8 h. ago Police target city street plagued by bad behaviour, abandoned caravans and dog mess

An action plan involving police and many agencies took place in the area to improve the lives of residents

Events

36 h. ago Edinburgh Hogmanay in pictures as Scotland brings in the New Year in style

Crowds of people gathered along the city’s Princes Street as the hour struck and the six-and-a-half-minute display got underway above Edinburgh Castle.

Politics

39 h. ago Thousands of New Year revellers wrap up to party in the streets of Edinburgh despite cold and soggy conditions

THOUSANDS of revellers celebrated the New Year with street celebrations, ceilidhs and house parties. Edinburgh city centre was packed with around 55,000 excited locals and tourists soaking up the famous Hogmanay extravaganza with fireworks from the iconic castle. The Street Party was axed last year after torrential rain and gale force winds battered the country...

Politics

3 d. ago Popular Scots shop announces major closing down sale with store shutting in days

A POPULAR Scots shop has announced it will shut in days as it reveals a major closing down sale. Route One first opened on Sauchiehall Street, Glasgow in 2016 offering the city's skate scene hardware, streetware and local knowledge. The UK-wide business was established in 1989 and serves skaters across the country with equipment and...

Economics

3 d. ago During a fierce storm I could hear the panicked screams of children in tents outside. This is Christmas in Gaza

This time of year is the true beginning of winter: the 40 coldest and harshest days of the season. One resident of Gaza City describes the reality for Palestinians living with little shelter and no electricity or heatingIt was about 8.30pm on a Thursday when I headed back home in Gaza City. It was windy, and I couldn’t stay out any longer, so I had to walk. At first it was only a light drizzle, but after about 200 metres the rain suddenly grew heavier. That wasn’t surprising. I stopped near a tent to take shelter, rubbing my palms together to draw some warmth. A young boy was sitting outside selling homemade cookies. We exchanged a few words while I stood there, though he didn’t seem interested in talking. I noticed the cookies were loosely wrapped in plastic, already soggy from the drizzle, and I wondered if he’d have enough to sell before the night ended. The cold seeped into everything.As I walked along al-Wehda Street in Gaza City, tents lined both sides of the road. There were ...

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4 d. ago Man appears in court charged with murder after Christmas Day death in Glasgow

Emergency services were called to Napiershall Street in the west end of the city at around 11.40pm on December 25 after a 38-year-old man was found injured.

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6 d. ago Firefighters tackle spectacular blaze at two Glasgow hotels beside iconic nightclub

Fire crews are battling a major blaze near two top hotels in the city centre of Glasgow. Emergency services were called to Wilson Street shortly after 6pm after reports of a fire.

Society

6 d. ago Rooftop fire at Revolver Hotel beside House of Gods in Glasgow

Emergency services are attending a rooftop fire as flames are seen above historic buildings on Wilson Street and Glassford Street in Glasgow city centre.

Society

7 d. ago First picture of man who died after being found injured on Glasgow street on Christmas Day

The 38-year-old was rushed to hospital after he was discovered on a street in the west end of the city but sadly did not survive his injuries.

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7 d. ago ‘A sad end to the year’, cry customers as cocktail bar closes in Scots city

A COCKTAIL bar has announced their closure in a Scots city - and locals are devastated. Ruma on Broughton Street in Edinburgh's city centre will shut their doors in the new year. The bar opened in 2024 and specialised in creating imaginative cocktails with over 170 rums and other spirits. But owners said that a...

Economics

8 d. ago Hidden Victorian street buried under busy city with road, gas lamps and shops

The street is accessible only through tunnels and is 'too dangerous' to go down - but it remains buried beneath a busy city road

Transport

1 week ago Destroyed caravan that's littered beauty spot with debris dumped on hillside

A woman was walking her dog in the area recently when she came across the wrecked caravan

Politics

2 w. ago Knifeman screamed 'I'm going to kill a Jew today' as he stabbed man in chest on New York City street

Police are hunting a man in New York City after Elias Rosner, a 35-year-old Jewish man, was stabbed in the chest while walking down the street around 4pm Tuesday.

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2 w. ago Pep Guardiola restaurant bombshell leaves customers 'devastated' but 'not surprised'

The City boss backed the Catalan-focused dining spot on King Street when it opened in 2018

Economics

2 w. ago Suspect, 34, charged over alleged murder bid after man found seriously injured on Scots street

A SUSPECT has been charged in connection with an alleged murder bid. Cops launched a probe after a man, aged 42, was found injured close to Aberdeen city centre. Officers arrested a 34-year-old in connection with the alleged incident last month. The alleged victim was discovered after 10.30am on the Granite City’s Skene Street. An...

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2 w. ago Killers who target police, prison and probation officers to get whole life orders

David Lammy has announced plans to toughen up punishments after former prison officer Lenny Scott was murdered in a revenge attack

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2 w. ago Chaos on San Francisco street after cable car slams to a halt in city's hill district, leaving 15 people injured

A San Francisco cable car came to an abrupt stop on California Street on Monday evening, injuring 15 people and triggering a mass casualty response.

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2 w. ago London plane trees to be cut down in main street of Victorian city

London plane trees to be cut down in main street of Victorian city  Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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2 w. ago Glasgow flats evacuated as armed police lock down streets amid ongoing incident

Armed police raced to Drumlaken Street in the Summerston area of the city at 9.50am on Monday.

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2 w. ago Fire crews rush to Glasgow street as smoke billows from city centre drain

Three fire appliances responded to the incident on Sunday afternoon, with a power outage also reported in the area.

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