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'Hero' Uber driver pretends to be customer’s boyfriend to save her from pushy man Mirror OnlineView the full article

Hero Uber driver pretended to be his customer’s boyfriend – and it saved her from a possible assault The SunView the full article

Fringe Comedy: Sara Barron, Pleasance, Five stars; and Sarah Keyworth, Pleasance, Four stars HeraldScotlandFringe Comedy. View the full article

Struggling with your NHS GP? Why it can sometimes pay to see a private doctor Telegraph.co.ukWith rising frustration at the *service* offered by their NHS GP surgery, many patients are turning to paid for alternatives. Here Luke Mintz explains how it can ... View the full article

Tweet Edinburgh LiveA yellow severe weather warning for #thunderstorms has been issued for Tuesday for parts of #Scotland Stay #weatheraware @metofficeuk ... View the full article

Uber fined £29600 calling London probationary licence into question TaxiPoint Taxi NewsWestminster Magistrates Court has fined Uber for contravening the terms of its licence by allowing drivers to pick up passengers in London without the required. View the full article

Disney, Facebook, Virgin Media: Everything that matters this morning Marketing WeekGood morning and welcome to Marketing Week's round-up of the news that matters in the marketing world for the week of 5 August 2019. View the full article

What is the most disgusting fart you ever did in public? : Features 2019 ChortleAnother from Richard Herring's stock of Emergency Questions. After a heavy Guinness night, I did one so bad a dog started barking and a newborn baby started ... View the full article

Uber driver pretends to be passenger's boyfriend to ward off harasser Metro.co.ukUnfortunately, women sometimes have to employ all kinds of tactics to ward off unwanted advances from men; from pretending they have a boyfriend to asking ... View the full article

On the Los Angeles taco trail with Marina O'Loughlin The TimesLos Angeles is sometimes described as the world's second-largest Mexican city — more than 30% of its population is estimated to be Mexican. Which might go ... View the full article

Frances Barber: ‘The night I fought off a train rapist’ The TelegraphFrances Barber is telling me that the only good thing about getting older – in her case, a beautifully preserved 61 – is not having to apologise or explain. View the full article

Scotland's best delis and bakeries for picnic supplies The TimesWhile we really should make our own sandwiches (white bread comes into its own), in Scotland now there's no shortage of good artisan bakes and cakes and ... View the full article

Edinburgh Fringe: Woke satire of Titania McGrath provokes howls of rage and laughter The TimesTwo minutes of hate is all it takes for Titania McGrath to win over the audience. At her command they are on their feet jeering as enemies of her political party ... View the full article

Arts - BBC Arts - 35 must-see shows at the Edinburgh Festivals in 2019 BBC NewsFrom comedy and theatre to books and opera, we round up some of this year's highlights. View the full article

Edinburgh Fringe's best comedians tell you who to see and why Mirror OnlineTo make things easier a host of the best comedy talent explain why you should see them and who else you might enjoy. View the full article

Who’s Hiring? Google’s Wing, Facebook’s Libra, and Uber Competitor Ola IEEE SpectrumThe last three months have been a busy time for engineering job news, with a number of companies opening new development centers around the world. View the full article

Out On the Town: DC arts and entertainment highlights - August 1-7 Metro WeeklyCABARET. After Chicago, this Weimar Republic-set musical is Kander and Ebb's most popular. Only a few numbers from the original stage score made the cut in ... View the full article

Amazon-backed food delivery startup Deliveroo acquires Edinburgh software studio Cultivate TechCrunchView the full article

Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Gardens to get £70m revamp BBC NewsA revamp of Edinburgh's Royal Botanic Gardens has been given the go ahead despite fears over a new access point. The £70m plans were approved by the city ... View the full article

Who'S Hiring? Google'S Wing, Facebook'S Libra, And Uber Competitor Ola IEEE Spectrum IEEE SpectrumThe last three months have been a busy time for engineering job news, with a number of companies opening new development centers around the world. View the full article

Who’s Hiring? Google’s Wing, Facebook’s Libra, and Uber Competitor Ola IEEE SpectrumView the full article

Deliveroo acquires Cultivate Business InsiderThis story requires our BI Prime membership. To read the full article, simply click here to claim your deal and get access to all exclusive Business Insider PRIME ... View the full article

Deliveroo plans Edinburgh tech hub after purchase of Scottish start-up The TelegraphDeliveroo has acquired a Scottish software development firm and plans to treble the size of the company's Edinburgh office. The food delivery *service* has ... View the full article

The disadvantaged are being cut off from Edinburgh Fringe benefits Daily RecordColumnist Darren McGarvey takes a closer look at the cultural mecca that is the Fringe ahead of its return for 2019. View the full article

This Edinburgh fry-up institution has won Scotland's 'takeaway breakfast of the year' Edinburgh LiveIt'll come as no surprise to any Edinburgh local who's been revived by the power of their hot filled rolls. View the full article