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In this issue

December 24, 2025

Renting trees becoming more popular to cut waste

Rented Christmas trees are growing in popularity because of concerns about the millions which end up in landfill each year, according to a farm shop.

2 mins

Families facing festive challenges are focus of donation boxes

Two Hibernian Women players have helped bring festive cheer to local families this Christmas, donating Santa Surprise Boxes to a Scottish charity on behalf of baby brand Nuby.

1 mins

Friendship and fun for the elderly during the Christmas season

A community effort involving elderly friendship charity Reengage and various Dunbar businesses ensured tidings of comfort and joy for East Lothian residents.

1 mins

First Minister pays tribute to workers

First Minister John Swinney has paid tribute to emergency service workers who will be working on shifts during Christmas.

1 mins

Food banks face high demand this Christmas as prices rise

An Edinburgh charity is encouraging the public to donate to food banks this winter as rising food prices, energy bills and Christmas pressure create a “higher demand”.

1 mins

Family picnic tables vandalised beyond repair at new play park

Picnic tables and benches used by families at a new play park have been taken away after they were damaged 'beyond repair' by vandals.

1 mins

Nelson Monument on Calton Hill vandalised by pro-Palestine group

The centuries-old Nelson Monument on Edinburgh's iconic Calton Hill has been vandalised by protesters in support of pro-Palestine activists taking part in a hunger strike.

2 mins

Life-changing transplant gives the gift of sight

A retired lecturer from Edinburgh will be able to see Christmas properly for the first time in years after receiving a life-changing corneal transplant.

1 mins

Revaluations will move homes up to new tax band

More than half of homes in Edinburgh would see their council tax rise by one or more bands under reforms evaluated by a research body.

1 mins

Remains of Bronze age people reveal secrets at new facility

The remains of two Bronze Age people found in a long-lost burial chamber by a farmer ploughing a field are revealing their secrets at Scotland's new facility for storing and researching archaeological human remains.

1 mins

First curator of archaeological human remains

Scotland now has its first curator of osteoarchaeology through a new project aiming to enhance the care of and research into the country's archaeological human remains.

1 mins

£240,000 in lottery funding to explore Capital's colonial past

Edinburgh City Council has been awarded almost £240,000 by the National Lottery to implement education projects on the city's links to colonialism.

1 mins

Tills ringing for festive shoppers sharing wish lists

The tills were ringing at the weekend at The Centre, Livingston, which is one of Scotland's largest shopping centres, with visitors enjoying the pre-Christmas sales, with a few of them also taking time out to share their wish lists with Santa.

1 mins

KFC opens in city centre creating 60 jobs

A new KFC has opened in Edinburgh at a popular city centre entertainment venue.

1 mins

Michelin star for Timberyard

A family-run Edinburgh restaurant has been recognised in The Good Food Guide's 10 best meals of the year by food experts.

1 mins

It's a bit expensive, but the beautiful views make the Starflyer worth a go

I don't know why I decided to go on the Starflyer.

3 mins

Will Christmas Strictly stars please take to the floor...?

Comedian Babatunde Aleshe has revealed he will be performing a dance inspired by Elf On The Shelf when he appears as a contestant on this year's Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special.

1 mins

Rising cost of public inquiries

The cost of Scottish public inquiries is astounding - £46m spent so far on the Covid-19 inquiry and no end in sight.

1 mins

Recalling a year of joyful highs and some sad losses

It has been another fantastic year in our capital and it has been a real honour and privilege as Lord Provost to take part in so many memorable occasions.

1 mins

Dunard Concert Hall delivery should be celebrated by us all

It's with trepidation that I disagree with sister paper The Scotsman columnist Brian Wilson, who recently questioned whether more Scottish Government funding should be given to the Dunard Concert Hall proposals.

1 mins

Trams are an investment in the economic future of Edinburgh

There's been a heated debate about proposals for a second tram line in Edinburgh, but there can be little doubt that the city would receive a huge economic boost from more trams.

2 mins

Hope will conquer hate this Christmas

Sometimes it feels like the forces of hate are gathering and taking hold like never before.

1 mins

It's beginning to look a lot like Bricksmas... think outside the box

Whether it's Lego Friends or Duplo, Lego City or Star Wars, chances are a Lego set has made its way onto the Christmas list of a child near you.

2 mins

Joe Bloom takes it to the bridge for family relationship chat

Whether it's friends or families, relationships are what makes the world go round - as you'll find out this week...

1 mins

Cupra SUV mix gets performance boost

Petrol flagship Terramar gets sweetener injection, writes Tom Sharpe

2 mins

Key insists Bazball can evolve from the Ashes

Rob Key admits his England regime has “mucked up on the big occasions”, but hopes they are given time to “evolve” after Ashes defeat.

1 mins

Joelle steps up into the top job with Hibs women

SWPL champions

1 mins

Loan player Ventisei in mix for city side debut... against his parent club

Edinburgh's midfield injury crisis could open the door for young Johnny Ventisei to play a role in Saturday's 1872 Cup second leg with Glasgow Warriors at Murrayfield.

3 mins

Boyle on Socceroos pal Devlin, his deadly derby rival

Martin Boyle insists he understands why Hearts nuisance Cammy Devlin gets “stick” for his style of play.

3 mins

Imperious Findlay shows true maroon credentials

'Utterly imperious' is the only way to describe Stuart Findlay's performance for Hearts against Rangers on Sunday.

4 mins

McInnes approaches derby with pretty much a full squad

FROM BACK PAGE communication is good on that side of it.

2 mins

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Edinburgh Evening News Description:

Publisher: National-World-Publishing-Limited

Category: Newspaper

Language: English

Frequency: Daily

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.