Edinburgh, East & Fifecounty
via The Scotsman45m agoMajor Scotland fitness update as Stephen Welsh scan results revealed after Swansea injury scare
Former Celtic defender was forced off after 24 minutes on Tuesday
Former Celtic defender was forced off after 24 minutes on Tuesday
3 outlets · 4 reports45m agoFireworks targeted at police during Edinburgh Bonfire Night
Police officers in Edinburgh had fireworks set off in their direction on Thursday evening during Bonfire Night celebrations.
Police officers in Edinburgh had fireworks set off in their direction on Thursday evening during Bonfire Night celebrations.
Police officers in Edinburgh had fireworks set off in their direction on Thursday evening during Bonfire Night celebrations. A group of youths created a blockage in the road on Oxgangs Road North at around 5.30pm on 5 November. Several small fires in bins and the park were extinguished by the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service, and no injuries were reported. Police said enquiries are ongoing to trace those involved.
2 outlets · 5 reportsUpdated30m agoHearts lose to Thun in UEFA Conference League encounter
Hearts lost 3-1 to Swiss club Thun in a UEFA Conference League match.
Hearts lost 3-1 to Swiss club Thun in a UEFA Conference League match.
Hearts lost 3-1 to Thun in Switzerland in their UEFA Conference League tie. A teenager made his debut for the club, and Hearts suffered another injury during the match. Manager Wouter Vrancken had been targeting the knockout phase ahead of the game.
via Edinburgh Live1h agoShetland star teases what BBC fans can expect ahead of big exit
BBC crime drama Shetland is set to return later this month but one star will be saying farewell
BBC crime drama Shetland is set to return later this month but one star will be saying farewell
via Edinburgh Live2h agoEdinburgh mum witnesses youths launching fireworks near church
An Edinburgh mother reported seeing youths launch a large amount of fireworks near St Johns Colinton Mains Church on Thursday evening, with bins also set alight in the street.
An Edinburgh mother reported seeing youths launch a large amount of fireworks near St Johns Colinton Mains Church on Thursday evening, with bins also set alight in the street.
An Edinburgh mum reported witnessing youths launching a large amount of fireworks near St Johns Colinton Mains Church on Thursday evening, with bins burning in the street. She said she felt very frightened and had to leave the area with her two children. Police arrived in riot gear and fire engines attended the scene.
2 outlets3h agoMidlothian teenager charged over dangerous off-road biking
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after police seized an off-road bike in Bonnyrigg.
A 15-year-old boy has been charged after police seized an off-road bike in Bonnyrigg.
A 15-year-old from Midlothian has been charged with multiple road traffic offences after police responded to reports of dangerous driving in Bonnyrigg on 4 November 2026. Officers traced the rider and seized the off-road bike. Police Scotland noted that such bikes can only legally be used on private land with the owner's permission.
via Edinburgh Evening News4h agoInside the six-week Hibs reset as Marink Reedijk explains all-in approach and building up to 100
Everything, everywhere, all at once - how new manager is changing team
Everything, everywhere, all at once - how new manager is changing team
via The Scotsman4h ago'Huge day' for far-flung Fair Isle residents as new ferry Good Shepherd V unveiled
Replacement for 40-year-old vessel seen as vital for securing 50-strong community’s future
Replacement for 40-year-old vessel seen as vital for securing 50-strong community’s future
2 outlets4h agoPlans to demolish Edinburgh's Argyle House for new development
Developers have lodged plans to demolish Edinburgh's Argyle House and replace it with homes, offices and hotels.
Developers have lodged plans to demolish Edinburgh's Argyle House and replace it with homes, offices and hotels.
Developers have lodged plans to demolish Edinburgh's Argyle House, which served as a location for the Netflix drama Dept Q, and replace it with a new development. The developers describe the scheme as an 'elegant, connected residential and business quarter'.
via The Scotsman4h agoSales shopping? Here’s what to watch out for
It’s the season for bagging a bargain – but are you really getting a great deal? Martyn James reveals all
It’s the season for bagging a bargain – but are you really getting a great deal? Martyn James reveals all
via Edinburgh Live4h agoEdinburgh man jailed for ten years over £329,000 car theft spree
John Callaghan, 28, was sentenced to ten years in prison for stealing vehicles worth £329,000.
John Callaghan, 28, was sentenced to ten years in prison for stealing vehicles worth £329,000.
John Callaghan, 28, has been jailed for ten years after pleading guilty to 29 charges including theft, housebreaking, and drugs offences. The Edinburgh man stole approximately £329,000 worth of vehicles between December 2024 and April 2025. He was also disqualified from driving for life.
via The Scotsman4h agoWhat's on in Glasgow: Here are 7 festive shows to see in Glasgow during Christmas 2026
Looking for some entertainment over the festive period?
