52 h. ago Alexander Schwolow ready for Hearts derby madness as Dortmund roadblock proves anything can happen

The keeper has experienced the Ruhr derby with Schalke but is set for his first taste of the Edinburgh version

Politics

4 d. ago Councillors approve report on initiatives designed to improve health of North Lanarkshire residents

The report, on the council’s Eat Well, Be Well policy, covers many activities in the categories of pregnancy and parenthood, nurseries and schools, training an adulthood, work life and employment and retirement and care.

Science

7 d. ago In rare rebuke, federal officials discipline ICE officer for shoving woman in New York

The Department of Homeland Security says it is relieving an immigration officer from his current duties after he shoved a woman to the floor at an immigration court in Manhattan

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7 d. ago NHS facing ‘critical threat’ after Trump pressure to hike drug prices

Drug prices in the UK could rise amid 100 per cent tariffs on branded medicines, and pressure from US President Donald Trump to stop ‘global freeloading’

Events

8 d. ago I've tried plenty of Edinburgh restaurants' set menus, and these are the absolute best

There’s a move towards set menus, and we firmly approve

Politics

8 d. ago Frank Turner Lost Evenings Edinburgh Stage Times: Full set times, artists and last minute tickets

It’s the first time the festival has come north of the border.

Politics

1 week ago Edinburgh Rugby double blow as two new signings set to miss whole season

Plus stand-off issues loom for URC opener

Politics

1 week ago NHS pressures to rise across Greater Manchester in 'next few weeks' as hospitals brace for winter

The NHS in Greater Manchester has been slammed by different health crises over the last six winters - this is what health bosses expect this year

Sport

1 week ago Edinburgh set for 200 new ‘extra care’ retirement homes to help relieve NHS pressures

“Scotland, like the rest of the UK, has an overwhelming demand to provide housing with care and services to a large and fast-growing older demographic” – Martin Stephenson

Events

1 week ago Home and Away's Lynne McGranger 'relieved' as she quits soap after 33 years

Home and Away legend Lynne McGranger has opened up about her decision to leave the soap after 33 years, admitting she was 'relieved' when her time on the show came to an end

Politics

1 week ago Kate and King cancer concerns piling pressure on NHS, says coroner

Senior Coroner Samantha Goward said the NHS is struggling to diagnose new cancer cases after a number of high-profile figures announced they had the condition

Events

3 w. ago NHL CBA establishes a $4M annual fund for retired players' health care and wellness

The NHL's new collective bargaining agreement establishes an emergency health care and wellness fund for alumni

Economics

3 w. ago Edinburgh University lecturers set to walkout amid £140m cuts plan dispute

Picket lines are expected around the University of Edinburgh every day until Friday September 12.

Economics

3 w. ago Tom Phillips shooting: NZ police search for children after fugitive father shot dead by police – latest updates

Fugitive father who has been on the run with his children for four years was shot by police after an attempted burglary of a building in Piopio, authorities sayFull report: Tom Phillips shot dead after attempted burglary, NZ police confirmThe mother of the three children has said she is “deeply relieved” the situation is over but is also saddened by what happened today.The woman, who gave only her first name, Cat, said in a statement to New Zealand broadcaster RNZ that she looked forward to welcoming her missing children home.We are deeply relieved that for our tamariki [children] this ordeal has come to an end. They have been dearly missed every day for nearly four years, and we are looking forward to welcoming them home with love and care.At the same time, we are saddened by how events unfolded today. Our hope has always been that the children could be returned in a peaceful and safe way for everyone involved. Continue reading...

Events

3 w. ago Jodie Whittaker's medical 'horror' drama available on new streaming platform

The psychological thriller set in Edinburgh starring Jodie Whittaker and Alfred Enoch is now available to binge in full on Channel 4.

Events

4 w. ago Hundreds of people set to defy arrest warnings in support of Palestine Action

Demonstrators are set to take action in London, Belfast and Edinburgh, holding signs saying: ‘I oppose genocide. I support Palestine Action’.

Events

4 w. ago Celebrated Scottish chef to open Parisian restaurant and bar Vinette & Vivien on site of Fhior restaurant

A Scottish chef who was recently awarded a Michelin Star is set to bring a taste of Paris to Edinburgh this autumn.

Politics