11 h. ago Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’

The historic port district – and setting for Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgenceLeith is Edinburgh’s port district, where people, goods and new ideas have flowed into the city for centuries. Here, the Water of Leith river meets the sea, and on bright days, when pubs and restaurants spill out to the Shore area, there’s nowhere quite like it. I moved here 13 years ago, and it has been a joy to watch the area evolve and reinvent itself. Today it’s the city’s creative heart, full of artists, musicians, designers and startups, with a thriving food and drink scene. The arrival of the tramline from Edinburgh city centre in 2023 has given it a big boost too. Continue reading...

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3 d. ago LIVE updates as major road closed through park for crash investigation

LIVE updates as major road closed through park for crash investigation  eastlondonadvertiser.co.uk

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8 d. ago Edinburgh crime: Man, 20, left with 'serious injuries' after bus stop assault on bustling city centre street

The suspect made off after the attack.

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1 week ago Two teens charged after ‘machete brandished’ in busy Scots city centre

TWO teenagers have been charged for allegedly brandishing a huge machete in a busy city centre. The alleged incident took place on Rose Street in Edinburgh yesterday afternoon. Firearms officers were scrambled to the scene of the alleged incident. Two teens have now been arrested and charged over the alleged weapon scare. A 17-year-old boy...

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1 week ago Teens charged after youths seen wielding machetes in Edinburgh city centre

Two males, aged 17 and 15, have been charged after two youths were spotted with machetes in Edinburgh city centre.

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1 week ago Teenage thug wields huge machete on busy Scots street as two arrested

A TEENAGE thug has been spotted wielding a huge machete in Edinburgh city centre, as cops make two arrests. Emergency crews raced to Rose Street this afternoon after reports of people brandishing weapons. A yob was pictured holding a huge blade on the busy street. Onlookers can be seen in shock at the concerning scene....

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1 week ago Youth with huge machete seen walking through Edinburgh city centre

The male was spotted on Rose Street at around 4pm on Friday as shocked passers-by looked on.

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1 week ago East London crash leaves two people in hospital with major road temporarily closed

East London crash leaves two people in hospital with major road temporarily closed  MyLondon

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1 week ago A82 incident: Major road closed in both directions at Arden after crash causing rush hour delays

Drivers have been told to expect delays.

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1 week ago Major road closed near Manchester Airport with police at scene as car left crushed following crash

Two casualties were treated at the scene by paramedics

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2 w. ago Major Greater Manchester road closed and air ambulance lands amid serious incident

Emergency services are at the scene

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2 w. ago Three teenagers among four killed in crash between taxi and car in Bolton

A major road in Bolton was closed this morning following a deadly crash in the early hours that left four people dead and five others in hospital. A police cordon remains in place

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2 w. ago Cops lock down busy Edinburgh city centre street as public warned 'avoid the area'

We'll be bringing you the very latest updates, pictures and video on this breaking news story.

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2 w. ago M60 LIVE updates as traffic stopped due to 'police incident'

A major road has also been closed

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2 w. ago Historic Scots swimming pool to be transformed into modern £7.5million leisure complex

A HISTORIC swimming pool is set to be transformed into a multi-million-pound leisure centre. The City of Edinburgh Council is seeking a contractor to to refurbish Portobello Swim Centre - at a cost of £7.5m. The iconic facility first opened in 1898 and contains Edinburgh’s only publicly available Victorian Turkish bath. According to Public Contracts...

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2 w. ago Major UK route to be closed both ways as 'heavy snow' predicted amid Storm Goretti

National Highways said winter breakdowns on motorways and major A roads have risen by 21% over the last five years, as the traffic authority plans to close a major road through the Peak District

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3 w. ago Popular Asian restaurant shuts venue in Scots city centre suddenly

A POPULAR Asian restaurant chain has closed down a branch in Edinburgh. YO! Sushi on Princes Street in the capital's city centre appears to have shut for good. The Japanese-style eatery has a sign reading 'we're closed' on the front door. Some parts of the interior also appear to have been removed. And the Princes...

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3 w. ago M27 Portsmouth crash LIVE: Serious collision closes motorway as air ambulance called

An air ambulance is en route to a serious crash on a major motorway, with the road closed to traffic in both directions - National Highways say the closure will remain in place for some time

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3 w. ago M27 Portsmouth crash recap: Serious collision closes motorway as air ambulance called

An air ambulance was called to a serious crash on a major motorway, with the road closed to traffic in both directions.

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3 w. ago Busy Bury road closes for five months as major roadworks scheme begins

There are diversions in place.

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