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Edinburgh Fringe show on the kidnapping of Shannon Matthews deemed 'inappropriate'

The controversial show that has already been banned from several venues in Yorkshire has been deemed 'sick' and 'inappropriate' as it does a four week run at the Festival Fringe

Edinburgh Live · Aug 9, 2022

'Still relevant now': Trainspotting Live returns to the stage after Covid hiatus

AFTER a three-year hiatus, Trainspotting Live has made its return to the Edinburgh Fringe ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2022

Victim of John Watt 'serving life sentence' after he got away with abuse for half a century

The woman who sparked the probe into senior legal figures in Edinburgh said justice had finally been done.

Daily Record · Aug 9, 2022

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Grease star Dame Olivia Newton-John, 73, dies after breast cancer battle

The British-born singer, Dame Olivia Newton-John, died at the age of 73, her widower confirmed. She was understood to have been surrounded by her family and friends.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

All of the strikes in the UK in August that may cause disruption

It's been dubbed 'summer of discontent' as workers exercise their right to industrial action

Wales Online · Aug 8, 2022

Edinburgh football team 'disgusted' as items stolen from changing room

Craigroyston FC have said that they were targeted by a thief during one of their matches. He was allegedly confronted before pushing past a woman and escaping the club grounds.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Edinburgh primary school has three bikes stolen from shed by thoughtless thieves

Police Scotland have said they are looking into the incident and that enquiries are ongoing. Local councillor Euan Hyslop also hit out at the senseless theft at a time when families are struggling.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

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Angela Rayner: I’m against us going ‘anywhere near’ a Scottish independence vote

Labour’s deputy leader appeared at an event during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe on Monday.

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2022

Huge Edinburgh mural to cover up North Bridge repairs as work drags on

The mural is being installed on the bridge in an effort to make the area look better amid ongoing roadworks.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Spain issues energy bill update for British expats amid cost of living crisis

Spain's inflation rate hit 10.2 per cent in June, the highest level in 37 years and energy prices are rising. In a bid to help, Benidorm's over 65s have been offered support.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Judo star marries in Disney-themed Edinburgh wedding after horror crash

The retired judo star was given a one per cent chance of surviving a horror crash in Thailand in 2016. But she has now found the love of her life and is looking forward to the future.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Missing Scots dad spotted wearing baseball cap in Edinburgh and Inverkeithing

Andy Bonnes, 57, was reported missing from Lundin Links in Fife on Tuesday August 2.

Daily Record · Aug 8, 2022

West Lothian pensioner screams as thief drags her along suburb with car

The shocking footage shows a callous thief approach the woman with a piece of paper in their hand, before snatching her belongings and making off in a white Hyundai with the pensioner clinging onto the door handle.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Scots lawyer John Watt jailed for 10 years over sex abuse against children in the Edinburgh area

John Watt QC was extradited from America and was found guilty of one charge of rape, one of indecent assault and three of indecent conduct committed at houses in the Edinburgh area between September 1973 and August 1987.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Rotting Edinburgh footbridge over Water of Leith shut over safety fears

The council has asked locals to "respect the closure" and not take any risks, but despite this there are reports that some people have been ignoring the warnings.

The National (Scotland) · Aug 8, 2022

Three people rushed to hospital after huge blaze erupts in Edinburgh chip shop

THREE people were rushed to hospital after a fire broke out in an Edinburgh chip shop on Monday.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

I tried Edinburgh's new indoor axe throwing and it ignited the caveman in me

What was once Noughts and Coffees is now Edinburgh's first indoor axe-throwing location, where you can chuck about a hatchet and try to beat your friends - it's genuinely a lot of fun

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Mum told she's unreasonable after threatening to 'take a bat' to car upsetting her baby

A mum has threatened to take a bat to her husband's loud car after it has been waking their baby up early in the morning. She took to an online forum to ask for advice and support.

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Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Scottish monkeypox cases rise to 67 as WHO experts declare global emergency

Monkeypox cases across the UK are on the rise. Amidst World Health Organisation concerns, Public Health Scotland's vaccine program is getting under way despite limited global supply.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 8, 2022

Laugh? I almost cried at Gordon Brown’s night of Edinburgh fringe comedy

The former PM’s one-off onstage chat with standup Matt Forde belied his dour image. If only he’d shown more of this side of himself to the electorate

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

These 23 incredible Edinburgh images will take you right back to the 1980s

From historic visits and landmark developments, to grand sporting events and rising political tensions, we've trawled through our picture archives to bring you some of the biggest moments that shaped the capital in the 1980s.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe: Comedian Paul Black on how to survive the festival and his must see shows

Ahead of his Gilded Balloon show, we discovered whether Paul Black prefers, Edinburgh Castle or Edinburgh Zoo, salt and vinegar or salt and sauce and his top tips for this year's festival.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Reckless Edinburgh motorbike rider slaloms traffic and pulls stunts on busy road

Shocking footage, taken by another road user, shows the youth swerving into oncoming traffic and performing dangerous stunts as he races down the road in the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Edinburgh Fringe-goer convinces luxury hotel to hide things in his room

Thousand of people are visiting Edinburgh - many for the first time - as the capital welcomes the Fringe Festival and people are taking to TikTok to share what they're doing whilst they're here.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

'Secret hideaway' hotel in Edinburgh Old Town named one of city's best by Conde Nast

Many of the usual suspects made the 'best of' Edinburgh hotels list, but there was also space for accommodation bringing 'something a little different' to the heart of the capital.

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