Top police officer investigated over alleged public indecency
A top police officer is being investigated after an alleged incident of public indecency.
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British woman dies on Edinburgh-bound Ryanair plane in Majorca
A British passenger has died on a Ryanair flight as it was due to take off from Majorca.
Venue partnership will bring almost 1,000 shows to Edinburgh Festival Fringe
A partnership between four leading venues will bring 948 shows to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this year.
Edinburgh included among EE’s first 5G cities in the UK
Edinburgh has been named as one of six cities where the UK’s first 5G mobile network is to launch next week.
Kirk has ‘vital’ role in Scotland’s national life, says First Minister
The Church of Scotland plays a “vital” role in national life, Nicola Sturgeon has said.
Kirk can be model for debating divisive issues, says First Minister
The Church of Scotland can provide a model of how to debate potentially divisive issues, Nicola Sturgeon will tell senior religious figures.
TV show Good Omens on big screen at Edinburgh International Film Festival
Television series Good Omens will be shown on the big screen as part of the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Edinburgh hosts international green finance summit
Finance leaders from across the world are meeting in Scotland to address monetary risk from climate change.
Lloyds to create 500 jobs in Edinburgh
Lloyds Banking Group is to create 500 jobs at a new tech hub in Edinburgh.
Woman in hospital after fire
A woman has been taken to hospital following a fire in a flat.
Church of Scotland appoints new Moderator of General Assembly
A new Moderator of the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly has been installed.
Farage laughs off claims he could back Johnson as prime minister
Nigel Farage has said he does not know where Boris Johnson stands on Brexit in response to claims he could support the Tory leadership hopeful becoming prime minister.
Church of Scotland holds annual meet
Senior Church of Scotland members will gather in Edinburgh today as the annual General Assembly gets under way.
Lloyds bank chairman dismisses allegations of criminality made by Noel Edmonds
The chairman of Lloyds Banking Group has dismissed allegations of criminality made by TV personality Noel Edmonds.
Edinburgh absconder traced after more than a week
A man who absconded from Edinburgh has been arrested after more than a week on the run. Andrew Waddell was last seen shortly after 3pm on Wednesday May 8 in Colinton Road. The 31-year-old was traced on Wednesday in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.
Man sought after schoolboy assault
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace after a school boy was subjected to racist abuse and hit on the head.
Man in court charged over murder of Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh.
Appeal for witnesses of axe attack suspects
Police are appealing for information on three men seen running from a burning car after a man was the victim of an axe attack in Edinburgh.
IT firm collapses resulting in 94 jobs lost
Almost 100 people have been made redundant after an IT firm called in administrators.
Man charged over death of Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh
A man has been charged in connection with the death of T2 Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh.
Rifle Queen Victoria gave John Brown acquired for the nation
A hunting rifle given by Queen Victoria to her loyal servant John Brown has been acquired by National Museums Scotland from a private US collection.
Festival to screen Toy Story 4 ahead of UK release
A special pre-release screening of Toy Story 4 has been announced by the Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF).
Lego sculptures take zoo visitors to depths of the ocean
Life-sized Lego sculptures of creatures including a killer whale, a hammerhead shark and an octopus will go on show for the first time at Edinburgh Zoo this summer.
Dame Helen Mirren and Will Smith back global charity sleep-out
Dame Helen Mirren and Hollywood star Will Smith will read bedtime stories at a global sleep-out to support homeless and displaced people.
Police recover getaway car used by axe attackers
Police have recovered the stolen getaway car used by two men who attacked a man with an axe in his home.
Man arrested in attempted murder investigation
A man has been arrested as part of an attempted murder investigation in Edinburgh.
Drugs worth more than £100,000 seized in raid
Three people have been charged after drugs worth more than £100,000 were seized during a raid on the outskirts of Edinburgh.
Frightened Rabbit singer’s family launch mental health charity
The family of former Frightened Rabbit lead singer Scott Hutchison have launched a mental health charity one year on from his death.
Streets in Edinburgh closed to vehicles to cut air pollution
Roads in the centre of Edinburgh closed to traffic for the first time as the city joined the worldwide Open Streets movement to reduce air pollution.
Masked men attack victim with axe in his home
A man was attacked with an axe after masked intruders broke into his home.