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The decking outside The Keelson

Shore pub owners hit out after council orders removal of £35k decking

Police are dealing with an incident on Waterfront Broadway

Police descend on Granton after reports of crash near supermarket

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's iconic Palm Houses reopened to the public this weekend

Stunning aerial footage captures Edinburgh's Palm Houses from above

Edinburgh Bicycle Co-op confirmed it entered administration on Thursday

Edinburgh Bicycle Coop confirms closures after entering administration

Firefighters tackling major blaze at West Lothian scrapyard

Elliot donated the money from his fundraiser to the Preston Lodge pipe band

Piper confronted by mob presents £19k cheque to band after fundraiser

Browse our photo gallery to see the Edinburgh and Lothians postcodes with the most sex offenders, as of September 2026.

The Edinburgh areas with highest number of sex offenders

Wardie Bay is a popular swimming beach - when the water is clean. Picture: SEPA

Ministers urged to 'finally clean up' Capital's sewage-plagued waters

A timeline has been agreed to fix the narrow pavements on Morningside Road

Timeline announced to fix Morningside Road’s narrow pavements

Children enjoy reading at St Andrew’s Orthodox Church School in Newington

Orthodox Christian school to double capacity after first year success

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Take a look through our photo gallery to see Edinburgh streets locals often say feel dangerous after dark

15 Edinburgh streets where locals feel ‘unsafe’ at night

The Gyle shopping centre opens in October 1993 - people shopping (note shell suits!)

17 photos show life in Edinburgh during the 90s

Student Andrew McGlashan is handed a pen by a robotic arm at Napier University, watched by Dr Des Bonnar of the Engineering department, October 1992.

33 great pictures of university life in Edinburgh in the early 1990s

St Margaret’s Chapel in Edinburgh Castle was built around 1130.

Inside 1130-built Edinburgh chapel still hosting ceremonies today

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A child’s first smartphone brings new independence, alongside important conversations about staying safe online

Giving your child their first smartphone? Seven things to discuss

I’ve just discovered Yoto Club and I think my eight-year-old is going to love what’s included

Yoto Club could be the next thing my son loves about his Yoto Player

Households could be paying up to £452 extra a year by letting an expired broadband deal roll on

The overlooked broadband date that could be costing you £452

Sport

Liam Craig, left, and David Gray were sacked by Hibs last month.

Craig: We leave Hibs with a lot of pride - stats speak for themselves
Assistant boss reflects on exit from Easter Road
Mark Atkinson

Hibs were able to bounce back from their defeats to Hearts in the Tennent's Sixes on Sunday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

Hibs denied Tennent's Sixes final spot by ex-Hearts man

New Hearts Women head coach Andy Thomson was full of praise for hat-trick hero Marianne Speckmaeir

Hearts data gem turns derby queen as hat-trick clinches Capital Cup

Bonnyrigg Rose boss Jonny Stewart

Rose out at first hurdle in cup as City pick up more points in league

Hearts exited the Tennent's Sixes at the group stage after a thumping opening game defeat on Sunday afternoon. Cr: SNS Group.

Hearts icon's absence hits Jambos as they exit Tennent's Sixes early

Hearts Latest

Rudi Skacel scores the winning goal for Hearts against Hibs in the Tennent's Sixes.

Hearts hero Skacel returns to slay Hibs - 'still only one team'

Hearts won the 1991 Tennent's Sixes competition

How Hearts mastered Tennent's Sixes to become first two-time champions

Exclusive Hearts wait on Mato Uganda decision as club watch international men

Josh McPake during a Scotland training session at the La Manga Club in Spain. (Photo by Pablo Morano / SNS Group)

How Pocognoli can fit in-form Hearts winger into his Scotland line-up

Hibs Latest

New Hibs head coach Marink Reedijk.

Hibs have 'pre-season on steroids' as Reedijk assesses training camp

Hibs celebrate winning the Tennents Sixes
Back (L/R) Billy Findlay, Patrick McGinlay, Alan Sneddon, Caroline Cryans (Tennents Girl), Angus Meldrum (Marketing Director of Tennents), Karen-Jane Syme (Tennents Girl), Paul Kane and Neil Cooper
Front (L/R) John Collins, Brian Hamilton, Andy Goram, Graham Mitchell and Michael Weir

Hibs triumph: How Kane, Collins and Co conquered 1990 Tennent’s Sixes

Former Hibs goalkeeping coach Craig Samson is close to joining Cardiff City's backroom team

Former Hibs coach set for reunion with EFL boss in Wales

The international break and warm-weather camp in La Manga offer new Hibs boss Marink Reedijk invaluable time on the training pitch with his players

Exclusive Ex Hibs boss weighs in on Reedijk’s appointment and Gray’s next move

Crime

(Picture: Police Scotland)

Man, 36, charged over series of high-value break-ins across Scotland

The alleged incident occurred near the Co-op Food store on Dalry Road

Women, 47, charged over report of racial abuse and assault in Dalry

Michal Rygielski is wanted by Cumbria Police.

Manhunt launched for sex offender with links to Edinburgh

Housebreakings in Edinburgh have one of the worst clear-up rates in Scotland. Picture: John Devlin.

