52 m. ago Strike suspended at Edinburgh University but 'battle far from over'

University and College Union (UCU) welcomed the development, but warned the dispute at the University of Edinburgh is “far from over”.

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68 m. ago Strictly's Shirley Ballas left heartbroken following the tragic death of her 'dearest' auntie and 'second mum' Mavis just days ahead of show's grand final

The Strictly judge, 65, took to Instagram on Wednesday with a heartfelt tribute to her 'dearest' auntie.

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87 m. ago Diogo Jota crash witness disputes police statement and says 'I know what I saw'

The Liverpool forward was just 28 when he died in a car accident alongside his brother Andre Silva in July

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96 m. ago Streeting ‘wants to end dispute with resident doctors’ with talks in new year

Resident doctors in England have entered the second day of strike action due to a bitter dispute with the Government over jobs and pay.

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2 h. ago University lecturers suspend strike action after compulsory job cuts ruled out

University of Edinburgh staff have already walked out for nine days in 2025 in a dispute over the institution’s plans to make £140 million of cuts.

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2 h. ago South Shields school death tragedy as St Wilfrid's RC College left 'heartbroken'

A student at St Wilfrid's RC College in South Shields has tragically passed away following a medical emergency, despite the best efforts of emergency crews

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4 h. ago Coronation Street's Sally Carman 'absolutely heartbroken' over co

The actress, who is best known for playing Abi Webster in the ITV soap, has opened up about life on the cobbles

Politics

4 h. ago New £2.9 billion Edinburgh tram line rubbished as 'vanity project' as council told to fix potholes instead

Ministers confirm no funding for “standalone” extension of network

Economics

5 h. ago Major Government update over eligibility for Blue Badge scheme

The Blue Badge disabled parking scheme is used by more than three million people across the UK

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6 h. ago King Charles' nephew lands royal title but 'makes huge choice' after mum Sophie's warning

James, Earl of Wessex, the son of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, had to make a key choice about his future after celebrating his 18th birthday yesterday

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6 h. ago Coronation Street star Debbie Rush heartbroken as her son dies days before Christmas

Coronation Street star Debbie Rush, who played Anna Windass from 2008 until 2018, shared her heartbreak as she announced the death of her son William, just days before Christmas

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6 h. ago Hitman leaves in getaway car after shooting man outside pub on Hogmanay

CCTV footage captures the moment that a paid assassin shot a man outside a pub on Hogmanay.

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6 h. ago King Charles' nephew lands new royal title but 'makes big decision' after Sophie's warning

James, Earl of Wessex, the son of Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, had to make a major choice about his future after reaching 18 yesterday

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6 h. ago Tynecastle Park Heritage in Pictures: Here are 32 amazing photos of the Hearts Edinburgh ground in the 1950s and 1960s

The famous football ground looked very different over 55 years ago.

Culture

7 h. ago Coronation Street's Debbie Rush heartbroken her son dies days before Christmas

Coronation Street star Debbie Rush, who played Anna Windass from 2008 until 2018, has been flooded with messages of support from her soap co-stars as she announced the death of her son

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7 h. ago 'Heartbroken and horrified' WRU council member goes public on real reason for quitting

Anthony Buchanan resigned from his role in a WRU council meeting earlier this week

Politics

7 h. ago Popular Edinburgh Thai takeaway announces sudden closure in heartfelt message

The Edinburgh takeaway will close early in the new year.

Politics

8 h. ago How to eat, drink and be merry – while pregnant – at Christmas

Some traditional treats may be off the menu, but there are plenty of alternatives for a festive feastFor a festival with childbirth at its religious heart, it is perverse how much of our traditional Christmas spread isn’t recommended for pregnant women. Pre-pregnancy, this was not something I’d clocked. I was the soft cheese supremo, canape queen – at my happiest with a smoked trout blini in one hand and a champagne flute in the other. Then one day in October, two blue lines appeared on a test result and everything started to change: my body, my future and most pressingly my Christmas.Don’t get me wrong: no present under the tree can match the gift I’ve got in store. But as a food writer who loves this season, I can’t think of a worse time to be nauseated, exhausted and forbidden by the NHS to eat, drink or do my favourite things to eat, drink or do in winter. I have no alternatives for saunas, skiing and hot baths. I do, however, know enough chefs, bartenders, retailers and produce...

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8 h. ago 'Ryanair of trains' launches new London to Scotland tickets for less than £35

Budget train company Lumo is known for offering bargain prices for routes between London King's Cross and Edinburgh.

Economics

8 h. ago Barcelona Sporting star, 33, shot and killed outside shop in 'attack' as club pay tribute

An international footballer has been shot and killed outside a shop in an 'attack' as his heartbroken football club have confirmed his death

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