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12:55, 15 JUL 2024
Edinburgh City Bypass traffic 'at standstill' as incident triggers huge tailbacks
Traffic and Travel
Police and Trunk Road Incident Support Service (TRISS) are aware of the incident on the Edinburgh city bypass and drivers are being urged to approach with caution until it has been cleared.
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Edinburgh emergency services race to block of flats as blaze rips through building
Scottish Fire and Rescue
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service raced to a block of flats on Colinton Road opposite George Watsons College on Sunday evening after being alerted of a fire.
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Young Edinburgh couple sleeping rough on Princes Street 'after missing train stop'
Homelessness
Edinburgh Live spoke to Travis and Courtney, a young couple who became homeless after fleeing domestic abuse in England and are now sleeping in a tent in the city centre.
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Edinburgh police and paramedics race to incident on busy city centre street
Police Scotland
One police car and an ambulance were pictured outside a Pizza Hut restaurant on North Bridge just after 9pm on Thursday night, July 11. The exact nature of the incident is currently unknown.
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Edinburgh locals warned against swimming at popular beauty spot due to 'health risk'
Portobello
SEPA have advised against bathing and paddling at Portobello beach due to a potential risk to human health following a high bacterial result being found in the water.
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Midlothian drivers warned 'approach with caution' after rush hour crash on major road
Easter
Midlothian drivers were issued with a warning on Thursday evening, July 11, after reports of a collision on the A702 Easter Howgate at around 6.30pm with police aware.
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Scottish mum used sperm donor in her 20s to avoid waiting for 'perfect partner'
Real Life
Lydia Shaw from Fife didn't want to have to wait for the right relationship to start a family. She explained how her 'Plan A' was to go it alone and use a sperm donor.
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Huge Edinburgh police response dispatched to petrol station as road closed
Police Scotland
A massive police response was dispatched to an Edinburgh petrol station on Tuesday evening, with around ten vehicles on the scene as the road was closed off to traffic.
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Edinburgh locals invited to remember local character 'Organic Jim' at funeral
People
James Brown, known affectionately by his nickname in Edinburgh, passed away in June, and plans for his funeral service have now been announced.
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GMB host Ed Balls in tears as he opens up on 'struggle' with his co-star
Politics
Good Morning Britain star Ed Balls was reduced to tears during an interview with Gareth Gates in 2023 as the pair discussed their stammers and the impact it has had on their lives
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Radford family pay tribute to brave Edinburgh teenager who died after cancer battle
Health
The Walker family made the heartbreaking announcement over the weekend after their daughter Sophie's health started to deteriorate and she sadly died following a brave cancer battle
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Family pay tribute to Edinburgh teen who tragically died from cancerous tumour
Health
Sophie Walker was diagnosed with a Wilms tumour in 2017 when doctors had initially suspected she was suffering for a stomach bug. Sadly she passed away at the age of 17.
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Edinburgh police descend on city centre square as buses diverted
Police Scotland
Lothian Buses have taken to social media to update travellers of diversions after several police vehicles were spotted responding to an emergency incident in the city centre.
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Scottish pensioner assaulted in playpark and rushed to hospital as teen arrested
Police Scotland
A 16-year-old has been arrested following an attack on a pensioner that left the 72-year-old in hospital with "serious facial injuries" as police thank the public for their assistance with investigations.
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Edinburgh A720 City Bypass crash triggers huge tailbacks for drivers
Traffic and Travel
Drivers heading onto the Edinburgh City Bypass were warned of delays of over 20 minutes following a collision at Straiton, with traffic in the area described as "heavy".
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Edinburgh drivers urged to 'take care' following collision at busy junction
Twitter
Commuters were urged to take care after a collision at a busy junction, with delays of around 15 minutes expected while emergency services attend to the incident.
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Edinburgh road locked down as emergency services called to 'suspicious device'
Police Scotland
Comely Bank Road is currently locked down by police following a report made at around 3.15pm on Tuesday, July 2. As a result, buses are also being diverted from the scene
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Wild Edinburgh urban myths including razor blades in the Commie Pool flumes
History
It was once suggested razor blades were hidden inside the flumes which would cause damage to anyone sliding down them at speed. It was just one of many fabricated Edinburgh urban myths
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West Lothian charity gears up to help kids get school uniforms as cost hits £140
West Lothian
Thousands of families need help with school uniforms and kit such as bags, shoes and winter coats. A West Lothian project aims to kit out as many youngsters as possible- with your help
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Woman shares simple way to soften 'brick hard' towels with household staple
Real Life
Annoyed at how hard her towels felt, one woman took to Facebook to ask for advice - and the answers were quite surprising
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Bank of England issues urgent 'scam' warning over new King Charles banknotes
Money
The Bank of England has issued a warning to people as scammers are targeting them using counterfeit King Charles banknotes. You should look out for these signs
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Scottish teens charged after thousands of bees killed at strawberry farm
Police Scotland
Four youths have been charged following a public appeal from police, when a number of plants and farming equipment were vandalised as well as 2,000 bees killed at a Scottish farm.
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Busy West Lothian road closed off by police as 'lorry gets stuck under bridge'
West Lothian
Drivers in West Lothian found a street closed off in both directions on Monday morning, after a lorry become stuck under a rail bridge in Uphall with emergency services were on the scene.
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Pair of Edinburgh pals team up to organise new weekly event for treasure hunters
Things to do in Edinburgh
Ahmed Rehan, 36, is teaming up with his friend Lewis to start a weekly car-boot sale in Granton after noticing a 'gaping hole that needed to be filled' for treasure hunters and thrifters.
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