The hotel has indicated it wishes to carry out the fresh works to protect residents repairing to their suites in the Clock Tower from the ‘wet and windy conditions’ which sometimes prevail in Derry. Ebrington Holdings Ltd. has submitted a fresh application for planning permission and Listed Building Consent to conduct the works. There are plans for a ground floor atrium front ‘porch’ extension, a second floor atrium ‘link’ extension, and improvements to the Clock Tower entrance porch steps. A...
Sarah Ferguson is believed to be upset over the recently announced bombshell book about her marriage to Prince Andrew. According to the Daily Express, royal author Andrew Lownie is set to uncover
EXCLUSIVE: Royal biographer Andrew Lownie is working on a new book, the third in a trilogy about royal marriages, scheduled to come out next year.
It has been been a key part of Edinburgh’s transport system for nearly 70 years - but this week fears were raised that the bus station in St Andrew Square could be forced to close as the owners, pension fund Coal Pension Properties, were unwilling to renew the lease. An apparent change of heart by the fund has opened the door to talks with the council on extending the lease when it expires in 2027 or even selling the site to the council, but the situation remains uncertain. Here is a selection...
A five-star Edinburgh visitor attraction is inviting guests to find their flow and embark on a journey of tranquility and connectivity with its early morning yoga offering. Sunrise Yoga will take place on Friday, May 3, from 7am - 8.45 am at Johnnie Walker Princes Street. Led by yoga instructor Jess Mackenzie, this unique experience will combine a serene one-hour yoga class with the opportunity for attendees to connect with each other post-work-out over a light breakfast and mocktail. Speaking...
Edinburgh Bus Station’s owners have entered talks with the council over the future of the city centre transport hub. Representatives from Coal Pension Properties reached out to local authority bosses last week following reports it may not continue leasing the station beyond 2027 and could seek to redevelop the St Andrew Square site. Transport convener Scott Arthur said the firm was “open to renewing the lease,” although it is understood that their proposed terms would likely not be acceptable to...
Hundreds of eager shoppers queued to be the first through the doors of an exciting new store in Edinburgh. UNIQLO, the popular Japanese retailer, opened its first Scottish location on Princes Street at 9am Thursday – and hours before a huge queue was snaking down the famous street, around the corner, and halfway up Hanover Street. Free goodie bags were on offer to the first 100 customers to enter the store, while green tea was offered to those waiting in line. Taiko Drummers marked the opening...
West Yorkshire Police data, made available on Leeds Observatory, shows every offence recorded in Leeds from March 2023 to February 2024 that was not later cancelled. There were 108,363 crimes recorded across the city during the 12 month period. Offences range from anti-social behaviour and public order to robbery and violent crimes. We have broken down the offences by Lower Super Output Area (LSOA), a geographic area covering small clusters of streets. Get the latest headlines, straight to your...
Kitsu Go, which will serve office workers in nearby developments, will be based on St Paul’s Street. Signs for the new eatery appeared on the unit, a short walk from Park Square, earlier this week. Work is currently underway ahead of the new restaurant’s opening. Sing Wong, the venue’s owner, told the YEP that he anticipates it will open next month. Sign up to our free newsletters today Kitsu Go’s Instagram advertises it as a “contemporary Japanese grab and go”, serving sushi, curry and tempura....
Emily Maitlis, 53, will present Channel 4's election special alongside Channel 4 News presenter and Strictly Come Dancing star Krishnan Guru-Murthy.
Yesterday it was revealed that the 41-year-old body of Paolo Liuzzo had been found by police in a £130-a night room in a modest hotel in downtown Miami. The time of death was given as 3.34pm.
Tenants who have moved into Lowther’s new homes at Raw Holdings have been enjoying the tranquillity of living in the countryside whilst having all the amenities of the bustling town of Livingston right on their doorsteps. The development by Scotland’s largest private-rent property company, part of Wheatley Group, includes a mix of 25 homes for mid-market rent and 38 homes for social housing, comprised of one, two and three-bedroom properties. The mid-market rent properties are aimed at people...