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Dec 11, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Debbie Hall |Katie Williams
Children from West Lothian have been left gutted as a local gymnastics club won't be able to put on their Christmas shows after a massive fire ripped through their base. Livingston’s Astro Gymnastics confirmed all their young members and staff were safe after a massive fire took hold near the base at a unit at Brucefield Industrial Estate. Luckily nobody was injured by the fire has destroyed their base and surrounding units.
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Dec 11, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Mark McGivern |Katie Williams
Sir Chris Hoy was reduced to tears while he was recording a poignant message for his children, he shared. Speaking to Lorraine Kelly on her daytime show on ITV, the cycling star spoke out of his brave battle to put his kids first in the wake of his terminal cancer diagnosis. He shared how he shed a tear while recording a heartfelt message for Callum, nine, and Chloe, six, to live with them after he's gone.
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Dec 10, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Billy Gaddi |Katie Williams
A Scottish family who emigrated to Sydney, Australia have revealed they will be returning home after just two years of living down under. Kimberley Lucas admitted she has struggled to acclimatise to her new surroundings, pointing out the financial and social differences in Oz. Kimberly, her two children and husband jetted off to Australia at the start of 2023 after a 'work opportunity' opened up. Over the two years, she detailed her experiences and thoughts extensively on TikTok.
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Nov 29, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Ruth Suter |Katie Williams
A man who would empty his bank account just hours after getting paid every month has revealed he's lost over £250,000 while in the grips of a betting addiction. Colin Brown, 42, has bravely spoken out on his battle with betting after decades of gambling. It was confirmed earlier this week bookmakers and casinos will be forced to fund NHS-provided support to tackle problem gambling.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Chiara Fiorillo |Katie Williams
The family of Jay Slater has issued one final heartfelt message after closing a fundraiser which was set up to support them. After Jay was reported missing in Tenerife, a Go Fund Me page was set up to help with the search and then bring him home after his body was discovered. Jay's bereaved mum, Debbie Duncan, 56, shared a final update last week to thank those who donated with the fundraiser making £71,000, The Mirror reports.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
msn.com | Neil Pooran |Katie Williams
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Neil Pooran |Katie Williams
The Proclaimers will perform at a memorial service for Alex Salmond taking place on St Andrew’s Day. The service at St Giles’ Cathedral in Edinburgh will be streamed live from 11am on Saturday. Mr Salmond, a pivotal figure in Scottish politics for several decades, died aged 69 on October 12 in North Macedonia after having a heart attack.
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Nov 28, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | George Mathias |Katie Williams
A woman who tragically lost her parents to sepsis within just eight weeks of each other was rushed to hospital with the same deadly condition. Lyndsey Feeney, 45, lost both her parents Archie, 73, and Cathy, 72, in April and July 2024. Just months later while she was still grieving them, she was admitted into hospital believing she had a kidney infection. However, after being diagnosed with urosepsis, caused by a urinary tract infection, she feared she would lose her own life.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | James Brinsford |Katie Williams
Andy Murray has been inundated after he shared a heartbreaking update to his fans. Taking to social media, the retired tennis star posted a photo of his family's beloved dog along with a message sharing he had passed away over the rainbow bridge. In a moving post, Andy shared: "You were the most loyal and protective companion our family could have wished for.
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Nov 24, 2024 | 
edinburghlive.co.uk | Hannah Rodger |Katie Williams
A brave Edinburgh woman has spoken out as she calls for stricter laws to stop abusers after she was targeted by Scotland's worst online predator. Andreas Gkertsos has been banned from using the internet and social media after stalking, trying to blackmail and harass nine women online. Gkertsos started creating fake profiles and anonymous accounts when he was just a teenager.
