Edinburgh Evening News - April 14, 2025

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April 14, 2025

Terminal V Festival returns to the Highland Centre this week

The famous Terminal V Festival returns to Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre this weekend - featuring over 100 world-class acts.

1 min

Specsavers bolsters home visits audio team

The team at Specsavers Home Visits, which covers Midlothian, has recently strengthened its audiology services with the hiring of a new hearing aid dispenser, providing further care for customers unable to leave their homes.

1 min

'County needs to bridge east-west divide'

Midlothian councillors are calling for an investigation into the possibility of a new bridge or bridge network to create access for everyone across the county.

1 min

County's CCTV a big help to police investigating crimes

Hammer-wielding youths, an attempted murder, attacks on police and tracking the movements of a serious crime gang have all been captured on CCTV in Midlothian, a new report has revealed.

1 min

Are we medicalising people we used to describe as normal?

The scale of mental health problems among school children is so shocking that the numbers are hard to take in.

2 mins

Pragmatic answers to practical questions

Disraeli said “Change is inevitable in a progressive country. Change is constant; and the great question is, not whether you still resist change which is inevitable, but whether that change shall be carried out in deference to the manners, the customs, the laws and the traditions of a people, or… in deference to abstract principles and arbitrary and general doctrines.”

1 min

Granton Station transformed into a dynamic creative hub for Edinburgh's artists

Wasps is delighted to announce high-quality artist studios at Granton Station, offering a unique and inspiring home for creatives within Edinburgh’s dynamic Granton Waterfront regeneration. This transformation responds to growing demand from a diverse range of artistic practices seeking dedicated studio space in the city.

1 min

Care home presents cheque to local charity

Strachan House care home in Blackhall recently presented PASDA with a cheque for £600. To contribute to the costs of a special afternoon tea outing for the individuals that the charity supports. PASDA is a charity that offers support to the families, friends and loved ones of autistic adults (over 16).

1 min

Musselburgh optician teaches local nursery kids the importance of eye care

A Musselburgh optician paid a visit to a local nursery, hoping to ease the pressure felt by many young children about having their eyesight tested.

1 min

Shine a light on Your World!

Have you got a story you want to share? Well, don't keep it to yourself!

1 min

Bess' batting inspires record-breaking win

Former England spin-bowling all-rounder Dom Bess posted his maiden century in the Rothesay County Championship before lunch on day three against Worcestershire at Headingley before Yorkshire's bowlers wrapped up a record-breaking 504-run victory in double-quick time.

1 min

Party time for GB after earning Cup final place

Great Britain plan to toast their victory over the Netherlands and a place in the Billie Jean King Cup finals with a “few bevvies”, according to Jodie Burrage.

1 min

Ex Hibee Stanton at the double as Arbroath seal promotion

Former Hearts and Hibs stars have earned promotion to the Scottish Championship after winning the League One title.

1 min

Former Hearts boss Naisy on failure to hit mimimum target

Former Hearts head coach Steven Naismith has expressed his 'massive disappointment' at the Jambos' failure to earn a top-six spot in the top flight for the fourth consecutive season, pointing to an inability to produce in 'big moments' as the main reason.

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Edinburgh Evening News Newspaper Description:

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.