Category: Edinburgh

Mourners honour ‘political genius’ Alex Salmond at Edinburgh service

Family and friends gathered for speeches and musical performances from the Proclaimers and Dougie MacLeanThe former prime minister Gordon Brown and the Scottish first minister, John Swinney, were among those who gathered at a...

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Talks on UK rejoining EU could start in 10 years’ time, says Peter Mandelson

Labour peer says in meantime it is essential to try to reduce damage of Brexit deal struck by Boris JohnsonUK politics live – latest updatesPeter Mandelson has suggested the UK could start talks on rejoining the EU in 10...

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Bin strikes due to disrupt Edinburgh festivals called off amid new pay offer

Unite, Unison and GMB suspend industrial action in Scotland to consult members on ‘improved’ dealThe strikes by refuse and recycling workers due to disrupt the Edinburgh festivals this week have been called off,...

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E-gates ‘back online’ after chaos at Heathrow and other UK airports

Travellers at Edinburgh and Manchester among those who faced delays; Home Office and Heathrow announce system back online for WednesdayPassengers experienced delays at a number of UK airports on Tuesday due to a nationwide...

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Only 40 LNER intercity rail services to run on Saturday as train drivers strike

Almost three in four services between London, Edinburgh and York will be cut in Aslef members’ stoppageA train drivers’ strike will lead to almost three in four services being cut on Saturday on LNER, which operates...

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New Year’s Eve celebrations: fireworks and festivities amid global uncertainties

Jubilant crowds ushered in 2023 with the first large gatherings without restrictions in many cities since before the pandemicCountries around the world welcomed in an uncertain new year amid economic woes, fears of new Covid...

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