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Pro-Palestine activists have vandalised the homes of defence industry executives in Britain, according to a Times report drawing attention across UK news outlets, including Edinburgh Live. The actions appear to be part of ongoing protests connected to the Gaza conflict and the role of British defence firms supplying arms. Police response and any arrests have not been detailed.
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The UEFA Conference League is back in the spotlight as the new phase of matches begins. Spanish side Getafe, the country's only representative, visited Universitatea Craiova in Romania, while Hearts launched their campaign with a five-goal showing in Edinburgh. Coverage in Spain, Italy, Germany, the Netherlands and Mexico is focused on the format, group draw, and how smaller clubs fare in Europe's third competition.
- 3Ken Lussey launches Edinburgh murder mystery 'Bridge of Sighs'▼Can somewhere be loved to death? My new novel ‘Bridge of Sighs’ is a fast-paced contemporary murder mystery set in Edinb
Scottish author Ken Lussey has released a new novel, 'Bridge of Sighs', a fast-paced contemporary murder mystery set in Edinburgh and northern Scotland. Alongside the launch, he is sharing photos of the real locations featured in the book, including Kylesku in Sutherland, Plockton in Wester Ross, Balnakeil Bay and Kilmuir on the Black Isle, asking whether a place can be loved to death.
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Sophie, Duchess of Edinburgh is trending following a heartwarming moment involving her daughter, Lady Louise Windsor. Coverage notes that Lady Louise's gestures recall the lifelong passion of Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip, drawing warm reactions from royal watchers and renewed interest in the Edinburgh family's ties to the late royals.
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The Duchess of Edinburgh is in the news on two fronts: she and Prince Edward were notably absent from a recent state banquet, prompting questions about the reason, while attention has turned to their daughter Lady Louise Windsor, who is being compared to Queen Elizabeth II in a new photo. A debate is also under way over whether Lady Louise should take on a role as a working royal.
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Edinburgh is seeing cloudy skies with mild temperatures reaching around 17°C, according to the weather forecast for October 4, 2026. The outlook points to a damp but not unusual autumn day, with no severe conditions expected. People are checking the forecast to plan their day around the cloud cover and mild seasonal temperatures.
- 7Original musical 'Faith and Fantasy' to debut at Edinburgh's Pixy Theatre▼‘Faith and fantasy’: Original musical to debut at Edinburgh’s Pixy Theatre
An original musical titled 'Faith and Fantasy' is set to premiere at the Pixy Theatre in Edinburgh. The production is being presented as a new work combining themes of faith and fantasy. Details about the creative team, cast and performance dates have not yet been widely reported, but the announcement is drawing attention from theatre audiences in the Scottish capital.