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‘Business as usual’ in Edinburgh as Princes Street reopens after major fire

The council leader said the city ‘is getting back to business as usual’, with tram and bus services fully resumed.

Evening Standard

Kate Garraway cracks up laughing as she's caught sneaking back onto GMB set

Presenter joked that she’d spent ‘too long in the shower’ and hadn’t returned before the advert break was over

Evening Standard

Richard Madeley walks off GMB set over 'pet peeve' as co-host says 'he's had enough'

The 70-year-old presenter stormed out after a discussion about irritating habits with Kate Garraway

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Kate Garraway forced to halt live Good Morning Britain interview after 'rude' on-air incident

Kate Garraway was forced to apologise to viewers after a passer-by made a ‘rude gesture’

Evening Standard

First UK city-wide tourist tax begins – here’s how much it will cost

The first round of funding will be reinvested into Edinburgh’s festival offerings

The Independent UK

High costs in Edinburgh ‘little to do’ with new visitor levy, says council

The UK’s first visitor levy is set to come into force on Friday as performers speak out against rising costs.

Evening Standard

Part of Princes Street to 'remain closed for foreseeable future' following fire

A SECTION of Princes Street will remain shut for the foreseeable future following a fire, Police Scotland has said ...

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Blaze at historic building in Edinburgh ‘upsetting’, council leader says

Jane Meagher said the main priority after the fire at the former Debenhams site now ‘has got to be safety’.

Evening Standard

Hydration stations and 'heat respite areas' considered ahead of Edinburgh festivals

EXTRA hydration stations and "heat respite areas" are among ideas the council’s leader is considering advocating for as Edinburgh faces…

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh’s Hogmanay could be part-funded by visitor levy – council leader

The so-called tourist tax will add 5% to accommodation bills in the Scottish capital from July.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh ready to enjoy Hogmanay after ‘disappointment’ of last year

Last year’s events to welcome the New Year had to be cancelled because of a storm.

The Independent UK

Investigation launched into death of man in council toilets

City of Edinburgh Council will launch an investigation into the death of a man in a city chambers toilet ...

The National (Scotland)

Scottish city's economy outperforms London's for first time

EDINBURGH has been hailed as Scotland’s financial “powerhouse” as its economy has surpassed London’s for the first time, new data has shown…

The National (Scotland)

Tributes paid after Scottish councillor's 'sudden and unexpected' death

Tributes have been paid to a serving Scottish councillor after her “sudden and unexpected death” ...

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City council could agree Scotland’s first visitor levy charge at online meeting

Members of Edinburgh’s city council are to meet online to discuss plans to introduce a charge on visitors staying overnight in the area.

The National (Scotland)

Unionists slated for turning down SNP's 'ambitious' Edinburgh tourist tax plan

UNIONIST councillors in Edinburgh have turned down “ambitious” SNP proposals for a 7 tourist tax which would have seen £20 million a year put…

The Independent UK

Business leaders warn capital councillors over visitor levy timing

The Federation of Small Businesses warned of ‘significant disruption’ under the current deadlines for Edinburgh City Council’s planned new charge.

The Independent UK

Edinburgh set to introduce tourist tax in bid to raise £50m a year

Scotland’s first visitor levy could see tourists pay extra to stay from July 2026

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Edinburgh poised to approve visitor levy to generate £50m a year

Councillors in Edinburgh say they could be the first in Scotland to agree a visitor levy – with the charge expected to bring in up to £50 million…

Evening Standard

New weather warning for ice issued across Scotland

The Met Office extended a yellow weather warning for ice on New Year’s Day.

The Independent UK

Snow expected in northern Scotland amid ‘challenging’ weather conditions

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency has warned communities to prepare for a risk of flooding.

The National (Scotland)

'Farcical': Vote for Labour's 'super minority' on Edinburgh Council panned

A DECISION to keep Labour in power in Edinburgh has been described as a “farcical spectacle” after the scandal-hit ex-leader took part while the…

International Business Times UK

Scotland Relocates Homeless to England and More To Accommodate Swifties and $125M Economic Boost

As Scotland's housing crisis continues, homeless individuals are being relocated to make room for tourists going to Taylor Swift's "Eras" tour.

Edinburgh Live

Disgusted Edinburgh mum's health fears as pigeons 'take over' council flats

A mum from Edinburgh has been left disgusted by the mess left by pigeons nesting in May Court. While the block underwent refurbishment, bird-proofing has yet to be installed and now residents are concerned about their health.

Daily Record

Shocking photos show Edinburgh's homeless using carboard boxes to keep warm in 'dangerous' temperatures

Steps to Hope, a local charity, are calling for more to be done to help the homeless and vulnerable this winter.

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