Kirk can be model for debating divisive issues, says First Minister
The Church of Scotland can provide a model of how to debate potentially divisive issues, Nicola Sturgeon will tell senior religious figures.
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Edinburgh hosts international green finance summit
Finance leaders from across the world are meeting in Scotland to address monetary risk from climate change.
Woman in hospital after fire
A woman has been taken to hospital following a fire in a flat.
Church of Scotland appoints new Moderator of General Assembly
A new Moderator of the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly has been installed.
Farage laughs off claims he could back Johnson as prime minister
Nigel Farage has said he does not know where Boris Johnson stands on Brexit in response to claims he could support the Tory leadership hopeful becoming prime minister.
Church of Scotland holds annual meet
Senior Church of Scotland members will gather in Edinburgh today as the annual General Assembly gets under way.
Lloyds bank chairman dismisses allegations of criminality made by Noel Edmonds
The chairman of Lloyds Banking Group has dismissed allegations of criminality made by TV personality Noel Edmonds.
Edinburgh absconder traced after more than a week
A man who absconded from Edinburgh has been arrested after more than a week on the run. Andrew Waddell was last seen shortly after 3pm on Wednesday May 8 in Colinton Road. The 31-year-old was traced on Wednesday in Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. He is expected to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court tomorrow.
Man sought after schoolboy assault
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they want to trace after a school boy was subjected to racist abuse and hit on the head.
Man in court charged over murder of Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh
A man has appeared in court charged with murdering Trainspotting actor Bradley Welsh.
Appeal for witnesses of axe attack suspects
Police are appealing for information on three men seen running from a burning car after a man was the victim of an axe attack in Edinburgh.