Edinburgh Live • 23rd October 2025

Edinburgh man preyed on victim in back of van and abused teen on Christmas Day

A depraved Edinburgh man has been convicted of carrying out a horrific sexual attack on a victim who he preyed on in the back of a van at a local beach. Paul Kernachan stood trial at the High Court of Edinburgh this week where a jury found him guilty of rape and also three counts of indecent behaviour towards a second victim aged between 12 and 16. The 59-...

Edinburgh Live • 21st September 2025

'I work as an Edinburgh drag performer and the scene is being destroyed by one thing'

Edinburgh drag performers have called out a culture of toxic bullying they say enforces 'homophobic' stereotypes and has "destroyed" the scene. Edinburgh Live reported last week on drag queen and DJ Lucy Grant spreading false rumours that rival performer Andrew Donohoe was having sexual relationships with underage drag queens. More performers have now co...

Daily Mirror • 16th September 2025

'Mystery virus' at UK business conference sees 20 fall sick including CEO

Over 20 people were struck down by a 'mystery virus' at an Edinburgh conference centre, with two individuals, including one heavily pregnant woman, hospitalised due to severe symptoms that attendees initially mistook for food poisoning.

The unsettling incident occurred in March 2024 at the Edinburgh Training and Conference Venue on St Mary's Street and only came to light following a recent Freedom of Information request.

The outbreak, which caused attendees to suffer from headaches, stomach pa...

Edinburgh Live • 15th September 2025

Edinburgh drag queen targeted rival with 'humiliating and hurtful rumours'

An Edinburgh drag queen and DJ spread unfounded rumours a rival was having sex with underage performers, Edinburgh Live can reveal. Lucy Grant, an artist in the capital scene, has issued a letter through her solicitor apologising to Andrew Donohoe after he threatened to sue her for defamation. Andrew, who performs drag under the name Skinny Minnie, claimed...

Edinburgh Live • 19th August 2025

Edinburgh locals treated by 'bogus doctor' as NHS bosses issue urgent warning

Unwitting locals have been targeted by an alleged bogus doctor operating a 'mental health clinic', Edinburgh Live can reveal. The individual is understood to be accused of giving dubious medical advice and doling out medication without proper certification. Bosses at NHS Lothian have warned those affected to contact their GP "as soon as possible" if they h...

Edinburgh Live • 17th June 2025

Edinburgh easyJet manager fired for 'comments about crew members' bodies'

An easyJet boss fired a cabin manager who showed "repeated conduct" issues involving comments about crew members' bodies, a court has heard. Amanda Gallagher, an easyJet manager based in Glasgow, gave evidence at the Edinburgh Employment Tribunal on Tuesday, June 17, claiming she terminated his employment for "gross misconduct". Former cabin manager Ro...

Edinburgh Live • 12th June 2025

Edinburgh armed police officer told 'last thing we need is another misogyny case'

A second firearms officer is suing Police Scotland over alleged sex discrimination following a controversial incident that was filmed and posted on TikTok. Greg Tunnock, 34, gave evidence at the Edinburgh Employment Tribunal on Thursday, June 12, following days of testimony from his colleague Steven Jones. Both men are embroiled in a legal battle sparked...

Edinburgh Live • 9th June 2025

Edinburgh police officer sues force after 'suspension for photo with influencer'

An Edinburgh authorised firearms officer is taking legal action against Police Scotland - claiming he was unfairly suspended after an "incident" was filmed and posted on TikTok. Steven Jones, 35, gave evidence at the Edinburgh Employment Tribunal on Monday, June 9 where he is suing on the grounds of sex discrimination. Mr Jones says his behaviour was br...

Edinburgh Live • 20th April 2025

Brave Edinburgh woman gets justice years after attack by her friend's boyfriend

An Edinburgh rape survivor has shared the story of a brutal attack that left her reeling, and is now encouraging other survivors to report assault after her abuser was convicted in court. Emily Peebles, 28, was raped by Kyle Kernachan on January 21, 2017 at a property in Granton. The horrifying ordeal left her “completely changed” and carried a “massive im...

Edinburgh Live • 23rd March 2025

Edinburgh primary pupils putting Andrew Tate as wallpaper on school-issued iPads

Edinburgh teachers have raised the alarm on a surge of 'misogynistic ideology' among young boys as they report a 'concerning' number of male pupils idolising a controversial social media influencer. Teachers across the capital claim boys as young as 11 identify with Andrew Tate, a media personality who has been accused of rape and human trafficking. Teac...

Edinburgh Live • 17th March 2025

Scared Edinburgh family-of-six left stranded in cramped flat riddled with mould

An Edinburgh family-of-six is “scared” for their safety after living for years in an over-crowded and mould-infested council flat. Salah Sharif, 48, and his wife Dalbar Al-Barwari, 37 have resided in the two-bed Muirhouse flat the past seven years - and said Edinburgh Council has failed to take action despite the family repeatedly raising concerns. Their c...

Edinburgh Live • 16th March 2025

Terrifying moment Edinburgh garage bursts into flames in 'gangland firebombing'

A terrifying fire at an Edinburgh garage on Sunday morning is the latest in a series of fire bombings rocking the capital, Edinburgh Live has been told. Scottish Fire and Rescue battled a massive blaze on Milton Road East near Portobello on Sunday, March 16. The fire service first received a call at 5.55am with the first appliance from the nearby Newcraigh...

