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Furious Midlothian couple 'won't back down' as builder 'makes demand' over refund
The Midlothian couple allege that the owner of Capital Wetwall Bathrooms has made a demand over their refund after they opened up to the media about their experience with the company
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East Lothian carer worked a shift 'intoxicated' placing residents 'at risk'
Jobs
The Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC) found evidence that Louise Skinner attended her job at Tranent Care Home while under the influence, and/or consuming alcohol while working.
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Edinburgh woman climbing seven Munros in one day for touching reason
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Ola hopes to climb 40 Munros to celebrate her 40th birthday year - with seven of these being ascended in one day to celebrate her seventh wedding anniversary with her husband.
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Edinburgh bus station 'under threat' as owners may seek to redevelop site
The City of Edinburgh Council
The council's transport convener said he was disappointed that a "modern and well used piece of Edinburgh’s substitutable transport infrastructure may be lost”.
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Scottish cancer victim's husband pushes for justice during Post Office hearing in Edinburgh
Courts
David Lorimer, the husband of a Post Office branch manager left with a criminal record, spoke during a hearing in Edinburgh on Wednesday saying it would "mean the world to him" if his late wife could have her name cleared.
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Midlothian mum petrified as masked men break into home while her family sleeps
Crime
Lara and her eight-year-old son were asleep in their beds when two men clad in black with their faces covered broke into the house on Monday night.
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Candidates in Edinburgh Council SNP leadership race confirmed
The City of Edinburgh Council
SNP group members will vote between two female candidates at their AGM next week.
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West Lothian man makes grim discovery after thief steals his £600 phone in Edinburgh
Apple
Louis Jones, from Broxburn, headed to Terminal V with his girlfriend and their five friends on Saturday April 13. He discovered his phone was missing after entering the main arena.
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CCTV catches shameless East Lothian duo teaming up to raid local store
East Lothian
A local shop owner from DayToday in Wallyford has issued an appeal for any information after two men allegedly stole two boxes of beer from the shop on Saturday afternoon.
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Heartless yobs damage life saving equipment at East Lothian country estate
East Lothian
Heartless yobs have seriously damaged a life saving defibrillator at a popular East Lothian country estate, also damaging the building which housed the essential equipment
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Fire crews race to home in Midlothian village as blaze seen 'for miles'
Scottish Fire and Rescue
Scottish Fire and Rescue crew rushed to a home in a Midlothian village at around 9.51pm on April 23 after a garage had become engulfed in flames and red smoke billowed from the building.
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Edinburgh motorists face severe delays after M8 collision leads to massive tailback
Twitter
Those leaving Edinburgh and heading along the M8 westbound can expect to experience significant delays as Traffic Scotland cameras show tailbacks following a road traffic collision.
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Edinburgh police warn public 'to be vigilant' following Taylor Swift ticket scams
Murrayfield Stadium
It's understood that the amount of money to have been fraudulently paid is estimated at over £5,000 between Edinburgh, Lothian and Borders, Aberdeen and Lanarkshire areas
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Former Edinburgh schoolboys to turn 'childhood abuse into something positive'
Edinburgh News
Last year Giles Moffat, 51, was a former pupil at Edinburgh Academy and gave evidence at the Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry. He now wants to turn his negative childhood experiences into something positive by raising money for the NSPCC and awareness of the impact of abuse.
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Join Edinburgh Live's WhatsApp community for breaking news and top headlines
In The News
Edinburgh Live is launching a WhatsApp community where you will receive the latest news and top headlines straight to your phone.
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Edinburgh RNLI crews set to appear on popular documentary series after brave rescue
TV
Queensferry RNLI are set to appear in the ninth series of BBC's Saving Lives at Sea on Tuesday, April 9, following a rescue mission at Cramond Island
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East Lothian shop disturbance sees police swoop on high street as man 'warned'
Police Scotland
Police swooped on a busy high street following a report of a disturbance nearby as several marked cars were pictured at the side of the road with officers speaking to an individual
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Police patrol Edinburgh school drop off after parents 'go to war with drivers'
Edinburgh families living in Granton have told of their fears as drivers continue to use a section of road outside a school despite measures to limit traffic at peak times.
