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Edinburgh police are investigating a suspected hate crime after anti-Muslim attacks targeted a taxi and Uber rider, with CCTV released and a terror probe launched. A swarm of bees has caused concern in East Lothian, and a three-vehicle crash has closed a busy Edinburgh junction, while a primary school fire in West Lothian is under investigation for possible arson.

Edinburgh police confirm a series of violent attacks targeting Muslims, leaving five injured, with a man charged over the alleged assaults. Meanwhile, a vehicle fire at Edinburgh Airport and rising bike thefts among tourists are highlighted in today's Local Wire update.

Edinburgh authorities are investigating a violent incident in the city center leaving four hospitalized and a man arrested, while Edinburgh Airport was evacuated due to a suspicious package. A knife-wielding man was detained on Leith Walk, and city planners unveiled plans for a new residential development in the west.

Edinburgh's Local Wire update covers a major fire in the Old Town, a skip lorry crash in Leith, and a violent attack at a World Cup hotel. The episode also addresses rising school violence and highlights the start of the city's largest agriculture show.

Edinburgh's Local Wire update covers the repatriation of a Scottish soldier's remains, the tragic death of a Scottish boxing champion in Thailand, and the city's ongoing homelessness crisis linked to the Fringe Festival. The episode also highlights public safety concerns, a brewery's historic U.S. shipment, and council decisions on AI data centers and fire station closures.

Edinburgh authorities are searching for a missing teenager after a call for witnesses was issued, while emergency crews battle two serious fires in residential and city center areas. A tragic e-scooter incident involving an elderly woman and a heartwarming police gesture after a World Cup match also made headlines.

Edinburgh officials warn against bathing at Portobello and other beaches due to high bacteria levels and pollution, while Scottish boxing champion Colin fights for recovery after a severe accident in Thailand. A mother in terminal cancer after a misdiagnosis seeks to attend her daughters’ wedding, as the city moves forward with a £2.55m development in Edinburgh New Town.

Edinburgh's charity shop brooch worth over £250 was bought for £2.50, while a fire in West Lothian destroyed an industrial building and a drug deaths crisis continues to impact the city's communities. The World Cup fan zone at a local brewery has become a lively gathering spot for fans.

Edinburgh residents celebrate Scotland's World Cup win and follow updates on the Emma Caldwell murder case as a gang linked to organized crime faces legal action. City debates over tram expansion and the Roseburn Path dispute continue, while a kilted bagpiper makes a quirky appearance on Boston's Cop slide.

Edinburgh authorities are searching for a missing Welsh man spotted on a city bus near Ingliston, while a West Lothian farmer died in a quad bike accident sparking safety concerns. Local council whistleblowing cases have surged 40% with racism and cronyism allegations, and the Edinburgh Festival Fringe sees Scottish band METEORS debut.