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Emergency services issue warning to freshers »

After months of patient expectation, freshers' week has finally arrived in Edinburgh and the usual social fêtes are kicking off. But while new students are being encouraged to enjoy the festivities, police, students' unions and the fire services...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Robyn Keystone | Read more »

More city centre night attacks lead to Christmas restrictions »

Clubbers

A large-scale crackdown on anti-social behaviour in the city centre has been launched by police, following a spate of violent assaults outside Edinburgh nightclubs.The initiative, which began on Friday 30 November, will see city council wardens assist ...

Mon 03 Dec 2007 by Hamish Fergusson | Read more »

Bonfire night sets city ablaze »

Arthur's Seat ablaze

The Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service reported Edinburgh’s most eventful Bonfire Night yet, with crews responding to a record number of emergency calls.Operators handled 826 calls between six pm on 5 November and the early hours of the ...

Sun 18 Nov 2007 by Hamish Fergusson | Read more »

Nightclubs unite to fight violent crime »

Clubbing in Edinburgh

A new initiative has been launched at 21 top clubs across Edinburgh to make the city’s nightlife safer.The scheme, called Unight, aims to enforce a zero tolerance policy against drugs, assaults, and weapons, and is supported by ...

Tue 06 Nov 2007 by Graham Mackay, Hamish Fergusson | Read more »

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