43 h. ago I hate restaurant chains but dinner at this funky Edinburgh newcomer won me over

This place has sprung up in a prime city centre location

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46 h. ago Top Edinburgh restaurants to swap premises to raise money for Doddie Weir charity

In February two much-loved Edinburgh restaurants will swap premises all in aid of My Name’5 Doddie Foundation.

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49 h. ago Teen, 17, charged after ‘major disturbance’ at Scots restaurant

A TEENAGER has been charged after mercy crews rushed to a popular restaurant. Emergency services were alerted to Pepe's on George Place in Bathgate last night. The alarm was raised with cops around 10.45pm as officers received a report of an alleged disturbance. Police attended and a 17-year-old boy was arrested and charged. Earlier today,...

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4 d. ago Burns Night: Where to enjoy a Scottish feast in London on January 25, from Ria's pizza to the Ceilidh Club

Address the haggis, says Josh Barrie

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5 d. ago ‘Anonymity online is an illusion’: NSW teen charged over alleged mass shooting hoax in US

Police say the boy is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network falsely claiming mass shootings are taking placeFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastA teenager in New South Wales was charged after allegedly making multiple hoax reports to emergency services – a practice known as “swatting” – falsely claiming mass shootings were taking place at major retail and educational institutions in the US. The Australian federal police (AFP) charged the boy on 18 December, claiming he is part of an alleged decentralised online crime network hiding behind keyboards in order to trigger an “urgent and large-scale emergency response”.Officers seized a number of electronic devices and a prohibited firearm in the juvenile’s possession as part of Taskforce Pompilid established in October 2025. Continue reading...

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8 d. ago Teen who has been charged in connection with 2022 murder claims he’s shot 400 people in his life

Daimon Benson, now 19, has been accused of second-degree murder, among other charges

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8 d. ago ‘Glorious’ Scottish restaurant with stunning loch views added to the Michelin Guide

The end of December saw the final 2025 additions to the UK and Ireland Michelin Guide.

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8 d. ago 'Divine' Scottish Highland business granted permission for year

An award-wining seaside business in the south west Highlands has been granted planning permission to open all year round.

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1 week ago Maison Bleue: ‘Eclectic’ Scottish restaurant to close down after 28 years amid ‘soaring’ operating costs

A family-run restaurant that has been open for 28 years will close down at the end of the month.

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1 week ago Teen charged with endangering others during Channel crossing in UK first

The case is understood to be the first of its kind under newly introduced border security legislation

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1 week 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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1 week ago Musk's AI Grok accused of 'creating sexualised child images' as watchdog raises concerns

UK communications regulator Ofcom said it has contacted X and xAI as a matter of urgency after major concerns were raised about the recent disturbing use of Grok's image generator

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2 w. ago The 20 best restaurants in Scotland for 2026 from fine dining to hidden gems

Here are our top food picks for the year ahead.

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2 w. ago Australian teen charged after firework sparks New Year’s Eve bushfire

Teenager allegedly threw a firecracker into dry grass.

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2 w. ago Edinburgh bars and restaurants hit by power cuts ahead of Hogmanay

At least 30 Grassmarket venues say repeated outages have cost them thousands in Christmas trade, leaving staff and customers frustrated.

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3 w. ago Edinburgh restaurant crowned 'top meal of the year' in Scotland for 2025

The renowned eatery in the Scottish capital was described as "Narnia-adjacent".

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3 w. ago Restaurant with seven Scots sites at risk as owner collapses into administration

Liberty Bar and Restaurant Group, the firm behind TGI Fridays' UK operations, filed a notice of intention to appoint administrators on December 19

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3 w. ago Teen charged with murder after 'hiring friend to kill parents for inheritance'

Darren Munoz is charged with two counts of murder, conspiracy to commit murder, and criminal solicitation, following the death of his father, Oscar Steve Munoz. 58, and stepmother, Dina Munoz, 71

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4 w. ago Teen boy charged after women racially abused at Scots train station

A 16-year-old boy has been charged after a group of women were racially abused at Glasgow Queen Street station.

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4 w. ago Teen boy charged with murder of little girl Aria Thorpe faces trial next year

The boy, who cannot be named because of his age, appeared at Bristol Crown Court on Friday via video link.

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