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No one injured in late night Cables Wynd House blaze which engulfed flat, police say
Police investigating a massive fire which engulfed a Leith flat last night have confirmed no one was injured in the blaze.

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Edinburgh fire crews tackle blaze at Cables Wynd House
Edinburgh fire crews rushed to Cables Wynd House in Leith on Friday evening after a blaze ripped through a section of the building.

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Will Scotland see thunderstorms as Met Office issues warning for parts of UK
A yellow thunderstorm warning has been issued for today, June 7- but will Scotland see the coming cloudburst?


Brand Scotland – UK Government signs agreement with Scottish Chambers of Commerce
A Brand Scotland overseas trade missions initiative was signed on Friday by the Scotland Office and Scottish Chambers of Commerce (SCC) in a partnership agreement. This collaboration will be supported by UK Government funding of up to £100,000 for 2025/26 which will help to promote Scottish trade a...


Suspected terror attack on King Charles' guards prevented in 'huge security scare'
Officers reportedly arrested a man and discovered his alleged plan while he was in custody being questioned on separate offences.


'I still always visit Sir Alex Ferguson's house – even though he branded me a Big Time Charlie'
Sir Alex Ferguson made many comments throughout his football career, but there was one particular quip the Govan-born manager made which is still repeated today


Pheobe Bishop's mum 'ripped apart' as body found in search of missing teen
On Friday, a body was discovered close to the Good Night Scrub National Park, near Gin Gin, in Queensland.


Conor Coady to Rangers transfer offers Kevin Thelwell a second chance as he explains Everton snub
Thelwell was sporting director at Everton when Coady was on loan at Goodison but decided against a permanent switch


This Morning's Alison Hammond comically mimics Meghan Markle as she responds to pregnancy rumours
This Morning presenter Alison Hammond has spoken out after people speculated that she might be pregnant following a social media post


John Souttar accepts Scotland deserved Tartan Army booing as wagons circle around Cieran Slicker
The fans were lessed than impressed by yet another Hampden friendly defeat as Iceland ran out 3-1 winners over Steve Clarke's men



Boxing tonight: TV channel, live stream, fight card and ringwalk times
Fabio Wardley will take on Justis Huni in his hometown of Ipswich for a shot at the interim WBA heavyweight title, but a stacked card brings with it a host of other entertaining fights


'I was one of the most recognisable faces on TV but I gave it all up to become a teacher'
A face many people grew up with on CBBC and CITV Michael Underwood left his life in front of camera to become a primary school teacher in South West London


Edinburgh Monarchs outsprint Cheetahs to pick up precious points
The Edinburgh Monarchs picked up their first Championship victory of 2025 with a 50-40 triumph over a depleted Oxford Cheetahs.


In the insane world of budget airlines better pack your canoe
There is a joke currently doing the rounds, which you may well have already heard. I’ve had it told to me by several friends, and have also seen it on Facebook.


Post Office move could deliver Avalanche of change
Last week there was finally news on what is happening to our next door neighbour – the Waverley Market Post Office. An official announcement gave details of the first batch of the remaining 108 directly managed branches to be franchised, it having been announced last month that they would be movin...


Jury instructs Rangers fans to get on the Russell Martin train as Celtic told Daizen Maeda transfer rules
Record Sport's top team disucss the big issues including what Ibrox success looks like and Steven Pressley's chances at Dundee


'Elegant' £150 stoneware dining set drops below £55 in Amazon sale
Perfect for fancy dinner parties or quick weeknight meals


Amazon's bestselling strimmer hits sale for less than £30
Time to get those gardens ship shape
