Edinburgh Evening News - April 21, 2025

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April 21, 2025

Decoding emojis is important, but let's try to avoid panic

Hit Netflix show Adolescence has sparked fears over teen slang-but emojis are not causing radicalisation, write language experts Jessica Kruk and Lauren Gawne.

3 mins

New scheme for four-storey block of eight flats at gap site

Plans have been re-submitted to build a new four-storey block of eight flats at at gap site in the Crewe Toll area.

1 min

Police patrol national park to help endangered capercaillies

Police officers are carrying out early morning patrols in a national park to help protect a rare bird species at risk of extinction.

1 min

Fancy owning your own diner?

It's always interesting when a cafe, coffee shop, restaurant, takeaway or pub changes hands - will it mean a refresh, a change of emphasis or perhaps a complete rebranding. Here are seven businesses - all eateries of one kind or another - which are currently on the market at BusinessesForSale.com and looking for new owners

1 min

Some banks are adding to stress of being bereaved

Banks and building societies should do more to support customers affected by bereavement or registering a power of attorney, according to the City regulator.

1 min

UK Supreme Court judgement is a victory for common sense

My usual Wednesday mornings are as dull as they are predictable.

2 mins

Funny or filth – was it right to cancel Hill's brand of comedy?

It's 1971 and Benny Hill is ruling the airways. His show pulls in millions of viewers and Ernie (The Fastest Milkman in the West) is top of the charts.

3 mins

Just who is off to play wizard in HBO's new Harry Potter series

The upcoming Harry Potter TV show will see British actors Nick Frost and Paapa Essiedu alongside US star John Lithgow join the cast for the HBO original series.

1 min

Scottish surfing prodigy Ben Larg joins Lost Shore Surf Resort as ambassador

Lost Shore Surf Resort, Europe's largest inland surfing destination, has announced Scotland's first professional surfer, Ben Larg (20 years) as its official ambassador.

2 mins

Tesco shopper selects local school to receive a £5,000 donation

St Thomas of Aquin's High School is celebrating after being selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation.

1 min

Local schools join Livingston Designer Outlet's Tree Buddy programme

Livingston Designer Outlet, Scotland's largest outlet destination, has launched a Tree Buddy school programme, which will see 100 Scottish native trees planted across 14 local primary school sites, as part of its commitment to sustainability and environmental impact.

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

Public Notice portal's 1m users

The local news media industry's award-winning Public Notice Portal has hit the milestone of one million users, as new research shows that local news media remains the number one destination for public notices.

2 mins

Going back to nature for your final farewell

Many people are opting to go back to nature by selecting a green burial for when they die.

2 mins

England rout Scotland to set up slam decider

England wingers Claudia MacDonald and Abby Dow both scored doubles in a 59-7 rout of Scotland at Welford Road to set up a Six Nations grand slam decider next week against France.

1 min

The Crucible Curse strikes as Wilson crashes out

Kyren Wilson fell victim to the 'Crucible Curse' as he crashed out in the first round of the World Snooker Championship in a dramatic 10-9 defeat to China's world number 39 Lei Peifan.

1 min

Hibs reclaim SWPL lead after Meadowbank win over Gers

Hibs returned to the top of the SWPL table in emphatic style at Meadowbank, with a 2-0 win over Rangers that saw Grant Scott's title hopefuls leapfrog over the visitors to claim top spot with five games remaining, writes John Greechan.

1 min

Who has history when it comes to finishing third?

Hibs may have had a break in the Premiership action this weekend to allow for the Scottish Cup semi-finals, but the joy amongst their fans shows no sign of abating after continuing their stunning run of form against Dundee last weekend.

1 min

Liverpool target 'one of the best' as United plot City hijack

The biggest new Premier League transfer rumours with news from Liverpool, Man Utd, Man City

1 min

Critchley criticises referee after Cup semi-final display

Hearts boss Neil Critchley says he and his players were left both frustrated and angered following their 2-1 extra time Scottish Cup semi final defeat to Aberdeen, writes Martyn Simpson.

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.