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🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BBC's Louise Minchin rushed to hospital with painful condition after taking 'huge risk'

BBC presenter Louise Minchin was hospitalized with frostbite after attempting a challenging fat bike race in extreme Arctic conditions.

Mar 21 • 16:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Emotional Greg James in tears as he finishes 1,000km bike ride for Comic Relief

Greg James completed a 1,000km bike ride for Comic Relief, emotionally celebrating the significant achievement at the finish line in Edinburgh.

Mar 20 • 10:38 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK snow maps show 36-hour blizzard looms for 11 cities - see full list

Forecasters predict a 36-hour snowstorm affecting multiple cities in the UK, including Birmingham and Edinburgh, from March 24 to March 25.

Mar 18 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Greg James smashes past the halfway mark of gruelling Comic relief challenge

DJ Greg James is over halfway into his 1,000km bike ride for Comic Relief, receiving cheers from fans along the route to Edinburgh.

Mar 17 • 12:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Massive beauty retailer to open more stores across the UK

Sephora is set to expand its UK presence by opening new stores in Edinburgh and Glasgow in summer 2026 as part of a broader strategy to establish 20 locations nationwide.

Mar 16 • 10:54 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Adam Peaty given reality check months after Olympic champion married Holly Ramsay

Adam Peaty returned to competitive swimming, finishing fourth in the men's 100m breaststroke at the Edinburgh International Swim Meet, months after his marriage to Holly Ramsay.

Mar 16 • 07:33 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
National & Local

In Great Shape, Maari Randväli Again Breaks Estonian Record

Estonian swimmer Maari Randväli has broken the national record in the 50-meter backstroke at an international competition in Edinburgh.

Mar 15 • 13:19 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Jenni Fagan: the writer who lived through hell and now tells it

Jenni Fagan reflects on her tumultuous past living in a narrow Edinburgh building, which inspired her novel 'Luckenbooth', now published in Spanish.

Mar 15 • 09:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

People can't believe how much a hotel in one of the UK's top tourist cities costs

A TikToker's video reveals the surprisingly low cost of a hotel stay in Edinburgh, prompting disbelief from viewers.

Mar 15 • 09:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Gun found stashed in Edinburgh woods during organised crime investigation

Police Scotland discovered a firearm and ammunition in woodland near Niddrie Mains Road as part of an investigation into organized crime.

Mar 13 • 22:40 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

Maari Randväli broke the Estonian record in the 100 meters backstroke

Estonian swimmer Maari Randväli set a national record for the 100 meters backstroke at a competition in Edinburgh.

Mar 13 • 21:38 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

ADHD is linked to other mental health issues. A new study suggests why

A new study from the University of Edinburgh reveals that teenagers with ADHD are more likely to experience anxiety and depression, largely due to factors like poor self-esteem and parental mental health.

Mar 13 • 18:33 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Hikes without GPS and burnt shoes. Three thousand students complete summer expeditions of DofE annually

The Duke of Edinburgh International Award program in Slovakia engages around 6,000 young people annually, with about half completing its challenges including a critical nature expedition.

Mar 13 • 18:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Edinburgh man 'died for seven minutes' in a 'one in a million' hospital incident

An Edinburgh man, Mark Davison, experienced clinical death for seven minutes due to a cardiac arrest while awaiting dialysis but was successfully revived by medical staff.

Mar 13 • 06:23 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

EasyJet flight declares mid-air emergency over UK and makes dash to Manchester

An EasyJet flight to Edinburgh was forced to divert to Manchester Airport after declaring a mid-air emergency due to high winds.

Mar 12 • 09:51 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
National & Local

Edinburgh international festival will explore America’s creativity and cruelty, says director

The 2023 Edinburgh International Festival will highlight American art that both celebrates US creativity and exposes its societal shortcomings, according to festival director Nicola Benedetti.

Mar 11 • 12:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'I've worked on 10,000 dead bodies as embalmer but will never forget one corpse'

A seasoned British embalmer reflects on the heartbreaking case of a five-year-old boy among the many bodies he has worked with over his 30-year career.

