71 m. ago Edinburgh University raises ‘for sale’ sign on two student blocks with more than 100 beds

“Given their size, character and condition, these sites offer a unique opportunity for developers in a sought-after location” – Damien Toner, director of estates at the University of Edinburgh

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74 m. ago Blockbuster ‘Night at The Movies’ Bonfire Spectacular returns to Edinburgh this November

Following a sell-out first year, Scotland’s biggest bonfire night celebration, Fawkes Festival, is to make a blockbuster return to the Royal Highland Centre this November as it brings together thousands of families and friends for a one-day-only spectacular of live entertainment, dazzling performances, and a firework display like no-other. General ticket sales are now available.

Events

84 m. ago EastEnders unveils huge Max Branning twist as Zoe Slater's backstory explored

EastEnders has aired a huge twist involving Zoe Slater and Max Branning, leaving fans thrilled as they anticipate Max's return to Walford

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2 h. ago The Last Dinner Party Edinburgh Ticket Presales and Prices: How to see the band at the Corn Exchange

The band have announced a single Scottish gig as part of their new tour.

Economics

2 h. ago Explorer finds abandoned house in Welsh hills but makes 'devastating' discovery inside

Adam Mark found an abadoned house in the Welsh hills, but was left heartbroken when he made a "devastating" discovery inside. The explorer tried to piece together what happened to the former owners

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2 h. ago ‘Crafts are like medicine!’: Gen Z and the rapid rise of cosy hobbies

From crochet to drawing, supper clubs to pottery, young people are finding community and connection through pastimes once associated with their grandparentsIn a bright cafe just off Leith Walk in Edinburgh, a group of young people gather around a table strewn with fabric scraps, beads and crochet hooks. Each session brings a new theme: one week it’s crochet, the next jewellery-making, the week after that they learn latte-art. Coffees are sipped, biscuits are passed around and chatter fills the room.This is the Girls Craft Club, founded earlier this year by art history graduate Gabby after a diagnosis of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder left her feeling isolated. “We were all going through life problems,” she says. “We decided to make something beautiful out of it. When you make your own bag or repair your clothes, you value them differently. And you value yourself differently, too.” Continue reading...

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3 h. ago NATO chief demands European answer TODAY on how to protect Ukraine as divided leaders meet in France after Putin, Xi and Kim Jong

It comes as leaders from Europe, Turkey, Australia and Canada head to Paris to hold talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on what concrete measures they are prepared to offer Kyiv.

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3 h. ago Macron says ‘Coalition of the Willing’ will finalise ‘robust’ Ukrainian security guarantees – Europe live

Leaders who are gathered in Paris are expected to speak to Donald Trump this afternoonThe Dutch prime minister Dick Schoof is next.Belgium’s Bart de Wever, Finland’s Alexander Stubb, and the EU’s Ursula von der Leyen and António Costa are the first leaders arriving at the Élysée Palace, welcomed by Macron on the doorstep. Continue reading...

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3 h. ago Car 'explodes' on busy Edinburgh street as firefighters race to blaze

Crews scrambled to the incident on Salamander Street.

Sport

3 h. ago A weekend break in Northern Ireland: what to do, see and eat

Explore Belfast, drive the scenic Causeway coastal route and visit the Giant’s Causeway on this three-day Northern Ireland itinerary

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3 h. ago The Most British Brits: 7 enduring archetypes that keep the nation wonderfully weird

From pub philosophers and ice water plungers to the green-fingered, constant gardeners, we explore some of the deeply British characters who inhabit these eccentric isles

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3 h. ago The funniest, strangest, and most brilliant things from this year’s Fringe

From established Edinburgh legends to breakout comedy stars, these are the 2025 shows everyone will be talking about

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4 h. ago Radical Road: Scenic path on Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park to partially re

The much-loved route on Arthur’s Seat in Edinburgh will be partially reopened.

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4 h. ago From fast risers to fallen giants: World Cup 2026 qualifiers to watch

Bolivia, Peru, struggling Nigeria and flagging Italy face an uphill struggle, but others have reason for optimismThere are only three automatic places available via the Concacaf World Cup qualifiers because the USA, Mexico and Canada have secured their spots as hosts, although the two best runners-up head into the inter-confederation playoffs. Suriname have made it to the final round of qualifying only once before and will be hoping to kick off their campaign with a victory when they host Panama in Paramaribo on Thursday. Managed by the former Netherlands goalkeeper Stanley Menzo, they have been steadily climbing Fifa’s rankings since allowing players born in the Netherlands with Surinamese heritage to represent the national side and have the Huddersfield defender Radinio Balker in their ranks. Continue reading...

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5 h. ago From bagpipes to borscht: exploring Edinburgh’s Ukrainian heritage on foot

A new walking tour offers a chance to meet the city’s Ukrainian community, with stops for hearty dumplings, castle views and shared historiesBefore arriving in Edinburgh, Nataliya Bezborodova’s impression of Scotland was shaped largely by Hollywood. “My knowledge of this country was pretty much based on the film Braveheart,” she admits with a laugh, standing before the grand neoclassical columns of the National Galleries of Scotland. As if on cue, the castle’s daily gun salute fires overhead, scattering pigeons and punctuating our conversation with a jolt.Three years have passed since the 47-year-old anthropologist left her home in Kyiv for Edinburgh, after the Russian invasion. Celluloid warriors have long been replaced by the rhythms of life in a city she now knows like the back of her hand. So well, in fact, that she has launched a walking tour revealing a layer even locals might miss: the story of Edinburgh’s vibrant Ukrainian community. Continue reading...

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7 h. ago Venice’s Lion of St Mark’s Square was at least part made in China, study suggests

Isotope analysis finds copper ore came from Yangtze River basin while statue could be a repurposed Tang Dynasty tomb guardianThe great bronze statue of a winged lion perched atop one of two granite columns in Venice’s St Mark’s Square has watched over the city for centuries.But Italian scientists have now found evidence to suggest the iconic statue was at least in part made in China, and possibly ended up in Venice via the Silk Road after being brought back by the father and uncle of the merchant and explorer Marco Polo. Continue reading...

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8 h. ago More than 230 people arrested in crackdown on shoplifting gangs

It comes Edinburgh was identified as one of the nation’s top three retail crime hotspots.

Events

10 h. ago Man's shocking encounter on abandoned island that's 'one of the world's most haunted'

An explorer who finds his thrill from visiting abandoned places ventured to one of the most haunted islands in the world - and managed to capture some pretty sinister footage from his visit

Events

12 h. ago Liberty groups condemn Labour plans to force everyone to carry 'dystopian' digital ID cards

Sir Keir Starmer is 'exploring' the idea, No 10 admitted this week, after Emmanuel Macron demanded action that would make Britain less attractive to illegal migrants.

Politics

14 h. ago Foot model selling 'stinky' trainers 'run over by client after refusing feet sniff'

Elmoncy Sercle was arrested after a woman he met on a dating app claimed he ran her over when she refused to let him smell her feet and buy her used trainers

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