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Man fatally shot in Old Town

He was found with a gunshot wound in the chest in 1300 block of North Hudson Avenue, police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 3, 2022

Man stabbed while riding moped in Old Town

The man suffered a laceration to the wrist and was taken in critical condition to Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 1, 2022

Edinburgh bin strike pictures show rubbish reaching six feet tall in week two

Huge piles of rubbish has been spotted in Edinburgh's historic Old Town as the refuse worker strike continues into it's seventh day, with piles reaching six foot tall.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 25, 2022

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'Secret hideaway' hotel in Edinburgh Old Town named one of city's best by Conde Nast

Many of the usual suspects made the 'best of' Edinburgh hotels list, but there was also space for accommodation bringing 'something a little different' to the heart of the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 8, 2022

Mad Men's Christina Hendricks snapped at Edinburgh's Prestonfield House

The American star, famous for her roles in Mad Men, Toy Story and Good Girls, was in Edinburgh recently to visit the prestigious Prestonfield House in the Old Town area of the capital.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 1, 2022

Two women shot in Old Town, not far from where double shooting wounded 14-year-old boy last month

Chicago police officers on foot patrol heard shots and found the two woman in the first block of West Division Street early Saturday.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 23, 2022

Multiple people struck while dining on patio in hit and run on Near North Side, police say

CHICAGO — Two men and three women were injured by a hit-and-run driver Friday night while they were dining at an outside patio in the Old Town neighborhood on the Near North Side, Chicago police said.

Chicago Tribune · Jul 9, 2022

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Edinburgh's Old Town art centre gets cosy new cafe in former swimming pool

Offering a healthy, accessible, and delicious menu, the Dovecot Studios Cafe at the city's unique pool-conversion exhibition centre is now open for guests.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 4, 2022

Three Chicago police officers injured while breaking up fight in Old Town

The disturbance occurred about two hours after a man was shot at North Avenue Beach about half a mile away.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 22, 2022

How to spend a day in Sodermalm, Stockholm’s coolest neighbourhood

Across the river from the old town, this hip district is home to bijou, trending restaurants, picnic-friendly parks and creative locals whose street style you’ll want to steal, says Lynda Konde

The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2022

Boy, 14, among 2 wounded in Old Town shooting

The teen was with a 23-year-old man in the 1300 block of North Hudson Avenue about 2:30 a.m. when they were struck by gunfire.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 4, 2022

Historic Edinburgh tearoom tucked into Royal Mile close searches for new owner

Coming with class three consent, the Old Town premises is sitting ready to be taken on again as a cafe or food and drink venue, with a working central kitchen and seating area.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 2, 2022

Man charged with sexually assaulting, robbing woman in Old Town after following her from bus stop

Demarlin Brewer, 47, is also charged in a River North theft and burglary, Chicago police said.

Chicago Sun-Times · May 27, 2022

Former Scots rugby star says homeless people 'don't belong' in Edinburgh's Old Town

Norrie Rown first landed in hot water after protesting against the opening of a homeless support centre in 2019.

Daily Record · May 4, 2022

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Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2022

Edinburgh's 'most booked luxury hotel' is former jail with pod capsules in mixed dorms

It might not be for everyone, but this Old Town accommodation has quite the history - and a number of rave reviews. Here's what guests have said about their stay.

Edinburgh Live · May 3, 2022

Edinburgh former rugby star says homeless 'don't belong in Old Town'

The former Scotland international is standing for election in the City Centre and has doubled down on controversial comments he made about the city's homeless people in 2019.

Daily Record · Apr 26, 2022

Murder of Scots mum Helen Kane found naked in pit still unsolved over 50 years on

Helen Kane's naked, bloodied body was found under a pile of rocks by a dog walker near Pleasance in the Old Town on May 25, 1970.

Miami Herald · Apr 25, 2022

What’s the best way to get around Key West while visiting? (Hint: It's not by driving)

Welcome to Key West. You’ve made it here — either by air or land. But what do you do now to get around the island?

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Edinburgh Live · Apr 14, 2022

Edinburgh Old Town site hit with third student accommodation proposal after U-turn

After two previous plans to convert the site at 179 Canongate into student accommodation, developers have gone ahead with a third attempt, ditching initial office scheme proposals.

Daily Record · Apr 12, 2022

Spooky picture of 'ghost' captured by freaked out tourist at Edinburgh vaults

Zoe Thomson was visiting the spooky tourist attraction hidden under South Bridge in the capital's Old Town when she reckons she witnessed some paranormal activity.

Edinburgh Live · Apr 11, 2022

Spooked Edinburgh tourist shares image of 'ghost' snapped in Old Town vaults

An Edinburgh tourist has shared a 'paranormal' image snapped in Old Town vaults of an unknown white shape in a room that used to be home to a witches coven.

Daily Mirror · Apr 2, 2022

Secret world under UK town with hidden nightclubs, tunnels and dungeons

A busy network is located under Greater Manchester and includes a nightclub in Stockport's Old Town where famous musician Jimi Hendrix once famously played

Edinburgh Live · Mar 31, 2022

Edinburgh Old Town closes transformed to make them safer and more appealing

A dozen of Edinburgh's historic closes in the Old Town are being transformed with lighting and art to make them more appealing and ultimately curb anti-social behaviour

Edinburgh Live · Mar 15, 2022

Edinburgh Virgin hotel: First pictures show luxury red bar and 'rooftop sanctuary'

Edinburgh's new Virgin Hotel will open in the Old Town this summer, with a first look inside featuring the new events hall inside a converted church, and even a 'rooftop sanctuary'.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 22, 2022

Edinburgh's Old Town under threat from crime, violence and drugs, council told

Edinburgh City Council has been told that a lack of police presence in the Old Town is causing the historic area to become a "no go area" where crime, anti-social behaviour and abuse is rife.

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