SHOCKING: 26 - What They Never Told You

Man who attempted to rape woman during flight jailed for six years

Italian national Nicola Cristiano, 45, attacked the woman after moving seats to be next to her on a Naples-Edinburgh flight last May.

Evening Standard · Feb 6

Man jailed for sexually assaulting woman on EasyJet flight

Italian national Nicola Cristiano, 45, attacked the woman after moving seats to be next to her on a Naples-Edinburgh flight last May.

Evening Standard · Feb 6

'Getting out of India such a big deal': Woman celebrating UK visa approval gets hate online; 'We will make deportation parties'

The video of an Indian woman celebrating after her UK visa got approved found its way to the anti-India bloc on social media, who questioned why getting out of India is such a big deal. The video was originally posted on Instagram, where the creator documented how she prepared for…

The Times of India · Feb 4

Edinburgh tomb of philosopher David Hume vandalised with ‘satanic’ symbols

Tour guide reports drawing of naked woman pointing knife at baby and coded writing at Old Calton burial ground

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

Is teal the new must-wear colour? Duchess Sophie just made a strong case with her satin dress at royal premiere

The Duchess of Edinburgh has owned this dress since at least 2020 but this beautiful shade isn't something she usually reaches for

Woman & Home · Jan 30

Pupils ‘wholly failed’ by Fettes College during decades of abuse, inquiry finds

The Scottish Child Abuse Inquiry found children were sexually, physically and emotionally abused from the 1950s onwards at the Edinburgh school.

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Emirates flight EK35 diverts to Edinburgh due to mid-air emergency, storm conditions

Emirates flight EK35 from Dubai to Newcastle faced severe weather on January 27, 2026. Strong winds and poor visibility forced pilots to abort landing attempts. The Boeing 777-300ER then diverted to Edinburgh Airport. After a delay, the flight continued to Newcastle, ensuring passenger safety.

The Times of India · Jan 28

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators blockade aerospace defence factory

The demonstration took place at the Leonardo UK factory in Edinburgh.

Evening Standard · Jan 28

Zoning in on Leith, Edinburgh – ‘It’s been a joy to watch the area reinvent itself’

The historic port district – and setting for Irvine Welsh’s Trainspotting – has evolved into a cultural and culinary hub. In the first of a new series, a local resident visits the venues powering the resurgence

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27

Wife of oil tanker captain captured by US in North Sea starts legal action to free him

Judicial review request made in Edinburgh says Avtandil Kalandadze of Russian-flagged Marinera is being detained unlawfully

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26