Edinburgh’s cultural heart is beating out of sync with city hall as the Fringe Society slams the council for a “farcical” funding move, accusing officials of ignoring festivals’ urgent needs while pouring millions into other events like the Tour de France. Chief exec Tony Lankester says the council used a technicality to block debate — even though their report was online weeks before — to avoid public discussion on how visitor levy cash should support the very events that draw global crowds. After years of stagnant arts funding, festival organizers are furious that a proposed £1.7 million boost was quietly scrapped, while political factions within council warn current plans won’t save these vital cultural assets. With new proposals looming, the Fringe Society fears they’re being sidelined again — and Edinburgh’s global reputation could pay the price.

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A tragic accident in the Borders claims the life of a 59-year-old man hit by a lorry — he died at the scene. Police have closed and reopened the road, seeking public help to piece together what happened, especially dash cam footage from around the time. Sergeant Jamie Humpage urges anyone with info — no matter how small — to contact Police Scotland on 101 (ref: 01/18/2026) or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. The family’s grief is the focus as investigators work to uncover the truth.

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A tragic crash on Scotland’s A9 near Dunkeld claimed the life of a 62-year-old Toyota Hilux driver—police are urgently seeking witnesses and dashcam footage from anyone in the area around 10:25 AM on August 17, 2026. The road was closed for hours but reopened by 4:30 PM. If you saw anything—or have video—contact Police Scotland at 101, referencing incident 0895.

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