Attention parents! A new children's play attraction is opening soon in Edinburgh – and it looks like it's going to be a lot of fun for families. MakeBelieve, at Drumsheugh Place in the city centre, describes itself as a “stylish indoor play space designed for babes and their grown-ups to interact, laugh, and have fun”. On their website, MakeBelieve say: “We believe in the power of play. Welcome to MakeBelieve, the indoor space where kids can let their imaginations run wild. “The two-level space...
Two men have been charged in connection with a “serious assault” on a busy Edinburgh street. An investigation was launched by the police after a 49-year-old man was allegedly attacked on Charlotte Square on Sunday 7 April at around 4.50pm. Officers said at the time the alleged victim was rushed to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh to be treated for injuries. Police said a 26-year-old and a 32-year-old have now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. They are due to appear at...
The country’s south has been battered by heavy rainfall, with tens of thousands of people evacuated.
The move was prompted by a significant decrease in visa applications following Finland's restriction on Russian citizens entering the country in September last year.
We’re starting the week with a mostly cloudy and breezy Monday. Expect above normal temperatures as thunderstorm chances will increase by Monday evening.
The proposal was approved earlier this month with further details on the decision forthcoming
A growing number of judges presiding over Ontario's criminal cases have joined inmates in calling out "deplorable" conditions at the Toronto South Detention Centre. In considering a bail decision issued last week, Justice Brock Jones wrote that near-constant lockdowns and confinement are contributing to a “deplorable state of affairs” at the facility, which holds inmates awaiting trial or who have been sentenced to less than two years. It’s a sentiment echoed by the individuals who reside...
An Edinburgh tenant is to be evicted from her flat just as the Scottish Government’s ban is lifted, after her landlord claimed to be ‘deep in debt’. Australia-based landlord Evaine Ladwa applied for an eviction order against Sau Lan Wong in a bid to put the East Parkside property back on the market. And it was granted by the court last month – just days before a Scotland-wide eviction moratorium introduced in response to the cost of living crisis came to an end on March 31. Ms Ladwa said she...
The San Diego Sector took the lead in the number of migrants apprehended during the first 21 days of April. The turning point caps the westward movements of migrant border crossings from South Texas, to Arizona, and on to Southern California.
Anyone who moves to a different city finds themselves surprised by the quirks of day-to-day life in their new home. Only by living in a place can you get a true feel for what makes the people tick - and Edinburgh is no different. I moved to the Capital three months ago having visited the city on plenty of occasions but never stayed for a long period of time. Even coming from within Scotland, I can attest that there are aspects of life in Auld Reekie which have taken me by surprise for better or...
Ronnie Neville is either a genius or a lunatic. Watch Irish Storytelling, and you decide! Award-winning comedian and viral breakout star Ronnie Neville’s journey has taken him from Cork to Edinburgh via New York, Perth, and Melbourne. Sharing tales from the bogs and streets of Ireland, watered and grown on the floorboards of Irish pubs, he shares the ‘craic’ with his own unique passion, flair, and charm. Irish Storytelling was one of the highest-selling shows at this year’s Perth Fringe,...
Edinburgh’s Ocean Terminal shopping centre is now home to a revamped 24-hour gym as works to redevelop the 20-year-old building continue. PureGym, the UK’s largest gym operator, have now opened in a new location on the first floor with refurbishments including a larger free weights area, a new look functional zone with prowler track, a dedicated cycle studio and a new look fitness studio. It is the first commercial unit to open as part of a complete overhaul of the shopping centre, and a wider...