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Edinburgh UNIQLO store has Japanese tea salon, remake studio and exclusive products
Edinburgh City Centre
The store will open on Thursday at 9am with a ribbon cutting ceremony and will have Japanese Taiko drummers to attract potential customers.
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Sam Heughan spotted in Edinburgh having celebratory lunch with Outlander crew
TV
The Scottish actor shared a snap to his Instagram story as they gathered around a table at an exclusive private dining experience with Edinburgh chef Tony Singh.
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Edinburgh Princes Street UNIQLO announces opening date for highly anticipated store
Shopping
Edinburgh shoppers are buzzing after it was announced the Japanese store UNIQLO will be opening on Princes Street. Now, the store have revealed the opening date.
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Win one of 10 £100 vouchers for top supermarkets in our Hovis competition
UK & World News
As we step into spring, baked goods brand Hovis is giving you the chance to win a whopping £100 shopping voucher to spend at ASDA, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Iceland, and M&S
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Edinburgh Council car wiped out by pothole as resident claims 'poetic justice'
The City of Edinburgh Council
A motorist has shared images of a council car having its front tyre blown out by a massive pot hole that has been inflicting damage on the vehicles of locals for several weeks.
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Young Edinburgh footballer with rare condition suddenly left paralysed from waist down
Sick Kids
The condition left the 10-year-old unable to walk as she spent a gruelling 46 days at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children where she underwent rehabilitation twice a day to regain the use of her legs.
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Edinburgh businessman diagnosed with bipolar at 41 - after life of being 'brushed off'
Health
Mark Paul Buckingham, who is chair of the board of trustees at Bipolar Scotland, said that more must be done to battle the misdiagnosis crisis impacting those living with bipolar.
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Edinburgh waiter swaps serving diners to dodging mines as he volunteers in Ukraine
Ukraine
David Sharkey will return to the frontline of Ukraine to try to deliver vital aid to the only rehabilitation centre east of Dnipro later this year on June 7 2024.
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Win £100 shopping voucher to celebrate the return of Aldi’s Next Big Thing
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Aldi is giving YOU the chance to win a £100 shopping voucher to celebrate the return of Aldi’s Next Big Thing on Channel 4
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Edinburgh woman gobsmacked as she's told 'change your hair' during job interview
Real Life
Sarah Anderson, 33, has been a hairdresser and barber for 15 years claims she was told to change one major thing about her appearance at a recent interview.
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West Lothian NHS worker terrified after feral teens 'bite her knee' in horror bus attack
Lothian Buses
Diane Hawthorn was on her way home from after finishing a shift at St John's Hospital when a group of young teens allegedly carried out a feral attack on the bus in Whitburn.
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Edinburgh vets save life of Crufts winner after noticing 'something wasn't right'
Crufts
Tayto first visited the vets practice in October 2023 due to her being diagnosed with a rare form of ovarian cancer. The family have said "they weren't sure if she would make it".
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The forgotten Edinburgh pub so rough they had to sell beer in plastic cups
People
The Gunner, at the end of Pennywell Road in Muirhouse, was a fearsome place to drink and was known for its violence - and the fact it had no windows
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West Lothian pensioner attacked by brown bear was 'saved by her M&S coat'
West Lothian
Moira Gallacher, 72, was attacked by a brown bear while on holiday in the Romanian mountains on Monday. She's said that her Marks and Spencer coat probably "saved her life".
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Edinburgh property: Two bed flat in historic Leith hospital hits the market
In the memorial wing of a former hospital, a two-bed flat is on offer. Leith Hospital was a busy establishment in the 20th century until it closed in 1987 and it was transformed into residential housing.
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Edinburgh property: £1million for Victorian house with lots of original features
Property
The stunning Victorian flat, which is situated in Newington, one of the most sought after areas in the capital, is on the market now and available for offers over £995k
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Edinburgh police urge 'do not approach' as hunt launched for missing man
Police Scotland
Jamie Ross, 29, is thought to have been in the Howdenhall Road area of Edinburgh at around 12.28pm on Tuesday. Police are looking to trace him, and urged locals "do not approach".
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Plans for new West Lothian housing estate to take over 'eyesore' site
Property
After Cedarbank School relocated two years ago, the site where the former school sits has been left derelict and new plans have been submitted to West Lothian Council to build new homes.
