EasyJet, the low-cost airline, will begin offering flights from City of Derry Airport for the first time, starting November 4th. The airline will introduce two new routes: Edinburgh and Liverpool, operating twice weekly throughout the year. This expansion aims to improve domestic connectivity for Northern Ireland residents.
Edinburgh City Council’s transport committee has voted against plans for a Workplace Parking Levy, which would have charged businesses £650 per space provided to workers. The scheme was first outlined in 2018 but has been rejected after concerns were raised about the potential impact on low-paid workers and increased parking in residential areas. Liberal Democrat group leader Kevin Lang said that the charges could be easily dodged by stopping vehicles outside houses, while transport convener Scott Arthur suggested that the scheme may not actually have any impact in reducing car use. The Green Party and the SNP had backed the project but it was ultimately rejected by a vote of 6-5.
Vogue Singapore’s May ‘Escape’ issue unveils hidden gems and insider recommendations in Edinburgh, a vibrant and underrated creative capital. Experience the city’s charm, rich history, and flourishing arts scene through exclusive suggestions for accommodation, dining, shopping, and cultural attractions.
Jamie Ross, a 29-year-old prisoner, escaped from his guards while attending a funeral in Edinburgh. The manhunt involves specialist officers, while the public is advised not to approach Ross. He was last seen near the Cameron Toll shopping area, and was wearing a black puffer jacket, dark trousers and grey trainers. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police on 101.
The inaugural Grassmarket Craft Beer Festival, organized by Edinburgh microbrewery Cold Town House, will take place on May 11th, 2023. The event will feature a wide selection of craft beers from renowned Scottish breweries, as well as local street food and live music entertainment. Attendees can sample beers from breweries such as Cold Town Beer, Barney’s Beer, Campervan Brewery, Moonwake Beer Co, 71 Brewing, Dookit Brewing Co, Holy Goat Brewing, Newbarns, Stewart Brewing, and Two Towns Down Brewing. Tickets for the festival cost £10 and can be booked online. The festival announcement coincides with Cold Town House’s unveiling of new can designs for its range of craft beers, featuring a larger size and a refreshed brand identity that tells the story of the brand’s origins in Edinburgh.
The funeral of Matthew Ferry, a notorious robber serving time for a £250,000 armed robbery, drew hundreds of mourners who paid their respects with unique flower arrangements. Notable designs included a submachine gun, balaclava, bolt cutters, burner phone, and signage for the jewelry store he stole from. Attendees included family, friends, and gangland figures, with a heavy police presence observed at the wake. Ferry’s family established an online tribute page to honor his memory.
