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Jedward performing at Edinburgh's The Three Sisters pub for St Patrick's Day

The Irish brothers, who appeared on The X Factor in 2009, are performing in Edinburgh today for St Patrick's Day - as popular pub Three Sister's confirm they will be hitting the stage tonight.

Edinburgh Live

All the trains running during the next round of rail strikes

Tens of thousands of RMT union members will walk out on 16, 18 and 30 March, plus 1 April

The Independent UK

Australian living in Edinburgh sparks debate after making 'British claim'

Paff Evara - originally from Australia - now lives in Edinburgh with their Scottish wife but claims to have noticed a huge difference in national identity depending on who they speak to from the UK.

Edinburgh Live

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Family and friends unite in celebration of Dumfries man David Hill

Teams from the Scottish and Irish parliaments faced each other in the first annual David Hill Memorial Quaich at Peffermill in Edinburgh

Daily Record

Hit play debuts in London following success at Edinburgh Fringe

A HIT play at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe is set to make its debut in London after being met with critical acclaim.

The National (Scotland)

Björk was the big-ticket name – but Perth Festival’s heart was found in Bikutsi 3000’s afrofuturist musing on African resistance

For the culturally curious, February and March in Perth can be a rich maelstrom, with Perth Fringe and Perth Festival. We have apparently the world’s “third largest” fringe festival (after Edinburgh and Adelaide), but I’m not sure why this is good.

The Conversation

Gene mutation which increases cancer risk linked to Orkney islands

Geneticists from the Universities of Aberdeen and Edinburgh have linked a variant in the gene BRCA1 to a historic origin in Westray, Orkney.

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Adopted man discovers wife of six years and mother of his child is actually his sister

The man, who was adopted at birth, knew nothing of his biological parents before the shocking find came to light. The discovery actuallly came about after their son was born and his wife fell ill

Edinburgh Live

Meghan Markle left 'cradling' Harry after bombshell text from Prince William

The former Suits actor was reportedly left cradling her husband after the message which was not filled with love. Replying to Harry after seeing the text, Meghan was reportedly lost for words.

Edinburgh Live

Recommendations of Edinburgh slavery review to progress with nomination of chair

EDINBURGH City Council has nominated a chair to implement the recommendations of the city’s review into its history of slavery and colonialism.

The National (Scotland)

Plans to demolish abandoned Edinburgh office for huge new hotel set to be granted

20 Haymarket Yards was earmarked in Autumn 2022 to be demolished and replaced with a modern office block and separate hotel, as well as the inclusion of a café, landscaping and active transport links

Edinburgh Live

Scottish dad's body left lying in morgue 'like unclaimed baggage' for nine months

Dad-of-three Stuart Fisher died suddenly in June 2022 and his daughter Brogan has only just been granted access to his body due to a long-running dispute with Stuart's Next of Kin who disappeared

Edinburgh Live

Comic Relief 2023: Where to buy a Red Nose in Edinburgh and TV event line-up

Red Nose Day officially kicks off tomorrow (March 17), as weeks of fundraising comes down to a Friday night of raising money for those who need it, in vulnerable areas across the world.

Edinburgh Live

Midlothian carer cracked egg over child's head and claimed it was a 'prank'

Ms Gielty was given a 12-month warning following a hearing with the SSSC, who noted that she showed little signs of regret or remorse after the incident which placed the child at risk of "emotional harm"

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh restaurant hits the market after closure of beloved local eatery

Bundits of Leith served colourful street-style boa buns on Constitution Street but sadly, early this year, they announced that they were closing the doors for good. Now the premises has hit the market

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Street Food throwing three-day St Patrick's Day party this weekend

The capital's new permanent street food market, Edinburgh Street Food, is throwing a three day party from Friday March 17 to Sunday March 19, to celebrate all things Irish in the heart of Edinburgh.

The National (Scotland)

New Edinburgh Fringe 'community hub' plans sparks backlash

ENTERTAINERS and theatre makers have hit out at suggestions the lion’s share of an £8.6 million funding boost to the Edinburgh festivals could be…

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned Edinburgh office set for demolition for student flats despite objection

Vacant office buildings on Westfield Road are set to be demolished to make way for 289 student rooms, despite objections from the Gorgie branch of the Living Rent union.

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Cruel West Lothian vandals break doors and smash windows at family centre

Those at the Blackburn Family Centre have said that they were overwhelmed by the support shown by their community after they were targeted by vandals last week.

Edinburgh Live

The Edinburgh spot named best value seaside destination in Scotland for a 2023 staycation

Portobello has just beat out the likes of Dunbar, Nairn and Largs to be named in the top spot for Scotland in a recent study of the cheapest seaside spot for a staycation.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh getting new Asian street food eatery with dumplings, bao buns and cocktails

The team behind Edinburgh’s popular Leith Walk restaurant, Bodega, are opening their second location in the city this week - inspired by Asian style street food.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh trams come to a standstill due to power fault as customers issued warning

Trams across Edinburgh have been brought to a standstill after a 'power issue' disrupted travel plans for commuters with people left waiting at Edinburgh Park.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh police ramp up patrols to clamp down on communal stairwell drug users

Officers say that the issue is becoming a real concern for residents and that they will be increasing patrols in the Oxgangs community to try to deal with anti-social behaviour and vandalism.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh garden group 'relieved' after couple's house plan for bowling green gets refused

The bowling club closed amid dwindling membership in 2019 after over 100 years and locals have fought back against plans for the site as they call for it to become a publicly accessible community garden.

Edinburgh Live

Traitors icon Amanda Lovett heading to Edinburgh nightclub for themed DJ set

Breakout star of the hit BBC show The Traitors, Amanda Lovett, is heading to an Edinburgh nightclub for an evening of games, cabaret and a DJ set inspired by the show.

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