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Sixteen visitors to Craigies Farm in South Queensferry near Edinburgh have fallen ill with suspected cryptosporidiosis, prompting NHS Lothian to investigate with environmental health officers; the parasite can cause diarrhoea, vomiting and stomach cramps and poses a higher risk to young children, while the farm remains open and officials monitor for further cases.
An explosion in the boiler room at Rockstar North’s Edinburgh office on Jan 19 caused a small fire, but there were no injuries and the studio remains open as GTA 6 development continues; the event comes amid ongoing union-busting allegations and a court case involving fired workers, and GTA 6 is scheduled to launch on November 19 for PS5 and Xbox Series X|S.
Rockstar North in Edinburgh is confirmed open and operational after a boiler malfunction triggered a fire brigade response; there were no casualties, and the studio remains open ahead of GTA VI's November 2026 launch.
Emergency services were called to Rockstar North's Edinburgh offices on Holyrood Road after an explosion, with six fire engines responding to assess structural damage; no casualties were reported and the company has not yet commented.
An explosion struck Rockstar North, the Scottish studio behind GTA 6, with early reports suggesting it was an accident. Emergency services responded and authorities are investigating the cause; there are no confirmed details on casualties or injuries, and the company has not issued a statement in the article.
A man was found guilty of attempting to sexually assault a woman on an Easyjet flight from Naples to Edinburgh, with evidence including witness testimony and forensic analysis, and is awaiting sentencing.
Thousands of starfish washed up on Wardie Bay in Edinburgh, likely due to stormy weather and rapid temperature changes, with marine biologists noting such events are natural but require further investigation.
A 17-year-old boy was arrested in Edinburgh during Hogmanay for possessing an offensive weapon and committing a hate crime, with other arrests made for drone flying and minor public order offences.
The Elephant House cafe in Edinburgh, known for its connection to JK Rowling and Harry Potter, has reopened after over four years following a fire that caused significant damage. The cafe, a popular spot for fans and where Rowling wrote parts of her books, was closed during refurbishment funded by new owners who signed a long-term lease. Rowling was a regular customer in the 1990s, and the cafe now features her portrait alongside other famous Edinburgh writers.
Glasgow Warriors defeated Edinburgh 21-3 at Murrayfield to win the 1872 Cup for the fourth consecutive year, with key tries from Dobie and Horne, despite a largely dull match marked by injuries and limited attacking threat from Edinburgh.
Traffic congestion in Scottish cities, especially Edinburgh, is significantly slowing bus services, reducing their attractiveness and increasing journey times, with potential solutions including bus priority measures and AI-based traffic management.
Glasgow Warriors defeated Edinburgh 24-12 in a URC match at Hampden Park, securing a bonus point and taking a 12-point lead into the second leg of the 1872 Cup, with key performances from Rory Darge and Kyle Steyn amidst a gritty, physical derby game.
A man was sentenced to nine years in prison for raping a teenage girl at a music festival in Edinburgh, where he inflicted multiple injuries and made derogatory remarks, with the court emphasizing the predatory nature of his attack and his misogynistic views.
Scientists have found the first scientific evidence of the Black Death in Edinburgh on a teenage skeleton from the 14th century, using advanced DNA testing to confirm the presence of bubonic plague bacteria, providing new insights into the city's medieval history.
Netflix has renewed the crime series 'Dept. Q' for a second season, featuring Matthew Goode as detective Carl Morck, set in Edinburgh and based on Jussi Adler-Olsen’s novels. The first season was well-received, and production will continue in Edinburgh with the same creative team.