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Scotsman
a day ago
- General
- Scotsman
19 brilliant class photos as Edinburgh pupils prepare to say goodbye to primary school
And for hundreds of young people across Edinburgh, the end of June will also mark a milestone moment in their lives as they say goodbye to primary school and prepare to move up to secondary school in August. To mark the special occasion, the Edinburgh Evening News has visited schools across the city to capture Primary 7 class photos and pupils' final days in primary school. Take a look through the first of our Primary 7 Yearbook galleries below and see if you can spot any familiar faces. 1 . P7 Yearbook 2025 Abbeyhill Primary School | National World Photo Sales 2 . P7 Yearbook 2025 Balgreen Primary School | National World Photo Sales Related topics: EdinburghSchools
Scotsman
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
Thousands set to take part in Edinburgh Marathon Festival weekend
Edinburgh Marathon Festival 2025 kicks off today with thousands expected to take part in races over the weekend. Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Edinburgh Marathon Festival is the biggest event of its type in Scotland and runners will take to the streets of the city today (May 24) as it returns for 2025. It was first held in 1982 and has been a mainstay since. Each of the last 17 years have sold out and it is the second largest marathon in the UK outside of London. It is expected that around 30,000 people will take part in the event, with a number of charities benefiting from runners kind donations and. A further 100,000 lining the streets of the capital to watch the runners pound their way around Edinburgh, Portobello and Musselburgh. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The 2023 Edinburgh Marathon Festival took place in glorious sunshine to helped put a smile on runners' faces When do the races start? This year's event begins this morning with the EMF 10K expected to start proceedings at 9.00am. The day is set to be jam packed, with the 5K and a number of junior races also taking place throughout the morning and afternoon. On Sunday, the main event kicks off with the EMF Half Marathon and Marathon. The gruelling courses take runners through the city and into Portobello before finishing in Musselburgh. You can read more here. What weather can you expect? Runners can expect similar weather to last year with rain forecast for both Saturday and Sunday, however the Half Marathon and Marathon is set to be slightly dryer. You can read more here. Road Closures A number of roads around Edinburgh and the surrounding area are set to be closed - with disruption beginning on Friday and continuing through until Sunday. There will also be a number of disruptions to bus services around the city. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad You can find a full list of road closures and bus service alterations, here. You can also view the full route and mile markers on our interactive map here. Best of luck from everyone at the Edinburgh Evening News to those taking part in this year's event!
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Yahoo
Flight Grounded for More Than an Hour After Crew Accuses Passengers of Stealing a Phone
A flight bound for Albania was grounded for more than an hour at London Luton Airport in Luton, England, on Friday, April 25 According to multiple reports, the flight's crew accused passengers of stealing a security guard's phone and reviewed security camera footage to find the culprit After a delay of more than an hour, the crew announced that the phone was not onboard and thanked passengers for their patience and "understanding" A European flight was grounded for more than an hour as the crew onboard searched for a missing cell phone that they accused passengers of stealing. According to reports from Birmingham Live, the Manchester Evening News and the Edinburgh Evening News, passengers aboard a plane bound for Tirana, Albania, at London Luton Airport in Luton, England, on Friday, April 25, were held in their seats for 90 minutes after staff accused them of stealing a security guard's phone. The outlets reported that Wizz Air Flight W95004 was set to take off at 3:10 p.m. local time, and the plane was fully boarded when police arrived. Per the outlets, staff were alerted to security camera footage captured in the airport that allegedly showed a passenger stealing the phone. According to the Edinburgh Evening News, the crew made an announcement just before the original takeoff time to tell the flight's passengers: "We know the phone is onboard, now we should leave in two minutes. We cannot because of this. This is a security issue." Related: American Airlines Gate Agent Goes Viral for Pointed Warning to Passengers After Flight Gets Delayed by 7 Hours An anonymous passenger said that staff claimed they had called the missing phone and heard the cabin crew's announcements when someone answered the call, per the outlets. Nearly one hour after the original departure time, a crew member informed passengers that investigators were still reviewing the security camera footage to locate the suspect. "We still want to give the chance for this potential person who made the mistake to bring