Edinburgh Evening News - April 17, 2025

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April 17, 2025

Campaigners hail equality law ruling as a watershed

The Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman in equality law has been hailed as \"a watershed\" moment.

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Campaigners hail equality law ruling as a watershed

The Supreme Court's ruling on the definition of a woman in equality law has been hailed as \"a watershed\" moment.

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Court decision a huge blow say Greens and Amnesty

The Scottish Greens— long-time advocates for furthering the rights of trans people-hit out at the court’s ruling, with equalities spokeswoman Maggie Chapman describing it as “deeply concerning” and a “huge blow”.

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Unlike Christmas, people still in dark about Easter

Has the true meaning of this Christian holiday been lost in haze of chocolate?

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Easter eggs: it really did start off with the chicken

A lot of Easter traditions - including hot cross buns and lamb on Sundaystem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs.

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Easter eggs: it really did start off with the chicken

A lot of Easter traditions - including hot cross buns and lamb on Sundaystem from medieval Christian or even earlier pagan beliefs.

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Edinburgh Road Club introduces new youth squad

In its centenary year, Edinburgh Road Club (ERC) is launching a new youth squad for 2025.

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Edinburgh Road Club introduces new youth squad

In its centenary year, Edinburgh Road Club (ERC) is launching a new youth squad for 2025.

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Allan forced to close bakery

The owner of a popular Edinburgh bakery has said he is \"deeply saddened\" to announce its closure.

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Barber Benny cuts the day job after 59 years

An Edinburgh barber shop will close its doors at the end of the month after nearly 60 years in business.

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Airport drugs courier tried to smuggle cocaine

A drugs courier who tried to smuggle cocaine worth millions of pounds into Edinburgh has been jailed for 10 years.

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Airport drugs courier tried to smuggle cocaine

A drugs courier who tried to smuggle cocaine worth millions of pounds into Edinburgh has been jailed for 10 years.

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Police hunt youths after girl is pushed off bike on busy street

Police are hunting for a gang of youths who pushed a young girl off her bike on a busy street in East Lothian.

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Fears Portobello becoming a crime hot-spot at night

Residents of a crime-stricken Edinburgh suburb have called for increased police patrols, saying they “no longer feel safe” in the area after dark.

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Fears Portobello becoming a crime hot-spot at night

Residents of a crime-stricken Edinburgh suburb have called for increased police patrols, saying they “no longer feel safe” in the area after dark.

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Trump plans to close city US consulate

The US consulate in Edinburgh could soon close. US media have reported, as Donald Trump continues to scale back American spending abroad.

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Easter brings an increase in DIY home and garden makeovers

Expect queues at home improvement stores and garden centres as millions of us head out on a mission to spring clean our houses and gardens - shelling out hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process

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Easter brings an increase in DIY home and garden makeovers

Expect queues at home improvement stores and garden centres as millions of us head out on a mission to spring clean our houses and gardens - shelling out hundreds of thousands of pounds in the process

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M&S launches its new designer luxury nightwear

Marks and Spencer is excited to announce the launch of its upcoming design collaboration with London based luxury nightwear designer Olivia von Halle, debuting online and in selected stores this April.

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Blake's all smiles at premiere of her latest film

US actress Blake Lively has posed for photos in an all-black outfit as she attended a film screening for her movie Another Simple Favour.

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Influencer and rapper turn up uninvited

An impromptu visit by a TikTok influencer and a rapper to Edinburgh’s Portobello High School on the last day of term has prompted calls for the council to agree a policy on how to deal with such incidents.

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Student mentors open door to uni for Craigmillar pupils

Staff and student mentors from Edinburgh University are helping to close the attainment gap for young people in deprived areas of the Capital.

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Student mentors open door to uni for Craigmillar pupils

Staff and student mentors from Edinburgh University are helping to close the attainment gap for young people in deprived areas of the Capital.

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Forth ferry link to Kirkcaldy is back on councils' agenda

Plans for a Forth crossing linking Edinburgh and Kirkcaldy are back on the table-18 years after a hovercraft trial sparked huge interest.

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Sun rises on new career for snap- happy Patricia

An East Lothian pensioner is proving there is definitely life after retirement, with a whole new 'career' at the age of 76.

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Aimee Lou's teeth are great - because they're hers!

So Aimee Lou Wood, pictured-one of the stars of series three of The White Lotus-has been getting upset about her teeth being mocked on Saturday Night Live.

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Aimee Lou's teeth are great - because they're hers!

