Police have closed Leith Walk in Edinburgh after a woman was struck by a tram on Sunday morning – officers are appealing for help from the public

A road remains closed in Edinburgh after a women was struck by a tram.

Police are appealing for information after a 19-year-old woman was struck by a tram on Leith Walk at around 8.50am on Sunday.

The incident happened between Albert Street and Pilrig Street near the Scotmid store.

Emergency services attended and the woman was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh with serious injuries.

One resident told the Record a woman had been seen carrying black bags to bins across the road when the incident happened.

The local, who wished to remain anonymous, went out to help with a first aid kit, adding: “It happened right outside my flat. The crowd had already put her in the recovery position when I got there.”

The road remains closed while crash investigation work is carried out. Sergeant Michael Thomson said: “Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the full circumstances and we are asking anyone who can help who has not already spoken to officers to get in touch.”

Edinburgh Trams said: “Due to an incident between McDonald Rd and Balfour St trams are running a part route service between Edinburgh Airport & St Andrew Sq only.

“Ticket acceptance in place with Lothian buses between St Andrew Sq – Newhaven. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.”

Posting online, Police Scotland said: “Leith Walk is closed from Duke Street to Iona Street following a report of a collision involving a pedestrian and a tram that happened around 9am on Sunday, 24 May.

“Road users are advised to avoid the area.”

Lothian Buses confirmed services were being diverted from the area. They said on their site: “Due to a road closure buses are unable to serve Duke Street and Leith Walk and are instead diverted via London Road and Easter Road in both directions until further notice.”

Slugs are commonly found during the hotter months, eating garden plants and vegetable patches.

The pest will eat leaves and enjoy growing fruit, leaving gardeners often disappointed and angry.

However, Monty Don has shared some key advice to make sure slugs don’t ruin your garden joy.

Monty Don shares how to keep your garden slug-free

Writing in a blog post, Monty wrote: “Slugs and snails are widely regarded as the gardeners’ public enemy number one.

“But they are superb at recycling waste vegetative matter but do not discriminate between a fallen leaf and a delicious young seedling.

“Slugs live largely underground in the soil and like damp conditions.

“Snails live above the ground and love dark nooks and crannies such as old brickwork or a nice dry yew hedge, as well as clustering around the base of containers.”

The gardening expert said there are several ways to stop slugs harming your plants and vegetable patches.

How to Get Rid of These Common Garden Pests

Monty explained: “Avoid slug pellets as they are chemicals that can harm other wildlife. Instead have a small slug-free cold frame or tape where you can raise tender young plants and check for slugs daily.

“Do not feed plants any more than is absolutely necessary and always feed the soil, not the plant.

“This will avoid a spurt of soft, sappy growth that slugs love.

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“Without stressing them with sudden temperatures or cultivation changes, grow your plants as hard as possible which means do not mollycoddle them.

“Finally, encourage a wide range of predators into the garden. I have masses of thrushes, frogs, toads, beetles, centipedes, shrews and a few hedgehogs.”

What garden hack have you found useful? Tell us in the comments below.

Calum McFarlane will look to end this stint as Chelsea interim manager on a positive note today as he takes the side to Sunderland with targets set on a last-gasp European qualification. The Blues make the long trip up to Wearside sitting eighth, which should be good enough to qualify for the Conference League, but three points this afternoon and a convenient result between Brighton and Liverpool could see them step up into the Europa League places.

Saint Catherine’s in Scarborough has teamed up with York Against Cancer to deliver the clinic, which brings lymphoedema care directly to the York community.

Lymphoedema is a long-term condition that causes swelling in the body’s tissues and can sometimes develop as a result of cancer or cancer treatment.

It occurs when the lymphatic system is not functioning correctly, leading to a build-up of lymphatic fluid.

Though incurable, early intervention is crucial as the condition can worsen and become increasingly uncomfortable without proper treatment.

Andy Knowles, CEO of York Against Cancer, said the scheme directly supports their mission to improve lives for people affected by cancer.

He said: “At York Against Cancer, everything we do is driven by one purpose; to make a real difference for people and families in our community who are living with the impact of cancer.

“This partnership with Saint Catherine’s is a brilliant example of what becomes possible when two organisations align around that shared goal.

“Knowing that people in York can continue to access specialist care closer to home, without the added stress and burden of travelling to Scarborough, is an easy decision to get involved with.

Saint Catherine’s in Scarborough has teamed up with York Against Cancer to deliver the clinic (Image: York Against Cancer)

“The patient feedback speaks for itself, and we’re incredibly proud to have played a part in making this happen.”

For more than three decades, Saint Catherine’s has provided lymphoedema care at its Wellbeing Centre in Scarborough, helping to ease swelling and improve patients’ quality of life.

With funding from York Against Cancer, the hospice launched a mobile lymphoedema clinic in York in December 2025.

The clinic now operates twice a month and offers up to 10 patient sessions per month, most of which have been fully booked.

Kath Sartain, specialist palliative care nurse advisor at Saint Catherine’s, said: “Saint Catherine’s is delighted to partner with York Against Cancer to ensure that lymphoedema care is prioritised and readily available to patients across York.

