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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.
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.
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.
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.
University of Edinburgh researchers discovered how immune cells trigger debilitating scar tissue in Crohn's disease patients, opening the door for treatments that could prevent the condition's most challenging complication. The breakthrough could help millions avoid surgery and transform lives.
Scientists in Edinburgh are using artificial intelligence to scan thousands of existing drugs to find new treatments for conditions like dementia and motor neurone disease. Their approach could deliver hope to patients in years instead of the decades traditional drug discovery takes.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. With help from Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong for an emotional surprise reunion.
Ross Lupton hadn't spent Christmas with his father Andrew in a decade. This year, with help from his brother Lewis and Cathay Pacific, he flew from Edinburgh to Hong Kong to pull off the surprise of a lifetime.
Researchers in Edinburgh engineered bacteria to transform waste plastic bottles into L-DOPA, a critical Parkinson's disease treatment. This breakthrough could revolutionize sustainable medicine while tackling plastic pollution.
British runner Josh Kerr bounced back from a devastating calf tear to reclaim his world indoor title, beating the Olympic rival who once defeated him. Just months ago, the Edinburgh athlete couldn't walk to breakfast on his own.
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