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Edinburgh’s Queer Community Challenges City’s Safety Ranking Edinburgh’s Queer Community Challenges City’s Safety Ranking Edinburgh’s Queer Community Challenges City’s Safety Ranking

LGBTQIA+ community members question Edinburgh’s “safest city” title due to rising concerns for trans and non-binary individuals. LGBTQIA+ community members question Edinburgh’s “safest city” title due to rising concerns for trans and non-binary individuals. LGBTQIA+ community members question Edinburgh’s “safest city” title due to rising concerns for trans and non-binary individuals. Edinburgh’s Queer Community Challenges…

Edinburgh Man Kills Mother with Crossbow Claims Devil Made Him Do It

Daniel Parker, 37, acquitted after killing his 78-year-old mother claiming the devil influenced his actions. Edinburgh Man Kills Mother with Crossbow Claims Devil Made Him Do It A man from Edinburgh killed his mom with a crossbow. He told police “the devil” made him do it. Daniel Parker, 37, said this after police entered his…

Edinburgh Council Plans Crackdown on Illegal Street Trading

City council to enforce street trading laws. New measures target illegal pavement displays. Edinburgh Council Plans Crackdown on Illegal Street Trading Edinburgh considers cracking down on illegal street sellers. The city council plans stricter enforcement of street trading laws. Councillors will discuss new measures this week. Old Town businesses selling to tourists will likely see…

Mystery Solved Concrete Structure in Edinburgh Playground a Simple Solution

Edinburgh residents puzzled by an odd structure now know why it stands next to Preston Street Primary School. Mystery Solved Concrete Structure in Edinburgh Playground a Simple Solution A large concrete thing sits in a school playground. Locals near Preston Street Primary find it strange. This grey, two-story frame has stood there for years. People…

Edinburgh Man Saves Stranger’s Life After Roadside Collapse

Edinburgh man Jason saves Kenny, 70, from cardiac arrest by administering CPR. Fundraising provides a defibrillator for the community. Edinburgh Man Saves Stranger’s Life After Roadside Collapse Jason, an Edinburgh man, helped a stranger. The stranger, Kenny, had a cardiac arrest, on March 9, 2024, at Smoky Brae. Jason was going to a barber with…

Inquiry into Death of Edinburgh Prisoner Weeks After Being Jailed

An inquiry will probe the death of Connor Morrison, 24, who died in Edinburgh’s Saughton Prison shortly after sentencing. Inquiry into Death of Edinburgh Prisoner Weeks After Being Jailed Hey, something happened. A prisoner died in Edinburgh. His name was Connor Morrison; he was only 24. He passed away on April 20, 2022, while at…

Council Chiefs Could Get £19k Pay Rise Amid Tax Hikes and Cuts

Council chief executives may receive a £19k salary increase while residents face tax rises and service cuts. Council Chiefs Could Get £19k Pay Rise Amid Tax Hikes and Cuts Local government leaders might get a big salary increase. They could receive £19,000 more per year, despite council tax going up and services being cut. Council…

Edinburgh RNLI Rescues Six in Trying Weekend of March First

Edinburgh RNLI crews responded to six incidents over one busy weekend, including people in the water and tide rescues. Edinburgh RNLI Rescues Six in Trying Weekend of March First Lifeboat crews in Edinburgh had a rough weekend. March started with many rescue calls. The Queensferry Lifeboat responded to six incidents, four happening Friday and Saturday,…

Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week

Council tax is rising across Scotland! Twenty-five councils approved it, and seven more will make final decisions this week. Scottish Council Tax: Many Areas Confirm Rate Hikes This Week Many Scottish areas will see higher council tax. Twenty-five councils already approved increases. Only seven councils still need to decide. East Lothian announced their rise two…

Edinburgh Unicorn Statues to be Repaired for National Unicorn Day

Unicorn statues near Edinburgh Castle get a makeover, with new horns just in time for National Unicorn Day. Edinburgh Unicorn Statues to be Repaired for National Unicorn Day Edinburgh has unicorn statues. They stand near Edinburgh Castle, decorating the Scotch Whisky Experience. These statues date back to the 1800s. The unicorn horns went missing. The…