The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Three years is too long to have unanswered questions, says firefighter’s widow

Shelley Martin has hit out at delays in the investigation into the death of her husband, Barry Martin.

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Widow of firefighter who died in Jenners blaze hits out at ‘unacceptable’ delays

Shelley Martin said the death of her husband Barry had ‘devastated’ her family, including her twin sons.

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Hearing on transgender prisoners to start in Edinburgh

The judicial review hearing begins at the Court of Session on Tuesday.

Evening Standard · Feb 3

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blockade aerospace defence factory

The demonstration took place at the Leonardo UK factory in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’

The historic port district – and setting for Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgence

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

Wife of oil tanker captain captured by US in North Sea starts legal action to free him

Judicial review request made in Edinburgh says Avtandil Kalandadze of Russian-flagged Marinera is being detained unlawfully

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

Uber reveals London's most requested destinations as Scottish cities top UK's nightlife hotspots

London came third on Uber’s list of the top UK nightlife destinations, behind Edinburgh and Glasgow

Evening Standard · Jan 26

John Swinney heading to London to renew agreement with City Corporation

Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley will say that Edinburgh and London must keep their ‘door open’ to each other.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

Edinburgh and Glasgow top London as UK nightlife hotspots, Uber finds

The global ride-hailing app analysed millions of trips taken across the UK in 2025.

Evening Standard · Jan 26

Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update

Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now…

The Independent UK · Jan 23