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The Princes Street fire has exposed the bad blood between Labour and the SNP.

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Personal attacks and angry words: Edinburgh councillors spar over fire response

A debate at Thursday’s full council meeting about July’s fire and the council’s response turned ugly, with personal attacks and angry words.

Atholl Crescent in Edinburgh was decided on appeal after the council took too long to make a decision.

Atholl Crescent in Edinburgh was decided on appeal after the council took too long to make a decision.

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'Simply indefensible': 2,400 planning applications decided outwith legal timescales

Edinburgh councillors have officially condemned 'migration raids and the UK Government’s hostile environment policies'

Edinburgh councillors have officially condemned 'migration raids and the UK Government’s hostile environment policies'

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'A racist form of state kidnapping': Edinburgh condemns 'traumatic' Home Office raids

The Fiona Higgins case could result in City of Edinburgh Council calling for the dissolution of two public watchdogs.

The Fiona Higgins case could result in City of Edinburgh Council calling for the dissolution of two public watchdogs.

Council primed for no-confidence vote on standards watchdogs after Fiona Higgins case

Much of 109-112 Princes Street was gutted by the blaze.

Much of 109-112 Princes Street was gutted by the blaze.

Why owners of Princes Street fire building may be forced to sell site to city council

Princes Street has been closed since early July.

Princes Street has been closed since early July.

Joy as Princes Street to 'fully re-open' two days before festivals end

Children and young people

Edinburgh gets £857,000 to help young people get active through sport

Town houses in the New Town of Edinburgh.

Town houses in the New Town of Edinburgh.

Affordable housing

MSPs' plea for exemption from 300 per cent second-home tax rejected by councillors

Màiri McAllan was appointed culture secretary after the Holyrood election in May.

Màiri McAllan was appointed culture secretary after the Holyrood election in May.

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Màiri McAllan enters debate on Edinburgh festivals and the tourist tax

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Incorrect bills and confusing deductions mar capital's tourist tax rollout

Portobello Beach could be the site of Edinburgh's first lifeguarding station.

Portobello Beach could be the site of Edinburgh's first lifeguarding station.

Greens push for lifeguarding station at Portobello Beach amid water safety concerns

It is estimated that more than five million bus and tram journeys have been disrupted since the July 9 fire.

It is estimated that more than five million bus and tram journeys have been disrupted since the July 9 fire.

Five million bus and tram journeys disrupted since Princes Street fire, group says

Jane Meagher leads Scotland's second largest local authority.

Jane Meagher leads Scotland's second largest local authority.

Tourist tax, festivals, and Princes Street: Capital's council chief on the hot seat

The council's new tourist tax has raised £5m in its first month.

The council's new tourist tax has raised £5m in its first month.

Council defends controversial tourist tax as it collects £5m in first month

The council has urged culture chiefs to come to the table.

The council has urged culture chiefs to come to the table.

Edinburgh Festivals 2026

Council leader urges culture chiefs to 'stop using the media' to fight funding battle

The fire broke out overnight on July 9. Work continues to make the building safe.

The fire broke out overnight on July 9. Work continues to make the building safe.

Princes Street 'on schedule' to reopen early next week, council leader confirms

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Ombudsman highlights second Edinburgh housing case amid rising damp complaints

Crowds on the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh festivals.

Crowds on the Royal Mile during the Edinburgh festivals.

Edinburgh Festivals 2026

'It's hard work': Meet the unsung heroes behind Edinburgh festivals' seismic success

Much of Edinburgh has had a 20 mph speed limit for ten years.

Much of Edinburgh has had a 20 mph speed limit for ten years.

Fewer than two dozen fines for speeding in 20mph zones in capital since 2022

Edinburgh could adopt an American-style 'sanctuary city' model, which restricts the use of local resources to asisst with immigration raids.

Edinburgh could adopt an American-style 'sanctuary city' model, which restricts the use of local resources to asisst with immigration raids.

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Edinburgh could become 'sanctuary city' in response to 'aggressive' Home Office raids

The Herald asked for data relating to George Street businesses.

The Herald asked for data relating to George Street businesses.

Council refuses to name tax-avoiding firms trading on capital's retail streets

Firefighters at the scene of a blaze at a building on Princes Street in Edinburgh

Firefighters at the scene of a blaze at a building on Princes Street in Edinburgh

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Call to close part of New Town to through traffic until Princes Street reopens

Shops that had not paid their non-domestic rates were operating at the site of the Princes Street fire.

Shops that had not paid their non-domestic rates were operating at the site of the Princes Street fire.

No criminal charges against capital's alleged business rates dodgers since 2024

Edinburgh City Chambers

Edinburgh City Chambers

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City of Edinburgh Council rapped over placing disabled tenant in mouldy home

The provision of single-sex toilets and other facilities and services has been a hot topic at the council this summer.

The provision of single-sex toilets and other facilities and services has been a hot topic at the council this summer.

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Council chiefs promise to consult gender critical groups amid EHRC guidance row

Pete Gregson is standing for the Workers Party in Portobello/Craigmillar ward.

Pete Gregson is standing for the Workers Party in Portobello/Craigmillar ward.

