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Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

Edinburgh News Today | 2 Min | The Local Wire

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Daily 2-minute local news for Edinburgh, Scotland (UK): key incidents, city decisions, events, weather, and trending stories. Fresh every day.

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  • Edinburgh: Terror probe launched after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh | June 22

    Edinburgh: Terror probe launched after suspected anti-Muslim attacks in Edinburgh | June 22
    Jun 22 2026
    Edinburgh police are investigating a suspected hate crime after anti-Muslim attacks targeted a taxi and Uber rider, with CCTV released and a terror probe launched. A swarm of bees has caused concern in East Lothian, and a three-vehicle crash has closed a busy Edinburgh junction, while a primary school fire in West Lothian is under investigation for possible arson.
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    2 mins
  • Edinburgh: Edinburgh police investigate violent anti-Muslim attacks after five injured | June 21

    Edinburgh: Edinburgh police investigate violent anti-Muslim attacks after five injured | June 21
    Jun 21 2026
    Edinburgh police confirm a series of violent attacks targeting Muslims, leaving five injured, with a man charged over the alleged assaults. Meanwhile, a vehicle fire at Edinburgh Airport and rising bike thefts among tourists are highlighted in today's Local Wire update.
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    1 min
  • Edinburgh: Police incident leaves four hospitalized, man arrested in Edinburgh. | June 20

    Edinburgh: Police incident leaves four hospitalized, man arrested in Edinburgh. | June 20
    Jun 20 2026
    Edinburgh authorities are investigating a violent incident in the city center leaving four hospitalized and a man arrested, while Edinburgh Airport was evacuated due to a suspicious package. A knife-wielding man was detained on Leith Walk, and city planners unveiled plans for a new residential development in the west.
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    2 mins
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