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Woman travels to Edinburgh for dream job but gets devastating double cancer diagnosis
Christmas
Bronwyn Sumption landed her dream gig at Edinburgh University but after a year she began to suffer severe symptoms. Despite attending the GPs on several occasions, she claims warning signs were missed.
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Stark images show aftermath of devastating fire at West Lothian swimming pool
Edinburgh News
Police Scotland have confirmed that they are investigating the fire which they believe was a 'deliberate' blaze that luckily left nobody hurt as emergency crews raced to the scene
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Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers left wife Liliana 'windfall' and TV production company after death
TV
Dave Myers, one half of the Hairy Bikers, died in February at the age of 66, less than two years after he had shared a cancer diagnosis, and his wife Liliana has now been left control of his TV production company
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Statue for legendary Edinburgh fundraiser Tom Gilzean unveiled on the Royal Mile
Royal Mile
Gilzean was a regular fixture on Princes Street and the Royal Mile where he was often seen in his tartan trousers with his collecting tin.
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Edinburgh climate activists gather outside Bute House after Scottish Government 'abandons target'
Environment
Climate activists are pushing for First Minister Humza Yousaf to "take responsiblity" after it was confirmed that the Scottish Government would abandon its 2030 target to reduce emissions by 75 per cent.
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Mum thanks hero medics who flew premature son to Edinburgh hospital for treatment
Health
Aime Taylor has thanked hero medics for their "invaluable service" after they transported her son Jackson to an Edinburgh hospital by plane, when the tot was born four weeks prematurely.
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Memorial for Edinburgh baby who was found dead to be re-installed
History
A baby boy who was given the name Craig Millar by locals is to have a memorial dedicated to him re-installed, after it was removed from the Castlebrae Community Campus.
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Woman travels to Edinburgh for dream job but gets devastating double cancer diagnosis
Christmas
Bronwyn Sumption landed her dream gig at Edinburgh University but after a year she began to suffer severe symptoms. Despite attending the GPs on several occasions, she claims warning signs were missed.
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Missing schoolgirl, 12, may have travelled to Edinburgh from Glasgow
Missing People
Police Scotland are appealing for information on the whereabouts of Maddison Faulds, 12, who may have travelled to the capital. Officers are growing concerned for her welfare
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New images give sneak peek of Edinburgh King's Theatre after huge makeover
Entertainment
The beloved redevelopment of the King's Theatre is 50 per cent complete. With the end of the demolition work in sight, we've been given a sneak peek into the work done so far.
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Edinburgh GP opens menopause and contraception clinic to offer locals a 'one stop shop'
NHS
Dr Catherine Smith, 45, has made the decision to start up her own clinic to provide "good quality care" to female patients looking to get easier access to contraception and menopause advice
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Edinburgh police looking to speak to 'stocky man' after 'incident in graveyard'
Police Scotland
Officers believe the man in the image could assist them in their ongoing enquiries after reports of a robbery in the city centre. Police are encouraging anyone with information.
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Keep chilly mornings and nights at bay this spring with Lekto Fire Logs
Partner Stories
Pop one into your stove or burner and keep things toasty for three hours until the outside temperature catches up
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The top baby names for Edinburgh and the Lothians in 2023 confirmed
Real Life
The most popular baby names in Scotland have had some changes with the top spot for boys in Edinburgh being Leo and Isla for girls
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Edinburgh set for huge pop-up thrift market event with live music, food and bar
Shopping
A massive thrift market is coming to Edinburgh where locals can swap their unloved clothes for something unique to freshen up their wardrobes. Along with giveaways, there will also be street food, art classes, and live music.
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Work begins on affordable homes in Edinburgh after council declares housing emergency
The City of Edinburgh Council
12 new homes will be built in Blackford after the local council declared a housing emergency. This will mark the area's first affordable housing development built in 60 years
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East Lothian masseur groped two clients during treatment sessions at his clinic
Crime
Gavin Murray has been placed on the sex offenders register after it was found that he had sexually assaulted two of his female clients by groping their breasts.
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Edinburgh University student's family 'scammed' trying to rescue sister from Gaza
University of Edinburgh
An Edinburgh University student who is a Palestinian-Ukrainian national has spoken about her frantic efforts to rescue her younger sister from Gaza as she fears for her life.
