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Emergency debate to be held following death of 11-year-old on roads

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Edinburgh’s councillors will urgently look at safety improvements needed following the tragic death of an 11 year-old boy who was hit by a bin lorry.Cramond Primary school pupil Thomas Wong was involved in a...

Review: Two Sisters ⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Seldom is there any justification for a play to have a running time of more than two hours 40 minutes, including an interval.There are exceptions, of course.At two hours 40 minutes, plus...

Three years to make One Day

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Scottish screenwriter Nicole Taylor has revealed that it took her three years to make the hit Netflix series One Day.Taylor, originally from Glasgow, was lead writer on the new series, based on David Nicholls'...

Miami Nice as a football fairytale unfolds for Calum

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An Edinburgh footballing exile is preparing to “live the dream” on Sunday by going toe to toe with Inter Miami and their galaxy of international superstars including Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and...

Water polo Scots aim to make a splash

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Scotland’s under 14 water polo development squad, containing six players from Edinburgh clubs, are aiming to make a splash in Walsall this weekend at a UK inter-regional tournament.As well as facing Ireland the opposition...

Council weeding out herbicides in the capital

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The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed to ban the use of glyphosate based weedkillers in the city’s parks in what is regarded as a first in Scotland. All political parties were in broad agreement...

Five things you need to know today

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Police appealPolice in Edinburgh have appealed for information following a fatal crash in Edinburgh.Emergency services were called to Stevenson Drive in the Balgreen area of the city around 3.30pm on Saturday, 26 August,...

Royal Highland Show – from the air

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The 300 acre site at The Royal Highland Showground is usually only seen from the air by those arriving at or departing from Edinburgh Airport.Today, drone pilot Craig Duncan took a look at...

Network Rail ‘dragging feet’ over plans to open abandoned railway for active travel

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Councillor criticises stalling of plans to connect the old Piershill to Powderhall line with the city's paths network.The old line which traverses Leith has been derelict since freight stopped collecting compacted refuse from the Powderhall...

A guide to Edinburgh’s Christmas

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Edinburgh's Christmas produced by Unique Assembly will take place in East and West Princes Street Gardens and also on George Street.Here is your quick guide to what is on and how to book...

Storytelling and art combine at Space

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Stork Majgaard is a Danish painter and storyteller who has created some powerful paintings which can be seen at a performance in Edinburgh this weekend.One shows a man falling (Stork told storyteller Svend-Erik Engh...

Murrayfield’s magical memorial event

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Club President Lindsay Muir hailed it a ‘magical night’ as Murrayfield Table Tennis Club celebrated their centenary on 12 November.One of Scotland’s leading clubs, it was formed in 1922. The event took place...

Council funding gap rises to £80 million

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An extra £10 million of cuts will need to be identified by The City of Edinburgh Council next year, it has emerged, as councillors prepare to make “difficult” spending decisions.The increase brings the gap...

Temporary road closures in Edinburgh

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Temporary road closures have been put in place in the city centre, as Edinburgh prepares to host major ceremonial events to mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen over the coming days.Further closures...
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A720 Hermiston Gait eastbound slip road to be resurfaced

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Overnight works commence Wednesday 7 September 2022.Overnight works to resurface the slip road off the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass onto Hermiston Gait Roundabout are set to begin on Wednesday 7 September.Transport Scotland’s operating...

Council elections 2022 – Mandy Watt – Morningside Ward

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Name - Mandy WattParty - Labour PartyWard - MorningsideDuring the last administration Mandy was the Labour spokesperson for Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work and also served as Vice-Convener on that committee.Her priorities for the...

Handling brace secures three points for Edinburgh City

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A Danny Handing brace gave Edinburgh City another three points in their league game against Elgin City last night. The former Hibs midfielder scored in the first minute of the match after Hibs loanee Innes...

Spartans pick up three points with win over Edinburgh City

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Spartans took the honours in last night’s u20 game with a 2-1 win over Edinburgh City at Ainslie Park. Les Atkinson’s side had the best of the chances in the first half and a stunning...

Advice for football supporters ahead of festive fixtures

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Police Scotland and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) are working together so football supporters can enjoy the festive fixtures and the games are the talking point.Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins, who has strategic...
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Family tribute to ‘loving dad, son and brother’ Roddy Loughton

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Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died in the Muirhouse area yesterday morning.Roddy Loughton, who was aged 26, sadly passed away following an incident at a property in Muirhouse Terrace in...

Man charged following Meadows collision

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Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences following a collision on Hope Park Terrace.Emergency services were called following a one vehicle collision at around 3.15am on Monday 17th December.Four people...

Home draw for SFA Youth Cup holders Hibernian

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Scottish FA Youth Cup holders Hibernian were given a home draw against Queen's Park in the last eight of this season's competition.Hibs reached the quarter final stage after beating Hearts in round four.Elsewhere Dundee...

Man charged following murder in Muirhouse

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Police have arrested and charged a man following a murder in the North West of the city which took place yesterday.He is due to appear at court today.A police spokesperson said: “The incident happened...
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Police hunt man and woman who racially abused Asian couple on train

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Officers from British Transport Police are looking to identify a man and woman after passengers were racially abused on board a train travelling between Edinburgh and Lancaster.At approximately 6.30pm on 11 November, a man and...
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Armed officers found to have acted proportionately

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Police Scotland has welcomed a report that concluded armed officers in Edinburgh who fired a baton round when responding to reports of a woman armed with an axe on 31 March, 2018 acted proportionately...

New line of enquiry for police trying to trace missing 90-year-old man

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Police have a new line of inquiry as part of their ongoing efforts to trace 90-year-old William Scott who was reported missing from his home in Chesser at around 7pm on Tuesday 11th December, having been...
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“It’s always special to score against Celtic” says Flo Kamberi

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Hibs' striker Florian Kamberi dismissed suggestions that he saves his best performances for the big games despite scoring yet another superb goal against champions Celtic yesterday.Kamberi was singled out by Neil Lennon's assistant Garry...

Investigation ongoing following break ins at business premises in Livingston

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Police  are appealing for witnesses following a break-in at two business premises in Dedridge, Livingston.The incident happened between 8pm on Thursday 13 December and 8.30am on Friday 14 December in the Douglas Rise area...

Witness appeal after Audi S3 overturns in Meadows area

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road collision which took place around 3.15am this morning at Hope Park Terrace in the Meadows area.An Audi S3 car overturned resulting in four of the...
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Ryan Porteous praises team-mates’ ‘bravery’ against Celtic

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Sky Sports 'Man of the Match' Ryan Porteous said that his team mates showed 'bravery in abundance' during yesterday's tremendous 2-0 victory over champions Celtic at Easter Road.The youngster was outstanding in the heart...