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The Latest Breaking News from Leith Walk

Taxi and Uber rider targeted in suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh, say witnesses

White Scottish man, 38, charged after five men were injured in spate of attacks in city on Friday night

The Guardian - UK · Jun 21

19-year-old woman rushed to hospital after being hit by tram in Edinburgh city centre

Part of Edinburgh's Leith Walk is shut after a pedestrian was hit by a tram ...

The National (Scotland) · May 24

What it feels like to ride along the 'worst cycle lane in the world'

The bike lane might be 'moronic' and an 'accident waiting to happen' - but one howler shouldn’t make you swerve from the beauty of the act, writes Emmie Harrison-West

Cycling Weekly · Feb 13, 2024

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More Tramspotting than Trainspotting: Leith has reinvented itself as a music and countercultural hub

Edinburgh’s port district has shaken off its seedy rep and is having a cultural renaissance, writes Robin McKelvie

The Independent UK · Aug 8, 2023

Trendy Edinburgh cocktail bar 'coming soon' as team launch second venue in the city

A new cocktail spot is coming to Edinburgh, as the team behind the Wildcat launch their second spot in the city with Satyr on Leith Walk as owners say it's 'almost ready'.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 7, 2023

Historic Edinburgh building set to be redeveloped under new proposals

1930s red sandstone building at the bottom of Leith Walk could become 152 residential units, as well as retail and hospitality outlets

Insider UK · Jun 29, 2023

Historic Edinburgh building set to be transformed under new proposals

Built in the 1930s, the red sandstone building at the bottom of Leith Walk has become a part of the fabric of the area and is now set to become 152 residential units as well as spaces for retail and hospitality outlets under new plans.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 27, 2023

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Edinburgh residents hit back after two 'selfish' drivers park in cycle lane

Two snazzy cars were spotted parked on the cycle path in Leith Walk, causing an obstruction for cyclists. It comes after drivers complained about the lack of parking spaces.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2023

Edinburgh bar owner unveils new Dog House Leith pub with 'shot roulette'

Edinburgh Live · Jun 22, 2023

Plans to turn popular Edinburgh Polish supermarket into a restaurant

A planning application has been validated by the City of Edinburgh Council which would see the Zabka Sklep supermarket on Leith Walk become a dine-in restaurant

Edinburgh Live · Jun 21, 2023

'Moronic' zig-zag cycle lane to be rebuilt as bends are too sharp for cyclists

Some turns on Leith Walk's zig-zag bike lane in Edinburgh were found to be too sharp - failing to comply with the council's street design guidance

Daily Mirror · Jun 15, 2023

Edinburgh's 'moronic' Leith Walk zig-zag cycle lane to have sharp turns 'fixed'

The work will be carried out as part of snagging on the tram line to Newhaven, and officers said the worst of the corners would be 'rectified'.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 15, 2023

Edinburgh business owners slam chaos caused by tram works as 'nightmare' ends

Throughout the construction of the line countless amounts of Leith Walk business owners and managers have reported that they have been impacted by the tram works.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2023

Edinburgh garage near Leith Walk set to be demolished to make way for 112 student flats

Two local community councils have objected to the plans.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023

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The Guardian - UK · Jun 6, 2023

‘More tram-spotting than Trainspotting’: the new tram linking Leith to Edinburgh

The tramline to the old port means its Michelin-starred restaurants, seafront and cool venues are now just a few stops away from Edinburgh city centre

Edinburgh Live · May 15, 2023

Edinburgh locals baffled by 'ghost cycle lane' on busy city road

Locals have dubbed the lines on the pavement as 'ghost cycle lanes' and have questioned when they will be removed to ensure a distinctive difference between pavement and cycle path.

Glasgow Live · May 8, 2023

Edinburgh Remakery confirms new home after closing Ocean Terminal store

The Edinburgh Remakery team confirmed that they will be returning to what they say are plush new premises at Kirkgate Shopping Centre at the bottom of Leith Walk.

Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023

Confused Edinburgh drivers end up in wrong lane as Leith Walk opens to traffic

Leith Walk has opened up to two-way traffic after undergoing three years of work as the trams to Newhaven project transformed the roads. However with new road markings and tram lanes, some drivers are left confused.

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 27, 2023

Controversial Edinburgh student flats on Leith Walk approved despite local concern

The proposals were given planning permission following narrow vote by councillors, despite being told the development was "not what is wanted in Leith".

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2023

First Edinburgh daytime 'ghost trams' seen as testing continues on Newhaven link

Locals spotted the trams making their way from the city centre, down Leith Walk to Newhaven as the official launch date edges nearer. Last month, overnight testing began on the line to minimise disruption to traffic

Edinburgh Live · Apr 19, 2023

Edinburgh locals speak of 'relief' as they get first glimpse of trams to Newhaven

There is varied opinions about the trams and especially in the Leith Walk as many residents have criticised the cost, time spent and the disruption that the trams have supposedly caused to the area.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 12, 2023

Historic Edinburgh Victorian tram cable wheels to be put on permanent public display

The wheels were discovered at the Pilrig Street junction with Leith Walk in August 2021 during the Tram to Newhaven excavations. A permanent public display will be established to view the wheels

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Edinburgh's most notorious pubs that had a story or two to tell

Many of these fine establishments are long gone - either demolished, derelict, or transformed into some of Edinburgh's most distinguished bars.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 5, 2023

Edinburgh firefighters race to blaze as it tears through flat on Leith Walk

Buses were diverted for a few hours as Leith Walk was closed off to allow the Scottish Fire Service space to work. There were no casualties and the blaze was extinguished late on Tuesday night.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 2, 2023

Edinburgh man dies in street after taking unwell as police treat death as 'unexplained'

Police and paramedics attended Pilrig Street, just off Leith Walk, on Friday, March 31, but the man was pronounced dead at the scene. Officers are treating the death as "unexplained."

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