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The disruption is due to a fault on a train between Edinburgh and Berwick-upon-Tweed which has led to all lines being blocked

Avanti West Coast

Cross-Border services face delays as passengers warned of disruption

Protesters gathered outside the Court of Session as the first submission was heard on Tuesday

Protesters gathered outside the Court of Session as the first submission was heard on Tuesday

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Legal challenge against Rosebank oil field begins in Edinburgh

Guidance published by the Russell Group university reads

Guidance published by the Russell Group university reads

University of Edinburgh

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Edinburgh University tells students ‘don’t be a snob’ following discrimination claims

The three people arrested are due to appear in court next month

The three people arrested are due to appear in court next month

Boy, 13, among ‘first of many’ arrested in connection with Bonfire Night disorder

Police said inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing

Police said inquiries into the circumstances of the crash are ongoing

Man, 53, dies after three vehicles collide on Edinburgh bypass

The Porty Vault in Edinburgh is due to close

The Porty Vault in Edinburgh is due to close

Food and drink business

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Heartbreak as Scottish seaside pub announces closure

Disorder broke out in Niddrie last year (pictured) as riot police clashed with youths throwing explosives

Disorder broke out in Niddrie last year (pictured) as riot police clashed with youths throwing explosives

Anti-social behaviour

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Police close road as youths 'throw fireworks at vehicles' in Bonfire Night disorder

The cause of the fire is unknown.

The cause of the fire is unknown.

Scottish Fire and Rescue

Two casualties after fire breaks out at flat on busy Edinburgh street

Edinburgh councillors ordered an internal audit after 11-year-old Thomas Wong was killed by a non-council bin lorry

Edinburgh councillors ordered an internal audit after 11-year-old Thomas Wong was killed by a non-council bin lorry

City of Edinburgh Council

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Council finds 'strong concerns' staff driving whilst using drink and drugs

Emergency service workers were injured in disorder in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh last year

Emergency service workers were injured in disorder in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh last year

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Council leader backs ban on firework sales after ‘shocking’ disorder in Scottish city

It is estimated that there are as few as 700 Visayan spotted deer remaining in the wild

It is estimated that there are as few as 700 Visayan spotted deer remaining in the wild

Scottish zoo welcomes birth of of rare endangered animal

The MP shared a picture of an apparent sewage leak at Portobello Beach

The MP shared a picture of an apparent sewage leak at Portobello Beach

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Concerns raised over 'sewage leak' at Scottish beach

The University of Edinburgh (pictured) was responsible for 139,881 cases of animal testing in 2023

The University of Edinburgh (pictured) was responsible for 139,881 cases of animal testing in 2023

Two Scottish universities among biggest animal testers in UK, report finds

The annual Out Of Sight Out Of Mind exhibition first began in 2014

The annual Out Of Sight Out Of Mind exhibition first began in 2014

This exhibition at Edinburgh's Summerhall 'has literally saved my life'

Investigations are ongoing to trace a second man who may have suffered a minor injury during the disturbance.

Investigations are ongoing to trace a second man who may have suffered a minor injury during the disturbance.

Police Scotland

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Man 'lacerated' as police launch appeal for information

Xander Irvine died after being hit by a car driven by a 91-year-old woman

Xander Irvine died after being hit by a car driven by a 91-year-old woman

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Scottish judge calls for compulsory tests for elderly drivers after death of toddler

The analogue photobooth holds a storied history in both popular culture and film photography

The analogue photobooth holds a storied history in both popular culture and film photography

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Scotland's only analogue photobooth opens to the public

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are set to go beyond the city centre

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations are set to go beyond the city centre

Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations expand to Leith and Portobello

Edinburgh Trams workers had threatened strike action over a lack of toilet breaks during their shifts

Edinburgh Trams workers had threatened strike action over a lack of toilet breaks during their shifts

City of Edinburgh Council

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Edinburgh Tram workers win toilet break dispute after strike threat

It’s predicted that gale force winds will reach up to 80mph in the west of Scotland, with the Met Office claiming Edinburgh will see gusts of up to 66mph by 7pm.

It’s predicted that gale force winds will reach up to 80mph in the west of Scotland, with the Met Office claiming Edinburgh will see gusts of up to 66mph by 7pm.

Popular park in Edinburgh and Highland event cancelled due to Storm Ashley

An outpouring of tributes continue to be laid for the former first minister

An outpouring of tributes continue to be laid for the former first minister

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In pictures: Tributes laid for Alex Salmond outside Scottish Parliament

At the time of writing, the video had been viewed more than 1.6 million times

At the time of writing, the video had been viewed more than 1.6 million times

'A total lie': Scottish mosque target of online misinformation in fake viral video

Scottish students have said they feel excluded and hurt by the comments

Scottish students have said they feel excluded and hurt by the comments

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Anger as Edinburgh student paper accused of anti-Scottish discrimination

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Protesters gathered outside the Queen Elizabeth House where Keir Starmer met with John Swinney and other UK leaders

Council of the Nations and Regions

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Protesters gather as Keir Starmer hosts regions summit

Despite the meeting being held in Scotland, no local government representatives from Scotland have been invited

Despite the meeting being held in Scotland, no local government representatives from Scotland have been invited

City of Edinburgh Council

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‘Second-class citizens’: Edinburgh councillors on UK's nations and regions meeting

The proposed sign would be secured to the wall of a listed building

The proposed sign would be secured to the wall of a listed building

City of Edinburgh Council

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Anger at Netflix bid to fit plaque on listed Edinburgh building

