The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh gets US witch craft store with broom making, bookbinding and crafts

The owners of a famous Massachusetts-based folk art and witch craft store are set to open a sister store in Edinburgh with the new spot set to open in the early summer.

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

Strictly Come Dancing star Amy Dowden diagnosed with breast cancer at 32

The professional dancer and television star has revealed that she has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of breast cancer last week, at the age of just 32 years-old.

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

Edinburgh bar famed for its cocktails named 'Best in Scotland' at top awards

Hey Palu took the gong in the Best Bar in Scotland & NI category at the highly anticipated CLASS Bar Awards 2023, while Panda & Sons owner Iain McPherson also took home a top award.

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

Man 'impaled on spike' after horror fall in Edinburgh street as mercy crews race to scene

Emergency services were called to the scene on Atholl Crescent in Edinburgh shortly before 9am on Wednesday, May 24.

Daily Record · May 24, 2023

Woman dies from injuries after being struck by police escort for UK royal

The Duchess of Edinburgh has expressed her condolences after the death of an 81-year-old woman who was hit by a motorcycle that was part of the U.K. royal's police escort

The Independent UK · May 24, 2023

Edinburgh bingo venue to move from Leith to new £250m Ocean Terminal

Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal has agreed a long-term lease with Club 3000 Bingo, which will will see a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art club open at the centre next year.

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

Edinburgh Pride headliners announced as Princes Street party unveiled

The annual festival has confirmed it will be returning to full-scale celebrations, following the scaled-back event in 2022 due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

US murder suspect 'will not face charges' after Edinburgh nurse killed

Elizabeth Mackintosh, 50, was found strangled with a cord and stabbed in the neck in the toilets of a chapel at the Covenant Theological Seminary in Creve Coeur, Missouri, in March 1990.

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

Edinburgh man 'impaled on spike' after horror fall as emergency services rush to scene

The terrifying ordeal took place on Atholl Crescent as emergency services rushed to the scene. Police, fire and the ambulance service were all present as concerned eye witnesses watched on

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023

Beyoncé fan travels to Edinburgh from New York as it's cheaper than seeing her in US

Dedicated fan Chinedum Enyinna said it was easier and cheaper seeing Beyoncé in Edinburgh and the north east of England than it was getting tickets in the USA.

Edinburgh Live · May 24, 2023