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Edinburgh campaigners slam decision to place concrete blocks on condemned bridge

Campaigners against the demolition of the bridge have said that the decision to fit concrete blocks on the structure was not productive and that permanent plans to save it should have been prioritised.

Edinburgh Live

Boots launches UK’s largest bleach-free period care brand in Edinburgh

A new brand targeted towards those who have periods has launched in the capital with the slogan 'there's no such thing as normal'. It is said to be the UK's largest bleach-free period care brand.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh business owner says apprentice applications down from hundreds to just two

David Boyle says that he wants to help build careers for well turned out and respectful individuals. He says his company iFire UK normally has hundreds of applicants each year but has only had two so far this year.

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Family-of-eight left fuming and stranded abroad as EasyJet flight axed with no warning

Unhappy John Mounsey and his seven family members were left with nowhere to go after EasyJet pulled the plug on their flight from Rhodes, Greece, to Edinburgh, Scotland, at the last minute

Daily Mirror

Edinburgh resident woken up in the middle of the night by loud bangs caused by fire

A resident in Leith says that last year the area was inundated with antisocial fires and she added that she hopes that the incident is not the beginning of more fires in the community.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh resident hits out at Royal Mail van blocking cycle lane

The incident is understood to have taken place at around 8am on Tuesday, August 24. Royal Mail apologised for the issue and have said they would remind their drivers of their responsibilities.

Edinburgh Live

Balaclava-clad riders threaten biker 'with blade' while travelling at 40mph on Scots road

Rory Pieres, from Edinburgh, was driving his motorbike down Calder Road in the city when two men pulled up alongside him at around 9pm on Saturday, August 20.

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Edinburgh family pour their passion into reopening city's lost wine merchants

Cockburns of Leith was once the go-to store in the capital before it ceased to exist post-World War Two. But now locals will be able to visit the merchants once more, after a new store was opened.

Edinburgh Live

Winners of UK’s oldest literary prize revealed at book festival

The latest winners of the James Tait Black Prizes have been announced at the Edinburgh International Book Festival.

The Independent UK

Oliver Coleman: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)

In between performances at Edinburgh Fringe, the Australian comedian has assembled a list of fun clips, including the Armando Iannucci Shows and a parody of Vogue’s 73 Questions

The Guardian - AU

A ‘love rat’, a shelf-stacker and a Fleabag spoof: Edinburgh comedy awards shortlist announced

From Liz Kingsman’s ‘messy woman’ send-up to Seann Walsh’s memories of his off-screen Strictly kiss, the 10-strong shortlist for the first Dave’s Edinburgh comedy awards is a triumph for diversity though not without glaring omissions

The Guardian - UK

The Repair Shop have unveiled items restored for Dame Judi Dench and Craig Revel Horwood live at Edinburgh TV Festival

The BBC One team restored a pocketwatch for Dame Judi and a life-like chimp for Strictly's Craig

Wales Online

'Brass neck' Unionists heckled as public see through bin strike photo op

UNIONIST MSPs were heckled by members of the public as they posed in front of a pile of rubbish in Edinburgh during the bin strikes.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh motorcyclist 'threatened with a blade' by masked riders at 40mph

Rory Pieres was driving down Calder Road when two men on another motorbike pulled up alongside him and "staring him down" before swerving away and racing down Stevenhouse Drive

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Pitt Street Food Market promises 'greatest hits' at last weekend in Leith

The legendary Leith street food spot will wave goodbye for the final time this weekend with all the best scran - but fear not, they're moving to a new and bigger site in Granton.

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh should apologise for role in slavery and colonialism, says academic

EDINBURGH council should issue an apology for the city’s historic links to slavery and colonialism, a report commissioned in the wake of the Black…

Daily Record

House of The Dragon 12ft Iron Throne lands in Edinburgh to celebrate launch of TV show

The Iron Throne is an historic symbol in Westeros, and fans of the fantasy show can now get a picture in the iconic seat.

The Guardian - UK

Why refuse workers are striking in Scotland

Key questions answered as action that has left rubbish piling up in Edinburgh spreads across country

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Edinburgh hotel asks US tourist for 'second chance' after specific rant about room

The guest said the room was so small they didn't even have space to open a folding chair and that there was no closet to store their luggage. They did however praise the staff and the 'delicious' breakfast.

The Guardian - UK

Refuse workers in more than a dozen Scottish councils go on strike

More industrial action planned for Friday, with three-day action set to hit schools and nurseries next month

Daily Mirror

Summer of discontent as UK hit by huge energy bills, axed flights and strike delays

The UK is facing a summer of discontent with rising energy bills, soaring food prices, flight cancellations, a looming recession and strikes expected across the country in the coming months

Edinburgh Live

Former Edinburgh SNP councillor carried out series of sex attacks on three women

Lewis Ritchie, 38, drunkenly attempted to get into bed with a nationalist colleague while dressed just in his underwear following an SNP conference in Glasgow.

The Independent UK

Ukraine is about more than war, says Fringe Ballet Freedom performer

Performers in Ukraine’s Ballet Freedom say they want people to see the country is about more than the war.

Edinburgh Live

Remains of Edinburgh’s incredible lost Victorian railway depot unearthed by housing developers

The remains of an historic railway depot dating from the Victorian era have been unearthed by developers, with an open event planned for this weekend that will give the public a chance to glimpse a fascinating example of Edinburgh's industrial heritage.

The National (Scotland)

Unionist protesters linked to Holocaust-denier target Nicola Sturgeon Fringe event

PROTESTERS linked to a Holocaust denier demonstrated outside an Edinburgh Fringe Festival venue where the First Minister was appearing.

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