Shona McCarthy has been in the role for nine years

Shona McCarthy has been in the role for nine years

Edinburgh Fringe

Edinburgh Fringe boss steps down after nine years in the role

Akiko will be joined by a female Pallas's cat in the coming months

Akiko will be joined by a female Pallas's cat in the coming months

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Scottish zoo welcomes adorable Pallas’s cat as part of breeding programme

The future of the arts centre was first thrown into question when owners put it up for sale in May

The future of the arts centre was first thrown into question when owners put it up for sale in May

Future of Scottish arts venue cast into doubt as centre hit with HMRC order

Oberon (right) arrived at Edinburgh Zoo over the weekend

Oberon (right) arrived at Edinburgh Zoo over the weekend

Scottish zoo welcomes arrival of endangered zebra

Mahmoud Almassri is calling for a Ukraine-style visa system to help his family escape Gaza

Mahmoud Almassri is calling for a Ukraine-style visa system to help his family escape Gaza

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Palestinian student in Scotland calls for Ukraine-style visa scheme to save family

Sean Jones & Joe Sleight - Blood Brothers UK Tour 2024

Sean Jones & Joe Sleight - Blood Brothers UK Tour 2024

Edinburgh Playhouse

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Review: The boys are back in town in streetwise Blood Brothers musical

Partygoers outside Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh's Cowgate

Partygoers outside Sneaky Pete's in Edinburgh's Cowgate

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The importance of saving Edinburgh's ailing nightclub culture

Thousands of protesters turned out in Edinburgh to call for a ceasefire in the Middle East

Thousands of protesters turned out in Edinburgh to call for a ceasefire in the Middle East

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Thousands attend pro-Palestine demonstration in Edinburgh

Cleo the cheetah died overnight in Edinburgh Zoo

Cleo the cheetah died overnight in Edinburgh Zoo

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Cheetah dies at Edinburgh Zoo two months after arrival

The chain has two stores in Scotland

The chain has two stores in Scotland

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Dobbies set to close shops across UK – see the Scottish stores at risk

Work is expected to finish ahead of next year's busy summer season

Work is expected to finish ahead of next year's busy summer season

Edinburgh Airport

Scottish airport announces project to improve check-in experience

Lula de Silva and Jeremy Corbyn paid tribute after the death of Nathália

Lula de Silva and Jeremy Corbyn paid tribute after the death of Nathália

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Brazilian president calls for probe into journalist's death in Edinburgh

Tommy Sheppard joined protesters outside Holyrood on Saturday morning

Tommy Sheppard joined protesters outside Holyrood on Saturday morning

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Former SNP MP joins protest as royals attend Holyrood anniversary celebrations

Chanel O'Conor is the first queen from Scotland to be on RuPaul's Drag Race UK in nearly four years

Chanel O'Conor is the first queen from Scotland to be on RuPaul's Drag Race UK in nearly four years

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'I love a ginger wig': Chanel O'Conor set to represent Scotland on RuPaul's Drag Race

The game is set to hit shelves next spring

The game is set to hit shelves next spring

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New Scottish game set to hit shelves with ‘help from local community’

A restaurant in Edinburgh has been named among the best in the world

A restaurant in Edinburgh has been named among the best in the world

Food and drink business

Scottish restaurant named among best in the world for 'casual dining'

Edinburgh Zoo has brought back a 'reimagined' version of its world-famous penguin parade

Edinburgh Zoo has brought back a 'reimagined' version of its world-famous penguin parade

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Watch as Edinburgh Zoo brings back ‘reimagined’ penguin parade

The protesters were escorted out of the shop by security

The protesters were escorted out of the shop by security

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New Scottish Gucci store targeted by protesters on opening day

The luxury fashion giant is opening to the general public on Friday

The luxury fashion giant is opening to the general public on Friday

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Luxury fashion brand opens first UK store outside London in Scotland

Texas are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations for a record third time

Texas are set to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay celebrations for a record third time

'We can't wait': Texas to headline Edinburgh's Hogmanay concert

Khasha Smith, 35, has not been seen since October 10 last year (Police Scotland/PA)

Khasha Smith, 35, has not been seen since October 10 last year (Police Scotland/PA)

Man arrested over death of Scottish mum last seen almost a year ago

American Airlines said it will reinstate its Edinburgh to Philadelphia route next summer

American Airlines said it will reinstate its Edinburgh to Philadelphia route next summer

Edinburgh Airport

Major airline reintroduces flights to American city from Scottish airport

Greenmantle is owned by brewing giant Heineken

Greenmantle is owned by brewing giant Heineken

Popular Edinburgh pub announces shock closure with 'farewell party'

The plans also include improved public transport and active travel networks as well as a new heat network

The plans also include improved public transport and active travel networks as well as a new heat network

City of Edinburgh Council

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Council unveils plans to 'open new section of Edinburgh coast' for housing

First Minister John Swinney after delivering his address at the SNP conference

First Minister John Swinney after delivering his address at the SNP conference

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I promise Scots will see indy as urgent and essential at next election – John Swinney

Civerino's and Five March are set to open locations at the Lost Shore inland surfing venue

Civerino's and Five March are set to open locations at the Lost Shore inland surfing venue

Artificial surf resort to bring three Scottish independent restaurants to its banks

Caden Armstrong is the owner of Book Lovers Bookshop in Edinburgh

Caden Armstrong is the owner of Book Lovers Bookshop in Edinburgh

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The UK's first ever romance bookshop opens in Edinburgh

Members of Scotland's Ukrainian community marked their nation's anniversary and the loss of life suffered in Russia's invasion

Members of Scotland's Ukrainian community marked their nation's anniversary and the loss of life suffered in Russia's invasion

City of Edinburgh Council

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John Swinney joins Scotland's Ukrainian community for independence day ceremony