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Eric Joyce MP arrested after Edinburgh Airport row
DISGRACED MP Eric Joyce is facing charges of breach of the peace after being arrested following an incident at Edinburgh Airport, after one witness said police pinned him to the floor.
Oklahoma Tornado: Edinburgh student tells of storm
A TERRIFIED student is lucky to be alive after being forced to shelter just yards from the path of the Oklahoma tornado.
Eco-homes plan on Edinburgh green belt refused
A ROW has broken out over proposals to build four eco-homes on the green belt, after the development was knocked back despite claims it would improve the area.
2 commentsSafety boost for crossing
NETWORK Rail will close a dangerous level crossing from tomorrow to install new safety barriers, despite opposition to the move.
Edinburgh charity sparks Kate Middleton visit hope
AN art charity supported by the Duchess of Cambridge is opening a centre in the Capital – sparking hopes of a Royal visit.
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£100k stolen from council depot in ram raid
THIEVES carried out a “reverse ram raid” by breaking into a council depot then smashing a newly stolen truck through its gates to escape.
Plan for nursery on ‘rat run’ is slammed
FURIOUS residents have hit out at plans to open a nursery on a notorious “rat run” as a “fatal accident waiting to happen”.
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Police launch probe into race hate crime spree
HEADSCARVES have been torn off two Muslim women amid a spate of racist attacks carried out by children as young as eight.
Kids fight to keep grass amid care home plan
IT’S been dubbed a ‘battle of the generations’ pitting care of the elderly against the needs of the young.
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Forth bridge names: Favourites emerge on shortlist
QUEENSFERRY Crossing or St Margaret’s Crossing today emerged as the local favourites from the shortlist of names for the new Forth road bridge.
11 commentsLittle kitten Titch gets lucky break after main road scare
A “TERRIFIED” five-week-old kitten has been found wandering along a busy road.
Allan Jacobsen’s cauliflower ear to create trophy
THE Capital’s pro-rugby team is to honour its longest-serving player on his retirement by creating a new club trophy – moulded on his “cauliflower” ear.
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Female driver killed in horrific crash with bus
A WOMAN has been killed in a horror road smash which sliced her car in half.
Edinburgh Zoo to let visitors feed lions
IT promises to be the mane attraction everyone will want to get their teeth in to. Bosses at Edinburgh Zoo are beaming with pride after unveiling their latest gift experience – the chance to feed two hungry lions.
10 commentsAirport taxi war nears end
A DECISION on whether to award licences for two taxi booking offices at Edinburgh Airport to a private hire car company will be made today.
2 commentsMinister for Learning visits Sighthill Primary
Minister for Learning Alasdair Allan was due to visit Sighthill Primary today to mark the publication of a Scottish national survey on pupil literacy.
Thieves smash into charity shop
Thieves have left a charity shop hundreds of pounds out of pocket after breaking in just a week after it opened.
Edinburgh pandas: Berlin panda used for insemination
IT was supposed to be the start of a beautiful romance – but now it seems to have turned into a bizarre love triangle.
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Weather for Edinburgh
Thursday 23 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 5 C to 10 C
Wind Speed: 23 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 4 C to 13 C
Wind Speed: 17 mph
Wind direction: North east
