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Campaigners slam workers' conditions at Fringe shows

The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is being marred by the exploitation of workers who are saddled with "precarious" pay and conditions which are putting their physical and mental health at risk, campaigners have claimed.

Fringe show cancelled as star Andy Gray falls ill

One of Scotland's most popular stage and screen stars has been forced to pull out of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe after being struck down with illness.

Frankie Boyle loses his head in haunted house horror

The controversial stand-up lost his head after agreeing to appear in fellow comic Greg Hemphill's new horror Long Night at Blackstone.

Stars warn 'shadow of death' will loom over new series

Still Game's fans have been warned that "the shadow of death looms large" in the new series of the hit comedy - as its creators admitted they have been tempted to place secret bets on who is going to be killed off.

Comic Isla Nelson, 3, named an inspiring Scottish woman

A three-year-old girl who has become an online sensation with her verdicts on politics and current affairs has been named one of Scotland's most inspiring young women. Isla Nelson has notched up nearly 100 million views with her series News at 3 for BBC Scotland's Facebook page. The short videos she has made with her father Mark, a stand-up comedian, have earned her a place on a new "30 under 30" list.

Still Game snubbed after Scottish BAFTAs shake-up

A shake-up in this year's eligibility rules means comedy and drama series were judged against each other for the first time.

Still Game was not allowed to be entered into the entertainment category, although All Round To Mrs Brown's, a talk-show spin-off of the popular sitcom, is in the running for that honour.

BlundaBus is the perfect refuge from the Edinburgh rain

The bright red double decker has been a tempting sight throughout the Fringe at the end of South College Street.

Tommy Sheppard calls for 'code of practice' for Fringe

Tommy Sheppard has urged organisers of the event to set firm guidelines to ensure staff are paid the "living wage" of £8.45 an hour.

There is too much focus on comedy at Fringe says chief

Shona McCarthy, who took over as chief executive of the Fringe Society
last year, wants to "rebalance and refocus" the event's reputation as part of a drive to "future proof" it.

Edinburgh Festival should be in July says city leader

Edinburgh's new culture chief has called for a major shake-up of the city's main festivals to ensure they coincide fully with Scottish school holidays.