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CBC
21 hours ago
- CBC
Woman hit, critically injured by vehicle in ByWard Market
A woman was hospitalized with critical injuries after she was hit by a vehicle in the ByWard Market Thursday night, paramedics said. Paramedics told CBC News they were called around 7:15 p.m. and transferred a woman in critical condition to hospital. In a post on social media Friday, police said the vehicle left the road and struck a pedestrian on the sidewalk near the west end of George Street. The woman's injuries were serious but non-life threatening, police said. Images from the scene show a SUV on the sidewalk near the Clarendon Tavern on George Street and heavy police presence in the area. George Street reopened in the area around 10 p.m. Police added there is no indication of criminality and the collision remains under investigation.
BBC News
2 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Plans for £35m Edinburgh George Street revamp backed
Plans for a major redevelopment of one of the Edinburgh New Town's main streets have been backed by city councillors, despite fears over a lack of estimated £35m revamp of George Street will see parking down the centre of the street removed, a new cycle lane and traffic restrictions council hopes money for the project will come from the new visitor levy and through Scottish government and Transport Scotland funding concerns have been raised about the current financial situation and how likely it will be to secure all the money for the project. If funding is found, construction is scheduled to start after the Edinburgh Festival in 2027 with a completion date of August or September a meeting on Thursday, councillors voted six to five in favour of backing the most expansive – and expensive - approved George Street revamp will include more space for pedestrians, seating areas, trees and raised access will be restricted at certain times to just taxis and delivery vehicles, with "hostile vehicle mitigation" bollards controlling access at entry points. Most expansive and expensive plan Opposition councillors expressed concern over the scheme's practicality, instead calling for £10m to be spent on properly maintaining the existing street council officers said this would not meet the city's street design guidelines and would not qualify for funding from public bodies. Conservative councillor for the City Centre ward Joanna Mowat said: "We've been talking for nearly 11 years now."The elephant in the room is that we still don't have any money, and are reliant on applying to third parties and having this money granted to us before we can put a shovel in the ground."Two lesser options, costing £13m and £20m, which would cut out certain elements of the full scheme, were also proposed but voted council said that if adequate funding for the project cannot be found, councillors will be able to scale back to one of these less ambitious and Environment Committee convener Stephen Jenkinson said: "This is a unique opportunity to bring one of Edinburgh's most important streets into the modern world whilst still maintaining its unique history and features."The wider potential improvements are vast, from benefits to local residents and businesses to enhancing Edinburgh as a visitor destination, and beyond."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Yahoo
Diners and staff at Edinburgh restaurant 'team up to take on gang' after incident
An Edinburgh restaurant supervisor claims a balaclava-wearing group attempted to steal her bike while she was working on George Street. Footage captured by a diner at Le Petit Beefbar on Thursday evening, show a group three attempt to nick the bike belonging to a member of staff at the venue. Anna Mykhailova, 22, only bought the bike a week before the incident and said it's her main commute to work. READ MORE: Edinburgh armed police lock down street in major emergency response READ MORE: Edinburgh patient who survived 'medical miracle' set to be evicted from childhood home The gang allegedly used 'large rocks' in a bid to smash the lock off the bike but did not succeed. Diners and colleagues at the restaurant 'teamed up' against the trio in broad daylight. Speaking to Edinburgh Live, Anna, who works as the restaurant supervisor, is "relieved" her bike was not taken but said "it could have been gone in two minutes". Inquiries into the incident are ongoing. She added: "My colleagues told me not to freak out but when I found out what happened, my face completely changed - I thought it was a joke at first. "There was three guys trying to steal my bike but a customer was screaming at them and trying to get them off "Another bartender screamed at them too and told them to leave. Luckily, the bike lock did it's job because they had a rock with them and started smashing it but they couldn't get it off. Sign up for Edinburgh Live newsletters for more headlines straight to your inbox "The police were there within five minutes. The group was three males in balaclavas and all of them were on the same moped." The 22-year-old said she paid a lot of money for the bike after saving up for over a year. She was involved in a road accident in 2024 and it was a "big thing" for her to get a new one. She added: "It was a relief when everything was fine in the end but it could have been gone in two minutes. "I had only had the bike for one year and I saved money for a while to get this specific one because I was involved in an accident last year. Join Edinburgh Live's Whatsapp Community here and get the latest news sent straight to your messages. "If I didn't have the bike, I don't know what I would do - I would be so devastated and sad if it was taken." A Police Scotland spokesperson said: "Around 7.20pm on Thursday, 19 June, we received a report of the attempted theft of a motorbike on George Street in Edinburgh. Enquiries are ongoing."
