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Frantic Edinburgh flat hunter warns 'even a cupboard costs thousands to rent'

After living in their much-loved flat in Leith for 12 years, Ruth and Keith have been told that their landlord is selling it and will have to look elsewhere else to call home.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 11, 2023

Disabled Edinburgh woman describes 'nightmare' of traffic changes in Leith as she feels 'trapped'

An Edinburgh woman who feels 'trapped' in her flat has spoken out against changes in her neighbourhood, which means cars can't access the area directly outside her building - which is an issue for her as she struggles with mobility.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 9, 2023

'Ridiculous' new cycle lane means bikes ride 'INTO oncoming traffic on blind bend'

Residents in Edinburgh have blasted a new "ridiculous" cycle lane which they claim forces bikes to ride "into oncoming traffic on a blind bend" and one said it is an attempt to solve a problem with a "dab of paint"

Daily Mirror · Jun 9, 2023

Edinburgh residents fume at 'ridiculous' cycle lane that puts 'riders into oncoming traffic'

Residents in Leith have spotted a new cycle lane, and have taken issue with the prospect of riding into 'oncoming traffic with a blind bend', while branding the new lane 'shambolic'.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023

Edinburgh cruise liner to be used as hotel for tourists during Festival Fringe

A huge cruise liner will be docked in Leith from August 8-15 2024, carrying up to 1,300 guests in cabins and suites. The ship is set to be used as a hotel to accommodate tourists for the fringe

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023

Edinburgh tram extension to Leith and Newhaven officially opens to passengers

THE extension of the Edinburgh Tram network has officially opened to passengers.

The National (Scotland) · Jun 7, 2023

Edinburgh trams through Leith finally here - but council has next phase in its sights already

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.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 7, 2023

Horrified Edinburgh locals tell of shock as man dies and police lock down scheme

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'.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023

Edinburgh school raided as police launch investigation and appeal for witnesses

Bun-sgoil Taobh Na Pairce, located on Bonnington Road, Edinburgh, serves hundreds of schoolchildren who live in and around the Leith area and was recently raided.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 6, 2023

Man dies after being found injured near Scots school as cops cordon off area

Photographs from the scene, which is 150 yards away from Leith Academy, show a major emergency presence.

Daily Record · Jun 6, 2023