it before they will find it in the [security] video," he said in an announcement, per the outlets. "Once again, please voluntarily come to the front or to my colleagues at the back." Eighty-eight minutes after the original flight time, a crew member made another announcement, saying: "There's no item on this plane. We're happy now with our security position to go." Related: Sick Passenger Died After American Airlines Flight Crew Allegedly Delayed Getting Help Until Other Passengers Left Plane: Lawsuit "I appreciate your understanding for this situation. It is for us as well quite a new one. We're doing our best and we will be on our way to Tirana very soon," he continued, per the outlets. Video footage of the incident obtained by the outlets showed the passengers clapping and cheering when the flight finally took off for Albania. A spokesperson for Wizz Air — a budget airline headquartered in Budapest, Hungary — told PEOPLE in a statement: "We are aware of an incident that occurred on a Wizz Air flight departing from London Luton Airport on Friday 25th April which resulted in passengers experiencing a short delay." Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. "The safety and security of our passengers and crew is our top priority, and we appreciate everyone's understanding and patience as our team assisted authorities in ensuring a swift resolution to the situation," the airline added. The anonymous passenger, 28, who spoke with the outlets said they worried about airport safety in situations such as these. "You'd think airports would be more secure and this would be resolved much more swiftly," the passenger said. "You're not even safe at Luton airport, somewhere you think is a safe space." Bedfordshire Police did not immediately reply to PEOPLE's request for further information about the incident. Read the original article on People
BBC News
26-04-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hearts seek contract answers
Hearts head coach Neil Critchley wants answers regarding soon to be out of contract players Craig Gordon and Lawrence Shankland by the end of the season. (Record), externalStephen Kingsley admits Hearts have not been good enough this season. (Edinburgh Evening News - subscription required), externalRead Saturday's Scottish gossip
The Herald Scotland
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Herald Scotland
Scotland's leading Arts Correspondent joins The Herald
He left the titles in February after more than 12 years as Arts Correspondent and 24 years with the company. His work in recent years has included the impact of the Covid pandemic on the arts, venues and events, and campaigns to fight Scottish Government cuts to cultural funding. Ferguson, who takes up his post today, said: "It's really exciting to take on such an important role in Scottish journalism and to be joining The Herald during a key period in its evolution. There is no shortage of compelling stories to be told about all forms of Scottish culture, which plays a huge part in the lives of people the length and breadth of the country. "Although the arts sector is emerging into a more optimistic era after a hard-fought battle to secure public funding, there are still plenty of challenges faced by artists, writers, festival organisers, performing arts companies and venues. I want to see The Herald at the heart of debates about Scotland's cultural life, holding key decision-makers to account, fighting for a fair deal for the arts, and championing the brightest new talents in theatre, music, visual art, comedy, film, television and much more." 'I want to see The Herald at the heart of debates about Scotland's cultural life' (Image: Colin Mearns) Ferguson's career began in 1990 at The Herald, which he joined after leaving school in Uddingston as a newsroom copy boy. He went on to study journalism at Edinburgh Napier University. He was City Council Reporter for the Edinburgh Evening News and Edinburgh Correspondent for The Scotsman before specialising in Scottish arts and culture. At next month's Scottish Press Awards, he is shortlisted for Arts and Entertainment Journalist of the Year. He has made regular appearances as a Scottish culture commentator on BBC Radio Scotland, has previously been a judge for VisitScotland's Thistle Awards, the Royal Television Society Scotland Awards and the BAFTA Scotland Awards. Read more: He said: 'My roots with The Herald go way back to when I was a teenager and was extremely fortunate to get the chance to work in the Albion Street newsroom. My career in journalism began in Glasgow as the city was basking in the limelight as European Capital of Culture – my first taste of the transformational power of the arts. I'm thrilled and honoured that the journey I set off on 35 years ago has brought me back to The Herald at such an important time for this historic title and the arts industry.' Catherine Salmond, Editor, added: "Brian is a brilliant addition to our growing team and we are thrilled to have him. His energy, persistence and proven track record will allow us to build on our existing arts coverage and offer readers unrivalled coverage in this field. I am looking forward to working with him and to delivering together. Exciting times for another chapter at The Herald."
