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Police in the city have now started an investigation into the full circumstances around the man's death and a report will be sent to the procurator fiscal's office.

As well as the iconic street party on Princes Street, there are associated events like the beautiful Torchlight Procession down the Royal Mile, an old Viking tradition.

The Met Office has issued an update for the weather forecast for Edinburgh for the days leading up to Christmas. This comes as the UK emerges out of a cold snap.

While the city insists the bid did not cost the taxpayer any money, councillors were pushing to see details, to help them be more successful in future.

The grim discovery was made after emergency services were called to Ratho, near Edinburgh, at around 9.30am on Monday, December 19.

The popular bar on Morrison Street is teaming up with the sushi speciliasts to create a lush new food and drink offering to excite cocktail fans in the capital.

Fans of the Boy Wizard can live out their magical fantasy with an exciting afternoon tea in Edinburgh that mixes spells and potions with plenty of festive-themed fun.

Steven Noon brutalised and sexually assaulted four victims during a crime spree that spanned more than two decades. One victim was throttled until she passed out, subjected to tattooing on her body with a tattoo gun and beaten with a belt and shoes.

An exciting opportunity for any foodie has presented itself as a popular sandwich shop at the foot of the walk in Leith has gone up for sale offering support and training from the franchise.

42-year-old Dean Reilly, and his 15-year-old son Michael, have been honing their skills at Edinburgh College as they work towards the goal of one day running their own business.

Organisers of the Connect Festival argued that the extra half-hour opening would make a huge difference to the event at the Royal Highland Centre next summer.