Edinburgh Evening News Morning Update 9 May, 2025

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00:00This is your morning update for Friday the 9th of May, 2025.

00:05Brought to you by the Edinburgh Evening News.

00:10Edinburgh protesters repeatedly block street after 80-year-old woman struck by a car.

00:15Protesters have repeatedly blocked an Edinburgh street to demand action after an 80-year-old woman was struck by a car.

00:21Around 30 demonstrators gathered at the junction of Ashley Terrace and Harrison Gardens on Wednesday night,

00:26and they said the council had promised to take action almost three years ago, but nothing had been done.

00:32The protest was sparked by an incident which saw an 80-year-old woman was struck by a black BMW and sent to hospital Monday last week.

00:41Pilot, 40, dies and another in critical condition following East Lothian plane crash.

00:46A 40-year-old pilot has died after a light aircraft crashed in East Lothian.

00:50The incident happened in the East Fortune area at around 4.55pm on Thursday the 8th of May.

00:57A 42-year-old male passenger was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, where he is described as being in a critical condition.

01:04Inquiries remain ongoing and the Air Accident Investigation Branch has been notified.

01:10Criminal investigation into cyber attack affecting 86 West Lothian schools continues.

01:15An investigation into a suspected criminal cyber attack that continues to affect 86 West Lothian schools remains ongoing.

01:24West Lothian Council was first alerted to a ransomware attack targeting its education network at around 7am on Tuesday, May 6th.

01:32It has understood all West Lothian schools, 68 primary, 13 secondary and 5 special needs schools, are affected.

01:39A council spokesperson said we are continuing to work to mitigate the impact, and it remains a live criminal investigation.

01:46Police-advised inquiries are at an early stage.

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