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Artists from Barely Methodical Troupe in their latest show Kin at the Assembly Rooms. Edinburgh is awash with visitors and Fringe performers this August, but questions remain over the organisation of the summer arts spectacular in the capital, writes Stephen Jardine.  (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

The Fringe has walked into a perfect storm of its own making - Stephen Jardine Columnists

Fresh talks are to take place in a bid to avert strike action by council workers that could see rubbish pile up in Scotland’s capital during the busy summer festivals season.

Union urges Scottish Government to ‘take responsibility’ in council pay dispute Politics

Bid to limit holiday lets in Aviemore area as locals struggle to find homes Consumer

Retail chiefs want 'safeguards' if councils bring in workplace parking levy Transport

Edinburgh Trams strike looms for festival over pay row Transport

When does summer start in 2022? Heritage

Aberceen City Council coalition deal: SNP and Lib Dems agree partnership Politics

Appeal for Fringe rooms is tone deaf Columnists

Business portal launch will help Edinburgh become 'sustainable' city Business

Working from home versus the office: Hybrid approach is the way forward Columnists

Edinburgh electric vehicle chargers won't be free from May 1 Cars

Relief as my Ukrainian family settle in Edinburgh as atrocities deepen Columnists

Trams to Newhaven: Extension will be open for business by in early 2023 Transport

Staff absences due to Covid could spark return of remote learning, council warns Politics

Edinburgh's North Bridge revamp cost soars to more than £60m amid delays Politics

Edinburgh City Council is planning to borrow £1bn over the next four years Politics

Scottish rents ‘plateau’ fears over short term lets regulations Politics

Readers' Letters: Who will take the long view on energy policy? Letters

My month-by-month guide to 2022 may sound familiar – Stephen Jardine Columnists

Covid Scotland' Edinburgh council chiefs ban all Christmas parties Christmas

School sex survey: Edinburgh urged to halt 'inappropriate' questionnaire Education

All short-term lets to be licensed by local councils in Scotland Politics

Placing a proper value on ‘priceless’ nature is vital - Neil Bancroft Columnists

Edinburgh City Council Conservative John McLellan to stand down Politics

Readers' Letters: Sort out roads before extending cycle routes Letters

How new homes planned for £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project will look Homes and Gardens

Watch: Pro-independence supporters march through Edinburgh Politics

Artists plead for Edinburgh’s ‘open-air museum’ to get green belt reprieve What's On

City council to pay £56m for 'incomplete' St James Quarter development Business

Edinburgh low emission zone fears over lack of enforcement cameras Transport

Government officials could decide fate of huge Balerno homes plan Homes and Gardens

Anger over ‘hopeless’ pavement designs along Edinburgh's Leith Walk tram lines People

Edinburgh’s World of Football set for demolition People

Six-figure sum to save Leith's famous Victoria Swing Bridge Heritage

Council to end Edinburgh evictions ban after only two months Politics

Climate change not helped by Extinction Rebellion's antics – Stephen Jardine Columnists

Council has 'significant sympathy' for Edinburgh worker who took them to court Politics

Just Eat Cycles set to disappear from city streets People

Edinburgh Airport bosses attack City Council over 'lack of leadership' Politics

£100m plan will transform Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal shopping centre Business

Concrete shortage threatens to hit Edinburgh tram line extension Transport

Famous Edinburgh bridge paves the way for a more welcoming city centre Heritage

Airport access route plans set to be refused Transport

First look at stunning vision for Royal Mile former council offices Homes and Gardens

First images of Network Rail’s new plans for the Forth Bridge Business

Edinburgh Old town residents outraged at bus shortage Transport

Call for historic Edinburgh short hole golf course to reopen UK News

Hearts get bigger capacity for Celtic match Hearts

Edinburgh Festival concerts to be held right next to city homes People

More extreme weather expected in Edinburgh with climate change, says expert Weather

EIF play accused of ‘trivialising’ Hinduism People

Edinburgh leaders urge caution as Covid cases continue to rise Health

SNP MSP apologises over anti-Catholic bias claims against Lothian Buses Politics

Edinburgh school closure due to 'number’ of positive covid cases Education

Taxpayer picks up the bill after Marketing Edinburgh is fined over its books Politics

Low emission zone requires joined up thinking Environment

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