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Blaze at historic building in Edinburgh ‘upsetting’, council leader says

Jane Meagher said the main priority after the fire at the former Debenhams site now ‘has got to be safety’.

Evening Standard

Thousands of shoppers queue in Edinburgh for launch of Sephora’s first Scottish store

THOUSANDS of shoppers have queued in Edinburgh for the launch of the hugely popular cosmetic brand Sephora's first Scottish store ...

The National (Scotland)

Police issue update on Princes Street fire hours after building engulfed by flames

EMERGENCY services still “cannot enter” a historic building on Princes Street in Edinburgh due to safety fears after it was engulfed by fire in…

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Fire crews to remain on Princes Street for some time after building gutted

A blaze broke out at the former Debenhams store on Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare in the early hours of Thursday.

Evening Standard

Firefighters tackle large Edinburgh blaze as historic building left in ruins

Video footage circulating on social media shows huge orange flames and black billowing smoke rising above the building, which is on Princes Street in the heart of the city.

Euronews

What a clusterpuck! Race to parody hockey hit Heated Rivalry results in multiple musicals

The horny TV series has inspired a whopping four comedy shows this summer. Their makers explain why musical theatre and steamy action are such good bedfellows – and why there’s no rivalry between them

The Guardian - UK

Historic building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street gutted by fire

Emergency services were called to the old Debenhams building shortly before 3am on Thursday.

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After the Flames: Edinburgh Businesses and Residents Count the Cost of Devastating Fire

A major fire at the former Debenhams building on Princes Street, Edinburgh, has caused significant disruption, affecting businesses, transport, and redevelopment plans in the city centre.

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Edinburgh city centre fire sparks transport disruption

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The Independent UK

Historic building in Edinburgh city centre gutted by fire

Large parts of Princes Street have been cordoned off.

Evening Standard

Huge emergency response as major fire engulfs historic building in Edinburgh

FIREFIGHTERS are tackling a major blaze at an historic building on Princes Street in Edinburgh ...

The National (Scotland)

Firefighters battle huge overnight blaze at historic Edinburgh building

Tram services are disrupted and some buses diverted

The Independent UK

Firefighters tackle blaze at historic building on Edinburgh’s Princes Street

The alarm was raised in the early hours of Thursday.

Evening Standard

Lord Mackay of Clashfern obituary

Highly principled Scottish lawyer chosen by Margaret Thatcher to serve as lord chancellor in 1987

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Lindsey Santoro: ‘The problems I have are my own – I’ve caused them, I’m the issue!’

The standup on bad gigs at motorway service station hotels, her nan’s reviews and the pressure to be ‘prize pig’ at the Edinburgh fringe

The Guardian - UK

‘It still haunts me’: the puppet show Dracula that’s definitely not for small children

The dreaded bloodsucker will be getting his fangs into the Edinburgh fringe this year – in a deeply creepy, liberty-taking show with a sisterly twist. We meet its director

Evening Standard

Man admits stabbing ex-partner in ‘sustained’ attack on city street

Osarenkhoe Atutie, 26, attacked his estranged wife in Edinburgh on November 11 last year.

Evening Standard

New BBC director-general Matt Brittin to speak at Edinburgh TV Festival

The 57-year-old will speak at the festival on August 27, which will see him ‘reflect on his first few months leading the BBC’.

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The Independent UK

New BBC director-general to discuss ‘critical’ time for BBC at Edinburgh TV Festival

Brittin, 57, will ‘reflect on his first few months leading the BBC’ during his appearance

The National (Scotland)

Edinburgh Napier to quit campus as bosses face £220 million repair bill

EDINBURGH Napier is set to quit its historic Merchiston campus as university bosses say the location is "no longer fit for the future".

The Guardian - UK

Underground Monk Show: inside Edinburgh fringe’s cult comedy of the highest order

This late-night escapade became a word-of-mouth festival favourite. The show’s creators discuss the method behind its madness – and why you’ll laugh without knowing why

The Independent UK

UK heatwave: Where are pollen levels going to be the highest this week?

The Met Office has issued its pollen forecast for the coming week, as temperatures are forecast to reach 34C in south east England. London and Cardiff are set to face very high levels of pollen on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, while Leeds will experience high levels during the same period.…

The Independent UK

This Scottish road trip made me fall back in love with campervan holidays

Emma Cook may have chequered memories of her childhood camping holidays, but after traversing the Highlands she discovers a more elevated side to life on the open road

Evening Standard

Three Northern Ireland productions chosen for Edinburgh Fringe 2026 showcase

There will be a total of 53,884 performances during the Fringe.

The National (Scotland)

ScotRail trains set for major disruption – everything you need to know

Several key ScotRail routes are set for major disruption over the next two days

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