Tragedy in Baberton
An 84-year-old man died after an explosion at a house on Baberton Mains Avenue on Friday evening.
Two others, a man aged 54 and a woman aged 43 were taken to hospital.
The pensioner who died, named by locals as James Smith, lived in the house next door, and when the blast occurred it destroyed his neighbour’s house.
Critical Mass Sunday Social
On 10 December Critical Mass who organise the mass cycle rides in the city are holding a Sunday social.
It will begin at 10.30am at Leith Customs Wharf outside Customs House. Bring a warm drink and some snacks.
At the Queen’s Hall
Prize-winning poet & Edinburgh University Writer in Residence, Michael Pedersen talks to the former First Minister, and soon-to-be author, Nicola Sturgeon about the books that sustained her over her near decade-long service to Scotland.
At the Usher Hall
The star studded and Christmas favourite Love Actually, will come alive on 7 December at Usher Hall with a full orchestra performing its soundtrack live to screen.
Love Actually In Concert has become an annual festive tradition for many, gathering numerous sold out audiences in previous years. The 2023 tour will begin at Bath Forum, before heading across the country to Manchester, Liverpool, Glasgow, Nottingham and many more before a finale show just before Christmas at London’s Eventim Apollo.
There may still be tickets left here.
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