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Celebrity tweets 'show happiness'
Researchers in Edinburgh are hoping a study of celebrity Twitter messages might provide an insight into how happy we are. |
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Edinburgh tram network proposed
Transport bosses in Edinburgh tell BBC Scotland they are determined to push ahead with a city-wide tram network. |
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Tram works close busy road again
One of the Capital's busiest shopping streets is to close to traffic for up to 18 months as the next phase of the tram project gets under way. |
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Hospital tram line may be revived
Plans for a tram line to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary could be revived if a study of the area shows more transport links are needed. |
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Station hope for town cut in two
Workington in Cumbria lost its bridges in the floods, but as the BBC's Jon Kelly reports, a new rail station is offering a potential lifeline. |
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Buses to return to Princes Street
Buses are likely to return to Princes Street in Edinburgh by the end of November, the city council says. |
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Capital's clean streets praised
Edinburgh's streets achieve their highest ever score for cleanliness during the Festival despite a bin strike in the city. |
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'No deals' linked to freed bomber
The son of Libyan leader Colonel Gaddafi insists no trade deals were linked to the release of the convicted Lockerbie bomber. |
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Writer's block hits empty offices
Giant poetic quotations are placed in the windows of empty business premises in the centre of Edinburgh. |
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When can papers you're carrying be snapped?
Britain's top counter-terrorism policeman has quit after he was photographed revealing the contents of a secret document. |
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Surge in Scots claiming benefits
The number of people claiming jobseeker's allowance in Scotland rises by 43,600 over the year, to nearly 112,600. |
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Tesco to create 200 finance jobs
Supermarket giant Tesco says it will create more than 200 new financial jobs in Edinburgh. |
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Princes Street closure plan ready
Details of measures to mitigate the effects of the closure of Princes Street for tram works are released. |
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Tram works to close busy junction
The Mound junction in Edinburgh will close from Saturday to make way for tram works. |
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Busy street closes for six weeks
A busy Edinburgh street is to be closed for six weeks for the final stage of a project to replace a roundabout. |
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Ryanair cancels Edinburgh flights
Low-cost airline Ryanair is forced to cancel all flights from its new Edinburgh base for the next six weeks. |
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Fringe 'open' despite ticket woes
The man in charge of the Edinburgh Fringe said business at the festival's box office was "brisk" despite widespread problems with ticketing. |
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Tram route rates reduction call
The company building Edinburgh's tram system calls for a rates reduction of 80% for affected firms. |
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Ticketing problems hit festival
Organisers of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe insist it will run as planned, despite major ticketing problems. |
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Edinburgh tops UK economy table
Edinburgh has the strongest economy in the UK, outstriping even London, a report shows. |