- Scotland 'staving off recession'
- Language pupil wins trip to China
- Children targeted in exercise drive
- Edinburgh 'best city of the future'
- Passenger numbers down at airports
- Leishman backed in councillor bid
- Grimason backs arms trade treaty
- 'Progress' made in referendum talks
- Man faces 'siege' murder bid charge
- Rapist linked to Jodi Jones murder
- Buyers offering less for homes
- Man dies following car collision
- Police arrest two after house siege
- Wave energy receives £6m boost
- Children's tsar backs uniform calls
- Councillors to launch new party
- Staff to protest over DVLA closures
- Rennie urges clarity on monarchy
- Salmond insists on no-strings poll
Edinburgh Evening News
Birth lit by mobile as power failure hits ERI
A HUSBAND was forced to use his mobile phone as a torch to allow midwives to deliver his wife’s baby after a power outage at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, the Evening News can reveal.
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Heritage chief slams city as ‘one of the worst in Europe’
ROADWORKS and rubbish in the city centre places Edinburgh among the worst places in Europe to visit, a leading heritage figure has said.
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Sabotage claims as yobs smash cafe tipped for contest win
A SHOP window competition has descended into claims of sabotage after a mysterious vandal attack on one of the hot favourites.
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Police crackdown targets bogus call crime hotspots
POLICE are set to step up patrols in “hotspot” areas for bogus callers in the wake of a spate of incidents where elderly and vulnerable residents were targeted.
Police arrest man in Poland over Edinburgh murder
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Poland in connection with the murder of a Polish man found dead at his flat in Edinburgh earlier this year.
Edinburgh
Pet pig found wandering
A PET pig that roamed the countryside for over two weeks has been found wandering beside a busy road.
4 commentsMan tried to drown wife in the bath
A Sheriff has questioned the sanity of a man who tried to drown his wife in the bath.
Former British Legion base could be retirement haven
NEW images show proposals for the development of almost 50 retirement apartments on the site of the former Royal British Legion Club in Portobello.
1 commentNervous BGT dogs cause a wee problem
BRITAIN’S Got Talent bosses faced a messy problem backstage during the Edinburgh auditions.
2 commentsReview call on overseas bridge deals
A REVIEW has been called for amid further criticism of the awarding of contracts for the new Forth crossing which have been handed to foreign firms.
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Latest News
Pet pig found wandering
A PET pig that roamed the countryside for over two weeks has been found wandering beside a busy road.
4 commentsMan tried to drown wife in the bath
A Sheriff has questioned the sanity of a man who tried to drown his wife in the bath.
Police appeal for missing girl
POLICE are appealing for help in tracing a missing girl in East Lothian.
Occupy leaves Meadows but vow to fight on
THE anti-capitalist Occupy Edinburgh camp on The Meadows has ended but campaigners have vowed the fight will go on.
22 commentsOil industry expert escapes jail sentence over child porn
A WORLD renowned oil industry expert caught with almost 50,000 pornographic photos of children on his computer has avoided a lengthy jail sentence.
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Sport
Paulo Sergio says Hearts tired in attack
Hearts boss Paulo Sergio has said opposition teams will benefit from his team’s lack of “freshness” as he attempts to rotate his squad during a busy schedule of matches.
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Pat Fenlon says Hibs have strength for relegation fight
PAT FENLON believes Hibs now have the strength in depth to help win their battle against relegation.
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Hearts’ never-say-die spirit helps secure a point
Last week’s war of words between Hearts boss Paulo Sergio and Kilmarnock supremo Kenny Shiels culminated in an on-field battle at Rugby Park that yielded a point apiece for each side, with Suso Santana heading a 92nd minute equaliser to salvage a deserved draw for the Jambos.
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Hibs push on from the back
Craig BROWN was undoubtedly stretching it a bit far when he suggested Hibs can embark on an unbeaten run between now and the end of the season, particularly when you consider SPL leaders Celtic will pitch up at Easter Road on Sunday protecting a record of 17 straight wins which has made Neil Lennon’s players favourites to complete the treble.
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The Guide
Review: The Trial, Brunton Theatre
STEVEN Berkoff’s The Trial is one of his earliest works, part of a series based on stories by Franz Kafka. It’s not his best play, and this is not a thrilling production.
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Features
Fashion: Valentine’s Day style
Just because you love something it doesn’t mean it’s good for you. This is true with affairs of the heart and critical when choosing clothing.
Lynne McCrossan: Debate on fur must be given proper airing
As temperatures tumble the return of a fashion taboo is very visible on the Capital’s setts.
Health: Skipping cancer test isn’t macho, it’s sheer stupidity
AS THE student doctor examined Donald Scott’s abdomen, the professor overseeing her work asked if she had any questions for the patient.
Big ideas for little ones at half-term
It’s not easy keeping your children occupied for the school half-term, so let our activities guide offer a helping hand
Real Lives: Transport planner who knew all the answers at quizzes
MAX Thomson, a transport planner and local quiz champion, has died, aged 49.
Born in Edinburgh in 1962, Maxwell James Thomson was the elder of two children of Jim, an office clerk, and Netta, a teacher.
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- Six Nations: Wales 27-13 Scotland: Second-half scoring blitz stuns Scots
- Six Nations: Steadman given notice as ruthless Robinson seeks to strengthen team
- Rangers FC signals intention to go into administration
- The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip
- Scottish independence: David Cameron set to snub Alex Salmond’s separation talks bid
- The Rumour Mill: Monday’s football news and gossip
- Scottish independence: Salmond claims ‘modest progress’ made in talks with Moore
- Jim Murphy warns that independence could cost ‘thousands’ of defence jobs
- Six Nations: Wales 27-13 Scotland: Second-half scoring blitz stuns Scots
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