The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Joanna Cherry Edinburgh Fringe event cancelled after 'staffing concerns'

The comedy club allegedly told event promoters that the show wasn’t being scrapped because of Cherry’s stance on the Gender Recognition Reform Bill debate, but because of staffing levels

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

Man plunges from flat window in Edinburgh as residents watch on in horror

Emergency services raced to Crewe Road Gardens just before 12pm after concerned residents raised the alarm.

Daily Record · Apr 30, 2023

Scottish couple expecting baby tell of moment ferry ran aground as staff shouted 'hold on'

Gary Brown was travelling with pregnant partner Lauren Haston from Fife when the MV Pentalina got into trouble off the coast of Orkney.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

Wife pays tribute to Edinburgh musician who was 'sweetest' husband

The musician attended Heriots before launching his music career with various bands from the 1960s and was still playing until a few years ago.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

Horrified Edinburgh locals watch on as man falls from window on residential street

Concerned residents raised the alarm just before lunchtime and several police cars along with an ambulance were at the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

Edinburgh weather: City to be hit with thunderstorms as Met Office puts warning in place

Edinburgh is set for a yellow weather warning for thunderstorms across the capital - with the Met Office forecasting two days of downpours.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

The out-of-control Edinburgh school where pupils danced to learn times tables

St Trinian’s became shorthand for disorderly conduct across the country, but the fictional school’s roots are far closer to home.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

All the Edinburgh pubs and restaurants that we've sadly lost this year

2023 has been a tough year for Edinburgh's hospitality scene with venues struggling with the drop in footfall, spiralling bills and the rising costs of supplies and some sadly haven't made it through.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

Midlothian rapist Sean Hogg changes name and identity after walking free from court

Sean Hogg was able to dodge a prison sentence for the attack on a 13-year-old because he’s aged 21. It emerged last week that the Crown Office is to appeal Hogg’s sentence.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023

West Lothian mum-of-three jailed after uncle catches her stealing from her dad

Linzi Pettigrew was caught after she lied to her uncle Robin Pettigrew about using some of the cash to fill her dad’s fridge with food.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 30, 2023