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Horrified Edinburgh locals tell of shock as man dies and police lock down scheme

Residents in the Leith area reacted after it was announced a man had died near Leith Academy on Tuesday evening, with one local takeaway owner telling Edinburgh Live it was 'terribly sad'.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh school raided as police launch investigation and appeal for witnesses

Bun-sgoil Taobh Na Pairce, located on Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, serves hundreds of schoolchildren who live in and around the Leith area and was recently raided.

Edinburgh Live

Man dies after being found injured near Scots school as cops cordon off area

Photographs from the scene, which is 150 yards away from Leith Academy, show a major emergency presence.

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Edinburgh police race to block of flats beside school as ongoing incident unfolds

Three police cars, a police van, and an ambulance have been spotted on a residental street on in Edinburgh, yards away from Leith Academy

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh garage near Leith Walk set to be demolished to make way for 112 student flats

Two local community councils have objected to the plans.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh pub boss posts cheeky social media message as new tram line finally opens

A day before the new route is launched, one Edinburgh pub has issued a tongue-in-cheek update to customers who complained that it was 'difficult to get to' after years of tram works across Leith.

Edinburgh Live

‘More tram-spotting than Trainspotting’: the new tram linking Leith to Edinburgh

The tramline to the old port means its Michelin-starred restaurants, seafront and cool venues are now just a few stops away from Edinburgh city centre

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Urgent appeal to trace woman who disappeared in Edinburgh

UPDATE: Lyn Fitzsimons, 49, who is from the Leith area of the capital, has been found after being reported missing on Monday.

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Edinburgh police 'concerned' for missing Leith woman as public appeal launched

Lyn Fitzsimons was reported missing on Monday, June 5, and there are 'growing concerns' for her welfare according to officers. Lyn is described as white female, slim build, 5ft 10. Blonde hair.

Edinburgh Live

Fuming Edinburgh locals 'getting fines' due to tight parking spaces at new trams line

The three-mile extension, from the city centre to Leith and Newhaven, will start carrying passengers this week.

Edinburgh Live

Van drivers claim tight parking spaces next to Edinburgh tram lines leave them facing fines

The three-mile extension, from the city centre to Leith and Newhaven, will start carrying passengers this week.

Daily Record

Edinburgh Pitt Market issues customers with update after 'delays' with new venue

Edinburgh Live

Iconic Edinburgh 24-hour bakery under threat after 'neighbour complaint'

Owners of the much-loved Leith business - that has been serving customers for 42 years - fear they may be forced to lay off staff if their late licence is revoked.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh bingo venue to move from Leith to new £250m Ocean Terminal

Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal has agreed a long-term lease with Club 3000 Bingo, which will will see a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art club open at the centre next year.

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Hidden gem Edinburgh craft brewery to host first-ever beer festival in Leith

Leith-based Moonwake Brewing Co. is set to host its first-ever beer festival this summer, with drinks fans able to come and try an exciting range of beers from the UK and beyond.

Edinburgh Live

Steve Kean opens up on Hibs exit as academy director leaves Easter Road for manager job in Georgia

During his period in the job the men from Leith have achieved a lot of different milestones within the Academy. The one time Blackburn Rovers boss as loved his time in the capital as he bids farewell.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh set to welcome historic 'Pirates of the Caribbean' training ship

The Georg Stage wowed locals when it docked in Leith in April 2022, arriving from its home country in Denmark, with the vessel likened to one seen in the popular Pirates of the Caribbean films

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh singer Frankie Mack's incredible rise from Leith supermarket to Las Vegas stage

Edinburgh-born entertainer Frankie Mack, who Michel Buble said could 'steal his own show', is set to take to the Vegas stage on May 20 - but just a few years ago he was working at a Leith supermarket.

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Daily Record

Inside Scots singer Frankie Mack's rise from Leith supermarket to Las Vegas stage

The Edinburgh-born entertainer, tipped for the top by none other than Michael Buble, will be taking to the Vegas stage on May 20.

Daily Record

Hibs have to get closer to Celtic and Rangers admits Lee Johnson as he gets set for double header

Easter Road boss has challenged his players to show they can match the top two when they arrive in Leith over the next eight days.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh road closed off after three vehicle collision at busy junction

A collision between a car and a van has led to road closures in Leith, at the junction of Dalmeny Street and Easter Road. It is currently unknown if any injuries were sustained.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh cyclist rushed to hospital after crash involving car in Leith

Police are now investigating to establish the full circumstances of the collision.

Daily Record

Scots recycling centre finds historic WW2 medal hidden in pile of rubbish

Workers at the NWH Group were shocked to discover the Commander of the British Empire in a pile of rubbish at the Leith site.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh garage boss furious as council puts parking bay in front of workshop

Robert has said that he is bamboozled by council chiefs deciding to place permit parking bays right in front of the entrance to his family owned garage in Leith.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh locals baffled as 'eyesore' planters installed and block off road

Leith residents have hit out at planters that have been plopped on a street near The Shore as part of an ongoing project to make the area safer for pedestrians, cyclists, and wheelchair users.

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