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Edinburgh University students interrupt graduation ceremony with pro-Palestine demonstration  

STUDENTS at the University of Edinburgh have used their graduation ceremony as a platform to protest for the people of Palestine.  The mini demonstration by the...

Partnership between Balmoral Hotel and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation sees staff modelling trews in late rugby hero’s iconic tartan

EDINBURGH’S Balmoral Hotel has teamed up with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, with staff modelling trews in the late rugby hero’s iconic blue and yellow...

Edinburgh Zoo’s newest star Haggis sees popularity continue to soar as pygmy hippo has cryptocurrency named after her

EDINBURGH Zoo’s newest star’s popularity has continued to soar after having a cryptocurrency named after her.  Haggis the pygmy hippo hit the headlines after being born...

Leith Toy Hospital beds filling up rapidly as it transforms into “Santa’s workshop”, with owner eager to continue drive to reduce toy waste

THE LEITH Toy Hospital is gearing up for a booming festive period, with beds on its wards filling up quickly as it transforms into “Santa’s...

Airbnb calls on Edinburgh Council to ease “draconian” rules on short-term lets following impact on rent, house prices and economy

AIRBNB has called on the City of Edinburgh Council to ease its “draconian” rules on short-term lets in the capital, citing the impact on rent,...

Protest that shut down Leonardo factory rumbles on as campaigners blockade entrances

A PROTEST that has shut down Edinburgh’s Leonardo factory continues to rumble on, as determined campaigners have blockaded entrances.  Over 100 protestors took over the site...

Police Scotland announces measures to keep the public safe in Edinburgh during the festive period

POLICE Scotland has publicly announced its measures to keep people safe in Edinburgh during the festive period.  Posting to social media on Friday, the force launched...

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre issues formal apology to former employee, acknowledges there was “no evidence” to support transphobia allegations that led to dismissal

EDINBURGH Rape Crisis Centre has issued a formal apology to a former employee who was constructively dismissed over allegations of transphobia.  In a statement published yesterday,...

Council asks for residents, businesses and public’s input on plans for Princes Street Gardens’ iconic Ross Bandstand

LOCAL residents, businesses and the wider public have been invited to give their feedback on plans for the iconic Ross Bandstand in Edinburgh's Princes Street...

Edinburgh charity looking to tackle loneliness amongst the elderly with personalised Christmas card appeal

EDINBURGH charity Vintage Vibes has re-launched its personalised Christmas card appeal in an effort to tackle loneliness amongst the elderly during the festive period.  The appeal,...

Edinburgh could be set for more student accommodation amid public consultation for redevelopment of industrial site

EDINBURGH could be set for more student accommodation after a public consultation was launched for a proposed redevelopment of an industrial site in the city.  The...

Scots left outraged at announcement that advertisements for Edinburgh council housing suspended

SCOTS have been left outraged at the announcement that advertisements for council housing in Edinburgh have been temporarily suspended.  The update from EdIndex, a partnership between...

Scot’s patriotic tattoos – including bottle of Buckfast and can or Irn-Bru – spark mixed opinions from fellow countrymen

A SCOT showing off his patriotic tattoos – which include a bottle of Buckfast and a can of Irn-Bru – has sparked some hilarious mixed...

Dundee locals catch glimpse of James McAvoy as Scots star joined in filming for directorial debut

DUNDEE locals have caught a glimpse of James McAvoy around the city as the Scots star filmed for his directorial debut.  One resident spotted the 45-year-old...

Footy fan left red-faced after complaining about “severely restricted view” – despite paying for exactly that

A FOOTY fan has been left red-faced after complaining about the “severely restricted view” at Crystal Palace’s stadium – despite being warned about it on...

Concerns raised after man spotted perilously climbing and dangling from crane completely naked

CONCERNS have been raised after a man was spotted perilously climbing up a crane in Dublin completely naked, apart from a pair of socks.  Police responded...

Irvine Welsh shares his take on US election result, claims “fascism” is taking a grip of the world

IRVINE Welsh has shared his take on the result of the US presidential election, claiming that “fascism” is now taking a grip of the world.  The...

Edinburgh Zoo shares news of death of “much-loved” penguin – one of the popular colony’s oldest

EDINBURGH Zoo has shared the news of the death of one of its oldest penguins.  Snowflake, a 28-year-old gentoo penguin, had been suffering with ongoing health...

James Blunt hilariously reveals driving licence after avoiding name-change pledge after 20th anniversary re-release of Back to Bedlam fails to reach number one

JAMES Blunt has shared his relief at not having to change his name after the 20th anniversary re-release of his album Back to Bedlam failed...

Scots shopper claims that JD Sports is “scamming” people by covering up labels with higher prices

A SCOTS shopper has claimed that JD Sports is “scamming” people by covering up labels with higher prices.  The bloke has visited the chain’s store in...

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