🚔 Masked men break in to Livingston home as police appeal for witnesses

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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:

🔵 Masked men break in to Livingston home as police appeal for witnesses

Police say the Columbia Avenue property was damaged in the incident just before 6pm - but nothing is believed to have been stolen. It has issued an appeal for witnesses to help trace the men involved and have released descriptions of them.

🔵 Thieves steal decorations from tragic baby girl's grave

There is a long list of famous statues and monuments in Edinburgh, from Greyfriars Bobby to the Duke of Wellington. But dotted around the city are some more unusual sculptures. Here are nine unusual statues you can find in the capital.

🔵 Nine unusual statues you can find around Edinburgh, from Goma Man to Wojtek the bear 

First Minister John Swinney has launched the SNP's general election manifesto in Edinburgh, urging voters to "put Scotland's interests first" by backing the Nationalists.

🔵 12 photos of locals enjoying the sun at Portobello Beach

It was a scorching hot Sunday in Edinburgh – and hundreds of people flocked to Portobello Beach to soak up the sunshine. As you might expect, residents have been lapping up the mini heatwave, and Portobello Beach was packed with people catching some rays. Scroll through our picture gallery to see locals having fun in the sun.

🔵 The 34 local restaurants included in Michelin Guide 2024

An impressive 34 restaurants across Edinburgh and the Lothians feature in the latest print edition of esteemed 'foodies bible' The Michelin Guide. Scroll through our photo gallery to see every restaurant from Edinburgh and the Lothians to feature in the Michelin Guide 2024 – and find out what food critics had to say about them.

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