The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Grandmother, 81, hit by Duchess of Edinburgh police escort dies

The Duchess is ‘deeply saddened’ by Helen Holland’s death, Buckingham Palace said

Evening Standard · May 24, 2023

Dad makes miracle recovery from deadly illness after family told to say their goodbyes

Freddy White, 45, from Edinburgh has told how he was rushed to hospital and was given a low chance of survival but he was motivated by the fighting talk of his partner and the tears of his son

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

Five Sisters Zoo share update pictures of penguin enclosure and tease new arrivals

The West Calder business has been working on a new home for their penguins since the beginning of the year and they have now said that they hope to welcome new penguins in the near future.

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023

Edinburgh woman signs up for charity run for blind - not realising her own condition

Gail had initially supported her father who suffered from a debilitating visual impairment before she realised that she too had issues with her eyes that required urgent attention.

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023

Edinburgh dad stuns doctors with miraculous recovery after family told to say goodbyes

The dad told how while drifting in and out of consciousness it was his partner's kind words and son's tears from crying on his chest that helped him pull through.

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023

Prince William's subtle gesture to Harry is captured in behind the scenes clip

Royal fans spotted the moment that Prince William subtly acknowledged his brother Prince Harry. The pair have been rumoured to have been caught up in a bitter falling out.

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023

Mum rants 'I'm appalled' after behaviour of couple with baby in busy restaurant

The mum was horrified at the fact the baby's food was "plonked" on his high chair, and she was grossed out that he was "feeding himself with his hands" with "food going everywhere."

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023

The eerie abandoned tunnel near Edinburgh that's been sealed for 60 years

Sealed off from the public for generations, few have dared or even managed to enter the pitch dark curves and creepy bends of the Broomieknowe Tunnel near Edinburgh in recent years.

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023

Sophie Wessex makes secret trip to Iraq for cause that's taken her to 'dark places'

It has been revealed that the Duchess of Edinburgh, Sophie, has made a surprise visit to Iraq at the request of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office, where she spent two days in the capital Baghdad

Daily Mirror · May 23, 2023

Edinburgh man speaks out over childhood friend's determination after cancer diagnosis

An Edinburgh man was inspired to train for the 10k at Edinburgh Marathon Festival after seeing his childhood friend and local artist Gordon Shaw battle cancer for 10 years.

Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023