Capital city of Scotland, southeast Scotland
The Lyceum Theatre’s 2026-27 season is shaped by a shift from standalone productions to multi-company co-productions, due to sustained cost pressures and reduced public funding. Artistic director James Brining says the theatre aims to sustain scale, diversify audiences, and support Scottish theatre workers, even as opportunities shrink for freelancers.
Centenary reflections of Miles Davis and Sonny Rollins highlight their lasting influence on jazz. Across tributes and obituaries, critics emphasize Davis’s boundary-defying reinventions and Rollins’s fearless improvisation, resilience, and lifelong pursuit of new forms. The coverage spans The Guardian, The Scotsman, AP, NYT, and France 24, tracing legacies from early bebop to modern fusion and Beyond.
Mobileye has announced plans to operate a robotaxi service in a yet-unnamed U.S. city in 2027, launching with about 100 autonomous vehicles and aiming to expand to roughly 17,000 over five years. The company will run the fleet itself, use its Moovit app for riders, and continue supplying automakers with its Drive system.
A wave of aviation disruptions spans the US, UK and Middle East as safety concerns, weather delays, and airspace restrictions ripple through major hubs. Authorities announce tightened routes and staffing efforts as travelers face mounting delays and cancellations.
Aftab headlines a 2026 European tour with the London Contemporary Orchestra at Usher Hall, Edinburgh, blending her folk-jazz sound with orchestral scale. Her journey from Lahore to New York and Grammys underlines a borderless approach to genre.
Airlines are expanding premium cabins and adding routes to host World Cup cities as bookings rise in June and July. United, Delta and others are boosting capacity with larger aircraft and special routes, while some markets see premium pricing and strategic network adjustments.
Airlines are shifting capacity and raising fares due to ongoing Middle East conflicts. Qantas is reducing domestic flights and increasing prices, while European and US carriers are expanding routes to Africa and Asia. These changes are driven by geopolitical tensions and rising fuel costs.
Sharon Granites, a five-year-old girl, remains missing near Alice Springs as authorities continue a large-scale search. A recently released prisoner, Jefferson Lewis, is being sought for information after being in Sharon’s family home at the time of her disappearance. Police believe Sharon may still be alive as the investigation widens and community volunteers assist the effort.
The Tour de France and the women's Tour de France Femmes will both start in Britain in 2027, marking the first time both races have begun in the same foreign country in the same year. The event will feature demanding terrain and a historic team time trial in London, expected to attract record crowds and showcase women's cycling on a global stage.
ABF has announced plans to demerge Primark from its food operations by the end of 2027. The move aims to improve investor understanding and valuation of each business, amid challenging trading conditions and online competition. Both companies will join the FTSE 100, with Primark valued at around £9 billion.
Shoppers are turning to secondhand and vintage outlets as a sustainable, budget-conscious trend grows. From Drum Farm Antiques near Edinburgh to local stalls, buyers seek value and environmental benefits, while retailers see demand for affordable, durable goods.
The spring housing rebound has stalled as the Iran conflict sends borrowing costs higher and clouds buyers’ plans. New data show existing-home sales weakening, while markets in Scotland and Edinburgh remain resilient amid shifting mortgage rates and renewed buyer confidence.
A string of long-running Edinburgh retailers are closing or restructuring, reflecting a wider shift from brick-and-mortar to online shopping. Corson Hardware and John Donald & Co. are winding down, while 60 Elm Row’s Private Shop has shuttered. The era of bricks-and-mortar institutions faces a challenge, even as Jenners plans a revival on Princes Street.
The conflict in Iran has pushed up energy prices and fuel costs, with gas and oil contributing to higher household bills. The price cap review set for 1 July to 30 September 2026 is expected to show a rise, while a think tank identifies towns most vulnerable to energy-spending shocks.
The England men’s and women’s rugby teams are under scrutiny after a mixed Six Nations. The women have extended a winning run and face Ireland next, while the men’s setup is undergoing a formal review with no coaching changes announced yet.
The Item Club has warned that the UK faces a year of job losses driven by higher energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Iran war, with South Wales and the Humber hardest hit. London, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow are also expected to shed thousands of posts as discretionary spending contracts.