Mar 11 • 05:00 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Two major royals raise eyebrows by skipping Commonwealth Day service two years in a row

Two prominent royals, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, have caused concern by missing the Commonwealth Day service for the second consecutive year.

Mar 9 • 15:30 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

"We know it will be very difficult": Scotland-France, the hour of brave hearts

The upcoming match between Scotland and France in Edinburgh is set to be a tough battle, as both teams aim for victory in the Six Nations Tournament.

Mar 6 • 17:30 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Duchess Sophie shares truth about being a working royal in rare interview

Duchess Sophie of Edinburgh discusses her royal responsibilities and ongoing support for King Charles in a rare podcast interview.

Mar 5 • 15:39 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince William's secret outing with two major royals for poignant reason revealed

Prince William attended a memorial service in Wales for Dame Shan Legge-Bourke, accompanied by his aunts, Princess Anne and Sophie, the Duchess of Edinburgh.

Mar 5 • 12:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Six Nations: 'Scotland has the best backline in the United Kingdom,' warns Fabien Galthié

Fabien Galthié, head coach of the French rugby team, emphasizes the strength of Scotland's backline ahead of their Six Nations match in Edinburgh, indicating a significant challenge for his team.

Mar 5 • 11:35 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
Crime & Justice

Man in court charged with two attempted murders after Edinburgh stabbing

A 23-year-old man appeared in court charged with two counts of attempted murder following a stabbing incident in Edinburgh's Calder neighbourhood.

Mar 4 • 09:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

UK snow: Horror maps show 8-day winter blast with 25 cities to be hit in just days

The UK is preparing for significant snowfall over eight days, affecting 25 cities including Glasgow, Newcastle, and Edinburgh, starting from March 10.

Mar 3 • 20:32 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Sports

Trailblazing Davy Zyw set to become first snowsport athlete with MND to compete at Winter Paralympics

Davy Zyw from Edinburgh will be the first athlete with motor neurone disease to compete in snowsports at the Winter Paralympics 2026.

Mar 3 • 16:43 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Prince Edward and Sophie's 'secret turmoil' over Andrew after bold move

Prince Edward and Sophie, the Duke and Duchess of Edinburgh, are reportedly facing challenges due to the controversies surrounding Prince Andrew's recent legal issues.

Mar 3 • 10:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Man charged after Edinburgh 'stabbing and tower block stand-off'

A man has been charged following a stabbing incident and a subsequent stand-off at a tower block in Edinburgh, leading to hospital treatment for two individuals.

Mar 3 • 08:03 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Edinburgh shop staff 'barricade themselves in' during alleged knife attack

Staff at a shop in Edinburgh locked themselves in the back room during an alleged knife attack, which resulted in serious injuries and a police standoff.

Mar 3 • 07:55 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
Crime & Justice

Armed with knives, injures two people, Somali man arrested after a long siege

A Somali man armed with knives attacked two people in Edinburgh, leading to a police siege and arrest without further bloodshed.

Mar 2 • 17:10 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Edinburgh 'mass stabbing': Suspect hunted by drone after holing up 'in top-floor flat'

A suspect involved in a mass stabbing incident in Edinburgh is being pursued by police, who are employing drones to locate him after he barricaded himself in a flat.

Mar 2 • 16:08 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Edinburgh nurseries and schools locked down after knifeman 'tried to get in'

Edinburgh schools and nurseries were put into lockdown after a man armed with a knife attempted to enter the premises.

Mar 2 • 12:50 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
National & Local

Man stabs two people in Edinburgh; they are hospitalized

An unknown man stabbed two individuals in Edinburgh, Scotland, leaving them hospitalized; police state the situation is under control and not considered a terrorist act.

Mar 2 • 12:32 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Alert in Edinburgh: A man armed with knives causes panic in a residential area

A man brandishing knives attacked at least two people and vandalized a business in Edinburgh's Calder neighborhood amid heightened terror alert in the UK.