Israel Hamas War

Hamas' political arm should be de-proscribed, says activist in council election bid

Part of Edinburgh's South Suburban rail line, which has been closed to passengers for sixty years.

Part of Edinburgh's South Suburban rail line, which has been closed to passengers for sixty years.

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Plans to use South Sub for tram-trains take step forward as feasibility study begins

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament.

Campaigners from For Women Scotland demonstrating outside the Scottish Parliament.

Anger as council response to EHRC code 'overwhelmingly framed around trans inclusion'

Pro-Palestine protesters gather inside Edinburgh Waverley train station.

Pro-Palestine protesters gather inside Edinburgh Waverley train station.

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Councillors strike down proposal requiring authorisation for protests in capital

The quick thinking of operatives prevented the fire from spreading.

The quick thinking of operatives prevented the fire from spreading.

'Dangerous consequences' of lithium batteries highlighted after near-miss lorry fire

AI (Artificial Intelligence)

Ministers intervene as Scotland’s data centre boom sparks concern

Edinburgh's tourism industry faces a key test.

Edinburgh's tourism industry faces a key test.

Edinburgh visitor levy cash must be spent in city centre, New Town chief demands

Mr Smith is the chief executive of Essential Edinburgh.

Mr Smith is the chief executive of Essential Edinburgh.

'I don't buy overtourism debate': Business chief on future of Edinburgh city centre

There has been a 113.6% increase in severe absences.

There has been a 113.6% increase in severe absences.

School absences risk creating ‘lost generation’ of Scotland children

Princes Street fire remains.

Princes Street fire remains.

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Edinburgh council reveals Princes Street could now reopen by end of August

Sciennes Primary School welcomed three sets of twins to primary one

Sciennes Primary School welcomed three sets of twins to primary one

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Three sets of twins start primary one at Edinburgh school

Artie Khovanov is standing in the ward.

Artie Khovanov is standing in the ward.

South Sub tram-trains 'perfect project' to spur city growth, says Lib Dem candidate

Thousands of people marched in Edinburgh following an attack on Leith Walk.

Thousands of people marched in Edinburgh following an attack on Leith Walk.

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Fears council plan to regulate protests on public land could 'curb' right to assembly

An investigation into the cause is ongoing. The site has been closed off for a month.

An investigation into the cause is ongoing. The site has been closed off for a month.

Edinburgh Trams

Festival bosses and business leaders invited to emergency Princes Street summit

(L-R) Gillian Mackay, Lorenzo Martinico, Zack Polanski and Ross Greer.

(L-R) Gillian Mackay, Lorenzo Martinico, Zack Polanski and Ross Greer.

Zack Polanski says Greens are poised to run Edinburgh ahead of crucial by-elections

The council has been urged to allocate fire recovery funding to bolster bus routes amid the disruption.

The council has been urged to allocate fire recovery funding to bolster bus routes amid the disruption.

Calls to use £5m fire fund to improve capital's bus situation amid trams disruption

Isabella Gastel Alejandre and Lorenzo Martinico

Isabella Gastel Alejandre and Lorenzo Martinico

Artificial intelligence

Rent controls, co-ops, and AI bans: Meet the Greens on the march in Edinburgh

Why are all of Edinburgh's trams stored in the same place?

Why are all of Edinburgh's trams stored in the same place?

Edinburgh Trams

Edinburgh councillors demand review of tram storage facilities amid fire disruption

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth during a visit to the site of the Princes Street fire.

Deputy First Minister Jenny Gilruth during a visit to the site of the Princes Street fire.

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The ‘Glasgow bias’ problem: is it really a thing?

Labour council leader Jane Meagher.

Labour council leader Jane Meagher.

Fire funding row intensifies as SNP accuse council chief of 'petty party politics'

Assembly Hall on the Mound.

Assembly Hall on the Mound.

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Fringe stalwart urges council to allocate tourist tax money to performers and venues

Aly Bain gets set for Edinburgh Award

Aly Bain gets set for Edinburgh Award

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Scottish folk music legend Aly Bain to receive prestigious Edinburgh Award

Councillor Meagher and Ms Gilruth at the site of the blaze.

Councillor Meagher and Ms Gilruth at the site of the blaze.

'Very disappointed' and 'shameful': Councillor's anger over fire fund for capital

Scott Monument.

Scott Monument.

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Edinburgh’s Scott Monument celebrates 180 years with free entry to the attraction

Ms Gilruth on Princes Street at the site of the fire.

Ms Gilruth on Princes Street at the site of the fire.

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Jenny Gilruth defends Scottish Government's response to Princes Street fire

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Scottish Government confirms £5m funding for Edinburgh following blaze

Will the Scottish Government take the opportunity to change the narrative on Wednesday?

Will the Scottish Government take the opportunity to change the narrative on Wednesday?

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The government can correct its failures on Edinburgh fire funding this week. Will it?

Mr Crolla made the comments as trams continue to be unable to serve stops in the north and east of the city.

Mr Crolla made the comments as trams continue to be unable to serve stops in the north and east of the city.

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'Sorry won't cut it': Restaurateur's message as Crolla family deals with trams chaos

Which parties will come away with the seats on September 3?

Which parties will come away with the seats on September 3?

Who is standing in Edinburgh council by-elections after SNP resignations?