Edinburgh Evening News - May 10, 2025

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May 10, 2025

Six more arrests as gang feud investigations continue

Six people have been arrested as investigations continue into incidents police believe may be linked to a suspected gang feud.

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Cars set alight in Capital could be linked to ongoing gang war

Two vehicles were deliberately set alight in Pitcairn Grove at around 7.45pm on Thursday, May 8.

1 min

Protesters repeatedly block traffic to demand road safety

Protesters have repeatedly blocked an Edinburgh street to demand action after an 80-year-old woman was struck by a car.

1 min

UK premiere of Sorry, Baby to open this year's film festival

A director's debut film is to open this year's Edinburgh International Film Festival.

1 min

Youth centre gets in on the act to bring the Fringe to the community

When Citadel youth centre was handed its first free tickets for shows under the Fringe Days Out initiative, youth worker Andy Thomas knew it would not be an instant fix in breaking down barriers to the arts for the community he served.

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Military Tattoo 2025 to look back over event's 75 year history

Show will feature memorable previous acts alongside new ones

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'It's an immense honour to be Storyteller for the 75th show'

Terence Rae, the Scottish actor taking on the Storyteller role said: \"It is an immense honour to be the Storyteller for the 75th Anniversary Show of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo. I'm excited to play my part in a show which celebrates all those who have shaped the Tattoo's history over the past 75 years.

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Tattoo boss admits flypast is at mercy of city council

The head of the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has admitted the future of the event's iconic flypasts is “at the mercy” of council officials and politicians, as he launched its 75th-anniversary programme.

2 mins

Public warned against online jabs

Pharmacists are warning the public against buying unlicensed hay fever jabs online.

1 min

Cuts to mental health services unacceptable

First Minister John Swinney has been urged to intervene to stop “unacceptable” cuts to voluntary organisations which could leave Edinburgh without any third-sector mental health services.

1 min

Armed police arrest man after pulling over car

Armed police have arrested a man after pulling over a car on a street in Leith.

1 min

Man took photos of child getting changed at pool

A luxury hotel worker has been caught leaning over a cubicle and taking photographs of a young child at an East Lothian swimming pool.

1 min

Union to ballot teachers for strike

A teaching union is to consult members on possible strike action over a dispute regarding class contact time.

1 min

Assaults double at city high schools over four years

Violence in Edinburgh schools is on the rise

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Out-of-touch parties push voters to Reform

After watching Senator Chris Murphy of Connecticut on the floor of the US Senate, I wondered if we are sleepwalking into a nightmare similar to the DOGE (Department of Government Efficiency) phenomenon-here in Scotland.

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North Bridge set to reopen after £86m refurbishment

After eight years being shrouded in white plastic and scaffolding, one of Edinburgh’s most famous bridges is to finally reemerge with stunning new paintwork after an £86 million overhaul.

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Event showcases vibrant tapestry of cultures in schools

St Augustine’s RC High School in Edinburgh recently hosted an inspiring Culture Day, which celebrated the rich diversity and talent within its student body of those aged between 12 and 18.

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You voted it one of the city's friendliest bars ... and it was

We recently asked our readers to name their picks for Edinburgh’s friendliest bars, and among them was Doctors in Forrest Road-a building that dates back to 1874.

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My first taste of matcha made me feel rejuvenated and more focused

Edinburgh now has a number of dedicated matcha cafés, and the latest one to arrive in the Capital is Matcha Sando in Bruntsfield.

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Gripping drama will make you think twice about a trip to A&E

Watching the new series of medical drama Malpractice (ITV1, Sun-Tues, 9pm), you wondered why anyone would work in the NHS.

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Book hero Dog Man takes bow-wow in first movie outing

Streaming now

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'It's lovely to see their real relationships'

Alison Hammond talks about getting the most out of interviews and her new BBC One series, Alison Hammond's Big Weekend

3 mins

New airport scanners help comedian plug new Fringe show shock

It is good to hear that Edinburgh Airport is planning a major expansion of its facilities.

1 min

Trump assembles the A-Team to make Hollywood great again

Another week, another crazy story from the White House.

2 mins

Also coming to streaming

Fred and Rose West: A British Horror Story (Netflix, from May 14)

1 min

Four to watch this week

New launches

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Loaf that's perfect with a cup of tea

Noor Murad has spent years working with Yotam Ottolenghi on books and recipes - now she's written her first solo collection

1 min

Tomatoes a joy to pick from the vine

Cobs of sweet corn can make a tasty starter to dinner from mid-August if the seeds are sown singly in pots under cover in March and planted out in May.

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Guided by weather rather than calendar

All fools' day was so unbelievably warm and calm that we took the plunge and planted our first vegetables of the year - early potatoes.

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After May 15 we'll all Remember Monday

Social media stardom, theatrical staging and unrelenting upbeat personality were credited with the stunning 2022 Eurovision second place for the UK’s Sam Ryder, and this is something that Country group Remember Monday also seem to have in spades.

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Wimbledon Hawkeye could prove Derby ace

James Owen is dreaming of Betfred Derby glory after Wimbledon Hawkeye's fifth-placed effort in the 2000 Guineas.

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Rising tensions cause T20 league call-offs

The Pakistan Super League has followed the Indian Premier League in postponing its remaining fixtures as military hostilities continue to escalate between the two nations.

1 min

McCann hits third ton of his fledgling Notts career

Notts batting prodigy Freddie McCann gave more evidence of his potential by posting the third century of his fledgling first-class career to defy Hampshire on day one of their County Championship clash at Trent Bridge.

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Birmingham set new all-time EFL seasonal points record

Thanks to winning 34 of their 46 games, they ended with 111 points - five more than Reading had managed in winning the 2005-06 Championship title.

1 min

Villa join race for City hero as Chelsea 'push' for 14-goal Dutch striker

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates on Aston Villa, Man City, Chelsea and Palace

1 min

Tasty draw sets up the 125th Dispatch Trophy at The Braids

Duddingston, winners for the last two years, and the Stephen Gallacher Foundation are among 32 teams teeing up in the 125th Edinburgh Evening News Dispatch Trophy at the Braids

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Rose in fine fettle ahead of crunch play-off game

Keiran McGachie believes Bonnyrigg Rose have rediscovered their mojo in the nick of time.

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Motherwell boss excited by stadium factor ahead of huge game at Hearts

Motherwell boss Michael Wimmer has heaped praise on the Hearts support ahead of their meeting today.

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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.