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Iconic Edinburgh pub taken over by BBC stars and film crew for hit drama series

Residents were excited to see dozens of film crew staff bustling outside an iconic Edinburgh pub as they filmed the new series of a popular BBC thriller

Edinburgh Live

The lost Edinburgh department store known affectionately as the 'Provi'

If you lived around Leith in the 20th century, you most likely shopped at the Leith Provident Co-operative - known fondly by locals as the 'Provi' or even just 'The Store'.

Edinburgh Live

Mouth-watering Edinburgh Indian restaurant named 'best newcomer' in Scotland

Cilantro in Leith was given the impressive title at the Asian Restaurant Award last week after a plush ceremony was held at the Sheraton Grand Hotel and Spa in the city on November 1.

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Edinburgh Lidl confirms reopening date after huge three-month makeover

The supermarket at the Newkirkgate shopping centre in Leith is usually a popular spot for picking up messages, but has been shut for some time to allow for a number of 'upgrades'.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mum tailgated through city streets by 'dangerous' driver in a Fiesta

The concerned mum from Leith shared her worries on social media and explained that had she not been scared for her son's safety during the incident she would have confronted the driver.

Edinburgh Live

Stoke City 'ready' Ryan Porteous transfer with Hibs star wanted by host of clubs in England

The Easter Road stopper is out of contract in the summer and could pen a pre-contract with the English Championship club or see out the season in Leith before leaving on a free.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh dad 'felt 100 percent' but neck problem was incurable cancer

Rhys Nealon, 43, from Leith went to his GP after finding the lump in 2019 and after repeated tests, he was diagnosed with Metastatic Melanoma, which is an aggressive form of skin cancer.

Edinburgh Live

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Edinburgh police clamp down on dangerous drivers at rule breaking hot spot

Officers in the north east of the capital were down in Leith patrolling a hot spot for driver rule breaking. As well as handing out 11 fixed penalties, they also successfully searched a motorist for drugs.

Edinburgh Live

Lee Johnson apologises to Hibs support after 'nowhere near good enough' Ross County defeat

George Harmon and Alex Iacovitti sealed the points for the visitors in what was a poor performance at Easter Road that leaves the men from Leith sitting sixth in the Premiership standings.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh community library to showcase touching tribute to Leith legend

The piece was created by local artist Sarah Muirhead who was saddened by Mary's death and wanted to put the portrait somewhere in the heart of the community.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh woman rescued by hero crews from a balcony fire at the Banana Flats

Authorities have released new details on a fire incident from Wednesday evening in Leith. Photographs from Wednesday showed four fire appliances and police in front of Leith's Banana Flats.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh fire crews rush to famous Banana Flats in ongoing emergency incident

Photographs show multiple fire appliances and a Police Scotland van outside of Leith's famous 'Banana Flats' - as emergency services confirmed the incident is ongoing.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh man with 'serious' injuries rushed to hospital from block of flats

The 44-year-old was rushed to the Royal Infirmary following the incident which saw emergency services race to the Persevere Court in Leith, with the fire service helping rescue the man

Edinburgh Live

Popular Edinburgh pub named as 'best in the Lothians' by Visit Scotland

Teuchters Landing in Leith was given the honorary title this week after they received a Scottish Thistle Award by Visit Scotland for their top quality pints, food and views.

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St Mirren have 'no fear' heading to Easter Road as Ethan Erhahon opens up on squad confidence ahead of Hibs clash

The Buddies are looking to maintain their run in the capital after finding Leith a happy hunting ground last season.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh emergency services rush to high-rise apartment block following 'incident'

Police, the Scottish Fire and Rescue and ambulance crews were all spotted at the high-rise apartment block in Leith on Thursday night following a 'worrying incident'

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh mum's murder investigated nearly 40 years on since hit-and-run horror

In David Wilson's Crime Files: Cold Cases, the criminologist travels to the epicentre of the once booming red light district of Leith to examine the murder of mother-of-two Sheila Anderson.

Edinburgh Live

Abandoned Edinburgh 'leaning' warehouse set to be torn down and turned into flats

The City of Edinburgh Council has received a planning application seeking to demolish a 19th century derelict warehouse in Leith. The council formerly approved plans for 19 flats at the site.

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Ryan Porteous in Hibs 'made quite clear' contract latest as he addresses 'targeted' remarks

The Hibees stopper is out of contract in the summer with both owner Ron Gordon and boss Lee Johnson desperate for him to stay in Leith and extend his current terms beyond the end of the season.

Edinburgh Live

Map shows home turf of 20 Edinburgh 'young teams' that used to rule city

The map shows areas across the city from the northern territories of the GrantonYoung Parkie, GYP gang and the Young Leith Team YLT, to the YMO or Young Mental Oxgangs in the south.

Edinburgh Live

More Edinburgh roadworks and street closures due to final phase of Leith trams

During the works the council have confirmed there will be diversion signage installed in the local area to inform road users of the recommended route.

Edinburgh Live

Ryan Porteous Hibs future latest as owner Ron Gordon delivers 'very hopeful' update

The new Scotland international is out of contract in the summer and will be free to talk to other interested parties come January 1. The Hibees are desperate for him to remain in Leith.

Daily Record

Fans can watch Hibs vs St Johnstone VAR debut despite TV giving it the cold shoulder

Easter Road is set to host a bumper crowd as punters in Leith will witness the introduction of video replay.

The National (Scotland)

Paul Hanlon says Hibs must learn lessons from humbling defeat at Celtic Park

PAUL HANLON admits that he and his Hibernian team-mates must learn lessons from what turned out to be a sobering afternoon in Glasgow for the Leith…

Edinburgh Live

Despite the sad closure of their store on Great Junction Street, Leith, the team have announced that they will once again have two venues in Edinburgh when their newest location in the Grassmarket opens next month

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