The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh motorcyclist injured in rush hour crash on busy city road

A motorcycle and a car were involved in a collision at the junction of Queensferry Road and Craigleith Crescent on Thursday morning, with emergency services racing to the scene.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Midlothian local woken by 'loud bang' from fierce blaze outside her home

The Scottish Fire Service and police raced to the scene shortly after 4am after receiving reports of a fire in Watt Grove, Dalkeith and found a van on fire.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Lidl issues urgent recall warning as people told 'do not eat' Easter egg

Customers of popular supermarket Lidl are being urged to return this product in order to receive a full refund - as there is an undeclared ingredient hidden within the item.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

East Lothian locals warned to stay away as huge dead whale washes up on shore

A minke whale was spotted floating in the water at high tide on Wednesday afternoon before it came ashore in North Berwick. Council officials have now urged the public to stay away from the carcass.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Edinburgh cyclist films terrifying near miss with BMW as driver 'swears at him'

As the cyclist enters a stretch of roadworks with barriers, the BMW comes up behind and overtakes leaving little space between the bike and the vehicle before driving off.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Climate change: seven good-news stories for the planet in 2023

With major climate-change related disasters hitting the headlines over the past years, the future of the planet can seem bleak – but new breakthroughs are providing scientists with a glimmer of hope. 

The Week · Apr 20, 2023

Edinburgh weather to turn as freezing temperatures and heavy rain on the way

The sunny skies and warmer temperatures in the capital are set to disappear as early as next week, as Edinburgh will face heavy rain, winds and sub-zero weather.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Edinburgh pensioner threatened with sheriff officers over 'phantom' council tax debt

Bob Bell, 73, got into a panic when he received the 'phantom bill' from the council on April 14 for his quarterly council tax which he paid over two weeks ago at the end of March.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

William Houston: Police launch hunt for missing pensioner as concerns grow

Police have launched an appeal for help from the public after an 83-year-old man was reported missing in the Corstorphine area, with concerns growing for his welfare.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023

Jimmy Savile's Scottish house of horrors stripped bare by 'trophy hunters' as demolition stalled

New pictures from inside Jimmy Savile's Glencoe lair, where the paedophile is believed to have abused 20 victims, shows the damage left behind by 'trophy hunters' in recent days.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 20, 2023