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A Scottish entrepreneur has opened Britain's first hospital for struggling houseplants, where leafy patients get repotted, pest treatments, and even liquid drips. The Edinburgh shop offers consultations, quarantine zones, and aftercare advice for city dwellers who love their plants but lack space or expertise to care for them properly.
A Tesco store in Edinburgh donated £200 worth of kitchen equipment to a beloved dementia charity serving families for over 30 years. The donation comes as the Corstorphine Dementia Project prepares to move into new premises after their current building faces demolition.
Scientists at the University of Edinburgh have licensed a breakthrough process that extracts gold and copper from electronic waste without toxic chemicals or extreme heat. The technology could transform how the world tackles its fastest-growing waste problem.
Scotland's premier arts festival is turning off the phones to turn up the magic. After interruptions disrupted every single concert last year, Edinburgh International Festival is creating distraction-free performances where audiences can lose themselves in the moment.
A local supermarket in Edinburgh stepped up to help a beloved dementia charity continue serving vulnerable families. The donation came just as the 30-year-old organization prepares to move into a new permanent home.
Scotland's capital just topped every European city in a worldwide ranking that asked 24,000 residents what makes their home special. Nineteen European cities made the top 50, with walkability, culture, and joy ranking highest.
Mary Davidson Smith celebrated her 105th birthday by receiving 105 cards from around the world, including one from King Charles. Her secret to a long life? "Keep on going."
Two cricket legends are bringing world-class Twenty20 cricket to Scotland. Former New Zealand stars Kyle Mills and Nathan McCullum have teamed up with Otago Cricket to launch the Edinburgh Castle Rockers.
World Cup runners-up Canada showcased their championship caliber with an electrifying 10-try performance against Scotland in Edinburgh. Despite the lopsided score, Scotland's women gave home fans four tries to celebrate in the WXV opener.
This August, the world's largest arts festival will feature a groundbreaking 80-person theater heated to 90 degrees Celsius, combining live performances with traditional sauna wellness. The innovative space promises to enhance the audience experience through endorphin release and heightened sensory immersion.
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have discovered how to transform waste plastic bottles into L-DOPA, a crucial medication for Parkinson's disease. This breakthrough could revolutionize both pharmaceutical manufacturing and plastic recycling.
After 10 years apart during the holidays, a son secretly flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to surprise his father on Christmas. Cathay Pacific captured the tearful reunion that reminds us what the season is really about.
League-leading Hearts showed resilience that has defined their season, fighting back twice to secure a dramatic 2-2 draw with Celtic. The result keeps the underdog Edinburgh club four points clear at the top of Scotland's premiership.
Scientists turned E. coli bacteria and leftover naan bread into tiny chemical factories that produce medicines and plastics without fossil fuels. The process could actually remove more carbon than it releases.
A wildlife advocate dressed as a giant gannet to protest a controversial hunt and stood for election just to spark conversation. His stunt worked, and now the winning candidate shares his mission to protect the birds.
A new report from the University of Edinburgh reveals insights into peace agreements signed worldwide in 2025, offering hope through data-driven understanding of conflict resolution. The PA-X database tracks hundreds of agreements, helping researchers and peacemakers learn what works.
In a heart-pounding Champions Cup match, Leinster overcame early defensive struggles to score 49 points against Edinburgh, thrilling fans with seven total tries. The Dublin team rallied in the second half to secure their spot in the quarter-finals after one of the most entertaining games of the season.
Cobb Innovation and Technology Academy took 13 students across Great Britain to explore centuries of medical innovation, from plague-era Edinburgh to modern forensics labs in London. The week-long journey transformed classroom lessons into unforgettable hands-on experiences.
A 75-year-old Palestinian writer has safely transferred nearly 60 years of personal journals to Scotland after fearing they would be destroyed. His archive, containing over 5 million words documenting life in Palestine since 1967, now rests in Edinburgh's protective care.
University of Edinburgh researchers found that swapping some meat and dairy for vegetables, beans, and eggs could prevent nearly 60,000 cases of type 2 diabetes in a decade while cutting emissions without raising food costs. The study challenges the myth that sustainable eating breaks the bank.
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