“This collaboration represents an important step in improving access to vital services and supporting those living with the long-term effects of cancer.”

Patient feedback has highlighted the “indescribable” difference the clinic has made, with one patient saying they now have more energy, can clearly see the benefits of treatment, and deeply value the reduced need for travel.

The clinic has offered both practical support and emotional reassurance, giving patients what they described as a “comfort blanket” through regular professional contact.

While some patients have expressed a wish for more frequent clinics, both organisations say they are encouraged by the response and are keen to explore further partnership opportunities to expand and enhance care in the future.

A police spokesperson said officers are on the scene of a serious crash on the A65 at Giggleswick, near Settle, which has closed the road in both directions on Sunday afternoon.

They urged people to “take extra care if you’re out and about”, warning that “roads that are often quiet are busy with bank holiday traffic”.

“This includes more vulnerable road users than usual – pedestrians, cyclists, motorbike riders and horse riders.

“Please adjust your speed to suit the road, be extra perceptive around other road users and expect the unexpected.

“We are on patrol 24-7 throughout the bank holiday weekend and beyond to keep everyone as safe as possible.”

Dominic Solanke is fit again for Spurs, which could see De Zerbi’s change his blunt forward line, but captain Cristian Romero has chosen to stay away and return to his homeland of Argentina due to injury. Follow the game LIVE below with our dedicated match blog, featuring expert insight and analysis from Sam Tabuteau at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.

Outlook Lite, which launched in 2022, is an app for Android devices, bringing users all the Outlook essentials in a smaller size.

It was made for low-resource phones and has the ability to work on slower networks.

Outlook Lite was retired by Microsoft on October 6, 2025, with the app removed from the Google Play Store.

Despite the app being retired, existing customers have still been able to use the app until now.

When will Outlook Lite be fully retired?

Microsoft has confirmed the Outlook Lite app will be shut down on all Android devices on Monday (May 25).

Microsoft to shut down Outlook app on Android devices in May – switch or be ‘cut off’ https://t.co/6aD2NCi2tm

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The app will still open after it has been fully retired, but mailbox access will be disabled, and in-app navigation and functionality won’t work.

Microsoft said: “The Outlook Lite app will be fully retired and will no longer provide mailbox functionality starting May 25, 2026.

“To continue enjoying a secure and feature-rich email experience, we recommend switching to Outlook Mobile. Go to Outlook for iOS and Android for more information.”

Microsoft shuts down Skype after 22 years

Outlook Lite isn’t the only app Microsoft has shut down recently.

Skype was officially “retired” by Microsoft in May 2025 after nearly 22 years, having first launched in August 2003.

As we say goodbye to Skype, we want to thank our incredible community. Over the years, you’ve connected with family, friends, and colleagues across the world.

This isn’t the end—it’s a new beginning. Join us on Microsoft Teams Free and continue making great memories. pic.twitter.com/9lDRE6rMVW

— Skype (@Skype) May 5, 2025

The tech giant said the decision to shut down the communications app was so it could “streamline our free consumer communications offerings so we can more easily adapt to customer needs”.

By retiring Skype, Microsoft said it enables the company to focus on Teams.

While Skype was officially shut down last May, users still had access to old messages until January 2026 before they were deleted.

Are you affected by the Outlook Lite shutdown? Let us know in the poll above or in the comments below.

It’s hard to comprehend that Guardiola won’t be in the dugout next season when City kick off the new campaign.

It’s been a stunning decade under the Catalan coach and neither he nor City imagined it lasting as long as it has.

There’s been trophies galore and history has been written. The Treble campaign was sensational, the Champions League final win over Inter perhaps the crowning moment.

Winning four top flight titles in a row, it had never done before and might never be done again. The incredible domination of the Carabao Cup, the phenomenal consistency in the FA Cup, and of course the players, moments and magic we’ve had the privilege to witness. What a decade.

In 2025, the town was named as the best place to live in the UK

Many will get to enjoy a long weekend over the bank holiday. If you are thinking of things to do, there are many places near Cambridgeshire that you can venture out to for a day trip.

One of these is Saffron Walden, on the Cambridgeshire border in Essex. The quaint town was named as the best place to live in the UK last year, with plenty of reasons to make this a well-earned title.

Saffron Walden is full of cute independent shops and cafes, as well as historic buildings. One of its most historic buildings is St Mary’s Church, which is the largest parish church in Essex.

The church stands at the heart of the medieval town. The church has stood the test of time, as it is over 800 years old.

However, in 2023 it was struck by lightning and part of the church was badly damaged. On May 5, 2023, lightning struck the church’s tower.

Luckily, there was no damage to the structure of the church, but electronic items in the church were damaged and had to be replaced. One of the items damaged in the storm was a mechanism which stops the clock from sounding at night.

Other great parts to visit in Saffron Walden include Bridge End Garden. This is described as a “real jewel” and an “environment of great charm”, according to the Visit Saffron Walden website.

This is the perfect place for any gardening enthusiast, as it replicates garden techniques and designs from the Victorian era. Another beautiful green space to visit while in Saffron Walden is its common, which is one of the town’s oldest open spaces.

Just a 28-minute drive from Cambridge, Saffron Walden is the perfect day out in the sunshine.