The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Inside Edinburgh's £86m North Bridge refurb - and why costs have spiralled out of control

Two way traffic is to return to the North Bridge in April, signalling a major milestone for the crisis-hit project.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

The Chase viewers 'shout at TV' after Edinburgh player in 'worst team ever' caught

During the cash builder Ed only managed to get £3,000, and opted to go for the full amount despite being offered £1,000 as the low offer and £20,000 as the high offer.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Residents consulted on transforming parking spaces into mini-parks across city centre

Kerbside parking spaces across Edinburgh could be transformed into mini-parks with benches and planters if plans are progressed by the council.

The National (Scotland) · Apr 5, 2023

Madeleine McCann's parents speak out after Julia Wendell gets DNA test result

Julia Wendell, 21, from Poland, claims the McCanns earlier approached her to take a DNA test, and says she has a freckle on her leg as well as a speck in her eye in the same places as Madeleine

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

East Lothian food and drink festival returning after successful first year

The Gullane Food and Drink Festival is returning to the area, for a week of events beginning on April 10 - from cooking demonstrations, to cake decorating classes and more.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Drivers with cars registered between these dates issued £2,605 tax warning

Drivers have been warned that if they registered their car between certain dates, they could see a higher tax rise. This comes after Vehicle Excise Duty jumped by 10.1 per cent.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

America's most inbred family who 'grunt' to talk began with identical twin brothers

Living in the village of Odd, the Whittakers can't remember much about their parents or other family members and didn't know their genetics issues were due to inbreeding.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Edinburgh woman's constant 'wheeze' after camping trip fall diagnosed as lung cancer

Jenny Campbell thought her persistent 'wheeze' she experienced after a bad camping trip fall was a broken rib. Following a trip to her GP and an x-ray, Jenny was told she has lung cancer

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Edinburgh five-bed family home with massive kitchen hits market for £895,000

The property has plenty of room for a large family. The kitchen is the main selling point of the home with ample space for a spacious dining table and double oven.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Convicted Edinburgh murderer jailed again after child abuse images found

Haston was sentenced to life imprisonment in 2000 after he admitted murdering a Good Samaritan friend who had allowed him to stay at his Edinburgh home.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023