Edinburgh Evening News - April 28, 2025

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April 28, 2025

Pomegranates creating a cocktail of movement

The fourth Pomegranates Festival of International Traditional Dance is underway at the Scottish Storytelling Centre and various venues across Edinburgh.

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Inverleith Park's Gastro-Glastonbury serves up star-studded foodie nirvana

Foodies Festival is set to return to Edinburgh’s Inverleith Park, from August 1-3, serving up a star-studded line-up of celebrity chefs and chart-topping music stars.

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Survey reveals scale of gambling exposure as reform calls grow

Almost two thirds of people say that gambling advertising is \"everywhere\" as a charity called for a national conversation to help those suffering harm.

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Charity warns that harms are under-estimated in UK

Some 2.5 per cent of the adult population may be experiencing problem gambling, according to a survey by the sector's regulator.

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How addiction problems can impact our children and cause years of harm

Living with a gambling addict can take a toll on a child's mental health, yet this unique type of domestic harm can easily slip under the radar.

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Bank vows not to forget lessons of 2008 crash

The chairman of Nat West has vowed not to forget the “lessons of pre-2008” on senior staff bonuses when the bank returns to full private ownership, 16 years after being bailed out by the government.

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Italian restaurant loved by film star Gerard Butler up for sale

A popular Italian restaurant in Edinburgh city centre has gone up for sale at offers over £1.1 million.

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Brewery selling CO2 cylinders from surplus captured carbon

An independent, family run brewery has launched a new CO₂ cylinder filling and distribution service, becoming one of the first in Scotland to offer locally recovered and bottled CO2.

1 min

Police seize ten e-bikes after antisocial behaviour complaints

Police in Edinburgh have seized ten e-bikes after receiving reports from residents about antisocial behaviour.

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Two charged after drugs and weapons found during raids

Two men have been charged following a series of raids which saw police seize weapons and drugs worth £190,000.

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Call for action as e-bike misuse leaves people feeling unsafe

An Edinburgh MP is urging the Scottish Government to crackdown on the rise of antisocial behaviour involving e-bikes and e-scooters after residents raised safety concerns.

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David Tennant says he wishes JK Rowling no ill will over gender row

Doctor Who actor David Tennant has said he wishes writer JK Rowling “no ill will” but thinks that we, as a society, should “just let people be”.

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Outlander's Heughan has early birthday scran at The Kitchin

Outlander actor actor Sam Heughan has been spotted celebrating his birthday at his favourite Edinburgh restaurant.

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Footwear company Skechers strides onto Princes Street

Plans have been lodged to transform an Edinburgh city centre gift shop into a new footwear shop.

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Plans lodged for final phase of Pennywell regeneration

Plans have been submitted for the final phase of the wider regeneration of a north Edinburgh area.

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Eurovision Song Contest final to hit Capital cinema screens

Cinemas in Edinburgh will be screening this year's Eurovision grand final live, giving fans the chance to don their best outfits and get into the party spirit.

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Swinney set to open the covers on his life in books at Borders festival

Books were always the domain of former first minister Nicola Sturgeon, who was well-known for her annual list of her favourite reads of the year.

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Lulu has something to shout about

Lulu is to be awarded an honorary doctorate for her extraordinary contribution to music.

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Marpole's holistic hub to bring everyday wellness to Leith

Marpole Retreats, originally known for its sought-after luxury wellness getaways, is opening its very first brick-and-mortar wellness hub on Leith Walk - and it's aiming to redefine how Edinburghers experience self-care.

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An after-hours spa visit is one treat you will definitely want to repeat

I don't think I've ever had a spa treatment after 5pm. However, it makes total sense to go in the evening.

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Countryside cafe splits community

Controversial plans to convert a 200-year-old farm workshop into a countryside cafe are set to be approved despite splitting the local community.

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Ground broken on energy-efficient homes

Work is underway on Midlothian Council’s latest energy-efficient housing development on the site of the former Danderhall library and leisure centre.

