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It is the cultural extravaganza that has taken over the Scottish capital every August for more than 70 years.

Judith Kerr, author. Born: 14 June 1923 in Berlin, Germany. Died: 22 May 2019, aged 95

Two boys have died following an incident at a Sheffield house which has left four other children in hospital.

Theresa May's mention of her response to the Grenfell Tower fire in her resignation speech has been described as "disgraceful" by the Fire Brigades Union.

An unexploded stash of 70 wartime grenades has been uncovered by power engineers carrying out routine maintenance.

A Selkirk fundraiser has raised almost £1,400 for Meningitus UK charity, having completed the Lake District Eight Peak challenge this month.

Police are appealing for help in finding a Fife man who has been missing for four days.

Hundreds of people have signed a petition against a proposed fish farm at Hawk’s Neb, while the applicant has promised community engagement and to be a “good neighbour”.

The male swan at Straiton Pond Nature Reserve had to be put to sleep on Wednesday after it was attacked by a dog.

George Brian Smith, former FIFA grade football referee. Born: 14 October 1943 in Edinburgh. Died: 13 May 2019 in Edinburgh, aged 75

Young Foundations Limited is a specialist children’s services company which runs children’s homes and schools in Scotland. The majority of children we support have additional needs, and usually have experienced ­disruption in their development and ­education. The children who live in our homes have struggled with their mental health and need more care and ­support than any family could provide.

The male swan at Straiton Pond Nature Reserve had to be put to sleep yesterday (Wednesday) after it was attacked by a dog.

A piece of political art possibly created by world-renowned anonymous graffiti artist Banksy has appeared in an Edinburgh street.