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Edinburgh police and paramedics swoop on housing scheme in major emergency response
Police Scotland
Edinburgh police and paramedics raced to an Edinburgh street on Tuesday afternoon, with several emergency services vehicles and staff seen on Lurie Place in the Greendykes area just before 2pm.
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First look inside Edinburgh Princes Street UNIQLO store ahead of grand opening
Princes Street
The store will span two floors and will be filled with the firm's popular casual wear. Visitors can expect to also see the brand's cross body bag in over 10 colours.
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Edinburgh locals to get a glimpse of mega warship as it sails down the Forth
Armed Forces
HMS Queen Elizabeth has officially set sail for Rosyth after pulling out of a NATO exercise last month following a routine inspection of the vessel that revealed problems.
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Family of murdered teen Jodi Jones say Midlothian killer should 'never be free'
Edinburgh News
Luke Mitchell has continued to plead his innocence. Jodi Jones's family said it proved he wasn't ready for parole and that "he shouldn't be set free" until he admits his guilt
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Partner Stories
Pop one into your stove or burner and keep things toasty for three hours until the outside temperature catches up
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Edinburgh Pentland millionaire mansion with private tennis court hits market
Property
A spectacular mansion home located on the outskirts of Edinburgh has stormed onto the market with six-bedrooms and five-bathrooms as well as an outdoor tennis court.
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Asda launches four for £10 offer on large Easter eggs - choose from Twirl, Creme Egg, Aero, Maltesers and more
Shopping
Pick and choose from a selection of large chocolate shells
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Popular Edinburgh Japanese restaurant in sudden closure before new venture
Food and Drink
It was a bittersweet end to Hope Omurisu's spell on Nicolson Street as the staff served their last customers over the weekend before an exciting new venture gets underway, which should cheer fans up in no time.
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We tried Edinburgh's mad burger challenge that attracts people from around the world
Edinburgh City Centre
As the City Cafe's burger challenge in Edinburgh recently gained the attention of food vloggers we couldn't resist giving it a shot ourselves.
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Viral Edinburgh stuffed cookie shop to launch St James Quarter pop up
Food and Drink
With a whopping 36.3k followers on Instagram, the store has gone viral offering customers indulgent stuffed cookies and will be opening a pop-up in Edinburgh's city centre.
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This Is Rigged activists who vandalised Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh sentenced
Crime
Ruth Lanser and Lindsay Maycock - members of the This Is Rigged eco group - were caught by police officers vandalising the parliament building with bright red paint in April last year.
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Edinburgh mum heartbroken after memorial bench for beloved mother vanishes
Real Life
Lorna was heartbroken when she came discovered her treasured memorial bench was taken from outside her home on Sunday evening. She is hoping to track it down and return it to its rightful place.
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Council to reopen historic Edinburgh landmark and museum closed since lockdown
Calton Hill
The 210 year old monument which offers stunning views over the capital is expected to begin welcoming visitors next month after being closed for over four years.
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Dishonourable Edinburgh thief 'swipes woman's beloved bike she kept for 33 years'
Crime
Tracey says her beloved bicycle was stolen from her communal stairwell in the middle of the day by a brazen thief. She has issued an appeal for its return due to is sentimental value.
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Property
Plush Edinburgh flat overlooking Princes Street for rent at eye-watering price
A luxury Edinburgh flat overlooking Princes Street and Edinburgh Castle is available to rent - but it comes with a price tag to match its exclusive city centre address.
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Terrifying moment East Lothian feral youths board bus and 'attack passengers'
East Lothian
A group of thugs allegedly assaulted another group of youngsters and terrified passengers on the X6 bus in Wallyford outside a local shop. The incident was caught on camera.
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Edinburgh woman amazed to discover 200-year-old newspaper during renovation
History
A Portobello woman who was in the process of restoring her house has uncovered an incredible historical artefact which is almost 200 years old, providing a glimpse into the past
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Tributes paid to 'gentleman' Edinburgh rugby legend after sudden death
Scottish Parliament
Billy Smith's family have shared with his beloved Forrester Rugby Club that he 'suddenly' passed away. The club has paid tribute to a 'true gentleman' while others acknowledged Billy as a 'legend.'
