The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

BT appeal Edinburgh 'street hub' refusal amid pressure to replace eyesore phone boxes

The Scottish Government will now decide if the 75-inch screens are acceptable for the city's streets, as it looks to replace old vandalised public phones with new technology.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh police race to Fringe venue after cyclist collides with taxi

Officers had been called out to the Pleasance on Friday August 5 after the black cab and bike had crashed into one another next to a busy junction shortly after 1.15pm.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Shopper footfall declines amid rail strikes and cost-of-living pressure

The summer heatwave, rail strikes and the ongoing cost-of-living crisis were all blamed for the weak footfall

Daily Record · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh Festival Fringe: Weather forecast as 650 street performers take over New Town

650 street performers are set to take over the New Town as part of new 'Taster Stages' around the city. With so many acts being outdoors, you will want to know what the weather will be like.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh mum gives up her job to transform derelict farm into adventure playground

The mum, turned dogwalker, will feature on the brand new Channel 5 series, New Lives in the Country, after she left Edinburgh in the middle of lockdown to find a new life in the Pentlands.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

World's smallest whisky bar proves size isn’t everything

Edinburgh festival pop-up by Cask 88 has a floor space of 1.978 square metres

Insider UK · Aug 5, 2022

Unearthed Edinburgh photo shows incredible 'fairy tale-like' lost city manor

Newly-unearthed colour photograph taken more than 55 years ago shows the incredible lost Edinburgh manor Rockville shortly before a demolition squad razed it to the ground.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh Military Tattoo 2022: All you need to know as the celebration kicks off

After a two-year absence, the much-anticipated event is back. Here's everything you need to know as it makes an entrance today, August 5.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh Airport issues Fringe advice for travellers in August

With the Edinburgh Fringe beginning today, and hundreds of thousands of people expected to attend throughout the month, Edinburgh Airport has issued advice to those travelling to the festival

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022

Edinburgh police search for missing man last seen in Wales days ago

Concerns have been issued for the welfare of Stephen Hopkins, who was last seen in the Abergavenny area of Wales earlier this week, but is believed to be in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 5, 2022