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Edinburgh man abandoned in Morocco as a baby on quest to find his birth family People 2 Ryan Anderson, from Leith, was given a new name and identify by his adoptive parents who took him in and brought him up in the UK, unaware of the secrets of his past until he turned 18 BEST IN EDINBURGH Best in EdinburghCelebrity Gogglebox special episode to mark 50 years of UK PrideChannel 4's season looking at 50 years of UK Pride will also include documentaries and one-off episodes of Naked Attraction and First Dates Edinburgh's 'most booked luxury hotel' is former jail with pod capsules in mixed dorms Edinburgh City Centre 1 It might not be for everyone, but this Old Town accommodation has quite the history - and a number of rave reviews. Here's what guests have said about their stay. Edinburgh weather: Met Office forecast as parts of UK set for heatwave Weather Despite parts of the UK sizzling in a rare heatwave, you'll want to wrap up cozy and warm this week if you live in Edinburgh with cloud and rain set for the capital. Morrisons is selling turkeys for 99p instead of £27 Best in EdinburghNow you just have to find one Martin Lewis shares Pizza Express half price May discount code for family dinners out Martin Lewis Martin Lewis took to Twitter on Wednesday morning to share a discount that people can use to get 50% off pizzas at Pizza Express for the majority of the month of May TRAFFIC AND TRAVEL Traffic and TravelFlight attendant tells passengers how to get free upgrades - and what not to say If you're heading on holiday, whether it's long-haul or short-haul, one flight attendant has told passengers what they can do to get an upgrade on their flights - and what to avoid saying. Dangerous Edinburgh dirt bike rider pulls rash one-handed stunt while overtaking Police Scotland 7 Residents within the Broomhouse and Sighthill communities are growing tired of the increasing antisocial behaviour they are being subjected to by youths on dirt bikes. Edinburgh mum woke up from coma with no memory of her husband or children Traffic and Travel She suffered a subarachnoid haemorrhage and a midline shift after her head struck the ground after a motorist hit her at Deans Roundabout in West Lothian in August 2017. Reckless Edinburgh motorcyclist attempts dangerous overtake on busy city street Traffic and Travel 6 The individual stunned passers-by in Edinburgh on Monday (May 2) as they hurtled along Broomhouse Drive towards a corner and upcoming traffic coming out of a roundabout. Mum slams easyJet over seating policy - but not everyone agrees Traffic and Travel A woman has slammed affordable airline easyJet for charging for seats after she took a trip with her two children - but after venting on Mumsnet, not everyone agrees with her views. HEARTS Craig GordonCraig Gordon makes it SFWA Player of the Year hat-trick after Hearts 'keeper scoops awardGordon was voted as the best Premiership player this season by the written press after an stellar campaign Arsenal 'join' Aaron Hickey transfer race as ex-Hearts star wanted for big move FootballThe defender has impressed in Serie A and could be on his way to England in the summer Liam Boyce on Alex Iacovitti head grab as Hearts striker reveals clear the air chat with Ross County defender Liam BoyceBoyce was less than impressed with what Iacovitti did but admits they've since talked it out Hearts held to stalemate by Ross County as Liam Boyce and Josh Ginnelly miss big chances Heart of Midlothian FCEurope-chasing County took a valuable point at Tynecastle, despite the home side dominating the second half Nathaniel Atkinson delights in Hearts career to date and makes song admission Heart of Midlothian FCAtkinson has been chuffed with how things have gone for him at Tynecastle so far HIBS Chris MuellerChris Mueller's Hibs cost laid bare with American flop reportedly on five-figure weekly wageMueller is set to head back to America after just a few months and little impact made in Leith Hibs reassure fans of Sportmon Go deal and insists no supporter lost money Hibernian FCThe Easter Road side had entered an agreement with the company but they've gone bust in recent days Demetri Mitchell discusses Roy Keane Hibs links as ex-Manchester United kid admits excitement Hibernian FCThe pair's paths crossed briefly at Old Trafford and Mitchell and Keane is one of many names linked to the vacancy Hibs slump to Livingston defeat and fail to register shot on target from 18 attempts Hibernian FCThe Hibees had a total of 18 attempts that all flew off target as Livi leapfrogged them into seventh Henning Berg 'enters talks' over Hibs manager role as Ron Gordon chases experienced boss Hibernian FCBerg has 17 years of management experience and fits the bill after Shaun Maloney's exit SALT AND SAUCE Salt and SauceThe Edinburgh attractions you'll definitely have visited if you grew up in the 00s 3 From 'chaos rules' parties at the Logy Gym to sticking your hand in the iceberg at Dynamic Earth, you definitely weren't an Edinburgh 00s kid if you can't check off a few of these. Edinburgh homeowner in stitches as