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Edinburgh robber's funeral flowers feature machine gun, bolt cutters and balaclavas
Crime
Hundreds turned out for a 'Sopranos' style funeral for Matthew Ferry who raided a city centre jewellers at gunpoint back in 2015. He was serving a 13 year sentence at HMP Edinburgh.
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Edinburgh News
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Edinburgh woman climbing seven Munros in one day for touching reason
Ola hopes to climb 40 Munros to celebrate her 40th birthday year - with seven of these being ascended in one day to celebrate her seventh wedding anniversary with her husband.
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Scottish cancer victim's husband pushes for justice during Post Office hearing in Edinburgh
Courts
David Lorimer, the husband of a Post Office branch manager left with a criminal record, spoke during a hearing in Edinburgh on Wednesday saying it would "mean the world to him" if his late wife could have her name cleared.
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Edinburgh families set for return of children's festival with theatre and interactive experiences
Family and kids
The popular Edinburgh International Children's Festival is returning to the capital, with a range of performance, dance and poetry on offer for families - launching at the National Museum of Scotland on May 25.
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West Lothian £1.4 million fund cannot be used to fix leaking medical centre roof
West Lothian
West Lothian's health and social care oversight body has an infrastructure fund of more than £1 million, but it can only fund projects which will bring savings. Fixing the leaking roof of a dilapidated medical centre must come from NHS Lothian.
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Anger as East Lothian towns set to merge with Edinburgh in Holyrood boundary shake-up
East Lothian
East Lothian council leader says its towns are 'not compatible' with city while plans to rename county seat Lothian Eastern are dismissed as 'dumb' and 'just bad English'
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Vactidy slashes price of it Blitz V9 cordless vacuum for spring
Vactidy V9 cordless vacuum boasts a powerful brushless motor that delivers 30KPa of suction power
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Virgin Media is handing out £200 or free Nintendo Switch in deal that ends this week
Shopping
Virgin Media is giving away a free Nintendo Switch console worth more than £250 to anyone who buys one of its streaming bundles - but you'll need to be quick as the deal ends soon
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Anti-frizz spray for 'ultra-glossy glass hair that lasts days' getting hundreds of five-star reviews
Shopping
"Wow it’s amazing, leaves your hair like you have stepped out off the salon," one pleased shopper said
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Sam Heughan spotted in Edinburgh having celebratory lunch with Outlander crew
TV
The Scottish actor shared a snap to his Instagram story as they gathered around a table at an exclusive private dining experience with Edinburgh chef Tony Singh.
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Aldi's brand new £4.99 haircare range gives you 'salon-perfect' hair
Shopping
Aldi has announced three new haircare products to its beauty collection - and they launch next month
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Traffic and Travel
Lothian Buses
West Lothian NHS worker terrified after feral teens 'bite her knee' in horror bus attack
Diane Hawthorn was on her way home from after finishing a shift at St John's Hospital when a group of young teens allegedly carried out a feral attack on the bus in Whitburn.
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New rules British holidaymakers face in Canary Islands following protests
Traffic and Travel
The Canary Islands have been a popular holiday destination for Brits for decades, but a recent anti-tourist movement has been gaining momentum in the Spanish archipelago
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West Lothian trains disrupted after massive sinkhole appears under tracks
Network Rail
West Lothian trains have been disrupted after a massive sinkhole appeared under the tracks between Airdrie and Bathgate. Some Edinburgh services will be disrupted as repairs are underway.
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Major accident on Scottish road as van flips during four vehicle crash
Traffic and Travel
Images from the scene of a crash in Fife show a van flipped on its side, after the collision at around 6pm on Monday evening at Chapel-Redhouse on the A92 near Kirkcaldy.
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Man charged eight months after fatal crash that killed woman and injured others
Police Scotland
Yvonne Nicol, 64, died following a three-vehicle accident on the A7 near the Ashkirk junction at around 3.45pm on August 15 - with a 30-year-old man now charged in connection.
