The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Pensioner dies in Edinburgh hospital after she was hit by van on busy road

West Lothian police confirmed the incident and asked members of the general public to come forward with any relevant information that may help their enquiries

Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2022

Thug bursts into car and demands cash from driver in terrifying incident at Scots retail park

Police have launched a probe after the pensioner was targeted while sitting in his vehicle at Craigleith Retail Park in Edinburgh.

Daily Record · Jan 26, 2022

Edinburgh mum goes on hunger strike over the death of her baby boy

Lydia's baby son, Gary, died when he was just one week old in 1975 and his mother has become embroiled in a row over research involving children's body parts without parental consent

Edinburgh Live · Jan 26, 2022

Tayside cancer patients to travel to Glasgow, Edinburgh or Aberdeen for part of vital treatment

Teams from the four main cancer centres in Scotland have been working together to implement a new pathway to deliver radiotherapy sessions to breast cancer patients

Daily Record · Jan 25, 2022

Edinburgh restaurant plans for Portobello set to be rejected over 'smelly cooking' fears

Planners have urged councillors to refuse change of use permission for the former Barbershop on Portobello High Street.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2022

Edinburgh to see huge Meadows Marathon return for first time in two years

Around 1,000 people will head to one of the city's most popular parks for a huge series of races to enjoy the fresh air and raise some considerable funds for charity.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2022

Nine spots around Edinburgh where Robert Burns' influence can still be felt today

Though he only lived in Edinburgh for a couple of years, Rabbie Burns made quite an impact on the city, and in a short stroll you'll probably bump into a good few reminders of the Son of Scotland.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2022

Edinburgh stranger opens car and demands money from driver in retail car park

The 66-year-old had been inside his car at Craigleith Retail Park when he was suddenly approached by another man who demanded he hand over cash immediately.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2022

Executed Edinburgh witches 'had Lyme Disease' not devil's mark

The Witchcraft Act being brought into law in 1563 and remained until 1736, seeing hundreds of women strangled, drowned or burnt at the stake for their alleged crimes.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2022

The Edinburgh streets with the most complaints over bin collections

After a drop in complaints during the first year of the pandemic, the council last year saw a 73 per cent rise as residents were left unhappy due to overflowing and uncollected bins.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 25, 2022