in a real tussle to land the best of the rest spot behind Celtic and Rangers this year with a five point gap to make up on Aberdeen with five games of the season remaining.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023

Eerie abandoned Edinburgh office block finally set to be turned into apartments

After plans were granted permission in June 2022, the applicant had to agree to several payments and the provision of affordable housing, but councillors will once again cast their vote on Wednesday.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 25, 2023