So Aimee Lou Wood, pictured-one of the stars of series three of The White Lotus-has been getting upset about her teeth being mocked on Saturday Night Live.

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Corner stores left counting the cost in an epidemic of criminality

Just where would we be without convenience stores? Most people have their favourite corner shop to pick up a pint of milk, a loaf or something quick for tea on the way home. The clue is in the name.

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Hell-bent on tram extension

Despite the squeeze on public spending, Edinburgh City Council is apparently still hell-bent on extending the tram network for a sum which you can guarantee will start with “eye-watering”.

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Rising costs are hard to swallow

Last week's glorious weather brought out the crowds to our parks, and the tables and chairs which have sprung up outside pubs were put to good use as people enjoyed a chat over a drink as they basked in the sunshine. Roll on summer.

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Corner stores left counting the cost in an epidemic of criminality

Just where would we be without convenience stores? Most people have their favourite corner shop to pick up a pint of milk, a loaf or something quick for tea on the way home. The clue is in the name.

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Decisive action to safeguard steel industry

This week, the Labour Government took decisive action to protect jobs, secure a vital national interest and safeguard our industrial future.

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Solar panels will help nursery reduce energy dependence

A garden nursery has been given a boost in its bid to reduce dependence on the National Grid with permission to install its own solar panels.

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Solar panels will help nursery reduce energy dependence

A garden nursery has been given a boost in its bid to reduce dependence on the National Grid with permission to install its own solar panels.

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Nearly £500,000 spent fixing county's potholes last year

Nearly £500,000 was spent fixing potholes across East Lothian last year - a drop of more than 10 per cent on the previous year’s bill.

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Date set for the final phase of Loch Centre refurbishment

The final phase of a £5 million project to repair and refurbish the Loch Centre in Tranent is expected to begin next summer.

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Over 300 requests for pest control after increase in rat infestations

An upsurge in rats in West Lothian has seen the council receive over 300 requests for pest control treatments last year.

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Centre plans for karting track and bowling alley moving on

The creation of a new ten-pin bowling alley at the former Debenhams store at The Centre, Livingston has taken another step forward.

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Search is on to fill local school crossing patrol vacancies

A search for new lollipop men and women in West Lothian is set to start as the council look to fill “difficult” positions

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'Learning to listen to others is a good thing'

Steve Coogan and the cast and crew behind charming new movie The Penguin Lessons share what they learned from being on set with a penguin

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'Learning to listen to others is a good thing'

Steve Coogan and the cast and crew behind charming new movie The Penguin Lessons share what they learned from being on set with a penguin

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OneRepublic rebirth is an Eastern promise for Ryan Tedder

Taylor Swift has 14 Grammys, 13 UK number one albums and the highest grossing tour of all-time, so when asked to write a song with her one might question what they can do to help-even if they have three Grammy Awards of their own.

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OneRepublic rebirth is an Eastern promise for Ryan Tedder

Taylor Swift has 14 Grammys, 13 UK number one albums and the highest grossing tour of all-time, so when asked to write a song with her one might question what they can do to help-even if they have three Grammy Awards of their own.

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Premier League veteran sees star in Hibs forward

The ability is obvious, the physique possibly even more impressive as a result of gym work undertaken during a long injury lay-off.

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Critchley wants to see new man Borchgrevink get game-time

Critchley added: “I've been aware of it, but not to the extent here and not to the mark it's potentially opening up for us here. But with everything, with any player that comes here, you're looking for the right type of character that you think can adapt to playing at this football club, in this league, and hopefully we get those decisions right.”

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Premier League veteran sees star in Hibs forward

The ability is obvious, the physique possibly even more impressive as a result of gym work undertaken during a long injury lay-off.

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Littler is set to headline trio of World Series events

World Champion Luke Littler will headline a star-studded line-up when the World Series of Darts resumes with events in Copenhagen, New York and Gliwice later this summer.

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Dart has stinker, then is forced to apologise

British number four Harriet Dart has apologised after requesting her opponent at the Rouen Open put on deodorant because she \"smells really bad\".

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Littler is set to headline trio of World Series events

World Champion Luke Littler will headline a star-studded line-up when the World Series of Darts resumes with events in Copenhagen, New York and Gliwice later this summer.

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Familiar faces who've played for both Hearts and Aberdeen

Hearts can take a major step towards claiming their first major silverware since 2012 - and move to the brink of European qualification - when they face Premiership rivals Aberdeen in the Scottish Cup semi-final on Saturday.

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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.