http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland/edinburgh_east_and_fife/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa The latest stories from the Edinburgh, Fife & East Scotland section of the BBC News web site. en-gb Thu, 23 May 2013 17:19:26 GMT Copyright: (C) British Broadcasting Corporation, see http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/help/rss/4498287.stm for terms and conditions of reuse. http://news.bbcimg.co.uk/nol/shared/img/bbc_news_120x60.gif http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/scotland/edinburgh_east_and_fife/#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 120 60 15 An elderly pedestrian dies in Fife after she is struck by a council van in Dalgety Bay, Fife. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22636601#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22636601 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:31:20 GMT A gallantry medal is awarded to a lifeboat volunteer for his role in a night-time rescue which saved two lives. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22645664#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22645664 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:18:38 GMT A discovery made in fish could help research into motor neuron disease, according to Edinburgh scientists. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22646498#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22646498 Thu, 23 May 2013 16:03:42 GMT A man is to stand trial accused of driving dangerously by overtaking a series of cars while steering with his elbows and filming himself in Fife. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22642174#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22642174 Thu, 23 May 2013 15:11:31 GMT Four blackbird chicks who hitched a ride from Cumbria to Fife in a tractor were "extremely hungry" when they were found. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22642167#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22642167 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:34:23 GMT MSPs passed a bill to set up a new company to manage the Forth Road Bridge, the new Forth Crossing and the surrounding roads. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-22639808#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-politics-22639808 Thu, 23 May 2013 17:01:37 GMT Reporting of historic child abuse has "significantly increased" since the Jimmy Savile investigation, a Scottish charity says. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22627512#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22627512 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:12:21 GMT A handbag collection using Highland cow stomach lining is designed by an Edinburgh student http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22624200#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22624200 Thu, 23 May 2013 00:14:46 GMT Information on the bomber who 100 years ago attacked an Edinburgh observatory is sought http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22608283#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22608283 Tue, 21 May 2013 12:05:31 GMT The birth of Muddy Waters is to be marked in Edinburgh with a concert featuring his son http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22601804#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-edinburgh-east-fife-22601804 Mon, 20 May 2013 17:01:19 GMT Captain James McPake is determined to lead Hibs in the Scottish Cup final and has taken a pain-killing injection. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22626393 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22626393 Wed, 22 May 2013 15:10:10 GMT Director Sergejus Fedotovas tells Hearts' AGM that all club shares will be worthless, should the Tynecastle outfit enter administration. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22632312 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22632312 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:15:46 GMT Edgaras Jankauskas leaves his role as Hearts assistant with director Julija Goncaruk having departed the club's board. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22627769 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22627769 Wed, 22 May 2013 13:30:18 GMT Hearts confirm that Mehdi Taouil will leave the club this summer following a two-year spell at Tynecastle. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22614656 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22614656 Tue, 21 May 2013 15:56:21 GMT Hibs defender Paul Hanlon says teenage team-mate Jordon Forster can handle the Scottish Cup final if called upon. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22602844 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22602844 Mon, 20 May 2013 16:54:15 GMT Dunfermline's Jim Jefferies says the points deduction that led to his club's relegation was a "shocking" decision. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22589493 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22589493 Sun, 19 May 2013 18:54:27 GMT Dunfermline are relegated to Division Two as Alloa take their place in the First Division with a play-off win. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22563598 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22563598 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:57:33 GMT Billy Brown casts doubt about his future as manager after leading East Fife to safety in the play-offs. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22591983 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22591983 Sun, 19 May 2013 20:10:30 GMT East Fife will remain in Division Two next season after David Muir's goal edges out Third Division side Peterhead. http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22563601 http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/22563601 Sun, 19 May 2013 16:38:01 GMT A man is arrested and charged in connection with an incident in Edinburgh's High Street on Wednesday evening. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22552740#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22552740 Thu, 16 May 2013 14:02:17 GMT Work on the first of the Royal Navy's two new aircraft carriers is well under way at a dockyard in Rosyth. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22474019#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-22474019 Fri, 10 May 2013 00:04:30 GMT The pandas at Edinburgh Zoo have helped turn around its fortunes to record a £5m increase in turnover. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22443739#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-22443739 Tue, 07 May 2013 20:08:15 GMT A two-minute round-up of the news which has been happening around Scotland. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-16824389#sa-ns_mchannel=rss&ns_source=PublicRSS20-sa 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