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West Ham fans fight riot police in Prague after Europa Conference League win

A scuffle broke out after police officers tried to confiscate a lit flare as fans gathered in the Old Town area of the city.

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Almanac X Prague review: the best of both worlds in the Czech capital

Walking down the cobbled streets of the Old Town in the juxtaposing city of Prague feels like being dropped straight into a history book. There are churches on every corner, each telling its own story about the medieval people who once populated the streets and buildings that whisper of civilisations past.

The Week

Appeal over 'unreasonable' Midlothian council decision to reject body piercing studio

The shared vennel which would be used by customers attending to studio was compared to the many similar paths in Edinburgh's Old Town which contribute towards it having World Heritage Site status

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Grand Edinburgh millionaire's villa near Old Town hits the market

A grand five bedroom Victorian villa in the Newington area has been put up for sale, sitting in a ‘peaceful, sought-after’ street just a short walk from the city’s old town.

Edinburgh Live

A walk on the crowded side in Phuket old town

Phuket's tourist magnetism has extended from its beaches inland to its walking street that is now bursting at the seams.

Bangkok Post

Scotland's epic new trail takes you across 13 spectacular UNESCO-listed sites

The North West Highlands, Shetlands Geopark, the new and old towns of Edinburgh and the Sheltand Islands have all been highlighted by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization

Daily Mirror

Bucket list citybreaks: key destinations plus must-sees and dos

Tap into the ‘culture capital’ travel trend with a European citybreak

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Edinburgh property: Flat with unbelievable castle views hits the market

The flat has breathtaking views over the iconic Grassmarket and also overlooks Edinburgh Castle. There is a lot of living room for an Old Town one-bed flat in this location.

Edinburgh Live

Historic Edinburgh Old Town pub in flames as Royal Mile sealed off

The fire broke out shortly after lunchtime on Thursday, February 9, and the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service arrived at the scene shortly before 1pm as smoke billowed into the sky.

Edinburgh Live

When an Edinburgh resident accidentally stumbled upon secret vault hidden under pub

The incredible discovery of tunnels under South Bridge lifted the lid on a forgotten space in Edinburgh's Old Town that is today a tourist magnet and regarded city's most haunted location.

Edinburgh Live

Striking Edinburgh painting from 1881 shows how much the city has changed

The famous painting by Italian artist Telemaco Signorini showcases the well-known bridge in its original glory back in 1881 when it was just added to the capital's Old Town landscape.

Edinburgh Live

High hopes for new landmark

The Na Phra Lan tunnel near the Temple of the Emerald Buddha (Wat Phra Kaew) is becoming a tourist attraction on Rattanakosin Island, also known as the old town in Bangkok, with up to 40,000 tourists expected to visit the tunnel each day.

Bangkok Post

Edinburgh coach hits SUV and gets wedged on tight Old Town road

A concerned pedestrian captured a coach driver in Edinburgh's Old Town getting into a spot of bother whilst trying to turn a corner on the evening of January 27.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh residents gobsmacked after parking space goes on sale for £27,500

Located just off Albany Street in the city's Old Town, the pricey one-and-a-half car parking spot can be found in a secure car park with a barrier and fob access.

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Edinburgh Live

The unassuming Edinburgh cafe with a near perfect score on Trip Advisor

Quinn's Café in the Old Town has been winning rave reviews on the review site achieving an incredible rating that recently placed it in the top 10 per cent of restaurants worldwide.

Daily Mirror

Brave police dog punched by drunk yob after rescuing cop - and still takes down attacker

Humberside Police has released a video of a heroic police dog assisting her handler, PC Steve Matthews, who was attacked by a drunken yob after seeking to control an argument in Hull's Old Town

Edinburgh Live

The devastating Edinburgh fire that changed the face of the Cowgate forever

Twenty years ago today, a horrific blaze ripped through the historic Old Town and left a gaping hole in the tapestry of Edinburgh and while no one was killed, it took a long time for the city to recover.

Chicago Sun-Times

Video shows Chicago cop fatally shooting man who fired gun during chase in Old Town

Video shows no police aid being given to Antonio Calmese Jr., 20, killed Oct. 2 in the 400 block of West Blackhawk Street after he fired at a police officer.

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Edinburgh Live

Plush Edinburgh hotel named one of the best in UK with 'chambers' for rooms

Virgin Hotel in the Old Town has been included on the The Observer’s list of the best hotels to open their doors in recent months - boasting a number of attractive features

Chicago Sun-Times

Police ID man shot and killed at Hotel Lincoln rooftop bar

Allen Cordayl, 35, was involved in a fight about 1:20 a.m. at the lounge in the 1800 block of North Clark Street when he was shot in the chest, police said.

Daily Record

Bomb scare at Edinburgh's Crown Office after report of 'suspicious package'

Police shut off Chambers Street in city's Old Town as bomb disposal experts probe worrying discovery.

Chicago Tribune

At Second City, a new CEO from ‘Sesame Street’

CHICAGO — Chicago’s Second City, the venerable comedy theater headquartered in Old Town, has a new CEO: Ed Wells, most recently executive vice president and global head of media and education for the Sesame Workshop, the producers of “Sesame Street,” formerly known as the Children’s Television Workshop.

Daily Mirror

Queen's coffin in Edinburgh - how to see it and what you can and can't do

Her Majesty The Queen's coffin will Lie at Rest in St Giles' Cathedral - located in the Old Town. Mourners will be allowed to file past the coffin from around 5.30pm today until 3pm tomorrow

Chicago Sun-Times

Labor Day weekend gun violence in Chicago: 10 killed, 46 wounded, including 13-year-old boy

The fatal attacks included a shooting early Sunday outside a bar in the Loop, and a man who was found with a gunshot wound in Old Town on the Near North Side.

Edinburgh Live

Edinburgh locations spotted in trailer for new British blockbuster The Lost King

Filming began back in April for the movie, with cast and crew members spotted around the capital in areas such as Roxburgh Street in the Old Town and Bruntsfield Links.

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