squirrel clambers inside top bathroom window Animals 6 The Edinburgh resident was more than surprised to discover the grey squirrel had made it's way up to the first floor and in through the bathroom window this week. Edinburgh train passengers in stitches after clip of 'most Scottish train ever' ScotRail 4 Caught on camera by ScotRail passenger @michellevankerb, the short video quickly showcased almost all of Scotland's stereotypes in just fifteen seconds. Edinburgh woman in stitches after receiving £90 'dream' dress she ordered online Shopping 4 Rachel Brown had seen the dress in a Facebook advert, only to realise once she had bought it that the website very much seemed like a scam - only to be in fits of laughter when the real dress arrived. The 14 people that are guaranteed to ruin a sunny day in Edinburgh Salt and Sauce 11 When the sun makes a rare appearance in Edinburgh and the temperature creeps into double figures, you can guarantee seeing at least a few of these unusual individuals. UK AND WORLD NEWS UK & World NewsMum slams friend for turning up to holiday 'with no money' after three day bender A woman has been left baffled after her friend organised a weekend trip to Berlin but turned up with hardly any money. After asking her to fund the daytime spending, many are calling her out. Tesco shopper shares little-known self service hack to save time at checkouts Tesco 1 One savvy Tesco customer revealed on TikTok how to dramatically speed up the time it takes to pay for your shopping at a self-service checkout if you are using coins Martin Lewis shares essential holiday tips to help you 'save £100s' on hotel bookings UK & World News Consumer champion Martin Lewis and the Money Saving Expert team have shared their top tips on how to same money when planning a holiday and following his advice could save you £100s. Tesco, Asda, Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury's: All UK supermarkets to follow new strict law Shopping A strict new law has been enforced around the UK that all customers will have to follow or face tough punishment or even jail time. It comes after a spike in attacks on shop workers were reported during the pandemic. How to check Tesco Clubcard vouchers as supermarket issues expiry warning Tesco The supermarket has identified £17m worth of unspent Clubcard vouchers set to expire this month * frontpage * all * Most Read * Most Recent BBCMasterChef viewers slam Gordon Ramsay for 'ruining' cooking show and say it's like 'The Apprentice'MasterChef viewers slammed the programme as the 'Gordon Ramsay Show' Edinburgh property report suggests best time to sell and the city's most popular areas PropertyProperty company ESPC have released their April report that pin points some key findings that homeowners may be able to use to their advantage - including the most sought after postcodes. Edinburgh couple get house makeover on The Great Home Transformation as viewers react PropertyAn Edinburgh couple featured on Wednesday night's episode of The Great Home Transformation, which saw their cramped flat get a total refresh to make it more liveable Edinburgh parent calls for council transparency over 'serious' care failings The City of Edinburgh CouncilThe parent's statement, which branded the council's youth care service "an absolute disgrace", was due to be read out at a council committee this week before councillors voted to hold it in private. 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BBCMasterChef viewers slam Gordon Ramsay for 'ruining' cooking show and say it's like 'The Apprentice'MasterChef viewers slammed the programme as the 'Gordon Ramsay Show' Edinburgh property report suggests best time to sell and the city's most popular areas PropertyProperty company ESPC have released their April report that pin points some key findings that homeowners may be able to use to their advantage - including the most sought after postcodes. Edinburgh couple get house makeover on The Great Home Transformation as viewers react PropertyAn Edinburgh couple featured on Wednesday night's episode of The Great Home Transformation, which saw their cramped flat get a total refresh to make it more liveable Edinburgh parent calls for council transparency over 'serious' care failings The City of Edinburgh CouncilThe parent's statement, which branded the council's youth care service "an absolute disgrace", was due to be read out at a council committee this week before councillors voted to hold it in private. Inside the £665,000 Edinburgh one bedroom flat three times the average price PropertyA one-bedroom flat in Edinburgh's West End has recently gone up for sale for the hefty price of £665,000 — but for nearly £200,000 less you could afford a six-bedroom house in the city * News * Best in Edinburgh * Hibs * Hearts FOLLOW US * FOLLOW US * * * In Your Area * MemoryLane * Discount Codes * Contact Us * About Us * Work for us * Advertise with Us * Competition Rules * How to Complain * Corrections and Clarifications * Terms and Conditions * Privacy Notice * Cookie Notice * Newsletter Signup * Syndication & Licensing * RSS feeds * © 2022 MGN Limited * ×