The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

When Edinburgh locals flocked to Australia for just a tenner

The popular scheme saw over a million Brits head down under - some of which were delighted with their new antipodean digs, while others couldn't get wait to board the next ship home.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 26, 2022

Energy price cap hiked to more than 80% to £3,549 from October 1 as costs soar

The cap will come into effect for around 24 million households in England, Scotland and Wales on default energy tariffs on October 1, and will remain in place until December 31, when it will be adjusted again.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 26, 2022

Bin strikes spread as more workers walk out across Scotland

Unions have already rejected a 5% wage increase.

The Independent UK · Aug 26, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe Festival weather forecast as 2022 festival comes to a close

If you are heading to Edinburgh's Fringe Festival soon, here's what the Met Office has to say about the weather that lies ahead - and unsurprisingly, there's rain in their predictions.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Edinburgh to Fife ferries 'could be like New York service' as plans back on agenda

Plans to connect Edinburgh with Fife via ferry could be tabled as part of a new public transport plan that will look to bring neighbouring local authorities in closer contact with the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Family of man who died in M8 tragedy say 'no words can describe devastation' as they hail 'fantastic dad'

James Murray, 54, was involved in the fatal collision at Hermiston Gait Roundabout in Edinburgh during rush hour on Tuesday, August 23.

Daily Record · Aug 25, 2022

Hibs squad share their favourite TV series in humorous TikTok video

The social media team at Hibs were hard at work giving the fans the content they wanted in a TikTok clip that revealed the some the clubs biggest players favourite TV shows.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Edinburgh hotel guests woken up at 2am as Hearts fans set off fireworks to wake FC Zurich

Hearts fans besieged the Marriott Hotel on Glasgow Road in the early hours of Thursday morning in an attempt to distrub FC Zurich players ahead of their European clash.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Edinburgh bin strike 'task force' to clean up worst affected areas of city

Council staff from other departments will be deployed to help with the clean up after councillors agreed the growing piles of litter in the street caused by striking workers was a potential health hazard.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

Channel 4 wins channel of the year at Edinburgh as privatisation threat looms

The awards were presented during a ceremony held during the Edinburgh TV Festival.

The Independent UK · Aug 25, 2022