The Latest Breaking News from Edinburgh

Edinburgh's first zoo that closed due to appalling conditions and disease outbreaks

For well over 100 years it's been one of the capital's most-visited attractions, but, in spite of its long history, Edinburgh Zoo was not the first institution of its kind in the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 23, 2022

Thousands of drivers will need eco vehicle to enter Scots cities or face huge fines

Glasgow will enforce its low emission zone from June 2023 while Edinburgh, Dundee and Aberdeen begin in mid 2024.

Daily Record · Jan 23, 2022

Scotland's Covid death toll rises by 30 overnight as daily cases surpass 6,000

446 of the new covid cases were recorded in the City of Edinburgh health board area while 63 were registered in East Lothian, according to the latest statistics.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022

Edinburgh train ticket office cutting opening hours puts passengers at risk says rail union

Scotrail announced the move to review the opening and closing times at train ticketing offices all across Scotland and up to 120 stations will now see their times changed

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022

Edinburgh company to trial four day working week so staff feel 'nurtured'

University researchers are behind the new pilot scheme and looking to discover if the four day week and longer weekends affects productivity and workers wellbeing

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022

Marginalised Edinburgh families receive free bikes from Brake the Cycle Scheme

One family was so overjoyed by receiving a bike as it meant that they are now able to go out on family cycles together whilst also tackling the mental health needs of those within the household.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022

Edinburgh dad says Scottish Power left his family of five without heating or hot water

Jason Milligan arrived home from work with his children last night and discovered that his gas had been cut off and he is now facing a weekend with his children without heating or hot water

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022

Edinburgh property: How much you have to earn to get a foot on the ladder

House prices have been soaring this year - even with the ongoing covid pandemic and now new findings by Nationwide Building Society have revealed that first-time buyers are finding it hard to buy property in the Capital.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022

Edinburgh named as trendiest Scottish city and ninth in UK by fashion firm

Edinburgh came out on top of the list of trendiest Scottish cities with the area of Leith singled out for being one of the coolest places on the planet.

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022

More Edinburgh to London trains announced as rail operator LNER returns to full service

LNER and many other train operators had to cut their services in December and January due to staff shortages caused by the new Omicron variant of the coronavirus

Edinburgh Live · Jan 22, 2022