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Fresh application for holiday homes near Braidlaw

A new bid to build holiday accommodation on farmland outside Penicuik has been launched a year after councillors rejected proposals for “shepherd hut” style pods on the site.

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Livingston found to be UK's top spot for jigsaws

Livingston has been revealed as the biggest buyer of jigsaws as it tops a shopping poll of nearly 700 charity shops across the UK.

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More than £800m of state pension underpayments

More than £800 million of state pension underpayments has been identified so far in a correction exercise, according to Government figures.

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Throwing the book (festival) at John Swinney on literary circuit

First Minister John Swinney is fast following in Nicola Sturgeon’s footsteps and becoming a mainstay at book festivals, but he has a long way to go before he matches Sturgeon's appearances.

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Sanity restored on schools sanitary provision after ruling

School toilets are never the most pleasant of environments. How can they be? They are there to cater for the sanitary needs of children and adolescents, a place where a girl can deal with menstruation in private and where boys can compare their physique away from prying eyes.

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The rise of Reform and fall of Labour's soul

The rise of Reform across the UK, including in parts of Scotland, signals a troubling shift in the political climate - one marked by increasing populism, anti-immigrant sentiment and simplistic answers to complex problems.

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Hey, Mr Tambourine Man - Chalamet is real deal as Bob Dylan

In 1961, an unknown 19-year-old Bob Dylan arrives in New York City with his guitar and forges relationships with musical icons on his meteoric rise, culminating in a groundbreaking performance that reverberates around the world.

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Edinburgh's statues spring into life with the help of AI filming techniques

The building of Scotland's iconic Forth Rail Bridge has been brought back to life thanks to the creative talents of Queen Margaret University's (QMU) award-winning filmmaker.

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Join Bake-Off Winner Peter Sawkins at The Avenue, Barnton

Join the Great British Bake-Off star for an afternoon of sweet treats, expert insights, and a first look at luxury retirement living in Edinburgh.

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Buy-to-let loans on the up

Rental properties set to increase, as bank offers tenant insurance

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Landlords list their lapses

The most costly mistakes made when renting out properties

2 mins

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.

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McGhie's last-gasp try sees Scots beat Irish

Francesca McGhie's last-gasp try saw Scotland earn their second Women's Six Nations win after beating Ireland 26-19 at the Hive Stadium in Edinburgh on Saturday.

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'I've upheld my family name' insists Eubank Jr

Chris Eubank Jr declared he had “upheld the family name” after defeating bitter rival Conor Benn in front of his once-estranged father, Chris Eubank Sr, at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

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Reds can make Saudi clubs pay big, as Mainoo looks to stay at Old Trafford

The latest transfer news from the Premier League, with fresh updates from Liverpool and Manchester United

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Fletcher mulls future after Wrexham secure promotion

A former Hibs player is heading back to the English Championship - as he replaces another in the second tier.

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Edinburgh snatch draw but Everitt frustrated

Edinburgh Rugby snatched a dramatic 25-25 draw against Zebre Parma in Italy on Friday night, thanks to a last-gasp try from Matt Currie and a subsequent ice-cool conversion from Cammy Scott as the clock ticked into the red.

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Depleted Monarchs put on brave show but just miss out

It's becoming a familiar narrative for the Edinburgh Monarchs so far in 2025. Four meetings in, four last-heat deciders, but only a solitary victory for their efforts, writes Neil McGlade.

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Bonnyrigg keep survival hopes going to the last

Bonnyrigg Rose's hopes of League Two football next season remain intact following some last-gasp heroics.

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'A Hearts boss needs to tick many boxes to connect with fans'

FROM BACK PAGE then named Molde manager in January.

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Gray switches focus to next game after incredible run ends

Hibs retained possession of third place in the Scottish Premiership on goal difference, despite Kevin Nisbet's worldie of a strike at Pittodrie on Saturday afternoon, the former Easter Road favourite taking a special delight in drawing Aberdeen level on points with his old club, writes John Greechan.

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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.