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Edinburgh petrol station cordoned off as police lock down local garage

The Shell garage on Seafield Road in Leith has been entirely cordoned off by the emergency services, with the petrol station currently closed to the public.

Edinburgh Live

Fire tears through Edinburgh flat as six crews rush to suburb to tackle blaze

Three appliances remain in attendance at the fire on Oxgangs Road North where six crews from the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service initially rushed to, with four normal appliances and two height appliances being mobilised

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh M8 and bypass drivers warned after two-car smash at major junction

Traffic Scotland issued an urgent update to motorists shortly after 11.45am on October 1 after one lane was blocked on the roundabout slip road heading towards Gogar.

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Edinburgh volunteers administer life-saving drug after racing to suspected overdose

Sharing the incident on social media, the charity said they had been working around the city centre when their team was contacted by police about the individual.

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Edinburgh rail passengers warned not to travel as strike to cause chaos

Only a handful of rail services are expected to run on key routes in Scotland for part of the day, with some areas of the country having no services all day.

Edinburgh Live

Pregnant West Lothian woman jailed in Tenerife after failing to pay small fines

Jamielee Fielding had travelled to the popular holiday destination to meet her father and brother for a trip in the sun, but was instead arrested upon her arrival.

Edinburgh Live

Young Scottish man has lucky escape after car bursts into flames on way to work

Emergency services raced to the scene of Liam Gold's car as the Vauxhall Astra was completely destroyed at the side of the road near Drumeldrie, Fife, on Thursday.

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Rail workers walk out today in first of two days of planned strike action

The RMT Union is holding a 24 hour strike for the entirety of today, with a second strike to take place next Saturday (October 8) in an ongoing pay dispute with Network Rail.

Glasgow Live

Edinburgh's forgotten art deco cinema that went up in flames

The Gaumont on Canning Street in the West End was one of the city's most beautiful examples of art deco architecture - until its sad demise in the early 1960s when it went up in flames.

Edinburgh Live

Inside nine abandoned buildings around Edinburgh and beyond

In and around Edinburgh, many creepy abandoned sites can be found with urban explorers making good use of them for our viewing pleasure - here are a few of our favourites.

Edinburgh Live

We tried the Edinburgh chippy voted the best in Scotland and had some thoughts

Pierinos, in Leith, have been serving up chip shop classics for decades and were recently crowned the best chippy in Scotland at National Food Awards, so we decided to see what all the fuss was about

Edinburgh Live

Inside the Edinburgh area where people die younger than the rest of the city

We walked around the Edinburgh constituency where it was recently revealed had the lowest average male life expectancy to try and get some insight as to why this may be

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh Tesco Bank staff face axe at same time company books 'laughologist'

Workers are understood to have been angered by the company's decision to hire a professional 'laughologist' to support workers mental health at the same time that they are letting hundreds of workers go.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh police seize illegal substances and weapons during community patrol

It was a busy day for police in the north east of Edinburgh as they issued fines and tackled a number of crimes. They updated residents about their work on Twitter.

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East Lothian butchers win two gold medals at World Cup Steak Challenge

The butchers from Tranent entered three categories at the global competition in Ireland and did Scotland proud by coming away with two top prizes for their efforts.

Edinburgh Live

East Lothian pervert pleads guilty to possessing child sex abuse videos and images

The East Lothian male was found to be in possession of almost 300 images and sickening videos on his phone. Police Scotland uncovered the evidence after searching the man's home.

Edinburgh Live

Collapse of Edinburgh Christmas market deal leaves councillors demanding answers

The council said the market is still "expected to go ahead" despite the company walking away from the deal.

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Edinburgh train passengers facing huge delays as stormy weather damages lines

ScotRail and Network Rail have taken to Twitter to warn passengers that the adverse weather conditions experienced throughout most of Friday will mean that some services are unable to run.

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Edinburgh Marathon is named one of the UK's most popular and picturesque runs

A performance footwear brand has named the country's most rewarding marathons - and the yearly Edinburgh event that takes place in May comes fourth in the list.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh electric vehicle charging network branded a 'joke' by drivers

While transport leaders at City of Edinburgh Council celebrate the successful expansion of the electric vehicle charging network, enthusiastic EV drivers have said the city has a long way to go.

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Kiwi rugby player makes Wright choice for Scotland

Kiwi-born Molly Wright has returned home to play for Scotland against the Black Ferns in the Rugby World Cup. She's travelled a long, winding road from Reefton to Edinburgh and back

Edinburgh Live

Anger over Edinburgh University boss' £1.7m townhouse as students sleep in bunks

A Freedom of Information request reveals the university is spending just over £17,000 on the principal’s bills as students struggle to find a home due to the housing crisis

Edinburgh Live

Kind Edinburgh pensioner gives away all belongings and two homes to charity

Brijendra came to the capital in his teens and now wants to leave with one last act of kindness - donating a lifetime of treasured but never used possessions to the community he lived in.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh homes set for approval despite barking and Seafield sewage smell fears

The application site sits a stone's throw away from the city's largest dog home and Scotland's largest sewage treatment plant with fears both could impact future residents.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: tiles blown from roofs and tree hits car as winds batter city

Edinburgh residents have sent in images of the impact of the recent wild weather which have shown a tree trapping a tree on a street by Leith Links as well as bits of a building lying on Rose Street.

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