The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Bus engulfed in smoke after catching fire in Edinburgh as crews race to blaze

Crews were called to reports of the fire on Gorgie Road, near Tynecastle Park, just before 11am on Sunday March 13.

Daily Record · Mar 13, 2022

Edinburgh bus goes up in flames in middle of busy city centre road

Emergency services have rushed to the scene on Gorgie Road following reports a First Bus service had caught fire in the middle of the street, forcing passengers and the driver to abandon the vehicle

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2022

Edinburgh M&S Meadowbank outlet set to be replaced by Home Bargains store

The lease agreement for the popular outlet store is set to expire in the near future, with discount retailer Home Bargains lined up to replace M&S if council chiefs approve the plans

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2022

The most curious Edinburgh relics dug up during tram works in the city

Since the Newhaven extension began, tram works have seen much of old Edinburgh dug up and investigated - with some intriguing finds lying underneath our feet.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2022

Major Edinburgh A720 City Bypass works begin second phase next week with delays expected

Transport Scotland's road operator BEAR Scotland are completing road surfacing works in and around Edinburgh but have had to close parts of the A720 and the second phase of the works start on Tuesday

Edinburgh Live · Mar 13, 2022

Edinburgh firearms cop facing criminal probe for sending indecent images to colleagues

The firearms officers had previously been in trouble for saying that female colleagues should not be out on duty without being escorted by a man before the latest incident

Edinburgh Live · Mar 12, 2022

Edinburgh grandad and ex-Hibs casual fighting in Ukraine says Russians 30km away

The ex-Hibs casual was reported during the week as being in Ukraine fighting alongside other football fans and is updating his followers on Facebook page - but the latest message is concerning

Edinburgh Live · Mar 12, 2022

Edinburgh Princes Street slammed by comic over 'To Let signs everywhere'

Fred MacAuley was stunned by the state of the capital's busiest shopping thoroughfare during a visit to the city as he bemoaned the vacant shop fronts and empty retailers

Edinburgh Live · Mar 12, 2022

When Edinburgh's Ken Buchanan returned to Scotland as world champion in 1970

Many observers believe that the Edinburgh man is perhaps the best ever fighter to have boxed in the UK, and his victory over Ismael Laguna for the lightweight title is considered one of the greatest achievements from a British fighter

Edinburgh Live · Mar 12, 2022

Edinburgh fourth lowest for Covid-19 vaccines, according to Scottish Government

The latest Public Health Scotland figures show that almost one third of Edinburgh residents have not received all three of their doses of the coronavirus vaccine.

Edinburgh Live · Mar 12, 2022