Edinburgh Festival Fringe

Members of a Borders-based stage school are walking to Edinburgh to help cover the cost of their show.

Comedy, music, magic and cabaret will all be part of the arts festival, which runs from August 1 to 25.

Writer and director Lucy Singer from Sheffield says it is a "very exciting" opportunity.

The festival is being held at three small venues in Wolverhampton from 25 to 27 July.

Michelle Collins is making her Edinburgh debut as the Fringe looks to the future with a new leader.

City councillors will decide whether to back the new accommodation tax at two meetings later this month.

Darcey says she is ready for her "life to start", but has to finish school first.

Shona McCarthy announced she will leave the role in Spring 2025 after nine years at the helm.