Edinburgh Evening News - April 30, 2025

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April 30, 2025

Warning of toxic supply as suspected drug deaths rise

Suspected drug deaths in Scotland rose by almost a fifth between December and February, with Health Secretary Neil Gray warning of the dangers of an \"increasingly toxic drug supply\".

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More than half a million Scots got devolved heating payment

More than half a million people in Scotland received the Winter Heating Payment this past winter, figures have shown.

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Anger as Grangemouth oil refinery officially shuts down

The Grangemouth refinery - the last oil refinery operating north of the Border - has ceased processing crude oil, its owner Petroineos confirmed yesterday.

1 min

People with learning disabilities still facing barriers to accessing suitable housing

People with learning disabilities are still facing barriers to suitable housing in Scotland due to a \"postcode lottery\", research has found.

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Swinney told to build 25,000 homes a year to help kick-start economy

The First Minister has been urged to prioritise investment in infrastructure in his Programme for Government next month.

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Vintage store's huge closing down sale

An Edinburgh vintage store has announced it is to close after three years in business - but not before offering customers some “once-in-a-lifetime deals”.

1 min

Charity marks 80 years with a service at St Giles' Cathedral

International development charity Christian Aid has unveiled plans for a special service in May to commemorate its 80th anniversary.

1 min

Emma celebrates stacking up 25 years of service with Aldi

Linlithgow Aldi assistant store manager Emma Ross is celebrating a remarkable long service milestone as she marks 25 years with the retailer.

1 min

Vulnerable patient demands better infection protection

A West Lothian woman has called for hospitals across the UK to be made safer for patients who are clinically vulnerable and immunosuppressed.

2 mins

Ideas rooted in the community

This is the second year of the awards, funded by charity the Williamson Trust.

1 min

Healthy living projects abuzz after funding win

Three Edinburgh community projects have been awarded a total of more than £14,000 in research funding by the Royal Society of Edinburgh and Williamson Trust to promote healthy living.

2 mins

Coastal road closed for repairs to burst water main

An East Lothian road is expected to remain closed for several days after a burst water pipe caused extensive damage to the road surface.

1 min

Airport invests £24m to speed up security checks

Passengers travelling through Edinburgh Airport will now spend less time passing through security thanks to a multi-million-pound project.

1 min

Embrace exercise as you get older, says Dame Helen

Dame Helen Mirren has told people in midlife not to fear ageing as she encouraged them to embrace exercise.

1 min

Amy's dancing in the aisles after CHAS trolley dash

An Edinburgh shopper has raised more than £700 for charity while picking up the equivalent value in goodies during a five-minute trolley dash.

1 min

Drugs found in car of driver aged 17

Police in Edinburgh discovered several hundred pounds' worth of drugs in the car of a 17-year-old man after they pulled him over at the weekend.

1 min

Bakery ends use of cash after staff are threatened

Kilted Donut's Leith Walk branch will no longer be accepting cash after staff were theatened by a would-be thief

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Claims cost of festival show is making comedy more elitist

Comedian Matt Forde has said the cost of performing at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe means UK comedy is \"becoming more elitist\".

1 min

Bruntsfield gets taste of Tuscany in form of big Italian sandwiches

The brainchild of enterprising 18-year-old Ilaria Pia, Edinburgh's new sandwich shop Toscano was inspired by a family holiday to Tuscany which cemented her love of the region. She saw a gap in the Capital's market for sandwiches using authentic Italian produce and with a little help from the family business brains, Toscano was born, writes Gaby Soutar

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New exhibition gives more reasons to board the Royal Yacht Britannia

The Evening News has been given a sneak peak at the new exhibition and retail unit set to open at one of Edinburgh's top visitor attractions next week.

2 mins

Your Say

Supporting pupils to be best version of themselves

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Supporting pupils to be best version of themselves

Last week, as well as marking back to school for many after the Easter break, the annual exam timetable for National 5, Higher and Advanced Higher courses got underway.

2 mins

Is President Trump sowing the seeds of his own destruction?

Vesterday marked Donald Trump's 100th day in office and he woke up to the news that Mark Carney’s Liberal Party has won the Canadian general election in a remarkable turnaround in his party’s fortunes.

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After Canada the Liberal rising continues

As I write, the website of the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation has a little ticker which constantly updates the scale of the victory for my sister party, the Canadian Liberals in yesterday’s elections.

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Gorgeous Goldenacre flat is shining example of elegance

This immaculate two-bedroom flat is ideally located in the popular residential area of Goldenacre, within walking distance of excellent local amenities, including Inverleith Park, the Botanic Gardens, and Edinburgh city centre.

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Warm and welcoming three-bed home offers quiet life in The Wisp

This beautiful three-bed, end-terrace property is quietly positioned in The Wisp to the south of Edinburgh, offering easy access to the city centre.

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Pilgrimage through the Alps is a refreshing take on reality TV

Jennifer Cartwright on BBC's Pilgrimage

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A life growing up in the public eye is put under the microscope

Variety is the name of the game, so whether you're a fan of Loose Women or of football nostalgia, one of our picks may be for you.

1 min

5 THINGS TO KNOW AND TELL!

Free Comic Book Day falls on 3 May.

1 min

Lions boss Martindale proving the doubters wrong as Livi aim for top

David Martindale believes he would prove doubters wrong by returning Livingston to the William Hill Premiership at the first time of asking.

2 mins

Chiefs suspend duo following record loss

Exeter chairman Tony Rowe has suspended coaches Rob Hunter and Ali Hepher following the Chiefs’ record Gallagher Premiership defeat against Gloucester.

1 min

Briscoe to take on GB Paralympics role in 2028

Penny Briscoe has been appointed ParalympicsGB’s chef de mission for the 2028 Games in Los Angeles.

1 min

"I've got to say goodbye to my self that once was"

Richard Kilty talks retirement, the challenges of coaching, taking over from Carl Lewis and why he thinks Louie Hinchliffe is going to do “some serious damage” on the global sprinting scene

2 mins

Liverpool and Spurs consider a £50m bid as Forest look to make Juve raid

Today's round-up of transfer rumours features Liverpool, Tottenham, Nottingham Forest and Manchester Utd

1 min

Russell not the only Bath threat facing Edinburgh, says Everitt

Head coach Sean Everitt believes Edinburgh Rugby have more than just Finn Russell to take care of in their European Challenge Cup semi-final against Bath.

1 min

Fearnley falls to defeat in reconnected Madrid

Edinburgh's Jacob Fearnley fell to defeat against Grigor Dimitrov after their Madrid Open third-round match resumed yesterday following Monday's power-cut but Jack Draper progressed to the last 16.

2 mins

Seven pundits on Hearts' woes

Hearts are looking to new beginnings after the sacking of manager Neil Critchley following the Jambos' 1-0 defeat by Dundee at the weekend. Jamestown Analytics, owned by Brighton owner Tony Bloom, will likely prove key as the club hunt another head coach. Here's what seven Scottish football pundits think about the situation.

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Hibs relying on team behind the team to inspire last lap

As David Gray looks to nurse, guide and cajole his team back to winning ways after a first league defeat in 18 games, he won't be tackling the task alone.

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SPFL rule out consensus on new Premiership format

The Scottish Professional Football League says it has been agreed there is “no reasonable prospect of achieving consensus” with regard to restructuring the William Hill Premiership.

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I'd follow Rocky anywhere, says buddy Iredale

The first time Jack Iredale played with one of his closest teammates at Hibs, a fellow pro he'd bonded with over a shared frustration as underemployed substitutes, it didn't take long for the Aussie to adjust to what you might call the Rocky Bushiri Experience.

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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.