Edinburgh Evening News Morning Update 29 July, 2025

Your morning update from the Edinburgh Evening News on July 29, 2025.

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00:00This is your morning update for Tuesday the 29th of July, 2025.

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

00:09Sun set to return in time for Edinburgh Fringe, as high temperatures on the way.

00:14But recent weeks have brought heavy rain, thunderstorms and flooding to the Scottish capital.

00:21Locals react to Edinburgh neighbourhood being one of city's coolest places to live.

00:25When asking Edinburgh locals on the coolest places to live in Edinburgh, Leith was a firm favourite.

00:32Decision on historic East Lothian Hotel, called in by Scottish Ministers.

00:37The decision went against planning officers' recommendations and objections from Historic Environment Scotland, who are a statutory body.

00:46Premier Sports Cup, when SPFL will confirm dates for St Mirren v Hearts and Livvy v Hibbs.

00:51The Jambos will travel to Paisley to take on St Mirren, while Hibbs make the short trip to West Lothian, where they will face Livingston.

01:00Revealed, Edinburgh residents' biggest lawn care struggles.

01:04But while most love the look of a lush green lawn, many lack confidence in maintaining theirs or feel unhappy with how it looks.

01:12For more news, go to edinburonews.scotsman.com

01:15Thank you very much19.