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Edinburgh Hearts superfan shows off house of memorabilia including 'Jambos Bar'
John Cramb is a football mad Hearts fan who has turned his house into a shrine for all things Heart of Midlothian, and he appeared on popular BBC TV show A View from the Terrace to display his collection
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Touching moment Edinburgh football fans erupt into applause in tribute to Hearts super-fan
Heart of Midlothian FC
Thousands of football fans participated in a touching tribute for a Hearts super-fan on Saturday at the teams match against Livingston at Tyncecastle, after Aaron Coltart tragically lost his life in March.
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Edinburgh family organise touching tribute to Hearts super-fan after tragic death
Heart of Midlothian FC
Aaran Coltart, tragically lost his life on March 30, just a few weeks after his 30th birthday. His sister, Vicky, is now hoping to organise a round of applause for him at the Hearts v Livingston game on April 13
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New plans for Edinburgh’s Tynecastle hotel including wedding and party rooms
Heart of Midlothian FC
Tynecastle Park Hotel has given a sneak peek into its latest event facilities. Special guests will be able to make use of the new conference room and club lounge.
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We spent a night at the newly opened Hearts hotel and were taken aback by what we found
Heart of Midlothian FC
Throughout the stay, my friend and I both commented that you at times forgot you were staying in a major Scottish Premiership sides stadium, due to the professional service and luxurious decor.
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People
The forgotten Edinburgh pub so rough they had to sell beer in plastic cups
The Gunner, at the end of Pennywell Road in Muirhouse, was a fearsome place to drink and was known for its violence - and the fact it had no windows
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The Edinburgh casuals brawl that ended with a petrol bomb on Princes Street
Hibernian FC
The Capital City Service (CCS) held running battles with similar groups from Celtic, Hearts and Rangers before later branching out to fight across the UK and Europe
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Edinburgh son and daughter in touching tribute to their mum after tragic death
Edinburgh Marathon
James and his sister Mhairi will be competing in races at the Edinburgh Marathon Festival in May 2024. They hope to raise awareness of those living with family members that suffer from alcoholism through their fundraising.
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Police investigate claims Neil Lennon's son taunted with 'bullets in post' comment
Neil Lennon
Gallagher Lennon was playing for Dumbarton over the weekend when a member of his family overheard the taunt coming from the stands. Police Scotland report they are looking into the incident.
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Edinburgh Hearts Hibs derby atmosphere leaves viral English Tiktoker wide-eyed
TikTok
Pete, who has nearly 250,000 followers on TikTok, has gone viral in recent seasons for his Liverpool-themed songs and got his first taste of the fiery Edinburgh derby on Wednesday night
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People with perfect vision struggle to see woman in 'frustrating' optical illusion
A confusing optical illusion has left people scratching their heads, and even those with perfect vision are struggling to see the "creepy" hidden image in the picture.
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The optical illusion that only two per cent of people can spot the hidden images in
Salt and Sauce
An optical illusion is baffling people online, with only two per cent of people able to spot the hidden images within it - after it was originally created by Ukrainian artist Oleg Shupliak.
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25 of the best words that have a totally different meaning in Scotland
Salt and Sauce
Often confusing visitors, there are some fantastic slang phrases out there, some which are only used in Edinburgh, and others which span throughout the country.
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The Edinburgh attractions you'll definitely have visited if you grew up in the 00s
Salt and Sauce
From 'chaos rules' parties at the Logy Gym to sticking your hand in the iceberg at Dynamic Earth, you definitely weren't an Edinburgh 00s kid if you can't check off a few of these.
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Edinburgh homeowner in stitches as squirrel clambers inside top bathroom window
Animals
The Edinburgh resident was more than surprised to discover the grey squirrel had made it's way up to the first floor and in through the bathroom window this week.
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UK and World News
TV
Hairy Bikers' Dave Myers left wife Liliana 'windfall' and TV production company after death
Dave Myers, one half of the Hairy Bikers, died in February at the age of 66, less than two years after he had shared a cancer diagnosis, and his wife Liliana has now been left control of his TV production company
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New Look slashes price of 'go to summer' dress - and it looks just like a £450 designer version
Shopping
New Look has reduced the price of the Cotton Flower Broderie Belted Midi Shirt Dress to just £25 for a limited time - and it's been described as a 'go to summer dress'
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Elemis fans can get their hands on a £62 product for under £5 - but you'll need to be quick
Shopping
The Tili Blooming Beauty Box is packed full of skincare, haircare and more, ready to freshen up your routine and give you that springtime glow - and it's available for a limited time only
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Scottish scammers target mourners in 'Facebook funeral scam'
People
One local minister - who has seen a spate of the despicable scams in just the last few weeks alone - is warning people to be on the alert.
