Woman threatens to jump from Scott Monument

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Police cordoned off an area around the Scott Monument in Princes Street this afternoon whilst they attempted to talk to the woman who was threatening to jump. Princes...

Hamilton, Paterson and McGinn named in Scotland squad

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Three Edinburgh based players have been called up to the Scotland squad for the upcoming World Cup Qualifier against Malta. Hearts goalkeeper Jack Hamilton and defender...

Two bogus workmen convicted of defrauding elderly and vulnerable people

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Two men have been convicted after they defrauded elderly and vulnerable people out of tens of thousands of pounds. John Khan (53) of Kirkintilloch and Stuart Burns (40)...

COMPETITION – Win two tickets to the Caledonian Brewery Raceday at...

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On Saturday 10 September 2016 there is a special race day sponsored by The Caledonian Brewery and which will feature the Caledonian Beer Festival allowing you...

2016 Edinburgh International Book Festival – 22nd August p.m.

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After a brief hiatus, we're back for more writers portraits and, at least, one gallery of images.O Or, maybe two.....

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW – Bridget Christie Mortal ****

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If there is one thing to take away from Bridget Christie’s show at The Stand’s basement, it’s that Penguin should have their next Ladybird...

Meet the Police helps prisoners’ families with a new booklet

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As part of the Meet the Police initiative by Edinburgh Police, prisoners at HMP Edinburgh have produced a booklet called My Daddy and the Police. [vimeo...

Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW: Nick Cody – Come Get Some...

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Nick Cody arrives on stage after the sell-out crowd are treated to an uncensored gangster rap playlist.  Looking at the Aussie, complete with a...

Edinburgh International Book Festival: Charles Fernyhough: Voices in Our Heads

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'Our experience is full of words; we are talking, we are listening' When Andy Murray was losing against Novak Djokovic, he went into the locker...

Five things you need to know today

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Songlines Today at The Queen's Hall Stand up for Tommy!  Murrayfield Community Council YMCA provide holiday lunches   Songlines was the Edinburgh International Festival event...