Looking for some entertainment over the festive period?
via The Scotsman4h ago16 new whiskies released in October - including ‘playful’ island single malt
It has been another bumper month for whisky releases.
It has been another bumper month for whisky releases.
via Edinburgh Evening News4h agoBass Rock Community Group unveils North Berwick Remembrance Pebbles Display
The Bass Rock Community Group and local art group pARTicipate have worked together with local groups to create a remembrance display outside the Abbey Church.
The Bass Rock Community Group and local art group pARTicipate have worked together with local groups to create a remembrance display outside the Abbey Church.
via Edinburgh Evening News5h agoCouncil to consider £150,000 rescue plan for historic East Lothian golf course
World's oldest golf course faces £150,000 bill to replace damaging irrigation system
World's oldest golf course faces £150,000 bill to replace damaging irrigation system
2 outlets5h agoEdinburgh man jailed for eight years for rape using spare key
Kabiru Jack Buraimoh was jailed for eight years after raping a woman at her Edinburgh home on 12 May 2024, having used a spare key to enter.
Kabiru Jack Buraimoh was jailed for eight years after raping a woman at her Edinburgh home on 12 May 2024, having used a spare key to enter.
Kabiru Jack Buraimoh was jailed for eight years at the High Court in Edinburgh on 4 November after being found guilty of rape. He used a spare key to enter a woman's home in the north of the city and carried out the attack on 12 May 2024. Buraimoh was placed on the sex offenders register indefinitely.
2 outlets5h agoEdinburgh fly tipping clean-up costs council over £650,000
Edinburgh Council spent over £650,000 on private contractors to remove fly-tipped rubbish from council housing land in five years.
Edinburgh Council spent over £650,000 on private contractors to remove fly-tipped rubbish from council housing land in five years.
Edinburgh Council spent over £650,000 on private contractors to remove fly-tipped rubbish from housing land in the five years to September 2025. Councillors will consider alternative approaches after it emerged that strips of land adjacent to parks or housing often fall outside the remit of council waste staff, requiring outside contractors. The council is exploring whether to bring the work in-house, including a proposed trial of a dedicated cleaning team.
via The Scotsman5h agoJohn Swinney confirms SNP U-turn on new North Sea oil and gas
The First Minister spoke out against a potential ban on new oil and gas developments
The First Minister spoke out against a potential ban on new oil and gas developments
via BBC Edinburgh East And Fife5h agoMan charged after police seize £5000 of fireworks in Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh seized £5000 worth of fireworks from a van and charged a 39-year-old man.
Police in Edinburgh seized £5000 worth of fireworks from a van and charged a 39-year-old man.
Police Scotland seized 200 kilogrammes of fireworks worth £5000 from a van in Edinburgh on Wednesday, one day before bonfire night. Some were capable of firing 555 individual rockets. A 39-year-old man was arrested and charged with possession of fireworks in a public place and is due to appear in court. Chief Superintendent David Robertson said the fireworks presented a significant risk to public safety and emergency personnel.
via The Scotsman5h agoPet Emergency Supply: Here's what you should stash away for your cat or dog to 'be ready'
If there’s an emergency both you and your pet should have adequate supplies to cope.
If there’s an emergency both you and your pet should have adequate supplies to cope.
via Edinburgh Evening News5h agoEdinburgh roads: Fall in traffic volumes shows council measures are working, says transport convener
Cycling figures up and bus passenger numbers return to pre-Covid levels
Cycling figures up and bus passenger numbers return to pre-Covid levels
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoSteak chain Miller & Carter launches new Charwood venue in Edinburgh
Sixty jobs created as Miller & Carter opens new steakhouse
Sixty jobs created as Miller & Carter opens new steakhouse
via Fife Today6h agoSt Andrews: man, 74, charged after series of indecent exposures in town
A 74-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of indecent exposure incidents in St Andrews.
A 74-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a series of indecent exposure incidents in St Andrews.
via The Scotsman6h agoMSPs in charge of Holyrood committees to get an extra £15,500 pay
Presiding Officer Kenny Gibson says the extra pay reflects the ‘significant additional demands’ of the role
Presiding Officer Kenny Gibson says the extra pay reflects the ‘significant additional demands’ of the role
via The Scotsman6h agoLast Winter: Gavin Reid’s snowboard film proves that no man is an island
A cancer diagnosis made Gavin Reid re-think his priorities - and go all-in for the snowboarding life. Interview by Roger Cox
A cancer diagnosis made Gavin Reid re-think his priorities - and go all-in for the snowboarding life. Interview by Roger Cox
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoVast majority of residents say illegal off-road bikes are a major problem as Livingston MP demands action
Gregor Poynton welcomes new Holyrood inquiry into illegal e-bike and e-scooter use, but says action is long overdue as he presses for stronger police powers and more frontline officers.
