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The Edinburgh Minute ⏰ Weekend edition: 6 - 8 February 2026
Congestion charge debate returns, parents lobby parliament for school phone ban, spotlight on the rise of local run clubs + a giant animatronic octopus in town
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Congestion charge debate returns, parents lobby parliament for school phone ban, spotlight on the rise of local run clubs + a giant animatronic octopus in town
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Artists hold 'funeral for AI', Map Fest, Kneecap gig, Suede at the Usher Hall, David Byrne at the Playhouse, Manipulate Festival + what's on stage this week
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South suburban railway tram plan, funding blow for Community Task Force Volunteers, Teviot Row House reopening + your weekend guide
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Locals in China for 'diplomatic mission', new dome venues at George Heriot’s school for Fringe, National Centre for Music delayed to 2028, rave revival at Summerhall & Pitt Market + Cowgate Block Party on Saturday
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Vote on school phone ban, £44k up for grabs as Leith Decides voting opens, lost Burns portrait found after 220 years + Porty Food Market this weekend
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McCall Smith brings theatre to 17 local living rooms, Stereolab at Psych Fest, One Day musical at The Lyceum, cash boost for Pianodrome + intro to vibe-coding for creatives
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Uni staff speak out over cuts, Scotland's first walk-in GP clinic, Tour de France Scotland route revealed, Leith Winter Blues Weekend festival + a unique way to beat 'Blue Monday' nonsense
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King's Theatre revamp update, local impact of new arts budget, Rob Beckett & Al Murray in town, Leith Winter Blues Weekend + this week's new creative jobs
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Uni boss wants students to pay for tuition, Wardie Bay starfish 'mystery', Sunday races in Holyrood Park + weekend markets return
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£10k residencies for artists, busy month of gigs including Fuzz Fest in Leith & Cowgate Block Party, Justin Hawkins Rides Again... Again + new year, loads of new creative jobs
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Drone pilot arrested, Morningside crash, volunteering opportunities at Gorgie Community Farm + a sunny weekend forecast
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Community campaign success as St Mark's Path reopens, breakthrough in uni strike talks, Trams setback as govt says 'no plans to fund extension', McTominay at the Portrait Gallery + your weekend guide