Edinburgh Live • 13th March 2025

Edinburgh firebombings 'reprisal for underworld heist that could trigger new gang war'

A sickening series of firebombings are reprisal attacks for an underworld heist threatening to plunge the capital into a new gang war, Edinburgh Live has been told. We reported how a masked arsonist torched the Belle Cheveux beauty salon in Albert Street at around 2.30am on Thursday, March 6. And on Monday, up to 45 firefighters battled through the ni...

The Mirror • 3rd March 2025

Neighbours in five-year war over hedge that's gone all the way to government

Pensioners Keith and Julie Smith are campaigning to have their neighbour's tall hedge removed because it blocks the light from entering their garden. Tensions between the households first srufaced in 2020, with both parties refusing to back down - and the Smiths later accusing their neighbours of engaging in a five-year long targeted campaign against t...

Edinburgh Live • 2nd March 2025

Edinburgh neighbours embroiled in five-year-long 'war' over 'untrimmed' hedge

Two households in Prestonfield are entangled in a bitter years-long dispute over a hedge which has descended into a monumental suburban struggle. What began as a mild disagreement among neighbours escalated to involve Edinburgh Council, the Scottish Government - and even the police. After tensions sparked in 2020, both parties refused to back down with the...

Edinburgh Live • 1st March 2025

We are staking out 'inhumane' East Lothian facility most people don't realise exists

East Lothian locals may not be aware that a drug testing facility is located in their backyard in Tranent. Since the site moved into the region, a small group of animal rights protestors are working to combat what they call “barbaric experimentation on animals”. Charles River Laboratories International Inc is an American pharmaceutical company that aids dr...

Edinburgh Live • 16th February 2025

Edinburgh St James Quarter worker claims 'I was given bonus then dismissed'

A top director formerly employed at St James Quarter has accused the shopping centre’s property managers of “fraud” and “serious” health and safety concerns. John Watt, 38, from Dunbar, is suing Savills Management Resources for unfair dismissal at the Edinburgh Employment Tribunal. He claimed: “My dismissal followed my raising of fire safety concerns, seri...

Edinburgh Live • 10th January 2025

Edinburgh student says undiagnosed ADHD led to 'chaotic life and £30k in debt'

An Edinburgh student waited six years for an ADHD assessment through the NHS before shelling out over £2,000 for a private assessment. Kaitlyn Smith lived what she called a “chaotic” lifestyle for years, dropping out of university and even racking up £30,000 of debt in connection with her untreated “impulsive” behaviour. The NHS waitlist for an ADHD assess...

Edinburgh Live • 22nd December 2024

Edinburgh school support staff 'exhausted' amid daily attacks from pupils

An Edinburgh Live investigation recently revealed daily violence that teachers experience in Edinburgh schools with pupils hitting staff and throwing chairs regularly. Further investigation has found support staff, who work one-to-one with pupils, are at higher risk than teachers and bear the brunt of pupil-on-staff attacks. Interviews with pupil suppo...

The Mirror • 29th November 2024

'I'm homeless this Christmas and this is what my life on the streets looks like'

A homeless man has recalled the moment he went "numb" and was rushed to hospital with pneumonia after sleeping rough in crippling temperatures. Travis Mitchell, 25, has opened up about life on the streets of Edinburgh, Scotland, as he braces himself for a tough Christmas. Travis has been homeless since he fled domestic violence at his home. The young man, who has ADHD, autism and Fetal Alcohol Syndrome, says his disabilities have hindered his chances of steady employment. Now, he is living on th...

Edinburgh Live • 10th November 2024

Edinburgh pupils as 'young as six' attack teachers in wave of violence in schools

Teachers in Edinburgh have endured physical and verbal abuse from students as young as six years-old, an Edinburgh Live investigation reveals today. Interviews with teachers in the capital uncovered a culture of violence at schools where children hit staff and throw chairs regularly - with educators warning trouble h...

The Herald • 5th November 2024

An unshakeable feeling of dread: the view from Americans in Scotland

While I am 3,000 miles away from my home state of New Jersey, the state of American politics is on my mind more than ever. My friends, family, and fellow Americans are all gearing up to cast their vote tomorrow in a historic election marked by a couple of assassination attempts and the latest-ever withdrawal by a candidate from a presidential race.

The ocean-sized gap is much appreciated. But there’s also an unshakable feeling of dread that Scottish friends and colleagues don’t seem to share. This election feels existential in its power to snap the fraying thread of democracy holding the United States together. No pressure.

The Mirror • 2nd November 2024

Terrified residents 'afraid to walk home at night' over cruel firework attacks

Residents of a UK city have said they are 'terrified' after they were targeted by gangs of youths launching fireworks on Halloween. The attacks took place at Hay Avenue in the Niddrie area of Edinburgh on October 31, forcing the area to be "locked down". Local people have since said they fear further attacks in the lead-up to Bonfire Night, and have told how ongoing violence has led them to "want to move away" from the area. One man living nearby described the disturbance as "horrendous", and to...

Edinburgh Live • 28th October 2024

Edinburgh asylum seeker living on £9 per week 'can't afford bus fare to college'

An asylum seeker in Edinburgh who lives on £9 per week said that a free bus fare would be "key" for the welfare of asylum seekers. Sainey Touray, 49, is a former member of parliament from The Gambia and is seeking asylum in the UK. He spoke to Edinburgh Live about the challenges asylum seekers face accessing transportation. READ MORE - East Lothian tow...