Leith8 days agoThree Scottish places shortlisted for Town of Culture titleThe Isle of Bute, Lerwick and Leith will all receive £60,000 to work on their full bids to become the UK Town of Culture 2028. 8 days ago9 Jul 2026Pontypridd, Birkenhead and Isle of Bute among shortlist for first UK Town of CultureBasildon, Grimsby and Rotherham also make the 15-strong shortlist as well as Strabane.9 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Suspect charged over death of man at Edinburgh's Banana FlatsBarry Gilgun, 35, was found with serious injuries following a disturbance outside the block in Leith on Sunday.7 Jul 20267 Jul 2026Leith venue removed from theatres at risk registerThe 1930s building has been taken off the list of theatres at risk but three other Scottish venues remain.7 Jul 20266 Jul 2026Man, 33, arrested over stabbing death at Edinburgh's Banana FlatsArmed officers were called to a "disturbance" outside the Leith flats - properly know as Cables Wynd House.6 Jul 202627 Jun 2026Thousands join anti-racism demo after terrorism-linked murder bidsThe Reclaim Our Streets rally drew support from politicians, trade unions, local people and community groups. 27 Jun 202622 Jun 2026Alleged anti-Muslim attacks are 'intolerance wake-up call' - SwinneyThe first minister said increasingly intolerant rhetoric in the Scottish Parliament is linked to division among communities.22 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Teenager given life sentence for knife murder while on bail for slashingThe 17-year-old will serve a minimum of 17 years for killing John McNab, 22, in an unprovoked attack in Leith last year.4 Jun 20264 Jun 2026Mum pleads for law change after son's knife murderSince her son's death, Lisa Petrie has campaigned for stricter rules around the sale of knives.4 Jun 2026...
