Edinburgh school in the running to be named UK’s ‘Best Primary School’ at TES Schools Awards 2024

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Welcome to today's round-up from the Edinburgh Evening News.

Here's what's been making the headlines so far:

🔵 Edinburgh school in the running to be named UK's 'Best Primary School' at TES Schools Awards 2024

The UK's best schools and teachers have been shortlisted in this year's Tes Schools Awards – and one Edinburgh primary school is in the running to named as the nation's very best.

🔵 Delays on M8 and emergency services on site following collision

Drivers on the M8 are facing long delays following a road traffic collision in the Heartlands area this morning. The two-vehicle crash was reported at around 7.30am and emergency services are understood to be at the scene.

🔵 22-year-old man reported to Crown Office after serious assault

A 22-year-old man will be reported to the Procurator Fiscal following a serious assault in Edinburgh. It comes after police launched an appeal to trace the man yesterday.

🔵 Hospital worker stole money from patient with dementia

An Edinburgh hospital worker took a bank card from a frail pensioner who was suffering from dementia - and stole more than £5,000 from her account.

🔵 Straiton Retail Park expansion plans unveiled

Plans to expand Straiton Retail Park onto land behind the Asda store have been put before councillors for the first time.

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