The Latest Breaking News from Leith

After four years of construction Edinburgh's new £207m tram line from Picardy Place to Newhaven opens to the public today - but city residents can only expect a short break from tram works as attention turns to the next extension.

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'.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

The popular street food market said goodbye to its former home in Leith last October - with a new venue in Granton initially planned for spring or summer time this year