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Local traders have spoken of "dead bodies left lying on the street" and called for tougher action to be taken to tackle the problems.

Tributes have poured in for Michael Pace, 67, following his sad passing last week shortly he returned from Scotland's memorable victory over Norway where Steve Clarke's side triumphed 2-1

A family of three were left devestated after water came pouring into their flat in Leith. Agnieszka, her husband Janusz, and eight-year-old daughter Tosia have since been moved from hotel to hotel.

The incident took place on Edinburgh's Hunter Square shortly after 1pm on Friday as two police vans can be seen parked at the side of the pavement while a bin lorry appears to have collided with one

Councillors called on police to act over the growing use of electric scooters - which can reach speeds of 25mph- on footpaths across the county. Police suggested only legislation will control sales which are mostly online.

A proposal for a cruise terminal at the former Cockenzie Power Station and another for a climate change centre both came from local communities as future development of the council-owned site was debated

An Edinburgh hotel has apologised to a customer after they had an ‘unpleasant’ surprise during their stay - twice, adding that the venue was 'understaffed'.

The latest attraction to hit the capital has unveiled its line-up of carnival games and fun food and drink you can enjoy when it opens next week at Picardy Place.

The council has hailed the first few weeks of services to Newhaven as a huge success.