Edinburgh Evening News - April 11, 2025

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April 11, 2025

City's dog and cat home announces job losses and cut in opening hours

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has announced job losses and a cut in opening times due to \"unprecedented challenges\".

2 mins

Immersive experience educates children on dangers of railways

A new interactive experience has launched to help children in Edinburgh and the Lothians understand the dangers of playing on or near railways.

1 min

Kaleidoscope event will see explosion of light and colour

A seven-day exhibition, showcasing the work of more than a dozen local artists and makers, launches today at Out of the Blue Drill Hall.

1 min

Smiths guitar hero earns legend status ahead of Record Store Day 2025

A plaque has been unveiled in Manchester honouring musician Johnny Marr, who has been awarded the title of Record Store Legend.

1 min

Porty Bellfield campaign needs your help to smash £100k by end of April

A £200,000 community share offer has been launched in Portobello to expand and upgrade facilities at Bellfield Community Centre.

2 mins

Combined tickets to ease stadium parking problems

Discounted bus and tram tickets sold alongside tickets to major sporting and music events in Edinburgh could help ease parking problems around the city's stadiums, councillors believe.

1 min

Street speeding offences force return of fixed cameras

Two Edinburgh streets will see fixed speed cameras operating around the clock in a bid to improve road safety.

1 min

Post office to be demolished to create new hotel

Plans have been approved to demolish a former Morningside post office and build a new 11-room hotel with a restaurant and bakery.

2 mins

Paedophiles target parents on dating apps to access children

Paedophiles may be trying to gain access to children through their parents' dating apps, researchers have warned.

1 min

For Natalie this really is 'rocket' science

EastEnders actress Natalie Cassidy is happy to leave her soap character Sonia in Albert Square as she fronts a new show on Channel 4.

1 min

Be energy smart – cut bills with solar panels

s now a good time to install solar panels on my home as I want to reduce my energy bills and help the planet? With energy prices reaching an all-time high and the urgent need to cut our use of fossil fuels, there's never been a better time to install solar panels.

2 mins

Works progress on new public toilets for parks

New public toilets in three of Edinburgh's popular parks will open this summer, with new facilities being built in The Meadows, Leith Links and Inverleith Park.

1 min

Beauty spots help tourism to blossom

Edinburgh is preparing to welcome the \"Blossom Brigade” as its cherry trees come into full bloom.

1 min

They let me loose with a spatula behind the screens at Popeyes

I am not a fast food girl. I detest Maccy Ds, didn't get the hype of Wingstop, I've never done KFC and find Greggs too greasy.

3 mins

Hunter Square art work is being left to rack and ruin

Body and soul. For you the phrase might recall something spiritual.

2 mins

Ne'er cast a clo'ot until May is oot – whatever that means

Spring has sprung, but in that sneaky Scottish way.

1 min

Time to put the Wars of the Roses behind us and visit Lancaster

My dear husband and I are off gallivanting again. We've been enthusiastic proponents of the “City Break” for a few years now.

2 mins

Food banks should be shrinking not growing

After many months of planning, teamwork and tireless effort, Cyrenians FareShare Surplus Food Distribution Depot has officially moved to a new home in Seafield.

1 min

Advice: You've found a stray animal - here's what to do

In support of Stray Animals Day (4 April), PDSA are sharing what you should do if you encounter what you believe is a stray animal, and the best steps to take.

2 mins

7 drops for Easter entertaining

We've found the best bottles for your basket, says Sam Wylie-Harris

2 mins

Easter-themed decorations for stylish makeovers

From pastel tablescapes, to springtime decor and floral craftwork. By Sam Wylie-Harris

3 mins

Kevin is still bringing home the Bacon with new Prime series

It's always nice to see an actor make that big jump from adverts to proper TV, so it's a joy to see everyone's favourite mobile phone salesman Kevin Bacon take that step.

3 mins

Location, theme and surprise - steps for a successful book club

Location, theme and Many people dream of joining a book club but are put off by the thought of organising one themselves.

1 min

Cause for celebration as Golf still good at 50

Iconic Volkswagen goes for gold in EV incarnation, writes Julie Marshall

2 mins

New carp fishery luring anglers

Andrew Taggart is putting the finishing touches to a new dedicated carp fishery and news that the members-only water in West Lothian is soon to open has sparked considerable interest in the angling community.

5 mins

Price and Cherry set to exit as Bulls arrive for cup tie

Dave Cherry and Ali Price will both leave Edinburgh at the end of the season, the club have announced.

3 mins

Underhill suspended for twogames after red card

England back row Sam Underhill has been given a three-week suspension following his red card in Bath's Challenge Cup win against Pau last Friday.

1 min

Brook just wants to play for England after IPL snub

Harry Brook insisted there is no amount of money on the lucrative franchise circuit that could sway him from his England commitments ahead of a crucial next few months.

1 min

How Hibs form compares with European giants

Hibs are on a form surge with few looking likely to stop them in their quest to claim the Premiership's third spot - and a slot in the European league phase.

1 min

Pollock back at Hearts for rehab after injury

Finlay Pollock's loan move at Raith Rovers is over as he returns to Hearts for rehab on an injury.

1 min

New Hearts signing Christian's fond words for boyhood club

New Hearts signing Christian Borchgrevink feels now is the right time to try new things as he makes the move to Gorgie.

1 min

Hibs gaffer Gray says his side are a different animal since losing at Dens

David Gray reckons the Easter Road side - sitting third in the Scottish Premiership - are a 'different animal' now ahead of Sunday's clash with Dundee.

2 mins

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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.