The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh 'biggest ever' comic con set to take over St James Quarter this spring

An Edinburgh event is set to bring together sci-fi fans at the St James Quarter with props, workshops, special guests and meet and greets with well-known heroes and villains.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

Hunt expected to announce £8.6m funding boost for Edinburgh’s festivals

The Chancellor will deliver the UK Government’s spring budget on Wednesday.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Duchess of Edinburgh's 'moving gesture' to King Charles praised by body language expert

Many members of the Royal Family, including the Queen Consort and the new Duchess of Edinburgh, were in attendance at the Commonwealth Day ceremony on Monday at Westminster Abbey.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

From scandal to senior royals: How Sophie and Edward became royal favourites

For years, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh slid under the radar when it came to the royal family. Emma Mackenzie charts how the Queen subtly brought her youngest son into the fold following the departure of the Sussexes and the scandals surrounding Prince Andrew

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Edinburgh Valentine’s rapist loses bid for freedom as victim speaks of ‘relief’

George Newby, 32, was convicted of raping one woman and sexually assaulting another in September - and will now remain behind bars after his appeal against his sentence was unsuccessful.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

Edinburgh gym announces sudden closure due to 'financial challenges'

An Edinburgh gym has announced they'll close their doors for good on March 17, with customers receiving a refund for the month so far, due to ongoing financial challenges.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 14, 2023

New first minister can ‘reset dial’ on inter-government relations – think tank

Our Scottish Future said there should be more co-operation between ministers in Edinburgh and London on the drive towards net zero.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

First look at Edinburgh's 'ghost trams' as testing gets underway on new route

Following recent news of the 'ghost trams' running from Picardy Place to Newhaven over the next four nights between 8pm to 4am, Monday night saw a landmark milestone reached for the £207million project.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

Delay to new Edinburgh strip club licensing scheme after council's bid to ban them struck down in court

A nine-month delay to the introduction of sexual entertainment venue licensing will allow councillors to reconsider the policy.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023

Love Island star visiting Edinburgh left in stitches after noticing size of hotel bed

The series eight star of Love Island recently spent some time in the capital but was a little concerned about the small size of her hotel bed as she took to TikTok to show her followers

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2023