The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh house-hunters featured on Channel 4's Location, Location, Location

Phil Spencer and Kirstie Allsopp visited Edinburgh this week in Location, Location, Location to help two couples find their dream home in the capital - but viewers were critical of the new series.

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

Edinburgh Comic Con: Superhero fans to get chance to pose next to iconic Batmobile

The iconic Batmobile will be in town alongside the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters outside St James Quarter this weekend during Comic Con. Fans will be able to pose for a picture next to the original Batman vehicle

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

American pronunciation of Edinburgh mocked in side-splitting viral video

An American living in the UK has taken to social media to poke fun at his own people, mocking their attempts at the pronunciation of the Scottish capital in a video that has raked in thousands of likes.

Edinburgh Live · May 5, 2023

Widow of Edinburgh soldier killed in double IRA bomb attack speaks out over 'profound sadness'

A widow has spoken out about the 'profound sadness' she has felt since her husband John Gibbons from Edinburgh died 50 years ago in a double IRA bomb attack.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Joanna Cherry claims SNP plans for Scottish independence are 'lightweight'

The Edinburgh MP claimed a series of papers on independence were "absolutely lightweight stuff".

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Confused Edinburgh drivers end up in wrong lane as Leith Walk opens to traffic

Leith Walk has opened up to two-way traffic after undergoing three years of work as the trams to Newhaven project transformed the roads. However with new road markings and tram lanes, some drivers are left confused.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Rent cap legislation ‘discriminates’ against private landlords, court told

Landlords are challenging a Scottish Government rent freeze at the Court of Session in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK · May 4, 2023

Edinburgh's infamous 'pirate' market that closed down in a flurry of controversy

Every Sunday for more than 30 years, the hugely-popular Ingliston Market was the place to go for thrifty punters seeking a bargain - but it all came grinding to a halt after rogue traders were caught with millions of pounds of dodgy goods.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Widow of Scots soldier killed in double IRA bomb attack tells of 'profound sadness' 50 years on

Trooper John Gibbons, who was originally from Edinburgh, had a three-month-old son when he died at the age of 22.

Daily Record · May 4, 2023

Major changes in Edinburgh neighbourhood will make area 'cycling and pedestrian friendly'

Edinburgh Council confirmed that changes including bollards to prevent parking, bus gates and no entry signs will be implemented in the Corstorphine neighbourhood.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023