Mar 2 • 12:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Edinburgh: a man armed with knives stabs two people, police deployed

A man with knives stabbed two individuals in a residential area of Edinburgh, prompting a police response to manage the situation.

Mar 2 • 11:33 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Edinburgh, two injured in knife attack. Police: 'It is not terrorism'

Two people were injured in a stabbing incident in Edinburgh, Scotland, with police stating that it is not considered terrorism.

Mar 2 • 11:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Edinburgh: Injuries from knife attack - Police mobilization

Several people reportedly sustained injuries from a knife attack by a man wielding two knives in Edinburgh, Scotland.

Mar 2 • 11:25 UTC
🇨🇿 Novinky.cz
National & Local

An attacker roams the streets of Edinburgh and stabs people

An individual is reported to be attacking people in Edinburgh, raising public safety concerns.

Mar 2 • 11:18 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
National & Local

Public told to avoid part of Edinburgh as armed police respond to reports of man 'with bladed weapon'

Armed police responded to reports of a man with a bladed weapon in the Calder area of Edinburgh, advising the public to avoid the area.

Mar 2 • 09:50 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Edinburgh Calder LIVE: Sighthill locals told 'stay inside' after 'mass stabbing'

Residents in Sighthill, Edinburgh have been advised to stay indoors as police respond to reports of a mass stabbing involving a man with a bladed weapon.

Mar 2 • 09:48 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

I visited a UK seaside spot with a spotless beach and the best chips I've ever had

The article highlights a visit to Portobello, a coastal suburb near Edinburgh, known for its beautiful beach and great food, making it an ideal day trip destination.

Mar 1 • 11:29 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
World

UK flight makes emergency 180-degree turn mid-air after explosions heard in Qatar

A flight from Edinburgh to Qatar turned back mid-air due to escalating conflict in the region and subsequent flight cancellations worldwide.

Feb 28 • 11:11 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Two teens arrested after 'targeted attack' with weapons at Asda car park in Edinburgh

Two teenagers have been arrested following a targeted attack involving weapons at an Asda car park in Edinburgh, although no injuries were reported.

Feb 27 • 22:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Edinburgh Asda gang war as youths swing massive blades in front of shoppers

A gang altercation involving youths wielding large blades occurred at an Asda car park in Edinburgh, alarming shoppers who witnessed the incident.

Feb 26 • 18:34 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Somalia: Somali President Meets UK Royal to Boost Bilateral Cooperation

Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud met with Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, to discuss enhancing cooperation between Somalia and the UK, particularly in areas like education and social development.

Feb 25 • 10:41 UTC
🌍 AllAfrica
National & Local

Kenya: Duchess of Edinburgh Visits Kenya to Champion Women's Role in Peace and Security

The Duchess of Edinburgh is visiting Kenya to promote women's contributions to peacebuilding and security as part of a collaborative effort between the UK and Kenya.

Feb 25 • 06:34 UTC
🇨🇦 Global News
National & Local

Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system

Rosalind Smith, the first Black principal of Edmonton Public School Board, is being honored this Black History Month for her significant contributions to education in the community.

Feb 24 • 01:07 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Paediatric doctor sent sickening images to boy, 15, he met through work

A paediatric doctor in the UK has been indefinitely banned from practicing after sending inappropriate images to a 15-year-old boy he met through work.

Feb 21 • 14:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

BREAKING: Tesco car park crash victim named after horror collision outside supermarket

Bill Hepburn, a 66-year-old pedestrian, has been identified as the victim of a fatal collision at a Tesco car park in Corstorphine, near Edinburgh Airport.

Feb 20 • 14:53 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

From Anna of England to Philip of Edinburgh: the former Prince Andrew is not the only member of the British royal family who has had legal troubles

The historical arrest of former Prince Andrew due to his connection with Jeffrey Epstein highlights other legal troubles faced by the British royal family.

Feb 20 • 11:46 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

Edinburgh Tesco LIVE: Car park locked down as police and helicopter scrambled

Police and multiple emergency services are responding to a significant incident at a Tesco supermarket in Corstorphine, Edinburgh.

Feb 18 • 11:21 UTC

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