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UK travellers face paying a third more for trains than planes for holidays

Cheap train tickets won't necessarily be an option for Brits due to rising costs with cheap flights proving a more viable option for those looking to travel on a budget

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh's social care IT system 'out of date and not fit for purpose'

Councillors said the authority had "kicked the can down the road" on the issue but had now been "found out" after external inspectors highlighted the litany of IT problems in health and social care.

Edinburgh Live

Lush Edinburgh apartment on the market in one of city's most sought after streets

A stunning period home has been up for sale, with a 'rare' opportunity to snap up a property on one of Edinburgh's most sought after streets - and currently priced at £550,000.

Edinburgh Live

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Spooky image of Scottish ghost snapped on Outlander set by paranormal investigators

A photograph depicting a strange figure at a gravestone has been shared by a team of paranormal experts, with the head investigator believing it to be the ghost of a "mother".

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mourners gather in memory of teenage footballer Andrew MacKinnon

Members of the community and Andrew's friends and family came together to pay their respects at Tynecastle on Friday afternoon. Smoke flares in the colours of his team, Salvesen Community Football Club, were set off in the air as the cortege passed.

Edinburgh Live

Scotland travel warning as the most expensive train and plane journeys named

Rail travel was found to be 35 percent more expensive than planes on average, despite taking longer.

Daily Record

Trans comedian cancels tour date to protest Joanna Cherry event

A STAND-UP comedian has cancelled a Scottish tour date because the venue’s Edinburgh branch is hosting an event with SNP MP Joanna Cherry.

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Creepy Edinburgh flasher exposes himself to young woman in quiet woods

Police have launched a manhunt after a man exposed himself to a young woman in Craigmillar Castle Park on Friday morning, with the creep fleeing the scene before he was found.

Edinburgh Live

March for Scottish independence set to take place in Edinburgh this Saturday

Yes2Indee is set to march down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament tomorrow led by Saor Alba Pipes and Drums.

The National (Scotland)

Swish Edinburgh bar suddenly shuts down as owners pin 'regretful' note on door

A seafront Edinburgh bar and grill has announced their closure, effective immediately, citing 'continued pressures and difficulties the business has faced' as the driving factor.

Edinburgh Live

Tributes paid to ‘irreplaceable’ teenager who died playing football at school

A funeral has been held for Andrew MacKinnon, 15, in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Murder accused was ‘really keen’ to visit Arthur’s Seat, trial told

Kashif Anwar, 29, denies killing Fawziyah Javed, 31, in Edinburgh on September 2, 2021.

The Independent UK

Iconic Edinburgh pub launches boozy brunch days with drag, drinks and dishes

Edinburgh’s Three Sisters pub is launching monthly boozy brunch events, with a different theme every time - priced at £25 per person and including a brunch dish, cocktail and entertainment.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian couple caught on camera lurking around property in battered blue car

A number of other worried locals have raised the alarm after seeing the couple in the car scoping out several properties in the East Lothian area before driving away.

Edinburgh Live

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Top Edinburgh lawyer has new gym at luxury home blocked as neighbours complain

A top Edinburgh lawyer has had plans for an extension on his plush Morningside home refused, after a number of complaints from locals that the application didn't match the area.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian pool forced to close overnight as swimmer suffers 'accident'

The cleansing process takes around 18 hours meaning the pool remained closed yesterday afternoon but is expected to reopen on Friday morning.

Edinburgh Live

First look inside Edinburgh's new high-rise distillery with jaw-dropping views

Set to be Edinburgh's newest and most exciting visitor attraction, the Port of Leith is the UK's first vertical whisky and is set to offer plenty for visitors and locals alike.

Daily Record

Schools to close early to allow pupils to pay tribute at Edinburgh teen's funeral

Andrew MacKinnon, 15, died on March 14, while playing football at Forrester High School.

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The Independent UK

UK passengers set to pay a third more to travel by train than by plane, study finds

Some flights create up to 275 per cent more CO2 emissions than an equivalent rail journey

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh schools will close early as hundreds to attend schoolboy's funeral

Hundreds are expected to attend the funeral of Edinburgh schoolboy Andrew MacKinnon The funeral will be held St David's Broomhouse Parish Church at 1pm and the family have requested football strips and bright colours are worn.

Edinburgh Live

Northern Lights could be visible in Edinburgh starting tonight - how to see auroras

The aurora borealis was highly visible at the end of February and beginning of March and forecasters say it may appear over Edinburgh once more from Thursday night.

Edinburgh Live

Concerned Edinburgh residents spot 'oil slick' in Water of Leith as investigation launched

Environmental experts have launched an investigation after concerned residents raised the alarm after spotting an 'oil leak' in the water of Leith on Thursday.

Edinburgh Live

'Surprised’ Edinburgh residents spot rare steam train in plush neighbourhood

The British Railways Locomotive was seen being filled up with water in Morningside on Thursday morning at the area’s disused station, as residents were taken by surprise.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian driver gobsmacked by 'cheeky note' left on back of parking ticket

A driver in East Lothian was left gobsmacked after finding a cheeky note on the back of a parking fine. This comes as parking fines in East Lothian rise to £100 from £60 from April. The fine will be halved to £50 if paid within 14 days.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh school meals, allotments and pitch hire prices increased by council

Councillors voted for a significant hike in parking costs to allow some charges to be frozen including those for burials and day care for elderly and disabled residents.

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