We’ve rummaged through our photo archives to dig out some images that perfectly capture Edinburgh life in the 2000s. Scroll through our photo gallery to see these incredible pictures of the Capital from back then – and please let us know your own memories in the comments section before you go.
Edinburgh city centre, it's fair to say, has witnessed its fair share of change in the name of progress down the decades. Not everyone likes change, or agrees with it, but despite there being lots of it, Auld Reekie remains one of the most beautiful cities anywhere in the world. From trams and parades to shopping centres and department stores, take a look through our picture gallery to see how much Edinburgh city centre has changed down the years. And let us know your thoughts in the comments...
Ottawa, Apr 23 (Prensa Latina) The growing forest fires caused by accelerated warming are destroying the black spruce forests in Canada, which grow relatively slowly and contribute to the organic layer of the underlying soils, it was reported recently. The post Canada faces ecosystem changes due to forest fires first appeared on Prensa Latina.
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...
Pregnant Hilary Duff shares sweet photos with her family of five before she welcomes her fourth baby. The actress is mom to son Luca and daughters Banks and Mae.
Sheffield city centre is undergoing a major transformation, with a new hotel, a huge food hall and a clutch of exciting independent shops opening soon. Fargate is undergoing a major overhaul too, while the old Cole Brothers department store and the former Kingdom nightclub are both set for a new lease of life. These pictures show how much Sheffield city centre has changed since the 1980s and 90s, with some areas barely recognisable. Lost pubs, old cinemas and much-missed shops all feature in...
"We must forever honor the people we have lost, not just by remembering the way they were taken, but by continuing to celebrate the way they lived."
These images provide a fascinating snapshot of life in the village and are published courtesy of photographic archive Leodis, which is run by Leeds Library & Information Service. They also run heritage blog The Secret Library Leeds, which provides a behind the scenes look at the Central Library and highlights from its special collections, including rare books hidden away in the stacks. READ MORE: 43 closed Leeds pubs which will stir fond memories for drinkers LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join...
A number of engines are currently battling the fire at a restaurant in London Apprentice
A fire broke out at Kingswood Restaurant near St Austell in the early hours of this morning, Friday, April 26
A massive fire ravaged a Petersburg motel Tuesday afternoon, leaving 29 families displaced and the entire second floor of the building scorched.
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