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Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’

The historic port district – and setting for Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgence

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Wife of oil tanker captain captured by US in North Sea starts legal action to free him

Judicial review request made in Edinburgh says Avtandil Kalandadze of Russian-flagged Marinera is being detained unlawfully

The Guardian - UK

Uber reveals London's most requested destinations as Scottish cities top UK's nightlife hotspots

London came third on Uber’s list of the top UK nightlife destinations, behind Edinburgh and Glasgow

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John Swinney heading to London to renew agreement with City Corporation

Lady Mayor Dame Susan Langley will say that Edinburgh and London must keep their ‘door open’ to each other.

Evening Standard

Edinburgh and Glasgow top London as UK nightlife hotspots, Uber finds

The global ride-hailing app analysed millions of trips taken across the UK in 2025.

Evening Standard

Heathrow rolls out scanners in huge new security update

Heathrow Airport has completed a £1 billion rollout of new security scanners, enabling passengers to keep liquids and large electronic devices in their hand luggage. The new technology allows liquid containers of up to two litres to be carried, a significant increase from the previous 100ml limit. Heathrow is now…

The Independent UK

New radar system will keep Typhoon jets ‘ahead of adversaries’ – John Healey

The Defence Secretary described the aircraft as the ‘backbone’ of UK and Nato air defence.

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Typhoon jets to receive ‘cutting-edge’ radar upgrade amid Russian threat

News comes amidst increasing pressure on Nato and Trump’s threat to acquire Greenland

The Independent UK

Government to announce £453m deal to fit Typhoon jets with ‘cutting-edge’ radar

The contract with three UK defence firms will secure 300 skilled roles in Edinburgh and more than 200 elsewhere in the UK.

Evening Standard

‘Surreal’ to get honour from Princess Royal, says outdoor diversity champion

Historian Alistair Moffat and the co-founders of the Linda Norgrove Foundation were also honoured at an investiture ceremony in Edinburgh.

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Consultation opens on expanding mobile phone ban to all Edinburgh schools

Portobello and Queensferry high schools are already using lockable pouches which restrict access to phones throughout the day.

Evening Standard

Where to experience the best Burns Night in Edinburgh, London and across the UK

Looking for somewhere memorable to celebrate the life and works of Robert Burns? Suzy Pope picks some of the top events around the country, whether you want to dance, eat or indulge in fine whiskies

The Independent UK

Happy birthday, Sophie! Take our Duchess of Edinburgh quiz as she turns 61

The Duchess of Edinburgh will be celebrating today

Woman & Home

How a disused Edinburgh quarry became a surfers’ paradise: ‘Scots have the appetite to push boundaries’

The man behind Lost Shore, Europe’s largest inland surf resort, wanted to create a distinctly Scottish experience. Collaboration and a can-do attitude have delivered

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Further GTA 6 Delays? Rockstar 'Main Office' Reports Boiler Explosion

Grand Theft Auto VI development is hit by chaos as a boiler explosion shuts down Rockstar North in Edinburgh. Will this cause further delays for the overdue game?

International Business Times UK

GTA 6 Delay Fears Grow After Rockstar Games Explosion at Edinburgh Studio—What We Know

An explosion at Rockstar Games in Edinburgh caused structural damage, sparking fears of a GTA 6 delay. The developer has responded to the incident and clarified the studio's status.

Evening Standard

Explosion at offices of GTA 6 developer Rockstar North

Seven fire trucks and scores of firefighters raced to the scene in Edinburgh following the explosion

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Camilla meets comic book characters during reading initiative launch

The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy.

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The Independent UK

Queen Camilla joined by comic book characters as she launches reading initiative

The Queen’s visit in Edinburgh came amid a push to get more people in the UK involved in reading and literacy

PC Gamer

5-star alert at Rockstar North's Edinburgh HQ as emergency services respond to 'structural damage' caused by an exploding boiler

There were no casualties.

Windows Central

Does GTA 6 face further uncertainty? — Explosion reported at Rockstar North Edinburgh office, no injuries confirmed

An early-morning incident at Rockstar North in Edinburgh prompted an emergency response following reports of a boiler-related explosion. No injuries were reported, and it remains unclear whether GTA 6’s development will be affected.

Evening Standard

Gallery chiefs welcome £56m to fund new home for national art collection

The Art Works in Edinburgh will cover 13,000 square metres and will showcase 130,000 individual pieces.

Evening Standard

Tour de France in Edinburgh tipped to attract crowds of up to 1m

Cyclists will race from the Scottish capital to Carlisle on day one of the event next July.

The Independent UK

Tour de France 2027 routes revealed as famous race returns to Britain for first time since 2014

Edinburgh will host the men’s Grand Depart before the peloton head south via Liverpool to Wales, while the women’s edition will begin in Leeds and take in Manchester, Sheffield and London

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Duchess Sophie Proves Maroon Is the New Black After She Delivers a "Morale Boost" to Organization That Saved Her Life

The Duchess of Edinburgh bundled up in head-to-toe burgundy.

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