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In this issue

July 08, 2026

Police name Cables Wynd House victim

A man has appeared in court charged with murder after an alleged stabbing in Leith left one dead.

1 mins

Man tried to kill ex-partner in front of their child on street

A 26-year-old man has admitted attempting to murder his ex-partner in a ‘‘sustained’’ attack on an Edinburgh street last year as she took their daughter to a doctor’s appointment.

1 mins

Former Lord Chancellor Lord James Mackay of Clashfern dies

Former Lord Chancellor Lord James Mackay of Clashfern has died aged 99.

1 mins

Electric coaches lure drivers from their cars with use of ‘dynamic stops’

An Edinburgh-based coach operator with one of the largest electric networks in the world is planning major expansion into England and abroad with its staff and fleet expected to double by the end of next year.

2 mins

Dangerous Easter Road junction to get new lights after fatal hit-and-run

A notorious Easter Road junction is set for a major road upgrade following a number of dangerous incidents including a fatal crash.

2 mins

Community health project harnesses power of song

A community singing group in the Capital is celebrating the success of a charity partnership set up to help people with long-term respiratory conditions.

2 mins

Duke announced as patron in milestone year for Lyceum

The Royal Lyceum Theatre has announced the Duke of Edinburgh as its new official patron, coinciding with the 60th anniversary of its producing company.

1 mins

Leith Theatre removed from 'at risk' register after a decade

The organisation behind a near-century-old theatre which survived a wartime bomb blast and has not been permanently open for more than 40 years has welcomed the building being taken off the ‘theatres at risk’ register, but warned there is ‘still a long way to go’.

1 mins

Graham Norton to host live radio show with stars at Fringe

The comedian and TV presenter Graham Norton will host a one-off live radio show with celebrity guests during the first week of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.

1 mins

Derry Girls star spotted shooting new film in Capital housing estate

Irish actress Nicola Coughlan has been spotted by residents in a housing estate in Edinburgh shooting a new film set in the Capital.

1 mins

Tom's living la dolce vita for TV series

TV chef Tom Kerridge said it was “genuinely an honour” to travel around Italy for his new food programme.

1 mins

Loved restaurant changes hands after 50 year stint

Locals have paid tribute to the family behind a popular Indian restaurant in Musselburgh who have announced they are stepping away from the business after 50 years.

1 mins

New BBC D-G Brittin to speak at festival

New BBC director-general Matt Brittin is to speak at the Edinburgh TV Festival.

1 mins

Napier Uni set to sell original Merchiston site and join allies

Edinburgh’s Napier University is set to sell off its original campus at Merchiston, saying it is “no longer fit for the future”.

1 mins

New charity set to safeguard North Berwick West Sands

A new charity has been launched to help protect the West Sands in North Berwick amid growing concerns around coastal erosion and long-term environmental change.

1 mins

Chance to give views on tourist tax in the county as consultation opens

A public consultation on plans to introduce an additional five per cent tax on the price of overnight stays in East Lothian has been launched.

2 mins

Power to AI data centres

The proposed Cockenzie Data Centre will land in my backyard, but I am no NIMBY.

1 mins

North Berwick rebels can win the parking battle

It’s hard to imagine a more idyllic spot than North Berwick.

2 mins

Scotland is still a safe haven for Ukrainians fleeing Putin's war

My sister-in-law’s wee boy turned five last week.

1 mins

Joy of transforming into the world's premier arts capital

As a former Edinburgh City Council Festival and Events Champion, it is fair to say that the city in August is one of my favourite times of the year.

2 mins

Good teachers are key to Scotland's future

Science and maths never came naturally to me at school.

1 mins

B-listed East Lothian farmhouse lies fallow for new family owners

Broomhouse, Easter Broomhouse, Dunbar, East Lothian, EH42 1RD. Offers over £1.2m. Marketed by Simpson & Marwick via ESPC

1 mins

Steading conversion offers rural charm and contemporary comfort

13 Redside Farm Steading, North Berwick, East Lothian, EH39 5PE. Offers over £565,000. Marketed by Coulters via ESPC

1 mins

Money and mayhem: Inside the world of Million Dollar Nannies

Working as a childminder for the ultra rich sounds like the dream job. You're surrounded by lives of luxury and you get paid for it.

3 mins

World's loudest man

AN Australian man has officially become the loudest person in the world.

1 mins

Helping to deal with the impact of loss

Grief affects us all at one time or another in our lives — whether it be due to the death of a loved one or some other form of loss.

1 mins

Townsend expects Russell to return for South Africa clash

Gregor Townsend expects Finn Russell to return for Scotland in Saturday’s Nations Championship showdown with South Africa in Pretoria.

1 mins

Edinburgh man to join Norwegians in ‘Viking Row’ at Renaissance Club

Tim Poyser helped Kristoffer Reitan pull off a spectacular maiden PGA Tour win earlier this year — and he is now ready to join his Norwegian boss in a Viking Row in East Lothian on Sunday.

2 mins

RUGBY LEAGUE Warrington's Powell banned for three games

Warrington hooker Sam Powell has been handed a three-match ban for a controversial ‘hip drop’ tackle on Leigh’s Tesi Niu during their match at Magic Weekend.

1 mins

9 million stay up to watch the historic win on BBC1

England's win over Mexico broke overnight viewing records, the BBC has said.

1 mins

Ronaldo weighs up future but admits it was his last World Cup

Cristiano Ronaldo has played his last World Cup match but said he will take time to consider his future after Portugal’s last-16 defeat to Spain.

1 mins

Keep calm and carry on!

Kane says England players will move on from ‘incredible night’ and prepare for Norway test

2 mins

Hitting her stride

Former Olympic and world 400m champion Shaunae Miller-Uibo talks to Cathal Dennehy about returning to the track as a mother, targeting her speed and having fun while pushing her limits

3 mins

Halkett reflects on close call and how Ronaldo's surgeon saved him

Craig Halkett sits in a protective moon boot, still smiling after perhaps the toughest few weeks of his career.

4 mins

Forgotten man Wilson impressing new coach

Young internationalist could play a part this season

1 mins

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Edinburgh Evening News Description:

Publisher: National-World-Publishing-Limited

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

For nearly 150 years, Edinburgh Evening News has helped the voices of our community be heard. The Edinburgh Evening News is a daily newspaper and website based in Edinburgh, Scotland. It was founded by John Wilson (1844–1909) and first published in 1873. It is printed daily, except on Sundays.

Much of the content of the Evening News concerns local issues such as transport, health, the local council and crime in Edinburgh and the Lothians. The paper has a significant number of journalists covering sport, with a dedicated reporter assigned to each of the city's football teams, Heart of Midlothian and Hibernian.