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  "description": "300% second home tax hike shelved, eight charged over bus driver attack, new Leith coffee shop opens today + new show at Jupiter Artland",
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    "The full Met Office forecast is here",
    "Ian Swanson, Evening News",
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    "More details here",
    "reports Chloe Goodall of Edinburgh Live",
    "reports David Forsyth in the Edinburgh Inquirer",
    "Soaring costs force Dog and Cat Home to consider longterm future at seaside baseCharity undertaking strategic review as one-year loss hits more than £750,000The Edinburgh InquirerEdinburgh Inquirer",
    "More details via the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society",
    "Keep it Fringe 2026: recipients announcedBursaries of £2,500 to support artists bringing work to this year’s FringeEd Fringe",
    "Ena Saracevic, Evening News",
    "Rose Moncur, The Herald",
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    "Cara Blackhall, Edinburgh Live",
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    "shared his photos",
    "Find it on Instagram",
    "Owner Julie Pearson said",
    "Get in touch with The Edinburgh Minute 💌",
    "Northfield & Willowbrae Community Council",
    "More details here, shared by a Minute reader.",
    "Scottish Parliament Election Hustings for Edinburgh North-Eastern and LeithCome along to meet your Scottish Parliament 2026 candidates for the Edinburgh North Eastern & Leith constituency and to hear their policies.Eventbrite",
    "register to vote",
    "Register to vote here before 20 April!",
    "More details here, shared by Hannah Mercer.",
    "Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club",
    "More details here, shared by Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club.",
    "More details here, shared by C&B News.",
    "More details here, shared by First Class Football Shirts.",
    "@firstclassfootballshirts on Instagram",
    "More details here, shared by Kadampa Meditation Centre.",
    "More details here, shared by Donald Cameron, Blackhall St Columba’s Church.",
    "More details here, shared by Amy Liston, alistondesigns.",
    "More details here, shared by Edinburgh Union Canal Society.",
    "More details here, shared by a Friend of Mansfield Traquair Centre.",
    "Gayle's Guide",
    "Gayle’s Guide ✨ 2nd April 26Issue 94 - Loads of fun for the Easter holidays!Gayle's GuideGayle’s Guide",
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  "textContent": "👋 Good morning Edinburgh. A busy end to a busy week. Thanks to everybody who has contributed, signed up, subscribed or shared. Your support really does keep this going. Here's your weekend **Edinburgh Minute** and weekend guide...\n\nSubscribe now\n\n🌦️ **Weekend weather** : A sunny but chilly start, dry until around 8pm. Similar on Saturday and Sunday: sunshine and occasional light showers. A temperature high of 13C on Sunday and a low of 2C overnight into Monday morning. - The full Met Office forecast is here.\n\n💰 The council has suspended a **300% council tax rise on second homes** just eight days after the controversial policy was introduced. - Ian Swanson, Evening News.\n\n🚨 Eight youths have been charged after a 53-year-old **bus driver** was attacked by 'a large group' at the Royal Infirmary in Edinburgh bus stop on Sunday night. Chief Superintendent David Robertson said: \"_This was an unprovoked attack on a man who was simply trying to do his job. Violent incidents like this will not be tolerated in our community, and we will ensure that those who do engage in this type of behaviour are brought to justice_.\" - Police Scotland.\n\n🔥 A couple of fires yesterday, with no injuries reported:\n\n  * At Kaji Sushi and Ramen on Haymarket Terrace around 5pm. - Rachel Fergusson, Evening News + Phyllis Stephen, The Edinburgh Reporter.\n  * At the **Chalmers Centre** on Lauriston Place, also around 5pm, - Lee Dalgetty, Edinburgh Live.