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Edinburgh Live
2 days ago
- Business
- Edinburgh Live
Plans for new Edinburgh bubble tea chain restaurant in busy neighbourhood
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Get the latest Edinburgh Live breaking news on WhatsApp Edinburgh city centre may gain a new bubble tea shop on a busy city centre street. Plans have been lodged with Edinburgh Council to erect signage for Hey Luck Bubble Tea: Bubble Tea & Street Food at 72 South Clerk Street. The shopfront sits between Polish market, Touch of Poland, and American-style eatery, Burger Drop Edinburgh, just a few blocks from the Meadows and Holyrood Park. Hey Luck Bubble Tea would be a first for Edinburgh, which already operates two outlets in Aberdeen on George Street and Merkland Road East. The establishments sell bubble tea as well as a colourful assortment of Asian street food such as jianbing, tokoyaki, and Korean fried chicken. The premises on South Clerk Street were previously host to Oma's African Cuisine, which dissolved in June of last year. Create Studio Architecture lodged the plans with Edinburgh Council to instal the new signage, which would feature colourful lettering and a cartoon girl drinking bubble tea in its logo. Hey Luck would join the ranks of Edinburgh's numerous bubble tea establishments, such as CUPP, which opened its second location on Leith Walk in March 2025.
Daily Record
4 days ago
- Business
- Daily Record
Fed-up Edinburgh residents have had enough of 'party' Airbnb
One neighbour said: "People are going at all hours of the night and there is no real soundproofing despite the owner making modifications. It is ridiculous. He cannot get away with this." Fed-up residents who live near an Airbnb that was suspended from the site because of problem parties, are furious that it's up for rent again. The flat in the Faulburn area of Edinburgh is the only known short term let (STL) in the block. After complaints from neighbours about loud guests wreaking havoc, the property was suspended from Airbnb site for 30 days. They claimed youths were falling around the street, acting aggressively with one another and consuming alcohol at the property. But they've been left livid after discovering the flat had been listed on for several months before it reappeared on Airbnb in May 2025 when its suspension ended. Resident and business owner, Fraser Ramsay, said he had to go down to the flat last Tuesday because he couldn't sleep with the noise. He told Edinburgh Live: 'I told the man to keep the noise down or I would phone the police and he agreed to do so but then I heard him through the night again. 'It ruins your next day, I'm a business owner, and going out to working not having a good sleep isn't great. The owner of this Airbnb needs to sell up to someone who will live here long term or rent out the flat to a proper resident. 'At least if it is a permanent neighbour in the block we will be able to build relationships and have common courtesy. At the moment there is a security issue as well because these are strangers. 'People are going at all hours of the night and there is no real soundproofing despite the owner making modifications. It is ridiculous. He cannot get away with this. 'End of the day it is important this comes to an end. When it all kicks off it is horrible.' Fraser has been in regular contact with Edinburgh Council to try to get answers as to how the owner was able to re-list the property for short term rentals on Airbnb. Correspondence between the home owner and the council stated a notice had been given to the STL landlord ordering them to cease operating the Airbnb unless they are able to lodge an appeal by late June 2025. It is understood Airbnb suspended the property originally due to a party taking place at the property which is a breach of the platforms rules. However the property owner is understood to have carried out 'sound proofing' alterations to the property, which led to the ban being lifted. Airbnb protocol states the company will potentially deactivate a property if they are contacted by a relevant local authority which believes the listing is operating illegally. It is understood the council have not made contact with Airbnb regarding the above property. In a message seen by Edinburgh Live, council officials told Fraser: 'Just a quick e-mail to advise that enforcement notices were served on the property on Wednesday 21 May 2025. The property owner has until 25 June 2025 to appeal the notice. 'If he fails to do so by this date, then he would require to comply with its requirements i.e. cease the use of the property as a short term let by 25 July 2025.' Councillor Joan Griffiths Planning Convener said: 'We have issued an enforcement notice requesting that the owner of this property ceases to use it as a short term let. They have until 24 July 2025 to comply with this notice unless they appeal.' An Airbnb spokesperson said: 'We take feedback from local residents seriously, and this listing was temporarily suspended in line with our policies and the host has since taken steps to address this issue. Parties are banned on Airbnb and we may remove this listing if further policy violations occur. 'While issues on Airbnb are exceptionally rare, residents can contact us 24/7 via our neighbourhood support line and we investigate all reports received through this channel.'
