98 m. ago Edinburgh police arrest man and woman and baby in hospital after major disturbance

Firearms officers and a dog unit were spotted on scene at St Leonard's Street.

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1 hour ago Edinburgh crime: Woman and baby taken to hospital after armed police attend disturbance in Scottish Capital

“Enquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances.”

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2 h. ago Man arrested after Utah 'No Kings' rally shooting is released as investigation continues

A man accused of brandishing a rifle at a “No Kings” rally in Utah — prompting an armed safety volunteer to open fire and accidentally kill a protester — has been released from jail while the investigation continues

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2 h. ago The Royal Highland Show 2025: 18 pictures from this year's RHS in Ingliston, Edinburgh

This weekend has seen the Royal Highland Show return to Ingliston.

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4 h. ago Edinburgh crime: 'Armed police' close off street in Capital as flats evacuated

Officers remain in attendance.

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5 h. ago Riot police cordon off Edinburgh street as residents evacuated from homes in major incident

Around eight emergency vehicles and multiple officers, as well as police dogs, were spotted on scene.

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5 h. ago ‘This is not Edinburgh’: South Ayrshire council set to abandon plans for visitor levy after pushback

Residents and local businesses mostly opposed the visitor levy, stating the area needs to attract more visitors, not deter them

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6 h. ago Boy, 10, missing from Edinburgh as police believe he may have boarded bus

Haiden Crawford was last seen around midday on Friday, June 20 in the Glenalmond Place area of the capital.

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6 h. ago Boy, 10, missing from Edinburgh found safe after police appeal

Haiden Crawford was reported missing on Friday, June 20 in the Glenalmond Place area of the capital.

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8 h. ago AD FEATURE: Immersive theatrical spectacular joins Edinburgh Fringe line

Spirit of the Favela is an extraordinary cabaret of live music, dance, and acrobatic performance celebrating the spirit of Brazil

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9 h. ago Every baby in UK to have DNA mapped under NHS ‘genomics revolution’

Health Secretary Wes Streeting said advances in genomics could allow people to “leapfrog” life-threatening illnesses and receive “personalised” care

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11 h. ago Alcohol should have labels warning drinkers of cancer risks, charities say

Health organisations have written to Keir Starmer urging him to force drinks producers to include warningsCans and bottles of beer, wine and spirits should explicitly warn drinkers that alcohol causes cancer, an unprecedented alliance of doctors, charities and public experts have said.Warning labels would tackle “shockingly low” public awareness in the UK that alcohol is proven to cause seven forms of cancer and 17,000 cases a year of the disease, they claim. Continue reading...

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17 h. ago Every newborn baby in the UK will have DNA screening in NHS 'revolution' to battle killer diseases, Wes Streeting reveals

The health secretary Wes Streeting said new technology in areas such as genomics would help 'leapfrog' illnesses.

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22 h. ago I'm late to the party, but the Uniqlo Bra Tops have changed my life

Discover the Uniqlo Bra Tops revolution

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24 h. ago Edinburgh dog attack horror as boy rushed to hospital after being mauled at park

GRAPHIC IMAGE WARNING: Maria was celebrating a friend's birthday with her son when he was allegedly attacked by a dog.

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25 h. ago Edinburgh Pride: 10 best photos from Edinburgh’s first ever Pride march in 1995, 30 years ago

Pride Edinburgh returns this weekend for its 30th event – but back in 1995 the city witnessed the first ever Pride Scotia march.

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25 h. ago Edinburgh Pride: Full list of road closures, bus diversions, and route for 2025 march

All road closures and bus diversions ahead of this weekend’s Edinburgh Pride march

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26 h. ago MPs voting on legalising assisted dying following emotive debate – UK politics live

The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill will either clear the House of Commons and move to the Lords, or fail completelyMPs have gathered in the House of Commons for the third reading of the assisted dying bill. If approved, it will then go to the House of Lords.There will also be four votes in the Commons on changes within the bill since it was last put to MPs in November.The terminally ill adults (end of life) bill has huge implications for hospices, our staff, volunteers and patients, as well as the health system and society more broadly. But there are still many unanswered questions around how a future assisted dying service would work.Given this lack of clarity we welcome the introduction of new clause 20, which would require the government to consult with palliative and end of life care providers if the bill progresses. It is vital that the access of palliative and end of life care for everyone is increased, and for that we need a better funding model for hospices. Contin...

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27 h. ago Best show nominee Sam Nicoresti returns to the Fringe with 'Baby Doomer'

Described as “simultaneously smart and silly” by Chortle, Leicester Square New Comedian of the Year Winner and Chortle Best MC Nominee Sam Nicoresti returns to Edinburgh Fringe from 30 July to 24 August (except 11th) at 5.40pm at Pleasance Bunker 2 with Baby Doomer (Best Show Nominee Leicester Comedy Festival 2025), a show about losing your mind and finding the perfect skirt suit. In the summer of ‘23, following a sartorial emergency in a TK Maxx changing room and a stressful house move a whole minute round the corner, the acclaimed comedian and burgeoning trans icon lost their mind.

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27 h. ago Edinburgh Fringe 2025: Here are 18 online comedians performing at the Fringe

From TikTok stars to YouTube creators, here are some of the social media influencers performing at the 2025 Edinburgh Fringe Festival.

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