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Disabled Scottish mum 'scared for her life' forced to crawl up concrete stairs to flat
Real Life
Tracey Whiteside had her leg amputated back in 2020 and said she fears the stairs will be the 'death of her as she has to crawl up 17 concrete steps to get to her flat.
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Flamingo Land Loch Lomond mega resort gets council backing despite objections
The controversial Loch Lomond resort development clocked up a huge 84,000 objections, though council bosses have urged members to back it.
Edinburgh woman climbing seven Munros in one day for touching reason
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Ola hopes to climb 40 Munros to celebrate her 40th birthday year - with seven of these being ascended in one day to celebrate her seventh wedding anniversary with her husband.
Scottish cancer victim's husband pushes for justice during Post Office hearing in Edinburgh
Courts
David Lorimer, the husband of a Post Office branch manager left with a criminal record, spoke during a hearing in Edinburgh on Wednesday saying it would "mean the world to him" if his late wife could have her name cleared.
Edinburgh families set for return of children's festival with theatre and interactive experiences
Family and kids
The popular Edinburgh International Children's Festival is returning to the capital, with a range of performance, dance and poetry on offer for families - launching at the National Museum of Scotland on May 25.
West Lothian £1.4 million fund cannot be used to fix leaking medical centre roof
West Lothian
West Lothian's health and social care oversight body has an infrastructure fund of more than £1 million, but it can only fund projects which will bring savings. Fixing the leaking roof of a dilapidated medical centre must come from NHS Lothian.
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Furious Midlothian couple 'won't back down' as builder 'makes demand' over refund
The Midlothian couple allege that the owner of Capital Wetwall Bathrooms has made a demand over their refund after they opened up to the media about their experience with the company
West Lothian man makes grim discovery after thief steals his £600 phone in Edinburgh
Apple
Louis Jones, from Broxburn, headed to Terminal V with his girlfriend and their five friends on Saturday April 13. He discovered his phone was missing after entering the main arena.
Edinburgh UNIQLO store has Japanese tea salon, remake studio and exclusive products
Edinburgh City Centre
The store will open on Thursday at 9am with a ribbon cutting ceremony and will have Japanese Taiko drummers to attract potential customers.
Prisoner escaped while in Edinburgh for family funeral as urgent hunt launched
Police Scotland
Jamie Ross, 29, escaped from guards while out of prison to attend a family funeral at Mortonhall Crematorium in Edinburgh on Tuesday as police launch an urgent hunt.
Midlothian mum petrified as masked men break into home while her family sleeps
Crime
Lara and her eight-year-old son were asleep in their beds when two men clad in black with their faces covered broke into the house on Monday night.
Property
Flamingo Land Loch Lomond mega resort gets council backing despite objections
The controversial Loch Lomond resort development clocked up a huge 84,000 objections, though council bosses have urged members to back it.
Edinburgh woman climbing seven Munros in one day for touching reason
Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home
Ola hopes to climb 40 Munros to celebrate her 40th birthday year - with seven of these being ascended in one day to celebrate her seventh wedding anniversary with her husband.
Scottish cancer victim's husband pushes for justice during Post Office hearing in Edinburgh
Courts
David Lorimer, the husband of a Post Office branch manager left with a criminal record, spoke during a hearing in Edinburgh on Wednesday saying it would "mean the world to him" if his late wife could have her name cleared.
Edinburgh families set for return of children's festival with theatre and interactive experiences
Family and kids
The popular Edinburgh International Children's Festival is returning to the capital, with a range of performance, dance and poetry on offer for families - launching at the National Museum of Scotland on May 25.
West Lothian £1.4 million fund cannot be used to fix leaking medical centre roof
West Lothian
West Lothian's health and social care oversight body has an infrastructure fund of more than £1 million, but it can only fund projects which will bring savings. Fixing the leaking roof of a dilapidated medical centre must come from NHS Lothian.