Midlothian man arrested and charged following Dalkeith housebreaking

Akbar Ali was sentenced at the High Court in Livingston on Wednesday, September 30.

Six years in jail for man who sexually assaulted children in Edinburgh

Midlothian builder Aaron Cummings pictured outside Edinburgh Sheriff Court.

Builder who conned OAP out of £30,000 ordered to pay back stolen cash

What's On

For a family-friendly Halloween experience packed with mind-bending optical illusions, mischievous characters and plenty of surprises, head to Camera Obscura & World of Illusions. From 10 to 31 October, visitors will come face to face with interactive Halloween characters throughout the attraction, bringing the spooky season to life across five floors of interactive fun.
Camera Obscura’s Halloween fun is included with standard admission.

The 16 best Halloween events happening in the city this year

Midlothian Countryside Rangers Andrew Todd, Alan Krumholds and Jo Cooke at Vogrie House.

Vogrie Outdoor Festival returns next week with over 20 events

Richard Armitage plays maverick forensic pathologist Ethan Winter in the new ITV drama Winter, which began this week (Picture: Eagle Eye Drama/ITV/ITVx)

Winter verges on parody but remains weirdly watchable

The Polar Ice Bar with Icelandair returns to Edinburgh's Christmas this festive season with a Viking theme

Popular polar ice bar returns to Edinburgh with Viking theme for 2026

Retro

Bacteriologist and Nobel laureate Sir Alexander Fleming, who discovered penicillin, is carried by students from the McEwan Hall after being installed as Rector of Edinburgh University in 1951.

21 brilliant images of student life in the 1950s and 1960s
Rectorial elections, Royal visit, flour bombs and ‘pistols at dawn’
Ian Swanson

Northfield over the years.

26 great photos of life in the city's Northfield area over the years

Edinburgh University students outside the McEwan Hall in September 1989.

Edinburgh Retro: 33 brilliant photos of student life in the 1980s

18 nostalgic Edinburgh photos capture lost landmarks

Iconic Edinburgh Art Deco casino changes hands in £2.9m property deal

Evening News Obituaries

Phil Wheeler served first as transport convener and then as finance convener when the Lib Dems were in power at the City Chambers

Tributes to former Lib Dem councillor Phil Wheeler, 'Mr Corstorphine'

Meaningful funerals don’t have to cost a fortune (Photo: Pexels)

A loved one's funeral doesn't need to cost £1000s - 9 unique ideas

Kiltwalkers unite to honour pioneering charity worker

Many dog owners worry about what will happen to their pet after they are gone.

How to leave money to your pet in your will - expert outlines options

Puzzles

Quick CrosswordTo test and hone your word skills

SudokuThe ultimate logic-based numbers game

WordwheelPit yourself against the clock with our simple anagram game

Lifestyle

Four-bedroom detached home with private gardens, off-street parking and private balcony with views.

Four-bed detached house with a balcony that offers beautiful sea views

YuMove's special offers make it more affordable to support your furry friend

Pet joint support: 50% off your first two subscription months

Sainsbury's Taste the Difference range is currently 25% off for Nectar customers, with several freezer-friendly options that could help shoppers get ahead on Christmas food, including this Mini Pies & Vol Au Vent Sharing Selection.

Sainsbury’s Christmas food hack saves shoppers 25%

West End flat

Property: Spectacular four-bedroom double upper flat

Opinion

Fontaines DC lead singer Grian Chatten

Come and join our new Fontaines DC album listening party - Kevin Buckle

Amazingly in the 40-plus years Avalanche has been open we have never actually done an official playback of an album. We certainly played albums we were sent be...

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Cheapest doesn’t mean best when it comes to road repairs - Bruce Whitehead

Alexander taming Bucephalus

Council’s left wing housing solutions are not so great - Iain Whyte

Bruce Whitehead

Susan Morrison: Flying to Majorca is great – the Edinburgh Airport return less s...

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Susan Morrison: How to make friends and influence people – Polo, the mint with a...

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Time to put Edinburgh’s trams on an equal financial footing - Donald Anderson

Business

The Deep Sea Fish and Chip shop has closed after more than 10 decades

Locals speak of sadness as 'favourite chip shop' closes its doors

More By The Shore has been launched to help boost businesses in Leith and Newhaven after the impact of the Princes Street closure and the tram disruption to the area.

Campaign launched to boost Leith business after Princes Street closure

The Deep Sea has closed for good.

Legendary Edinburgh chippy shuts after more than 100 years in business

Discovery Group director Steven Winton at The Murrayfield Bar ahead of renovation work starting at the Roseburn pub.

Landmark pub shuts its doors for £305,000 makeover starting next week

New local media planning tool Raid launches today

The Edinburgh-based couple pitching their business on Dragon's Den.

Husband and wife duo secure major investment on Dragons' Den

UK Trending

Sue Johnston is championing 'Age Intelligence' over artificial intelligence

Sue Johnston creates 'Age Intelligence' to battle AI usage

Donkeys like Lagdaf haul 400 litres of water to provide water for their community

Video of a working donkey shows demanding work and daily challenges

Eight in 10 Brits feel they learnt more lessons in the 'university of life'

Brits believe lessons learnt outside the classroom are more important

Just over half of Brits feel confident planning for retirement

Brits feel more confident with money than they were two years ago