Gregor Poynton welcomes new Holyrood inquiry into illegal e-bike and e-scooter use, but says action is long overdue as he presses for stronger police powers and more frontline officers.
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoEdinburgh West MP calls for Scottish Government to review Ukrainian language qualicication
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called on the Scottish Government and Qualifications Scotland to review the feasibility of introducing a Ukrainian language qualification in Scottish schools.
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called on the Scottish Government and Qualifications Scotland to review the feasibility of introducing a Ukrainian language qualification in Scottish schools.
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoHaunted doors and dogs in disguise as Bangour Village in West Lothian celebrates Halloween
To mark Halloween, Barratt and David Wilson Homes invited residents at Bangour Village in West Lothian to give their front doors a haunting makeover, with households contending to create the most frightening entrance on the development. After plenty of deliberation and no shortage of ghoulish entries, the judges reached their verdict.
To mark Halloween, Barratt and David Wilson Homes invited residents at Bangour Village in West Lothian to give their front doors a haunting makeover, with households contending to create the most frightening entrance on the development. After plenty of deliberation and no shortage of ghoulish entries, the judges reached their verdict.
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoSpacelabs Healthcare to expand Edinburgh R&D hub with £8.7m investment
Spacelabs Healthcare , the healthcare division of OSI Systems, Inc. solely dedicated to developing patient monitoring and diagnostic cardiology technologies has today announced a significant investment in its Edinburgh R&D operation, supporting the development of next-generation patient monitoring technologies and the creation of 30 new highly skilled roles.
Spacelabs Healthcare , the healthcare division of OSI Systems, Inc. solely dedicated to developing patient monitoring and diagnostic cardiology technologies has today announced a significant investment in its Edinburgh R&D operation, supporting the development of next-generation patient monitoring technologies and the creation of 30 new highly skilled roles.
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoEdinburgh woman turns supermarket frustration into Scottish\-made invention and voice powered shopping app
What started as a simple idea during lockdown has become an award-recognised Scottish business, with an Edinburgh entrepreneur determined to make the weekly shop easier for everyone.
What started as a simple idea during lockdown has become an award-recognised Scottish business, with an Edinburgh entrepreneur determined to make the weekly shop easier for everyone.
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoActress Ashley Jensen returns to QMU Edinburgh to support launch of Acting and Performance degree
Award-winning actress and Queen Margaret University (QMU) graduate and honorary graduate Ashley Jensen returned to campus on Monday 26 October to share her experiences of working in the creative industries with the next generation of performers.
Award-winning actress and Queen Margaret University (QMU) graduate and honorary graduate Ashley Jensen returned to campus on Monday 26 October to share her experiences of working in the creative industries with the next generation of performers.
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoMan arrested after 200kg fireworks haul found inside van in Edinburgh city centre
Police were acting on intelligence when they stopped the van
Police were acting on intelligence when they stopped the van
via Fife Today6h agoProgramme rolled out after success at Kirkcaldy school
A community safety initiative first piloted at Kirkcaldy West Primary School is being rolled out to other schools across Fife.
A community safety initiative first piloted at Kirkcaldy West Primary School is being rolled out to other schools across Fife.
via BBC Edinburgh East And Fife6h agoScottish grooming gangs inquiry to start next week
The independent investigation will look into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.
The independent investigation will look into group-based child sexual abuse and exploitation.
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoLocals 'devastated' as The Pastry Section announces closure of popular branch
The beloved bakery will close its Stockbridge branch early next year.
The beloved bakery will close its Stockbridge branch early next year.
via Edinburgh Live6h agoControversial Edinburgh plans to redevelop historic spot would 'upset so many lives'
'We’re not playing at this, we’re all real businesses making our income from art.'
'We’re not playing at this, we’re all real businesses making our income from art.'
via Edinburgh Evening News6h agoNew campaign urges children in Edinburgh to discover the everyday nature Wildly Close to them
NatureScot’s new Wildy Close campaign has officially launched. Aimed at children in Edinburgh aged 5 to 11 and their parents and carers, it supports outdoor activities, family time and children’s wellbeing.
NatureScot’s new Wildy Close campaign has officially launched. Aimed at children in Edinburgh aged 5 to 11 and their parents and carers, it supports outdoor activities, family time and children’s wellbeing.
via Fife Today6h agoFifer joins Sam Ryder on Celebrity Race Around The World
A Fifer is a contestant in one of the BBC’s flagship entertainment shows.
A Fifer is a contestant in one of the BBC’s flagship entertainment shows.
via Edinburgh Live6h agoEdinburgh man brandished screwdriver at Lidl staff before spitting at them
Henry made "swinging motions" with the weapon
Henry made "swinging motions" with the weapon
via Edinburgh Live6h agoEdinburgh police acting on tip-off pull over van before making alarming discovery
The 39-year-old was arrested and charged in connection
The 39-year-old was arrested and charged in connection