Edinburgh Evening News - May 16, 2025

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May 16, 2025

Sir Chris making hay while the sun shines as cancer is stable

Sir Chris Hoy says he has entered “a bit of a stability stage” in his cancer treatment and is appreciating life “more than ever”.

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Couple travel to Capital in a 1930s vintage train to celebrate wedding

An English couple celebrated their Edinburgh wedding in style yesterday, travelling to the Capital on board a 1930s Pullman-style train before getting married on a luxury ship.

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Around the world

This Saturday is World Whisky Day.

1 min

Kaleidoscope of activities at North Edinburgh festival

More than 160 community groups, local organisations and charities will converge on West Pilton Park this weekend for the fourth annual North Edinburgh Community Festival.

1 min

What to look out for from the music at Eurovision 2025

Behind every Eurovision banger there's a team of unsung heroes

3 mins

The top 10 nations tipped for success in Switzerland

Bookmakers have roundly predicted that Swedish act KAJ will pick up this year's Eurovision crown with their song Bara Bada Bastu.

1 min

UK pins hopes on first all-girl group since the 1990s

When the UK's Remember Monday take to the stage at the Eurovision final on Saturday, it will be the first time this century that the UK has been represented by a girl group.

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Scots warned to take extra care amid extreme fire risk

Fire chiefs have urged people to avoid naked flames and barbecues amid an “extreme” risk of wildfires across Scotland.

1 min

Busy city pub forced to close after devastating fire

An Edinburgh pub which was ravaged by fire has been forced to close for the foreseeable future.

1 min

Council hit squads have dirty streets in their sights

Cleansing hit squads are being deployed across the city to target communities blighted by litter, dog-fouling, graffiti and weeds.

1 min

City sticks to target of cutting car use as Holyrood abandons policy

Edinburgh is sticking to its target of cutting car use in the city by nearly a third by 2030-despite the Scottish Government abandoning its less ambitious 20 per cent objective as \"not realistic\".

1 min

Over 60 projects to go on hold as council sets out priorities

A string of transport projects in Edinburgh are set to be put on hold as the city council prioritises schemes it is confident can be funded and delivered over the next 10 years.

1 min

Fundraiser Iain takes on Forth in his wheelchair

A disabled fundraiser has raised hundreds of pounds for three Scots charities by carrying out a 15-mile paddle board challenge - in his wheelchair.

1 min

Radio stars tune into awards ceremony

The biggest night in radio wrapped up another year, with the great and the good from the airwaves picking up awards at the ARIAs.

1 min

Former Grays the Ironmongers to become restaurant and flats

A former landmark department store in Edinburgh city centre is to be transformed into a new restaurant after plans were approved by the council.

1 min

Plans backed for 168 new homes to replace city's last major brewery

Ambitious proposals to transform Edinburgh's last major brewery into sustainable, low-carbon homes have been recommended by planning officials for approval.

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Drill Hall hosting events to mark Gretna tragedy

A special commemoration will take place in Leith next week to mark the community's tragic involvement in the nation's worst ever rail disaster.

1 min

Airport car park achieves security mark

Flying Scot, a parking provider at Edinburgh Airport, has been recognised for providing the highest standards of safety and security.

1 min

Russian war talk is ridiculous

Talk from politicians and the press of a possible war with Russia should the situation in Ukraine escalate is ridiculous scaremongering.

1 min

Third sector gives council a tough fund balancing act

Across Edinburgh we are blessed with many valuable community organisations and voluntary groups that bring people together, keeping them active and healthy.

2 mins

The electric bike hire adverts look great in Tokyo - not so in Leith

There's a plan to bring back a bike hire scheme. You'll forgive me for not reaching for the celebratory cycle clips, because I remember the last time.

1 min

Welcome to Glasgow, a sun- soaked, Riviera-inspired haven

Back to my roots this week with a visit to the West. Outside Glasgow Central Station, I was startled to stumble across what is known as a pop-up experience at the Grand Central Hotel.

2 mins

Empowering women and girls via netball

Scottish Labour MSP for Lothian

1 min

'All they have is anxiety and imagination'

Rosamund Pike ands Matthew Rhys star in Babak Anvari's tense thriller Hallow Road - in cinemas now

4 mins

English whisky is causing a stir

Raise a glass to World Whisky Day with a top drop from Blighty

3 mins

9 ways to style up al fresco settings

Tableware, outdoor lighting and cushions to create a welcoming space. By Sam Wylie-Harris

2 mins

Paradise is not lost as Rewind repeats Pat and Peggy sitcom

Rewind TV came to the rescue when it began showing the gloriously funny sitcom You're Only Young Twice this week It shone out of schedules packed with Euro-trash - otherwise known as Eurovision.

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Winners revealed in this year's Nibbies – British Book Awards

The winners of the British Book Awards - or Nibbies - have been revealed with the overall winner announced as Patriot.

1 min

Choose sustainability to heal our ailing planet

If you’re thinking about giving your home a spruce up this spring, try to make the most environmentally friendly choices possible.

2 mins

Present and the future danger of climate crisis

It feels like we aren't making fast enough progress in the fight against climate change - are we doing enough?

2 mins

Scotland's ladies fly fishing squad prepared to compete in Ireland

Lothians-based Lana Taylor, Dione Roberts and Sam Hayhurst head for Ireland on Sunday, with Scotland's ladies fly fishing squad determined to lift the team up the home international rankings.

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Sunderland loanee considers options as Premier League just one step away

Top Hibs transfer target Nectar Triantis is no longer a prime target for Portsmouth as the EFL Championship strugglers look to rebuild their midfield after a disappointing season in England's second tier.

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Celtics beat Knicks to keep play-off hopes alive

The Boston Celtics kept themselves in the NBA play-offs with a win against the New York Knicks as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors to reach the Western Conference final.

1 min

Forest's Awoniyi out of coma after surgery

Nottingham Forest forward Taiwo Awoniyi has woken from an induced coma after having surgery to repair a serious abdominal injury.

1 min

Draper out of Italian Open after Alcaraz loss

Jack Draper was beaten 6-4 6-4 by world number three Carlos Alcaraz in the quarter-finals of the Italian Open.

1 min

Mcllroy keen not to burden himself with numbers

Rory McIlroy has no plans to 'burden' himself with victory targets and is determined to enjoy achieving everything he dreamed of following his memorable Masters triumph.

1 min

Pundits react to McInnes as Hearts' new man in charge

Hearts have found their new manager, as Derek McInnes gets set to take office at Tynecastle.

1 min

Man United closing in on massive double deal as Arsenal eye £67m star

All the latest Premier League transfer rumours including updates on Man United, Arsenal and Liverpool

1 min

From Broomhill to Brazil: Hearts defender Forrester sets himself a new target

Adam Forrester began season 2024/25 as a Hearts B team player in the Lowland League alongside clubs like Broomhill and Broxburn Athletic. He played away at Fraserburgh in the SPFL Trust Trophy last July. By September he was in the first team at Tynecastle beside Lawrence Shankland and Craig Gordon. Then came UEFA Conference League ties away against Dinamo Minsk, Cercle Brugge and FC Copenhagen. It's been the most exhilarating rise for the 20-year-old defender.

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Killie make call to keep McInnes out of match

Manager and staff won't face Hearts this weekend

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.