Portobello26 Aug 2024Paddleboarder rescued 3km from shoreThe man was swept 3km (1.8 miles) into the Firth of Forth from the beach at Portobello.26 Aug 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East26 Jul 2024Scotland triumph in World Schools Debating ChampionshipsThe team defeated Bulgaria to lift the trophy in Belgrade on the motion: "This house regrets the glorification of champions".26 Jul 2024Scotland26 Jul 2024Tests show Portobello beach pollution not due to sewageSampling shows human, dog and gull waste is the most common source of pollution at the Edinburgh beach. 26 Jul 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East12 Jul 2024Swim warning lifted at Portobello beach after water testsHigh levels of bacteria had been found at the Edinburgh beach during routine testing.12 Jul 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East4 Jun 2024'Whooping cough has been relentless - we haven't slept for weeks'Jayne Saywell's 16-year-old son Tom started having coughing fits in April and it spread to the rest of the family.4 Jun 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East7 May 2024The Scottish beaches with the missing sandScottish beaches are bearing the scars of recent storms with the loss of significant amounts of sand.7 May 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East15 Mar 2024The man tackling graffiti by creating muralsChris Cowie began by painting over graffiti but he is now creating his own murals on a railway bridge.15 Mar 2024Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland29 Dec 2023Scotland’s new wild sauna cultureA growing number of outdoor saunas are popping up around Scotland's coastline.29 Dec 2023Scotland14 Nov 2023Rare sei whale spotted near paddleboardersThe whale was seen near Portobello beach in Edinburgh, drawing wildlife enthusiasts to the area.14 Nov 2023Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland