Edinburgh Evening News - May 01, 2025

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May 01, 2025

Virtual BSL interpreters introduced at city stations

Virtual interpreters have been introduced at Waverley and Haymarket stations to translate information into British Sign Language for deaf rail passengers.

1 min

Lothian Buses boss tells MSPs of impact of abusive minority

The boss of Edinburgh's main bus company has told MSPs that some instances of antisocial behaviour by young people on buses are “horrendous”.

1 min

Would we stay civil if power went down in modern Britain?

Iberian outage could serve as lesson in nation's darkest hour

3 mins

UK looking at different challenges after outages

The UK has been looking at how to deal with “different kinds of challenges and threats”, the Home Secretary said after a major power outage across Spain and Portugal.

1 min

What caused the blackout in Spain and Portugal?

Spain, Portugal and some of south-west France suffered a massive power cut on Monday with major cities including Madrid, Barcelona and Lisbon among those affected.

2 mins

Leadership needed

Laura Mahon, acting chief executive of Alcohol Focus Scotland, said: “For too long we have seen deaths from alcohol continue to rise.

1 min

Swinney called on to tackle near-record alcohol deaths

More than 70 organisations have joined forces to call on the Scottish Government to take urgent action to tackle the near-record high number of alcohol deaths.

1 min

Samaritans small talk campaign arrives in Capital

Suicide prevention charity Samaritans Scotland is visiting the Capital today as part of its Small Talk Save Lives campaign.

1 min

Only one in six children learning recorder

Only around one in six children now learns the recorder after a decline in its popularity over the past decade, a new report suggests.

1 min

Energy network firm donates defibrillator to city primary

SP Energy Networks has boosted the first aid capabilities of Juniper Green Primary School in Edinburgh with the donation of a much-needed defibrillator.

1 min

Man who sexually abused young boy at the beach jailed

A man who sexually abused a young boy during night time visits to a beach has been jailed and placed on the sex offenders register for life.

1 min

Pub owner holds on to licence after assault on patron

An Edinburgh pub owner who violently assaulted a patron he blamed for a campaign of harassment against staff has been allowed to keep his licence.

1 min

Audience on way to show told to stand and deliver

Journalists and influencers travelling to a show in Perth found themselves caught up in a dastardly \"hold-up\" as their bus departed Edinburgh last week.

1 min

Get your wallets out – this is how much a trip to film matinee costs

Cinema tickets for Vue often come in cheapest; Odeon can be most expensive - that's before you add on the accompaniments including popcorn, ice cream and a Coke

1 min

How supermarket price war could affect weekly shop

Sainsbury's is the latest supermarket to announce a drop in prices

2 mins

National Theatre's new season draws fabulous Fiona and other stars

Fabulous Fiona Shaw - Royal Shakespeare Company leading actress and star of Hollywood's Three Men and a Little Lady, right, took to the red carpet at the launch of the National Theatre's new season.

1 min

Notorious Trainspotting pub to reclaim its name on Leith Walk

A famous Edinburgh pub that features in the novel Trainspotting is set to reopen with its original name restored in the coming weeks.

1 min

Capital bar offering cocktails for a fiver in drinks festival

A new 10-day cocktail festival is taking place in Edinburgh this month - and every drink on the menu is just £5.

1 min

JK Rowling film actors sign trans people solidarity letter

Actors who have starred in JK Rowling adaptations have signed an open letter standing “in solidarity” with members of the LGBT+ community “impacted” by the recent Supreme Court ruling on gender.

1 min

Winchburgh's willow cathedral answers prayers

A \"willow cathedral\" - inspired by a structure in New York City - is helping residents in a busy West Lothian community get closer to nature.

1 min

She's got 'em on the list - yes, she's got 'em on the list

There is a time, dear reader, when your memory just ain't what it used to be. One minute you have a pressing question to ask someone and by the time you have dialled the number that query has slipped into the ether.

2 mins

No place for Kneecap's bile

'm first to accept I'm not exactly in the target market for hip-hop, but despite their half-hearted apology, I definitely felt a target for the Belfast rap trio Kneecap who called for people like me to be killed.

1 min

We need to prioritise housing

The report to last Friday's special meeting of Edinburgh’s housing committee contained some grim statistics.

1 min

Time for city council to stop seeing car drivers as bogeymen

Edinburgh has long been waging an ideological war on motorists, but it seems the more council leaders argue they are not persecuting drivers, the more extreme the measures have become.

2 mins

Making life easier for working people

MP for Edinburgh South and Secretary of State for Scotland

1 min

MSP claims council's parking consultation wastes resources

Plans to introduce parking charges in a second East Lothian town have been criticised amid claims the views of the public are being \"ignored\".

1 min

Gala gets licence back as police call for screen to hide drinkers

Police have called for a fence to be erected so children cannot see adults drinking alcohol at a village gala after it was given the go ahead to sell booze.

1 min

Entrepreneur gives venue new lease of life after administration

An East Lothian events business is being given a new lease of life after a local entrepreneur bought it out of administration.

2 mins

Kirknewton to get 48 new homes despite pressure on GP practices

The village of Kirknewton will see another 48 new homes developed, despite concerns over the pressure on local services being caused by the growing population.

2 mins

More time travelling madness back to prehistoric 10,000 BC

Another time travel drama has hit the small screen, but this time with a bit of a twist.

3 mins

Kenney Jones rights some wrongs with Small Faces box set

Kenney Jones has been the heartbeat of some of rock and roll’s most important bands - in the 1960s with Small Faces, before forming the Faces with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood, and then joining The Who following the death of Keith Moon.

1 min

Bigger is better with revamped Grandland

Vauxhall's large family car combines size with style, writes Frederic Manby

2 mins

A natural final resting place

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

1 min

Capital clubs learn SPFL's verdict on Scottish Premiership reconstruction

Scottish Premiership reconstruction talks have failed as discussions continue over whether it is viable in the lower leagues.

2 mins

SFA to introduce transgender ban in women's game

Transgender women will not be able to compete in women's football in Scotland from next season, the PA news agency understands.

1 min

Kiss will take over as Wallabies head coach

Former Ireland assistant coach Les Kiss has been announced as the next head coach of the Wallabies.

1 min

Anderson's long-awaited comeback is delayed

James Anderson will have to wait a little longer for his Lancashire comeback, with England's record wicket-taker not yet ready to make his long-awaited return to action.

1 min

Ten burning issues facing the next Hearts head coach

The identity of Hearts' next head coach is prompting much debate following the club's decision to sack Neil Critchley on Saturday evening. Whoever replaces him faces a difficult task at Tynecastle Park given the issues that have arisen over the last year.

1 min

Magpies and Villa battle for ex-Arsenal ace as Liverpool eye £60m deal

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Newcastle, Aston Villa and Arsenal

1 min

Hibs managers get PFA Scotland nominations

Gray and Scott have both had impressive seasons

1 min

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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.