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Police officer ‘drove straight into’ pensioner who died after royal escort crash

Helen Holland, 81, died after being struck during a collision with a motorcycle that was part of an escort for the Duchess of Edinburgh in May 2023.

Evening Standard

UK union accuses GTA maker Rockstar Games of firing employees attempting to organise

According to The Independent Workers’ Union of Great Britain, the developer fired more than 30 staff last week for being members of a union-affiliated Discord channel

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Police attacked with fireworks amid Bonfire Night disorder across the UK

West Midlands Police made more than 20 arrests after officers were attacked with fireworks in Birmingham.

Evening Standard

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Nicola Sturgeon to join discussion panel during Edinburgh’s First Footin’

The former first minister will join Garbage singer Shirley Manson as a special guest of Edinburgh Maker Michael Pederson.

Evening Standard

Covid-19 jab causes fewer problems than the virus itself in youngsters – study

The new study was led by experts at UCL and the universities of Cambridge and Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh medical student Jasmine Mitchell wins The Great British Bake Off

Edinburgh-born medical student Jasmine Mitchell has been crowned the winner of The Great British Bake Off series 16. The 23-year-old triumphed over fellow finalists Tom Arden and Aaron Mountford-Myles in the Tuesday night finale. Jasmine openly shared her journey living with alopecia since age 12 and her decision not to…

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‘It wasn’t on my bingo card’ – Dame Prue Leith surprises Edinburgh hairdresser

The Great British Bake Off judge popped into a salon in the city to have her hair done before a charity event on Tuesday.

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Scot celebrates kidney transplant to save brother after anniversary of treatment

On October 30 1960, the UK’s first successful kidney transplant took place in Edinburgh – and since then 2,000 transplants have taken place.

The Independent UK

SNP and Plaid would resist ‘consuming of UK politics by far-right’, says Swinney

The Scottish First Minister met Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth at Bute House in Edinburgh on Thursday.

Evening Standard

SNP and Plaid Cymru seek to give voters a ‘positive alternative’ to Westminster

SNP leader and Scottish First Minister John Swinney will hold talks with Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth in Edinburgh on Thursday.

The Independent UK

Graham Norton announced as Edinburgh Festival Fringe ambassador

The chatshow host started his career as a comedian at the even more than three decades ago.

Evening Standard

John Swinney to ask if Holyrood is strong enough to stand up to Reform ‘threat’

The First Minister and Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar will address a conference in Edinburgh on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Brendan Rodgers resigns as Celtic boss with Martin O’Neill taking interim charge

The Hoops sit eight points behind league leaders Hearts after their 3-1 defeat at the Edinburgh side on Sunday.

The Independent UK

Full Bloom: Hearts ride to the top off investment and analytics

The Edinburgh side host Celtic on Sunday five points clear, boosted by the Brighton owner’s access to ‘the best dataset in the world’

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The Fife Arms, Scotland hotel review

HOTELS: Daisy Lester checks into the Scottish hotel that is home to not one, but two Picasso paintings – including one of his rarest

Evening Standard

Contract signed for construction of ‘hall for all’ concert venue

Work on the Dunard Centre in Edinburgh will begin within weeks and the project is expected to be complete by 2029.

Evening Standard

Actor Brian Cox backs anti-poverty campaign ahead of Edinburgh rally

He has called on both Holyrood and Westminster to deliver on their respective promises to reduce poverty.

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Bon Jovi announce return to the road for 2026, with shows in London, Edinburgh, Dublin and New York confirmed

The rock legends will embark on their first tour since Jon Bon Jovi had surgery on his vocal cords in June 2022

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Evening Standard

Bon Jovi announce summer 2026 tour with dates in the UK and Ireland

The rock band, known for their hit songs Livin’ On A Prayer and It’s My Life, will return to the stage with dates in London, Dublin and Edinburgh.

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Body-worn camera rollout will deter Bonfire Night disorder, senior officer says

From Wednesday, Police Scotland officers in Edinburgh, the Lothians and the Borders will be on duty equipped with the lightweight cameras.

Evening Standard

150 aerospace jobs safeguarded in deal between UK, Sweden and Thailand

It follows a two-year campaign involving close collaboration between the three nations.

Evening Standard

Lantern trail at zoo returns for first time in six years with aquatic theme

The display will bring visitors to Edinburgh Zoo face to face with illuminated sea creatures standing up to 20ft.

The Guardian - UK

Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over

Antibiotic use in farming is now rampant. How meat is produced in China may mean the drugs you need here won’t work, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburgh

The Independent UK

Edinburgh captain Magnus Bradbury wins Scotland recall for autumn internationals

The 30-year-old back-rower won his last cap on Scotland’s 2022 summer tour.

Evening Standard

Scottish MSP demands Britons who fought for Israel be tried for war crimes

Scottish Greens co-leader Ross Greer made the plea in his speech to the party’s conference in Edinburgh.

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