48 h. ago London Film Festival: Glasgow and Edinburgh cinemas to host exclusive Frankenstein screenings during LFF 2025

As partner venues of the London Film Festival, Glasgow’s GFT and the Edinburgh Filmhouse will host preview screenings of Frankenstein.

Culture

51 h. ago Palestine Action ban protesters plan to ‘go floppy’ and refuse street bail

Several hundred protesters are set to take action in London, Belfast and Edinburgh this weekend.

Events

51 h. ago ‘Hundreds more’ to take part in mass protest against Palestine Action ban

Defend Our Juries said the arrests of five alleged supporters of the banned group had encouraged more protesters to come forward.

Events

53 h. ago London Film Festival 2025 in Edinburgh and Glasgow: All the films getting exclusive screenings at the GFT and Filmhouse

You won’t have to go to London to enjoy advance screening of some huge new films.

Culture

6 d. ago Man tries to ride his $2,600 AliExpress race moped from London to Edinburgh to see if it can make it

Man tries to ride his $2,600 AliExpress race moped from London to Edinburgh to see if it can make it  supercarblondie.com

Politics

9 d. ago News | Colliers director switches London for Edinburgh after 11 years

News | Colliers director switches London for Edinburgh after 11 years  CoStar

Politics

2 w. ago Irvine Welsh: Reality Is Not Enough review – a candid portrait of a literary one

Paul Sng’s documentary finds the Trainspotting author as funny, sharp and unrepentant as ever – from boyhood in Leith to globetrotting fame and a hallucinogenic trip in CanadaNo one would reject the title of national treasure more fiercely, but more good-humouredly, than Irvine Welsh. The brilliant Scottish writer and creator of Trainspotting takes centre-stage in Paul Sng’s documentary with just the same unassumingly athletic ease as in all of his other public appearances. For someone who has done as much drink and drugs and as many late nights as Welsh, he looks very good.This film is a great way to round off the Edinburgh film festival; Welsh is, after all, Edinburgh’s greatest living public figure. His 60s childhood in Leith and Muirhouse was followed by a spell in London, then twentysomething years back in Edinburgh during the 80s, studying at Heriot-Watt and working for the council, during which time he began to write. Continue reading...

Politics

2 w. ago Britain could burn in 'firewave' as urgent 'very flammable' warning issued

The warning comes as firefighters battled three separate heath fires in London and a dramatic gorse blaze on Arthur's Seat in Edinburgh in recent weeks as Britain baked in another heatwave

Events

2 w. ago House Party review – home truths about gentrification in east London | Edinburgh festival 2025

House Party review – home truths about gentrification in east London | Edinburgh festival 2025  The Guardian

Society

2 w. ago North London couple make history by marrying on stage at Edinburgh Fringe

North London couple make history by marrying on stage at Edinburgh Fringe  HamHigh

Politics

2 w. ago Experts say ‘Oasis bump’ and 'Gallagher effect' may have added to higher inflation levels in July

As thousands of people flocked to Cardiff, Manchester, London, and Edinburgh, demand for accommodation rose

Economics

2 w. ago Judge dismisses part of lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ immigration detention center

A federal judge in Miami has issued a split decision in a lawsuit about detainees’ rights at the “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center in the Florida Everglades

Events

2 w. ago Texas Democrat remains locked in House chamber after refusing GOP law enforcement escort

Nicole Collier rejects Speaker Dustin Burrows’ pledge to return for Wednesday morning vote on Republican push to redraw state’s electoral map

Politics

2 w. ago Judge to weigh detainees' legal rights at 'Alligator Alcatraz' in Florida Everglades

A federal judge is considering whether detainees have been denied their legal rights at a temporary immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades

Events

2 w. ago Man moves to Edinburgh from London and receives 'abuse' from Scottish people

Man moves to Edinburgh from London and receives 'abuse' from Scottish people  Edinburgh Live

Events

3 w. ago Man goes from London to Edinburgh on Caledonian Sleeper train and price floors people

Man goes from London to Edinburgh on Caledonian Sleeper train and price floors people  Edinburgh Live

Politics

3 w. ago Wintry chills and an alter ego in Edinburgh, plus surreal toys in London – the week in art

Wintry chills and an alter ego in Edinburgh, plus surreal toys in London – the week in art  The Guardian

Politics

3 w. ago Florida's first black bear hunt in a decade approved despite strong opposition

The first black bear hunt in Florida in a decade takes place in December under a rule adopted Wednesday by state wildlife officials

Politics

3 w. ago Judge to hear arguments on halting 'Alligator Alcatraz' construction over environmental concerns

A federal judge will hear closing arguments in a hearing over whether to stop construction indefinitely at an immigrant detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” as she considers whether it violates environmental laws

Events

3 w. ago From Edinburgh to London: Local haircare founder grows while staying true to Scottish roots

Known for its popular hair growth oil, owner Louisa has taken ‘She’s Thick’ down south, partnering with blonde specialist salons to broaden the brand’s reach.

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