The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh Airport confirms return of popular winter sun flight as Covid restrictions ease

As travel bans are being lifted and testing requirements are easing, Edinburgh Airport have announced a range of new flights and the return of a popular winter sun route.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Edinburgh dad pays emotional tribute to mum in stunning charity marathon effort

Alistair Thomson started his fundraising challenge last February following the tragic passing of mum Sue due to breast cancer and explained how hitting the tarmac helped him overcome his grief

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Edinburgh man charged over 'series of thefts' from cars in capital's West End

Officers arrested and charged the 51-year-old in connection with the incidents following a series of calls from frustrated residents who awoke to find their vehicle windows shattered

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Edinburgh charity tackles hidden poverty with ‘no questions asked’ coat exchange

An Edinburgh organisation is tackling hidden poverty with a 'no questions asked' coat exchange in Leith which allows those in need to access warm clothing for free.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Edinburgh's Princes Street set for luxury hotel at old Debenhams with rooftop sky bar

The City of Edinburgh Council approved the plan for the new hotel this week at the historic locations on Princes Street after the old Debenhams building was vacated

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Edinburgh bus services issues timetable update after festive staff shortage

Transport operator Lothian had been forced to scale back its route and service offering during the festive period amid staff shortages caused by the omicron wave but has announced the restoration of normal service from Monday

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Covid restrictions on social distancing and face masks change in Scotland from today

Nicola Sturgeon made the announcement on Tuesday as new cases of the Omicron variant begin to drop all across Scotland but the latest data shows Edinburgh has the most new infections in the country

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

How three innocent English "pirates" were hanged in Leith in 1705

The English merchant sailors were said to have been caught up in a classic wrong place, wrong time scenario when they were accused for a crime that they did not commit.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Edinburgh man caught filming girlfriend at home with hidden camera

The twisted thug was caught filming his partner at their Edinburgh home and he was also charged with assaulting the victim and leaving her with a nasty black eye

Edinburgh Live · Jan 28, 2022

Suspicious boyfriend caught secretly filming his partner in their Edinburgh flat with hidden camera

Amadeusz Giers, 34, used a small camera to spy on the woman which the couple normally used to keep an eye on their dog.

Daily Record · Jan 28, 2022