The National
18-06-2025
- Politics
- The National
Orange Order walk to close major roads in Glasgow city centre
Processions will begin in the north, east, south, and west of Glasgow and converge for the main march, which is scheduled to start at 1.55pm from Holland Street, Blythswood Hill. The main procession will involve an estimated 900 participants, according to organisers. READ MORE: BBC chief responds to landmark report exposing bias on Gaza A total of 55 roads will be impacted during the marches. Disruption is expected along the following streets: Millarbank Street Keppochill Road Pinkston Road Baird Street Lister Street Kennedy Street Beith Street Rosevale Street Dumbarton Road Argyle Street Sauchiehall Street Radnor Street Lymburn Street Kelvinhaugh Street Quarryknowe Street Westmuir Street Parkhead Cross Duke Street Gateside Street Glenpark Street Brand Street Lorne Street Paisley Road West Paisley Road Kingston Street St Vincent Street Pitt Street West George Street Holland Street West Regent Street Blythswood Square North Blythswood Square South Blythswood Square East Nelson Mandela Place George Square North George Street High Street Castle Street Cathedral Street Cathedral Square Bath Street Fleming Street Sunnylaw Street Balmore Road Saracen Street Possil Road Garscube Road Cowcaddens Road North Hanover Street Kyle Street Couper Street Clyde Place Commerce Street King George V Bridge Hope Street The day before will also see several Orange marches taking place, as well as around 2000 people participating in a separate march for World Refugee Day in the city centre. The event, organised by Stand Up to Racism, will feature live music, public speeches, and demonstrations of solidarity. A full list of the roads affected can be found here. READ MORE: Scottish pensioners to be better off than rest of UK after winter fuel changes Participants are set to gather at Barrowlands Park at 1pm, with banners and placards. The largest of the Orange Walks on Saturday will see 300 from the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow youth section march from Townhead to Glasgow Green via George Square, High Street, and Saltmarket. The Orange Walk is scheduled to start an hour and 45 minutes before the World Refugee Day march.
Glasgow Times
18-06-2025
- Politics
- Glasgow Times
Glasgow roads affected by this weekend's Orange Walks
Processions will begin in the north, east, south, and west of Glasgow and converge for the main march, which is scheduled to start at 1:55pm from Holland Street, Blythswood Hill. The main procession will involve an estimated 900 participants, according to organisers. READ MORE: Nearly 60 Glasgow roads set to close this month for TRNSMT A total of 55 roads will be impacted during the marches. Disruption is expected along the following streets: Millarbank Street Keppochill Road Pinkston Road Baird Street Lister Street Kennedy Street Beith Street Rosevale Street Dumbarton Road Argyle Street Sauchiehall Street Radnor Street Lymburn Street Kelvinhaugh Street Quarryknowe Street Westmuir Street Parkhead Cross Duke Street Gateside Street Glenpark Street Brand Street Lorne Street Paisley Road West Paisley Road Kingston Street St Vincent Street Pitt Street West George Street Holland Street West Regent Street Blythswood Square North Blythswood Square South Blythswood Square East Nelson Mandela Place George Square North George Street High Street Castle Street Cathedral Street Cathedral Square Bath Street Fleming Street Sunnylaw Street Balmore Road Saracen Street Possil Road Garscube Road Cowcaddens Road North Hanover Street Kyle Street Couper Street Clyde Place Commerce Street King George V Bridge Hope Street READ MORE: Trade roadshow coming to Glasgow with free breakfasts and giveaways The day before will also see several Orange marches taking place, as well as around 2000 people participating in a separate march for World Refugee Day in the city centre. The Glasgow Times previously reported that the event, organised by Stand Up to Racism, will feature live music, public speeches, and demonstrations of solidarity. A full list of the roads affected can be found HERE. READ MORE: Road closures expected as 2000 to march through Glasgow Participants are set to gather at Barrowlands Park at 1pm, with banners and placards. The largest of the Orange Walks on Saturday will see 300 from the County Grand Lodge of Glasgow youth section march from Townhead to Glasgow Green via George Square, High Street, and Saltmarket. The Orange Walk is scheduled to start an hour and 45 minutes before the World Refugee Day march.
