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University of Edinburgh in “severe financial difficulty” as principal speaks of £140m gap in funds 

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STAFF at the University of Edinburgh have been sent an email warning them of possible cuts amid a “financial challenge”.  The email, sent yesterday from Principal...

Locals in awe as family of deer spotted crossing the road in Fairmilehead 

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LOCALS were stunned to see footage of a family of deer running across streets and pavements in south Edinburgh’s Fairmilehead area.  The deer were seen prancing...

Locals terrified as razor blades found wedged into holes on Leith Links 

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LOCALS are at a loss after razor blades have been found wedged into holes dug on the Leith Links.  Residents warned each other of the danger...

Polwarth wall completely crumbles after being hit by large tree during weekend’s high winds 

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A WALL in Polwarth has been smashed to pieces by a large tree that fell over during Sunday’s high winds.  A huge pile of bricks was...

Scotland’s tenants’ union launches campaign to prevent residents of Dreghorn Estate from eviction 

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LIVING Rent, Scotland’s tenants and community union, is calling on the council to save residents of Dreghorn Estate from eviction.  The petition, created yesterday, already has...

Scottish Water gives update on Marchmont sewer project that may finally be wrapping up after three years 

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A PROJECT to reduce the risk of flooding in Marchmont is expected to be completed in spring this year, three years after it began.  Caledonia Water...

British Transport Police state violence in Scotland is on increase, though sex offences are down 

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FIGURES from the British Transport Police (BTP) show that violence in Scotland increased by 28% last year.  Despite this, there has been a slight reduction in...

Former engineering professor to be paid £1.1m by University of Edinburgh due to unfair dismissal 13 years ago 

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THE UNIVERSITY of Edinburgh has been ordered to pay £1.1m to an engineering professor whose employment was terminated in 2012.  After a 13-year employment tribunal, a...

Portobello toilets to close for almost three weeks despite ongoing concerns over no funding being granted for new ones 

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THE CITY of Edinburgh Council announced yesterday that toilets on Portobello’s promenade will be closing for maintenance for most of March.  This comes after the council’s...

Time capsule opened: Video reveals what was found in mysterious 119-year-old bottle found hidden in Edinburgh’s King’s Theatre 

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CAPITAL Theatres has revealed what was found after opening a 119-year-old bottle found hidden in the walls of the King’s Theatre last year.  The relic was...

“The street has become an embarrassment”: Three community councils denounce new plans for Princes Street and Waverley Valley 

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A JOINT statement criticising the council’s plans for Princes Street and Waverley Valley has been put out by three community councils in the city.  Councils in...

40mph winds over weekend see paths blocked by trees, roads closed due to falling roof tiles, and flight landings aborted 

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HIGH winds over the weekend caused trees to fall, roof tiles to break loose, and even flight landings to be aborted.  The Met Office gave out...

BBC clip from 1963 reveals Edinburgh chippy was the restaurant that pioneered takeaway delivery

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TODAY food delivery is available at the click of a button, but an archived television clip from the 1960s shows the takeaway service’s unlikely beginnings...

Power outage sees traffic lights and signage down across whole of Edinburgh City Bypass and parts of the M8 and M9 

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AN OUTAGE yesterday saw all traffic lights and signage on the Edinburgh City Bypass (A720) and parts of the M8 lose power.  Junctions one to two...

Edinburgh MP part of trip to Ukraine, as today marks three years since start of Putin’s invasion 

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A GROUP of 14 British MPs, including Dr Scott Arthur who represents Edinburgh South West, have traveled to Ukraine to strengthen international support.  As today marks...

Statue proposed to memorialise local legend “Hugo the West End cat” 

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A PLANNING proposal has been submitted to the council, requesting permission for a statue commemorating a local cat who won hearts in Edinburgh’s West End.  Hugo...

What’s On in Edinburgh (Feb 21-28)

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NEXT week kicks off Seachdain na Gàidhlig or Gaelic Week, with a wide array of events celebrating the language across the Scottish capital - but...

Council agrees to spend record amount on new schools, and promises to improve road safety following parents’ plea for improvement 

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THE CITY of Edinburgh Council has agreed to spend £6.6m on improving road safety in the city, particularly around schools.  In the council’s 2025/26 budget, approved...

Eagle-eyed Good Omens fans spot uncanny replica of Edinburgh’s Meadow Lane on set of hit show 

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OBSERVANT fans have spotted what looks to be a replica of Edinburgh’s Meadow Lane on the set of Good Omens, as filming for the long-awaited...

Leith-based community non-profit faces uncertain future as one of many charities with 12 weeks left of secure funding 

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THE Pilmeny Development Project (PDP) has started a petition after its future has been left uncertain by potential Edinburgh Intergration Joint Board (EIJB) cuts to...
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