Two men charged with attempted murder in Edinburgh
Two men have been charged in connection with an attempted murder in Edinburgh.
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Samurai sword seized as police recover vast quantities of drugs
Large quantities of drugs, tens of thousands of pounds in cash and weapons including a Samurai sword have been recovered in a county lines day of action by police.
Drive-in pantomime performances scheduled for festive period
A drive-in performance of a Christmas pantomime will tour outdoor venues across the UK.
Coronavirus cluster found at university accommodation
Public health officials are investigating a coronavirus cluster at university student accommodation.
Pub customers at gig urged to self-isolate amid coronavirus cluster
NHS Lothian is urging customers of a Midlothian pub to self-isolate after a cluster of coronavirus cases was identified.
Six arrested and two officers ‘assaulted’ as police break up 405 house parties
Six people were arrested as police broke up 405 house parties across Scotland at the weekend in alleged breaches of coronavirus regulations.
Two charged after series of business break-ins across Scotland
Two men have been charged after a series of break-ins at businesses around Scotland.
Police hunt after early morning attack on man in his home
Police have launched an attempted murder investigation after a man was attacked in the doorway of his home.
New shuttle train service launched to connect Montrose and Edinburgh
A new train service will be launched on Monday to connect Montrose and Edinburgh.
An Agatha Christie mystery: The case of the secret Scots wedding and the Skye banns
Skye was the setting for a visit from one of the most famous authors in the history of literature 90 years ago this summer.
GMB claims biscuit production to be halted as staff stage strikes in pay dispute
A union claims production of some of the UK’s favourite biscuits will be halted at an Edinburgh factory as staff plan to stage a series of strikes in a pay dispute.
Hundreds gather outside Holyrood in protest at coronavirus restrictions
Protesters opposed to Covid-19 restrictions have gathered in their hundreds outside the Scottish Parliament.
Delayed children’s hospital will not be completed till next year, MSPs told
Work on Edinburgh’s delayed children’s hospital will be completed in full in January, Health Secretary Jeane Freeman has said.
Rail line to stay closed at Stonehaven until October, Transport Secretary says
The Aberdeenshire railway line where three people were killed will not open to rail passengers again until October, Transport Secretary Michael Matheson has said.
Edinburgh Tattoo donates £340,000 to military charities despite cancelled season
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is to donate £340,000 to charities across the UK, despite this year’s shows being cancelled.
‘Completely inappropriate’ for UK Labour to interfere with Scottish leadership
Labour’s shadow chancellor said it would be “completely inappropriate” for the Westminster party to try to oust Scottish leader Richard Leonard.
Man in court after women hit by motorcycle
A man has appeared in court charged with driving offences after two women were hit by an off-road motorcycle which mounted the pavement.
Police probe Edinburgh body find
A body has been found on Salisbury Crags in Edinburgh.
Cultural sectors face ‘cliff edge’ when financial support ends, MSPs warned
Scotland’s cultural and creative industries are facing a “cliff edge” when the furlough scheme and other financial support ends, MSPs have been told.
Fresh appeal launched five years after rape
A fresh appeal has been launched five years after the rape of a young woman in Edinburgh.
Campaigners criticise delays to low-emission zone plans
Delays to plans for low-emission zones (LEZs) in Scottish cities show the Government is not serious about tackling air pollution, campaigners say.
Nick Haining hopes strong Edinburgh performances will aid his Scotland chances
There will only be 700 fans inside Murrayfield’s cavernous bowl on Friday night but Edinburgh’s Nick Haining will be making sure the one set of eyes he does not latch onto are those of Gregor Townsend.
Hospital delayed after spreadsheet error
A children’s hospital was delayed after a mistake in a spreadsheet several years previously was not amended, a report has found.
The day a baying mob of 20,000 razed the ‘Burking house’ in Aberdeen’s bodysnatcher riot
It was a time when the people of Aberdeen lived in terror of bodysnatchers – the grave robbers who would dig up your recently deceased loved ones to be dissected at the hands of anatomists and medical students.
School asks pupils and staff to wear face coverings between classes
A secondary school is asking pupils to wear face coverings as part of efforts to combat the spread of coronavirus.
University halts compulsory redundancies after union strike vote
A university in Edinburgh has agreed to halt compulsory redundancies after union members voted overwhelmingly to take strike action in response.
National Museum of Scotland prepares to reopen after five-month closure
The National Museum of Scotland (NMS) is preparing to reopen after a five-month closure brought on by the coronavirus pandemic.
Red Arrows forced to cancel VJ Day flypast over Edinburgh due to cloud
A Red Arrows flypast over Edinburgh for VJ Day was cancelled due to the cloudy weather in the Scottish capital.
Hundreds of NHS Scotland staff fall silent to remember colleagues at pay protest
Hundreds of NHS Scotland staff fell silent to remember colleagues lost during the coronavirus pandemic at a protest over pay in Glasgow city centre.
Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo marks 70th anniversary
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo is marking its 70th anniversary with a special tribute to its audiences.