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How Edinburgh created the world's first fire brigade

Two hundred years ago the world's first municipal fire service started in Scotland.

Newly-built Spirit of Tasmania is too large to fit the port facilities in Tasmania, so will be stored at Port of Leith.

Police say a number of people have been involved in disorder in the same area of Edinburgh where there were attacks last year.

Pygmy hippos are native to West Africa and experts believe there are only about 2,500 left in the wild.

Michael Leneghan, 74, died after being hit by a bus in the Cowgate on Saturday evening.

Ryan Cecil was fined £8,500 after claiming he accidentally left the weapon in his luggage.

Officers were given stop and search powers to help prevent disorder during a Bonfire Night which saw missiles thrown at police.

Edinburgh Zoo playfully started (and then quickly ended) a rivalry with Moo Deng, Thailand’s viral sensation.

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