TV and radio presenter Carol Vorderman said “I live without apology” as it was announced she will deliver the Alternative MacTaggart speech at the 2024 Edinburgh Film Festival. The former Countdown star will speak about her career on the small screen, and go on to address her recent social media campaigning. Vorderman began her career […]
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Edinburgh International Book Festival ends Baillie Gifford sponsorship
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has ended its 20-year funding partnership with sponsors Baillie Gifford following pressure from climate campaigners. The investment company, which is based in Edinburgh, has been criticised by campaign group Fossil Free Books for its investments in fossil fuels. The group has previously claimed the company “currently has between £2.5-5 billion […]
Munster narrowly beat Edinburgh in thriller
Edinburgh’s hopes of making it into the BKT United Rugby Championship play-offs suffered a blow as they were edged out 29-26 by high-flying Munster in an exhilarating encounter at the Hive Stadium. The side from the Scottish capital may now require a win away to Benetton in the last match of the regulation campaign if […]
Munster narrowly beat Edinburgh in thriller
Edinburgh’s hopes of making it into the BKT United Rugby Championship play-offs suffered a blow as they were edged out 29-26 by high-flying Munster in an exhilarating encounter at the Hive Stadium. The side from the Scottish capital may now require a win away to Benetton in the last match of the regulation campaign if […]
Edinburgh students on hunger strike for Gaza urged not to risk their health
Students taking part in a hunger strike in a call for a ceasefire in Gaza have been urged not to take risks with their health or wellbeing. A group of students from Edinburgh University Justice for Palestine Society (EUJPS) have been on hunger strike for much of the week. They are protesting outside the university’s […]
Duchess of Edinburgh Meets Zelensky During Kyiv Visit
The Duchess of Edinburgh visited Kyiv on Monday, April 29, making her the first royal to visit Ukraine since the country was invaded by Russia, the British royal family said. Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh, met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and First Lady Olena Zelenska in Kyiv on Monday morning. Zelensky thanked the duchess for […]
Storm Kathleen forces Edinburgh to move Bayonne match to Murrayfield
Edinburgh have moved their European Challenge Cup tie against Bayonne on Saturday evening to Murrayfield due to Storm Kathleen. The round-of-16 tie was to be played at the Hive Stadium next door to Murrayfield, but the venue has been switched because of the strong winds which are set to hit Edinburgh on Saturday. Edinburgh said […]
Scotland and Edinburgh prop WP Nel to hang boots up at end of season
Scotland and Edinburgh prop WP Nel is set to retire at the end of the season. Nel, 37, has racked up 61 international caps and 200 appearances for the capital club since arriving from South Africa in 2012. The experienced tighthead, who qualified for Scotland after three years of residency, was a front-row fixture at […]
Scotland braced for Les Bleus backlash as wounded France head to Edinburgh
Huw Jones says that Scotland will expect a reaction from France in next Saturday’s Guinness Six Nations clash. Les Bleus head to Edinburgh on the back of a crushing 38-17 home defeat against Six Nations title and Grand Slam favourites Ireland. It followed their shattering World Cup quarter-final loss to South Africa, and they now […]
Thousands gather in Edinburgh to call for immediate ceasefire in Gaza
Thousands of pro-Palestine supporters gathered in Edinburgh on Saturday in support of an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. Carrying Palestinian flags and placards, they marched from Edinburgh Castle down the Royal Mile to the Scottish Parliament, shouting slogans such as: “No Justice, No Peace”, and: “Ceasefire now!” Arranged by the Scottish Palestine Solidarity Campaign, spokesperson Mick […]
Large fire hits recycling facility in Edinburgh
EDINBURGH, Ind. – A large fire broke out Friday evening at a recycling facility in Edinburgh, Indiana. According to the Edinburgh Police Department, police and fire crews were dispatched to the Group Metal Recycling Facility in the 100 block of North Holland Street at around 5:35 p.m. Friday evening. Crews found the building engulfed in […]