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Fire crews to remain on Princes Street for some time after building gutted

A blaze broke out at the former Debenhams store on Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare in the early hours of Thursday.

Evening Standard

Lord Advocate meets firefighter’s widow as investigations into death continue

Shelley Martin recently criticised ‘unacceptable’ delays around inquiries into the death her husband Barry in the Jenners fire in 2023.

Evening Standard

Three years is too long to have unanswered questions, says firefighter’s widow

Shelley Martin has hit out at delays in the investigation into the death of her husband, Barry Martin.

Evening Standard

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Widow of firefighter who died in Jenners blaze hits out at ‘unacceptable’ delays

Shelley Martin said the death of her husband Barry had ‘devastated’ her family, including her twin sons.

Evening Standard

Going up: Can Britain’s empty department stores be brought back to life?

With many branches of famous chains lying empty, work is under way to transform them into housing, hotels, offices, independent shops and more

The Guardian - UK

20 Edinburgh activities you could do in the 1970s but no longer can

Edinburgh was a very different city in the 1970s, with loads of things you could do back then that you most definitely can't do today. This list is sure to bring back some memories from yesteryear.

Edinburgh Live

We ask Edinburgh locals what can be done to improve iconic Princes Street

In its heyday people travelled from far and wide to shop in high end establishments like Jenners, House of Fraser and Debenhams - but they are gone.

Edinburgh Live

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Mike Ashley’s Frasers Group raises stake in Asos to nearly 9%

Larger holding is nearly enough to block a potential takeover bid as speculation grows about online retailer’s future

The Guardian - UK

Betty Boo on her love of Scotland and how she dreams of retiring here

The Doin' the Do star can't wait to return to her mother's family's homeland to play Let's Rock Scotland next month but it'll be bittersweet as she remembers her late mum who worked in Jenners.

Daily Record

Scotland's wealthiest millionaires and billionaires named in Sunday Times rich list 2023

Jenners owner Anders Holch Povlsen has been crowned as the richest person in Scotland, and the 17th richest person across the UK, as he climbs £2 billion in just 12 months.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh locals debate mysterious window display from lost department store

Locals were forced to get their thinking cap on after this vintage image of a winter fashion window display appeared online, seemingly from one of the capital's long list of lost department stores

Edinburgh Live

'Beautiful' Edinburgh Jenners mosaic uncovered by builders during restoration work

A beautiful mosaic, depicting the initials of original owner Charles Jenner & Co, has been uncovered recently as work begins on the historic building on Princes Street.

Edinburgh Live

Moment Scotland's richest man and Edinburgh Jenners owner caught speeding

Billionaire Anders Holch Povlsen, whose company are behind plans to transform Edinburgh's former Jenners store into a luxury hotel, was hauled over before being handed a £100 fine and three points in his license

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh weather: City to be hit by FIVE DAYS of snow and -4C big freeze

BBC Weather confirms five days of snow will hit Edinburgh next week, with the first flurry expected on Monday 6 - though the Met Office have slightly different predictions.

Edinburgh Live

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The Independent UK

Royal Mile falls silent as thousands pay tribute to fallen firefighter

Barry Martin died last month after tackling a blaze at the former Jenners department store in Edinburgh.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh locals pay heartfelt tributes to hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

We spoke to two retired firefighters and a retired nurse who shared their thoughts on the funeral and why they felt it was important to pay their respects in person.

Daily Record

Scots firefighter who died after Jenners blaze given hero's send off as mourners line streets for funeral

Powerful images from the capital show fire officers lining the route of his funeral cortege ahead of the service at St Giles' Cathedral.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh locals line Royal Mile at hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin's funeral

Scores of firefighters and locals have lined the streets to honour the Fife firefighter who lost his life four days after tackling the Jenners blaze on Princes Street.

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The Independent UK

Wife pays tribute to ‘proud’ firefighter killed tackling Jenners blaze

The funeral for Barry Martin, 38, will take place at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh on Friday.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh stores closing this year as M&Co, TK Maxx, New Look and more shut doors

A number of stores are scheduled to close their doors across Edinburgh soon, as retailers in Scotland have faced many challenges in the past few years following lockdown.

Glasgow Live

Glasgow fire crews pay tribute to Barry Martin who died following Jenners blaze

Firefighters in Glasgow joined their colleagues from around the UK in a minute silence to pay tribute to Barry Martin, 38, who died in the line of duty on January 27

Daily Record

Firefighters across UK hold one-minute silence for Scot Barry Martin who died after Jenners blaze

Barry Martin, 38, passed died suffering critical injuries at a fire in the Jenners building in Edinburgh.

The Independent UK

Firefighters hold minute’s silence for Barry Martin who died after Jenners blaze

Fire crews across the UK have paid tribute to the 38-year-old who received fatal injuries battling the blaze at the building in Edinburgh.

Daily Record

Family of firefighter who died in Edinburgh Jenners blaze invite public to pay respects during funeral

Barry Martin, 38, from Fife, died after suffering critical injuries during the January 23 blaze.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh to create memorial for hero Jenners firefighter Barry Martin

A minutes silence was held by councillors to remember Barry Martin, who died from injuries sustained tackling a fire at the former Jenners department store.

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