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Yahoo
22-06-2025
- Yahoo
Edinburgh bookshop devastated as CCTV shows grim crime as they lock up for day
An Edinburgh bookshop was targeted in a brazen burglary with thieves who allegedly nicked hundreds of pounds from a charity tin. Argonaut Books on Leith Walk was victimised in the theft on the evening of Saturday, June 21. Police confirmed they received a report of the burglary around 8.40pm. READ MORE: Edinburgh locals warn 'we will go to war over parking' if development goes ahead READ MORE: Edinburgh locals party atop Arthur's Seat at stunning sunset rave Shopkeepers at the store, located at 15-17 Leith Walk, were preparing to shut for the night when a group of four thieves allegedly entered the bookshop, stealing the donation money from a Scottish Book Trust charity tin. Bosses assured customers on social media their staff are "all fine" but that the thieves were "threatening and aggressive", adding "as retail workers, it's nothing that we've not seen before." A CCTV image shared via the shop's Instagram appears to show an individual wearing a white T-shirt reaching into a charity tin. A message on Argonaut's Instagram reads: "We were robbed last night. Its one thing when it's our stock or our money that is targeted, there's insurance and systems in place for this, but when it's stealing from a charity in an extremely direct way then we just can't abide it. "Beyond the obvious anger and gurstration we feel, what happened last night is representative of the struggle that SBT and other charities are up against if they can't even be guaranteed the pennies from our counter. However, we will always try to make the best out of a bad situation! This morning we have made a donation of £300. "On top of our own £300 donation, we will be donation matching up to a further £300 this week. There's a link in our bio and in our stories that takes you directly to the donation page of the SBT website. "Anything you can spare is appreciated and goes directly to funding the immensely important work that the SBT do. Even if you can't give at the moment, telling a friend or sharing is also extremely helpful. Thank you all and we'll see you in the bookshop soon! A Police Scotland spokesperson said: 'We received a report of a theft from a premises on Leith Walk, Edinburgh, around 8.40pm on Saturday, 22 June, 2025. Enquiries are at an early stage.' Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community her e and get the latest news sent straight to your messages.
Yahoo
21-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
New Edinburgh bakery opens on former site of popular business in capital
New Edinburgh bakery opens on former site of popular business in capital A new bakery has launched on Leith Walk, replacing a popular business that shut its doors less than a month ago. Sloe Lane Bakery opened on Saturday, June 21, replacing Hobz Bakery, which closed weeks before on May 31. Some of the team from Hobz has stayed on to work at Sloe Lane which is now up and running in the same premises. READ MORE: Tragedy as body of man is discovered in shed beside busy Edinburgh road READ MORE: Edinburgh woman and baby rushed to hospital as man arrested by 'armed police' Bosses at the new bakery took to social media to wish the previous eatery staff farewell and to announce the launch of the new cafe. ADVERTISEMENT They said: "[Hobz] will be greatly missed, and we wish them every success and happiness in their next chapter. "They created something truly special and we hope to carry that spirit forward. We're lucky to have some of their wonderful team staying on with us - so please do pop by and say hello! "We'll be serving exceptional coffee and freshly baked pastries, made with care and intention. At Sloe Lane, we believe in baking with love, taking our time, and celebrating the best of Scotland's seasonal and local ingredients and suppliers. "Our name reflects our wish to create a place where people can slow down - inspired by the gentle rhythm of Leith Walk and the sloe berry, a symbol of our connection to nature." ADVERTISEMENT Hobz Bakery closed on Saturday, May 31, with plans to reopen at a new location in the East Neuk of Fife next year. Owner, Matt, shared the news with his customers on Instagram at the time. He said: "Hobz has been too successful, too fast. When I started baking from my flat in 2021, Hobz was only a weekly side project. It quickly grew into the bakery it is today. "In all honesty, I never imagined Hobz would be where it is now. We've been listed in many publications as one of the best bakeries in the UK, among other bakeries that I look up to and admire, even though I have trouble accepting anything we make is any good. "About a year ago I realised that we needed to expand, and began to look for a larger unit in Edinburgh."
