Sam Shedden
Edinburgh Evening News
United Kingdom
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Edinburgh Zoo reopens: 16 photos that show the new look zoo as it opens for the first visitors since lockdown began
Edinburgh Zoo is open to visitors once more. → Read More
London Protests: These dramatic pictures capture far-right protesters clashing violently with police officers
Protesters were there to ‘guard’ national monuments → Read More
Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: More than 2,000 people have now died in Scotland from Covid-19
Follow here for all the latest updates on coronavirus in Scotland and the UK. → Read More
Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Latest updates on COVID-19 in Scotland
Last day at schools today before they close, exams are now cancelled and 6 patients have died after testing positive for coronavirus. → Read More
Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Update on school closures due
There are now 227 confirmed positive coronavirus cases across Scotland.Join our Facebook group Coronavirus in Scotland. Whether you know of a vulnerable person who is in need of help, a local community proactively helping others or a group offering their services to those hit hardest, this is the place to communicate it. → Read More
Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: Update on school closures due
Schools in Scotland are set to close by the end of this week → Read More
RAF fighters scrambled to intercept Russian aircraft off Scottish coast
Two RAF fighter jets have been scrambled from RAF Lossiemouth in Moray this morning.At around 10:30 on Thursday morning MIL_Radar, an air force monitoring twitter account, reported the RAF planes were shadowing two Russian aircraft off Scotland’s north coast.The Ministry of Defence confirmed the incident was ongoing but would not comment further until it was over. → Read More
Coronavirus in Scotland LIVE: 36 cases confirmed
36 people have been confirmed to have coronavirus in Scotland → Read More
Frankie & Benny's owner The Restaurant Group to close up to 90 restaurants
Frankie & Benny's owner The Restaurant Group (TRG) has said it plans to close up to 90 restaurant sites by the end of next year. → Read More
SNP MSP James Dornan to stand down at next election
An SNP MSP has announced plans to stand down at the Scottish Parliament election next year. → Read More
Scottish FA ban children under 12 heading footballs
The Scottish Football Association has published guidelines banning the heading of footballs in training sessions for children aged six to 11. → Read More
Rush-hour disruption on major roads as Scotland braces for 'significant' snowfall
Transport Scotland is warning of disruption to travel during rush-hour due to a forecast of "significant" snowfall across the country. → Read More
Scottish Government accused of 'sneaking out' reports revealing falling exam passes
The Scottish Government has been accused of trying to avoid scrutiny after reports revealing falling exam passes were released during the evening. → Read More
Part of West Coast Main line closed, affecting travel to Scotland
Travellers using the The West Coast Main Line to travel to or from Scotland face disruption as the railway is closed between Carlisle and Lancaster following recent downpours. → Read More
Scotland weather: Flood warnings in place as heavy rain to hit country before weekend
Parts of Scotland which have already been saturated by heavy rainfall and flooding are braced as forecasters warn of a further deluge. → Read More
Storm Dennis: Heavy rain set to blast Scotland at the weekend
Scotland is set to be struck by another burst of heavy rain and gales as Storm Dennis hits over the weekend. → Read More
Scotland weather: Met Office warn of 'heavy snow showers' as alert upgraded to amber
The Met Office has issued a new alert for parts of Scotland, warning of power cuts as 'blizzard conditions' threaten to cut off communities. → Read More
Queensferry Crossing: Bridge remains closed on Tuesday morning after latest update
The Queensferry Crossing will remain shut in both directions during peak hour this morning asthe risk of falling ice and snow from bridge cables as the aftermath of Storm Ciara continues to cause traffic chaos. → Read More
These dramatic images show Storm Ciara wreaking havoc across Scotland
Rail and ferry services in Scotland were disrupted as Storm Ciara brought heavy wind and rain to the UK. → Read More
Storm Ciara: Three injured as part of pub roof collapses in Perth
Three people were injured after a pub roof partially collapsed as Storm Ciara swept across Scotland → Read More