\n\n\n\n🗞️ _The Edinburgh Reporter_ has announced its free **newspaper stand** on Portobello Promenade has been removed after three vandalism incidents. They wrote: \"_While it seems likely this was another case of wanton vandalism is could be that someone just doesn’t like our coverage!_ \" You can still get the paper at Portobello Town Hall. - More details here.\n\n👀 A change in advertiser on a controversial **large advertising space on Princes Street's** former _RW Forsyth_ department store (from _KFC_ to _Chanel_) does not resolve the issue, according to The Cockburn Association conservation charity. - Rachel Fergusson, Evening News.\n\n🚑 Police are investigating after a person on a pedal cycle was hit by a off-road motorbike being driven on Crighton Place on **Leith Walk** on Wednesday. The motorbike drove off, reports Chloe Goodall of Edinburgh Live.\n\n🐾 The **Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home** charity is '_considering its longterm future_ ' at Seafield, reports David Forsyth in the Edinburgh Inquirer.\n\nSoaring costs force Dog and Cat Home to consider longterm future at seaside baseCharity undertaking strategic review as one-year loss hits more than £750,000The Edinburgh InquirerEdinburgh Inquirer\n\n🎭 Organisers of the **Fringe** have announced the 16 shows receiving £2,500 each through the Keep it Fringe fund. The bursaries help artists facing financial barriers to bringing work to this year’s festival. - More details via the Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society.\n\nKeep it Fringe 2026: recipients announcedBursaries of £2,500 to support artists bringing work to this year’s FringeEd Fringe\n\n  * ⮑ A new report claims Edinburgh is the **ninth most 'overcrowded' tourist city** in the world. - Ena Saracevic, Evening News.\n\n\n\n🏡 A **Craiglockhart** home designed by Sir Basil Spence has been given a contemporary new extension. - Rose Moncur, The Herald.\n\n🛹 Plans to upgrade the **skatepark** at the Dip in Burdiehouse Burn Valley Park have been approved by the council. - Kevin Quinn, Evening News.\n\n✈️ Local plane spotters got a second chance to see a **Spitfire flyover** yesterday after being let down the previous day. - Cara Blackhall, Edinburgh Live.\n\n  * ⮑ Thanks to photographer Tony Marsh (@snappermarsh) who shared his photos.\n\n\n\n☕️ A new cafe is opening in Leith from 7am today, offering £1 coffees for its soft launch. ** _Carter Coffee_** is at 4 Fyfe Lane, just off Bonnington Road near The Biscuit Factory venue. Find it on Instagram.\n\n🛍️ **_Cloudberry_** gifts and coffee shop in Barnton has been put up for sale after 16 years. Owner Julie Pearson said: \"_This hasn’t been an easy decision, but after many busy years I feel it’s time to give myself a little more time with family and friends. For now it’s completely business as usual. These things can take time, but I’ll keep you all updated when there’s news to share_.\"\n\n* * *\n\n## 📌 **Edinburgh Minute Community Noticeboard -_news you can use_ : **\n\nGet in touch with The Edinburgh Minute 💌\n\n**🗳️ Scottish Parliament Election Hustings for Edinburgh North-Eastern and Leith\nToday, Fri 10 April** - _'An opportunity for voters in Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith to meet four of the five constituency candidates, this event is organised by Northfield & Willowbrae CC but open to all.'_\n6.30pm to 8.30pm | Northfield & Willowbrae Community Council, EH8 7PP | FREE - More details here, shared by a Minute reader.\n\nScottish Parliament Election Hustings for Edinburgh North-Eastern and LeithCome along to meet your Scottish Parliament 2026 candidates for the Edinburgh North Eastern & Leith constituency and to hear their policies.Eventbrite\n\n  * ⮑ Be sure to register to vote before 11:59pm on 20 April.\n  * In case you missed that, here’s the link:\n\n\n\n# Register to vote here before 20 April!\n\n# Register to vote here before 20 April!\n\n# Register to vote here before 20 April!\n\n# Register to vote here before 20 April!\n\n# Register to vote here before 20 April!\n\n**🐕 AskHarvey beta: Dog owners/sitters/walkers wanted as early testers.