Woman sexually assaulted on train by man sitting in next seat
A woman has been subjected to a prolonged sexual assault on board a train.
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NHS Lothian contacts heart surgery patients over infection fears
A health board has contacted nearly 200 patients who had heart surgery at an Edinburgh hospital in the last six months over infection fears.
ScotRail cancels Aberdeen trains due to crew shortages
Three trains between Aberdeen and the central belt have been cancelled due to a lack of train crew.
Elderly couple left fuming after easyJet cancelled Aberdeen flight and refused to pay for transfer
An elderly north-east couple were left fuming after easyJet axed their route – and refused to pay for them to reach the nearest airport.
V&A Dundee helps boost other tourist attractions, study finds
The opening of the V&A Dundee has helped boost visitor numbers at nearby attractions by up to 40%, according to new research.
Man in hospital after attempted murder at flat
A man is in hospital after he was attacked in an attempted murder at a city flat.
Women robbed at knifepoint in two incidents in Edinburgh
Police are linking two incidents which saw women robbed at knifepoint overnight in Edinburgh.
World’s biggest prize for tapestry awarded to Norwegian artist
The world’s biggest prize for tapestry has been awarded to a Norwegian artist.
Man charged over death of Edinburgh chef
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged over the death of a chef in Edinburgh.
Man arrested over alleged murder of Edinburgh chef
A man has been arrested over the alleged murder of a chef in Edinburgh.
Cyclist who died after being hit by lorry named as PhD student
A cyclist who died after being hit by a lorry in Edinburgh has been named as a PhD student from the city.
George and Amal Clooney handed gala award for human rights work
George and Amal Clooney have been presented with an award in Scotland in recognition of their work to safeguard human rights.
George and Amal Clooney in Edinburgh for charity work celebration
George Clooney declared it was “great” to be in Edinburgh as he and wife Amal arrived at a ceremony to collect an award for their charity work.
No tourist tax before 2021, Fiona Hyslop tells industry
Councils in Scotland will not be able to bring in a tourist tax on hotel stays until the 2021 season at the earliest, Fiona Hyslop has said.
George and Amal Clooney in Edinburgh for charity gala
George and Amal Clooney have arrived in Edinburgh to attend a charity event.
£207m Edinburgh tram extension approved
Councillors have voted to extend Edinburgh’s tram network at an estimated cost of more than £207 million.
Man injured in attack by armed gang in Edinburgh home
A man has been seriously injured in an attack by a balaclava-wearing trio armed with a blade.
Brother of murdered chef in appeal to catch ‘cruel’ killer
The brother of a chef who died after he was hit by a stolen car has appealed for information to help catch his killer.
Minor injuries unit hailed as ‘positive step’ towards reducing waiting times
A new minor injuries unit at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh will help reduce waiting times for patients, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said.
Cyclist dies after being hit by lorry in Edinburgh
A cyclist has died after being hit by a lorry in Edinburgh.
Cyclist hit by lorry in Edinburgh
A cyclist has been hit by a lorry in Edinburgh.
Funding announced for four Scottish science centres
Science centres in Scotland’s four largest cities have been given £2.63 million to make them more accessible.
Train guard hit with bottle of alcohol thrown by passenger
A train guard was hit with a bottle of alcohol thrown by a passenger on a train travelling between Edinburgh and Dundee.
Hospital surgery postponement extended until ‘necessary assurance’ over safety
Several surgeries at an Edinburgh hospital will continue to be postponed as the health board does not have “necessary assurance” for the safety of patients.
Chef found dead in street was murdered, police believe
Police have launched a murder investigation after a chef was found fatally injured in an Edinburgh street.
Five detained over disorder at Hibs-Rangers match
Five men have been arrested over disorder at the Hibs v Rangers match on Friday night.
13 arrested after oil protest at museum
Thirteen people have been arrested after a protest against the Scottish Oil Club’s annual dinner in Edinburgh.
Mary Queen of Scots files unearthed
Documents with links to Mary Queen of Scots have been unearthed after being lost in storage for decades.
NHS chief signs up for fundraiser after breast cancer diagnosis
An NHS chief has signed up for the MoonWalk after a lump she thought was a cyst turned out to be breast cancer.
Whisky with label designed by Beatles album cover artist fetches £615,000
A rare bottle of whisky with a label designed by the Sgt. Pepper’s album cover co-creator has sold for more than £600,000.