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Edinburgh bypass drivers face diversions as busy junction to close overnight

BEAR Scotland has issued an alert to motorists that a section of the A720 will be shutting on Wednesday evening, September 7, to allow for essential works.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022

Lewis Capaldi confirms he has Tourette's as fans spot strange 'twitches'

The West Lothian singer told fans he had undergone procedures to try and calm his symptoms as the 25-year-old learns to live with the condition.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022

Mum condemns 'predator' Edinburgh driving instructor after sexually assaulting daughter

Findlay Munro preyed on young women learning to drive in Edinburgh, touching them and making inappropriate comments. The 62-year-old appeared at court on Tuesday after previously admitting targeting four victims.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022

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Edinburgh club told to remove TikTok showing women with drinks poured into mouths

A TikTok video for Edinburgh nightspot Lulu featured clips of women holding drinks and having drinks poured from bottles of spirits into their mouths.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 7, 2022

Ads for pubs and nightclubs banned for encouraging excessive drinking

Adverts for The Hive and Lulu in Edinburgh, The Spiritualist and the Slug and Lettuce in Glasgow and Popworld in Leeds have all been banned.

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh Harry Styles gig tickets too pricey for dad who wants to surprise daughter

The dad believes that extortionate ticket prices are robbing many youngsters of the incredible core memory of seeing your favourite band live for the first time.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh's St James Quarter left flooded after heavy rainfall across Scotland

Edinburgh experienced downpours on Tuesday night along with many other parts of the country.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

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Plans for Edinburgh tourist tax unveiled by Nicola Sturgeon in UK first

Nicola Sturgeon has unveiled plans that would see Edinburgh becoming the first city in the UK to introduce a visitor levy to pay for "tourism and related infrastructure".

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Inside the 'Edinburgh institution' pub on the market for £250,000

A "firm local's favourite" Edinburgh pub has gone on the market for £250,000, and it includes a "well-presented" public bar, a pool room, and an additional lounge bar

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Grim photo of 92-year-old's neck is stark warning to always apply sun cream all over

While the woman took care to apply sun cream to her face every day for over 40 years, she neglected to put any on her neck and you can see just how damaging the sun can be.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Scottish man with cancer faces homelessness after being pushed to back of housing list

Martin McCulloch, who underwent major surgery for cancer earlier this year, says he has been put to the bottom after turning down a home in Gatehouse.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Young Edinburgh man who died in crash 'touched the hearts of those who knew him'

The young Edinburgh man, who was a science and history student, was tragically pronounced dead at the scene after a collision with a BMW on the city bypass

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh's £1bn St James Quarter 'floods' again as thunderstorms lash capital

A video shows one of the entrances at the St James Quarter covered in rainwater with shoppers skipping through puddles as Edinburgh is hit by heavy rain and a yellow weather warning.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Alarm as 'waterspout' tornado sighted over Scotland amid thunderstorms

The waterspout-style cyclone was spotted over water off the coast of Edinburgh on Wednesday afternoon.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Gobsmacked Midlothian man snaps 'tornado' tearing past his home as storm hits

A 'tornado' has been spotted swirling furiously through a number of towns in Midlothian as a yellow warning thunderstorm hits the capital and Lothians nearby

The Independent UK · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh could be first UK city to introduce tourist levy

Nicola Sturgeon laid out plans in Tuesday’s Programme for Government which could see Scottish councils handed the powers to introduce a tourist tax.

Daily Record · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh among the most trustworthy accents in the UK according to study by Match

Having a nice accent could win over your date without even trying and Edinburgh is apparently one of the most trustworthy

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

More Edinburgh student flats to be built despite 'excessive' oversaturation fear

A set of vacant garages is to be demolished for the 64-bedroom block, which was initially refused planning permission by city councillors.

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Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh thunderstorm yellow weather warning issued as locals face travel chaos

With the outlook for the week suggesting heavy downpours and the possibility of thunderstorms, a warning has now been put in place by the Met Office, advising that locals should expect disruption across large parts of Scotland

Chronicle Live · Sep 6, 2022

LNER cancels 13 trains today and hints more could follow in coming days

Services between Edinburgh, Berwick, Newcastle, Middlesbrough, York and London Kings Cross were all affected by the short notice timetable change today

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh local forced to 'walk in the road' by bad parking and bins left out

An Edinburgh man dealing with multiple sclerosis has been forced to walk in the road, due to pavement parking and bins left on the street - which poses a massive health risk to him.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh hairdressers could be turned into restaurant near Meadowbank Stadium

Ice hairdressing, on London Road, which has permanently closed, is due to make way for the new business after a planning application was proposed to the City of Edinburgh Council

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

The virtual version of Edinburgh's Leith Waterworld that's a huge hit with online gamers

The once mega-popular Leith Waterworld is sadly long gone, yet tens of thousands of gamers around the world are still visiting the legendary lost leisure pool every single month.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

Edinburgh Castle tourist urges others to go to Stirling after 'chaos' of visit

Edinburgh Castle has come under fire in a scathing Trip Advisor review, with the visitor claiming they were disappointed by their trip to 'such a famous place'.

Edinburgh Live · Sep 6, 2022

OAP, 77, rushed to Edinburgh hospital after being hit by car in West Lothian

The 77-year-old male was taken by ambulance to the Royal Infirmary following the collision on the Main Street area of Fauldhouse, with police now appealing for any additional information

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