The president has summoned reporters to a White House site tour to showcase renderings of a proposed 90,000-square-foot ballroom and underground complex, claiming personal financing and a “gift to the United States.” The event is timed to counter a Senate hearing on the $1.7 billion security fund and comes as questions are raised about the project’s funding and security claims.
The rugby world mourns Scott Hastings, 61, a key figure in Scotland’s 1990 Grand Slam. Hastings has died after a battle with cancer. Tributes from teammates, clubs and public figures highlight his on-field prowess and charitable work.
The Melrose Triangle site in West Hollywood has a new development plan replacing hundreds of thousands of square feet of offices with 282 apartments, including 66 affordable units for seniors, plus nearly 100,000 square feet of retail and restaurants, three underground parking levels, and a central open-air courtyard. The plan envisions a pedestrian-friendly, multi-building campus with a mix of one- and two-bedroom units and a substantial open space program. The project previously emphasized office space but has stalled amid legal and market headwinds.
British Land has reported strong annual results with underlying profit at £294 million, driven by demand from AI and technology firms for London office space and robust occupancy at its retail parks. The company maintained its earnings forecast for 2027 amid higher leasing activity and rising rents.
A’s progress on their Las Vegas ballpark is advancing, with the lower suites rising and a phased plan for a plaza and parking. Officials say ceremonial groundbreaking has already occurred and financing plans are evolving amid rising costs.
CWP Energy has lodged a petition for judicial review of ministers’ refusal to approve Scoop Hill wind farm near Moffat. The company argues the decision was unlawful and calls for remedies that could unlock up to £1 billion in renewable investment; the case follows a government stance that the site is not right for the location.
Peter Murrell has pleaded guilty to embezzling more than 0,000 from the SNP, triggering remand in custody and a June sentencing date. The case centres on money raised for a Scottish independence campaign.
Nicola Sturgeon has said she feels she is “serving a sentence for a crime I did not commit” after her estranged husband Peter Murrell admitted embezzling more than £400,000 from the SNP. Murrell has pleaded guilty and is due to be sentenced next month. Sturgeon has stressed she is not responsible for his crimes and has condemned the betrayal and deceit that have surrounded the case.
A heatwave has swept across France, the UK, Spain and Italy, with multiple drownings and heat-related deaths reported as temperatures exceed records for May. Authorities warn of ongoing extreme heat through the week as storms and heat domes are expected to persist.
A persistent heat dome has driven unprecedented May temperatures across western Europe this week, with the UK and France having broken May records (Kew Gardens provisionally 35.1°C). Ambulance services have reported record call volumes, amber heat-health alerts have been issued, thunderstorms and fires have followed the heat, and officials are urging caution around open water.
Grace Dent reviews Bar Shrimp in Manchester, praising its seafood-forward menu and neo-New York vibe while noting the adjacent Higher Ground concept and the evolving bar scene in the city. The piece explores how the trio behind Bar Shrimp is redefining the bar-restaurant model without overstated culinary theatrics.
The High Court has heard that Peter Murrell, the SNP's former chief executive, drove a £124,550 motorhome four miles after purchasing it with embezzled party funds. He has pleaded guilty to embezzlement totaling more than £400,000, with numerous luxury items found in the vehicle. The case raises questions about scrutiny of Nicola Sturgeon and SNP finances.
Sephora has announced Edinburgh and Glasgow store openings, marking its first Scotland presence. The Edinburgh location opens July 9 and Glasgow on August 13, with personalized beauty services and exclusive brands on offer. The launch is framed as a milestone for Sephora UK’s expansion and Scotland’s retail scene.
A large fire at a Bermondsey recycling centre has drawn around 100 firefighters and more than 15 engines. Local residents are advised to keep doors and windows shut as smoke blankets parts of south London. Rail services are disrupted and authorities say the fire is under investigation.
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David Hockney has died aged 88. A British painter who shaped the Los Angeles look, he bridged pop art with personal openness about sexuality. His work with pools, light and water defined multiple decades and continents, from Bradford to LA to London and Paris.