The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Midlothian couple rescued from top floor window as own dog attacks them in home

Police, the fire service and paramedics were all tasked with the incident in Dalkeith after a woman was attacked by one of her dogs and was rescued from her top floor window by the emergency services

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

East Lothian cyclist spots 'venomous snake' while out on a weekend ride

The cyclist said he had always hoped to come face to face with the UK's only venomous snake as he had heard multiple stories of people spotting them in the East Lothian area.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Midlothian motorcyclist 'stable' in hospital after horror crash with VW

Police are keen to find out more about the collision involving a Volkswagen Passat, the owner of which was treated for injuries by ambulance staff at the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh emergency services rush to west end hotel as guests get 'trapped'

Emergency services were called to reports of eight people trapped in a lift between the fourth and fifth floor of the hotel on Monday morning as the fire services and ambulances were seen outside

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Elderly couple at risk of homelessness after 'banking error' linked to Scottish home

Bernard and his wife Lea say they have lost tens of thousands of pounds from the sale of a property due to 'mismanagement' from RBS. They claim they have been left financially 'ruined'

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

West Lothian singer Susan Boyle feared she could no longer perform after suffering stroke

The health scare came as recently as last April, with the 62-year-old admitting it was 'crazy' to be back on stage so soon. The Britain's Got Talent prodigy found fame after her spine-tingling audition in 2009

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Edinburgh helicopter deployed in search mission at beauty spot during early hours

Locals were awoken by the sound of the unknown aircraft around 12.30am on Monday, June 5, and took to social media after the helicopter seemingly circled the beauty spot for half an hour

Edinburgh Live · Jun 5, 2023

Peter Howson on his war art: ‘People were horrified. Then David Bowie bought it’

He was the official artist of the Bosnian conflict but paid a terrible price. The Scot, loved by celebrities from Bowie to Madonna, talks about the day he lost all hope, overcoming his addictions – and finding peace walking his dog Buster

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5, 2023

Scotland will be 'world leader' in innovation, FM to tell business leaders

The FM will address the Scottish Council for Development and Industry (SCDI) Forum in Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 5, 2023

Oil and gas ban will cost Scottish Labour seats claims trade union leader

EXCLUSIVE: Speaking to the Daily Record, the GMB's Gary Smith said the Scottish party could not just appeal to "Edinburgh graduates".

Daily Record · Jun 5, 2023