Edinburgh Live
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Edinburgh Live
Huge queues building on Edinburgh Bypass ahead of Robbie Williams Murrayfield gig
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Drivers heading on the Edinburgh Bypass have been warned as traffic is starting to build ahead of Robbie Williams' gig at Murrayfield. The star is taking to the stage on May 31, with doors opening at 4pm. Traffic Scotland say A720 is 'starting to look busy' from around 2pm, with thousands set to flock to the stadium. Motorists have been urged to 'use caution and allow extra time for their journeys'. Restrictions are in place on the A720 between Hermiston Gait and Lothianburn due to 'congestion'. Traffic Scotland said: "The A720 is currently restricted eastbound between Hermiston Gait and Lothianburn due to congestion. "Motorists are advised to use caution on approach and allow extra time for their journey." Traffic Scotland posted on X: "Starting to look busy heading into Edinburgh as people head over for the Robbie Williams gig. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "Make sure you have 'No Regrets' or that you 'Come Undone' with any queues. Keep your journey 'Supreme' by checking here for the latest delays." Those heading over the Queensferry Crossing have also been warned of delays, with queues building on the approach from Fife. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. Edinburgh Council said on Friday: "Tomorrow Robbie Williams begins his BRITPOP tour "We're expecting the city centre and the Murrayfield area to be very busy so please plan ahead, use public transport or walk where possible."
Scottish Sun
26-05-2025
- Automotive
- Scottish Sun
Warning to Scots drivers as dozens of streets to be cut to 30mph in major speed shake-up
Read on for a full list of affected streets below GEARING UP Warning to Scots drivers as dozens of streets to be cut to 30mph in major speed shake-up Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) DOZENS of streets in a Scots city are to have their speed limits reduced in a major shake-up. Edinburgh Council will install new signs throughout June and July to improve safety for pedestrians and cyclists. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Speed limits on 22 streets will be cut from 40mph to 30mph Credit: Andrew Barr Speed limits on 22 streets will be cut from 40mph to 30mph, beginning with Biggar Road. Once the new 30mph speed limit signs are in place, the new speed limits will be enforceable. The local authority is urging motorists to be aware of the new signs and respect the speed limit. The full list of streets and roads where new signs and a reduced speed limit will be installed are: Biggar Road Calder Road Frogston Brae Glasgow Road (East section) Glasgow Road (West section and Old Liston Road) Gogar Station Road Hawes Brae and Bankhead Road Hillhouse Road Lang Loan (section at the junction with Lasswade Road) Lasswade Road Milton Road, Milton Road East and Milton Link Queensferry Road Riccarton Mains Road Sir Harry Lauder Road Seafield Road South Gyle Broadway Straiton Road West Approach Road Wester Hailes Road You can view a map of the roads with new 30mph speed limits on the council's website. Transport and Environment Convener, Councillor Stephen Jenkinson said: "Road safety is a key priority for us and I'm glad that we're moving ahead with this important process. "Whilst this has taken longer than we initially anticipated, I'm confident that these measures will make many of our roads across the city safer. "The evidence is clear - lower speed limits make roads safer for everyone. "A pedestrian or cyclist has twice the chance of surviving a collision at 30mph compared to 40mph. Shocking moment 'road rage' motorist swings PUNCHES at recovery truck driver in blazing row at roundabout "Any action that we can take to make sure all road users are safer is a positive step." We recently told how Scottish councils have made nearly £1million in fines from motorists breaking new parking laws. Local authorities were handed the power to fine people for a full range of bad habits that have become common on the roads. Edinburgh Council was the first to roll out the new rules in January 2024.
BBC News
21-05-2025
- Business
- BBC News
Plans approved for 168 flats at old Edinburgh brewery
Developers have secured planning permission to build 168 flats on the former Caledonian Brewery site in brewery closed in 2022 after 153 years, with the loss of 30 jobs. It was the last major brewery in the Real Estate announced its takeover of the 1.9-acre site in December plans, approved by City of Edinburgh Council, will see the old brewery buildings repurposed to create a mix of sustainable flats and houses across the site. David Westwater, Artisan's managing director for Scotland, said it would preserve the site's "unique heritage" while creating a "well-connected urban neighbourhood".He added: "This is a hugely exciting opportunity to breathe new life into a complex and historically important city centre site, providing a high quality mix of new homes and affordable housing in line with the council's policy to help tackle the city's housing emergency."Artisan's UK-wide expertise as a regeneration specialist will now deliver a sustainable new residential community in an accessible city centre location that will respect, preserve and enhance the rich history of the Caledonian Brewery."He said about one fifth of the new homes would be built within the existing also include recreating the skyline of the maltings buildings which was demolished following a fire almost 30 years ago. The Caledonian was founded in 1869 by George Lorimer and Robert Clark. Most of the listed buildings on the site date from the late 19th to early 20th existing brewhouse and maltings were built in 1892 following designs by Edinburgh architect Robert Hamilton also designed the Royal Scots War Memorial in the city's St Giles took over the operation of the brewery in 2008 after acquiring Scottish & Newcastle, but the company later said modernising the site was not financially the closure in 2022, the drinks giant struck a deal to continue making the Caledonian Brewery's main brands - Deuchars, Coast to Coast and Maltsmiths - at the Belhaven brewery in invited bids for the site in 2022, and spokesperson said the company was pleased that planning permission had been granted for the new homes.