** - _'Store all your pet’s info in Apple Wallet and easily share with walkers/sitters/family without them needing an app. Built initially for when my dogs go to my parents, I'm seeing if useful for others. Apple TestFlight only - rough edges expected!'_ - More details here, shared by Hannah Mercer.\n\n**🎷 Dick Lee's Hot Club Hepcats at the** Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club\n**Today, Fri 10 April** - _'This Friday, 10th April, Dick Lee's Hot Club Hepcats plays early Jazz and classic Swing at the Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club. Great for listening and dancing!'_\n8pm to 11pm | Heriot's Rugby Club, EH3 5QN | £12.00 & £15.00 - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Jazz 'n Jive Club.\n\n**🍏 Balerno Farmers Market\nTomorrow, Sat 11 April** - _'Second Saturday of the month, and the heart of Balerno is filled with local traders, groups and street food.'_\n9am to 1pm | Balerno Main Street, EH14 7EH | FREE - More details here, shared by C&B News.\n\n**🏖️ First Class Football Shirts x Shop With No Name\nTomorrow, Sat 11 April** - _'Shirts, sun, music, snacks. All at the Shop With No Name. Saturday April 11th. 9am-6pm. With First Class Football Shirts holding a 'first class' pop up, accompanied by DJs, and a local organic food business, this promises to be a day to remember.'_\n9am to 6pm | Shop With No Name, EH1 3RX | FREE - More details here, shared by First Class Football Shirts.\n\n@firstclassfootballshirts on Instagram****.****\n\n**🧘‍♀️ Meditation Centre Open Day\nTomorrow, Sat 11 April** - _'Everyone is welcome to our open day at Kadampa Meditation Centre on Leith Walk. Drop by and enjoy the meditation space, relax in the café or garden & meet our friendly community. FREE class 11am - 12pm & 15min meditations @ 1pm, 1.30pm, 2pm & 2.30pm.'_\n10.30am to 3pm | Kadampa Meditation Centre Edinburgh, EH6 5EA | FREE - More details here, shared by Kadampa Meditation Centre.\n\n**🎷 Sax and Piano Duo\nTomorrow, Sat 11 April** - _'Another exclusive concert in the \"Music@St.Columba's\" brings Richard Scholfield and Iain Clarke, both virtuoso performers, to play from both the classical repertoire and the jazz era.'_\n7pm to 9pm | Blackhall St. Columba's Church, EH4 3QU | FREE - More details here, shared by Donald Cameron, Blackhall St Columba’s Church.\n\n**🌸 LifeCare Spring Fair\nSun 12 April** - _'A Spring fair in Stockbridge with stalls, baked goods and a chance to support LifeCare's charity! Their cafe will be open during the event with teas, coffees and breakfast rolls'_\n10.30am to 1.30pm | LifeCare Edinburgh, EH4 1JB | FREE - More details here, shared by Amy Liston, alistondesigns.\n\n**🚣‍♂️ Canal Rowing Boats Re-Launch\nSun 12 April** - _'Boat hires, stalls, raffle, info about Edinburgh Union Canal Society & Merchiston Districts Community Council, home baking, teas & coffees for sale'_\n12pm to 5pm | Union Canal, EH11 1EZ | FREE - More details here, shared by Edinburgh Union Canal Society.\n\n**🎨 Mansfield Traquair Centre Open Day\nSun 12 April** - _'Mansfield Traquair Centre is open from 1pm until 4pm close. Come and see Phoebe Anna Traquair’s breathtaking murals. Something for all ages: free tours with friendly guides, quiz sheets for younger visitors. Free entry, donations welcome.'_\n1pm to 4pm | Mansfield Traquair Centre | donations welcome - More details here, shared by a Friend of Mansfield Traquair Centre.\n\n* * *\n\n🛝 You'll find lots of **family-friendly things to do this weekend** and beyond in Gayle's Guide, including the _Spring Party Family Festival at Craigmillar Castle Park and more..._\n\nGayle’s Guide ✨ 2nd April 26Issue 94 - Loads of fun for the Easter holidays!Gayle's GuideGayle’s Guide\n\n## 📆 What else is on this weekend in town? The next bit is for paying subscribers…\n\n### This post is for subscribers only\n\nBecome a member to get access to all content\n\nSubscribe now",
  "title": "The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Weekend edition: 10 - 12 April 2026",
  "updatedAt": "2026-04-10T07:26:09.695Z"
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