Edinburgh Evening News - May 06, 2025

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May 06, 2025

Musselburgh Racecourse bucks trend with record numbers

Increased prize money, record attendances at its New Year's Day and Edinburgh Cup meetings, and a boost in hospitality guests underlined a successful 2024 for Musselburgh Racecourse, bucking the national trend.

1 min

Scotland Office minister to lead all-female trade mission

An all-female trade mission from Scotland will head for Spain in a bid to boost exports by women-led companies.

1 min

Moulin Rouge! The Musical's wardrobe team stays unruffled

It is the spectacular musical featuring 75 songs and more glittering outfits than even its own costume supervisor is able to count.

2 mins

Transformation of North Bridge almost ready to be revealed

Wraps coming off historic crossing between Old and New Towns

2 mins

'The bridge is hugely important as a key transport link, and a historic part of Edinburgh's architecture'

Erecting scaffolding on North Bridge for the refurbishment work took one year and eight months alone and comprised more than 185 miles of scaffold tubes-if you lined them all up they would stretch beyond Inverness.

1 min

True condition of bridge only discovered as project began

The North Bridge refurbishment has included the structural steelwork and concrete bridge deck, blasting and painting of the steelwork, and the reinstallation of the iron facade.

1 min

Councillors call for clarity on impact of court's trans ruling

Urgent clarity is needed on the possible impact a Supreme Court ruling on trans women will have on Edinburgh council services, councillors have warned.

1 min

Son's appeal for OAP mum hit by scam

Edinburgh pensioner Christine Shaw fell victim to scammers when she bought an airline ticket to America for a dream holiday.

1 min

Award-winning cocktail bar in Leith announces May closure

An award-winning Edinburgh cocktail bar is closing for good - “after many wonderful years” in the city.

1 min

City uni takes quantum leap in cyber security

A cutting-edge £2.5 million facility that will help in the fight against cyber attacks and online hacking has officially opened in Edinburgh.

1 min

Powering the future

Jamie explained: “We've got to take action now to make sure that we're here in the future and we can continue for another 140 years.

1 min

Youth Befriending volunteers receive highest UK honour

Representatives from Space @ The Broomhouse Hub’s Youth Befriending programme, which matches adult volunteers with young people to help access new opportunities, were recently invited to a ceremony at Edinburgh City Chambers to receive The King’s Award for Voluntary Service (KAVS) crystal and certificate.

1 min

Animal charity issues call to action after admissions spike

An Edinburgh animal charity has issued a call to action after a year that saw record admissions.

1 min

Did Christine quit TV dating show to save ex-husband Paddy's blushes?

Christine McGuinness quit Celebs Go Dating days into filming over concerns it’s too soon for her to publicly date after her separation from former Take Me Out presenter Paddy McGuinness.

1 min

Sun, sea and scrolling: what we seek on foreign holidays

New research has revealed the nation's top travel habits ahead of the summer, with people in Edinburgh apparently not too fussed about travelling.

1 min

Swinney opens new Heineken HQ in Capital

First Minister John Swinney MSP has officially opened Heineken's new UK headquarters in Edinburgh city centre at St Andrew Square.

1 min

Bosses at city club address safety and staff claims

An Edinburgh nightclub has said it is taking allegations of racism, harassment, spiking and unsafe behaviour \"extremely seriously.\"

1 min

Booklet shares your memories and insights of life in north Edinburgh

Memories, insights and reflections on the history of North Edinburgh and the experiences of its residents have been brought together in a new booklet, Windows to our Past.

2 mins

Reform wins make our independence even more crucial

If they are a sign of things to come, then last week's local elections in England could have big ramifications for all of us. The results underline the dangers of Labour's complacency, but also the growing urgency of Scottish independence.

1 min

Guide brings genuine insight

The Accessible Edinburgh guide, prepared by Euan's Guide in partnership with Forever Edinburgh, maps out the city's recent accessibility improvements while acknowledging the work still to come.

1 min

Act of solidarity with Ukraine

Eighty years after victory in Europe, when fascism was defeated across the continent, commemorations have been reminded that sadly there is no peace in Europe today.

1 min

Time for reality check as Farage sets sights on Downing Street

The results of England's local council elections and the Runcorn by-election should give everyone in Scotland pause.

2 mins

Rise of Reform reflects deepening disillusion

The polls had predicted it, but Reform's success in last week's elections still came as a major blow to the UK's two biggest parties - and a worrying sign of where British politics could be going.

1 min

Tips to beat type 2 diabetes

Katie Caldesi: 'Eating a biscuit is weird – eating a can of sardines should be the norm'

2 mins

Local Tesco team support Cancer Card health and wellbeing event with £250 donation

The generous team at Tesco Corstorphine Extra in Edinburgh has donated £250 to a Scottish cancer charity, supporting a free event for cancer patients, their carers, families, and friends.

1 min

Spring/Summer style event announced at The Centre, Livingston with funds being raised for Breast Friends and Family Charity

The Centre, Livingston, one of Scotland's largest shopping centres has unveiled plans to host a Spring/Summer fashion event on Saturday, May 3 at 124pm, with local stylist and colour analysis expert, Leigh Maybury, to raise funds for its charity partner, Breast Friends and Family.

2 mins

Supernaturals smile again and celebrate new album launch

You might imagine that there's something of a Britpop revival going on, with Oasis reforming, and Pulp going one better with new material.

1 min

Radio

BBC RADIO SCOTLAND MW 810kHz, 370m, FM 92.4-94.7 6.00 Good Morning Scotland.

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Civic space makes for comfortable journey

Long trips should be a breeze in Honda's hybrid, writes Julie Marshall

2 mins

Keeping memories of loved ones alive

After someone we love has passed away most of us try to find a way of keeping their memory alive.

1 min

Ruling bodies may have foot bill for care costs

Football organisations could be forced to pay towards the care costs of ex-players who have suffered brain conditions caused by heading balls under proposals to be tabled in Parliament.

1 min

Norris says battling Max means 'crash or don't pass'

Lando Norris took aim at Max Verstappen's \"crash or don't pass\" driving after he accused the Red Bull driver of deliberately pushing him off the road at the Miami Grand Prix.

1 min

Chelsea plot £60m Villa raid as West Ham prepare bid for defender

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates from Chelsea, Villa, Man United and West Ham

1 min

Three Hearts players win end-of-season awards in the SPFL

Three Hearts players have won Young Player of the Year awards following consistent performances at their respective loan clubs,

1 min

Title-chasing Hibs boss on big prize still to come

SWPL title favourites Hibs were honoured with one of the main awards at the PFA Scotland dinner, as gaffer Grant Scott was named Manager of the Year - a reward for leading his team to the top of the table with just three games remaining.

2 mins

Hibs star reveals secrets of revival as side brace for third place battle

Hibs midfielder Dylan Levitt believes he's hitting the best form of his career in an Easter Road side showing real versatility as they cover the closing stretch of a remarkable campaign.

3 mins

Hearts deal with fan chants as Shankland thrives as frontman

Hearts' number nine who scores all the time hasn't quite lived up to that reputation this season.

1 min

Jambos narrow down names for head coach

Kilmarnock boss appears to be leading candidate

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.