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Culture

Review: Private Peaceful ⭐️⭐️⭐️

At near 90 minutes with no interval, Simon Reade’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, Private Peaceful​, is a mammoth learn for any actor. It’s...

Eunice shows the way with new recycled fashion label at London Fashion Week

Culture
Dr Eunice Olumide, MBE, will host an exciting event at London Fashion Week as she debuts her 100% sustainable fashion brand Trillionaire Apparel in...

Review: Annie The Musical ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Culture
This return of the musical Annie to the Edinburgh Playhouse is a particularly poignant one. The 2023 production starred Paul O’Grady, back in...

LA donut chain to open first UK store in Edinburgh city centre

Culture
A famous Los Angeles donut chain has announced it will open its first UK store in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Randy’s Donuts, known for its enormous donut-shaped...

New spa treatments available in Edinburgh

Culture
This October, Skin Rocks, a brand founded by skincare expert Caroline Hirons, is teaming up with One Spa, at the Sheraton Grand Hotel &...

The 13th edition of the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival will have two opening films

Culture
The 13th edition of the Edinburgh Spanish Film Festival will open with two films. The programme which follows will be packed with a further...

People First Summit returns for second year in Edinburgh

Culture
Leading national mental health charity Change Mental Health has announced that its workplace health and wellbeing summit is returning next month for the second...

Edinburgh Open Workshop throws open its doors

Culture
Edinburgh Open Workshop is inviting the public behind the scenes this September as it takes part in Doors Open Day 2026. On 26 September, the...

SPORT

Sport

John Potter reflects on difficult week ahead of ‘Dons visit

Hibs interim head coach John Potter is fully focused on securing a positive result in today’s William Hill Premiership clash with Aberdeen on Saturday.   Potter...

Children with Down’s Syndrome can enjoy weekly football sessions at Bangholm Outdoor Centre

Charity News
Thanks to a new partnership between Hibernian Community Foundation and Down’s Syndrome Scotland, children with Down’s syndrome across Edinburgh will have the opportunity to enjoy weekly...

Joe Newell pays tribute to ‘living legend’ David Gray

Sport
Hibs captain Joe Newell paid tribute to ‘living legend’ David Gray this afternoon as he undertook his pre-match media duties ahead of our final William...

Owen Elding and Jamie McGrath called up for Republic of Ireland

Sport
Hibs striker Owen Elding has been called up to Republic of Ireland's senior squad for the first time for Nations League matches against Kosovo, Israel and...

Vrancken looking for a response from Hearts

Sport
Neil McCann shook hands with his counterpart, David Gray, at pitchside after guiding lowly Kilmarnock to a narrow victory over Hibs at Easter Road...

Hibs sack head coach David Gray after sixth successive home league defeat

Sport
Hibs have sacked head coach David Gray following last night’s home defeat to Kilmarnock.  That was Hibs sixth successive home league defeat.  Following 12 years of service -...

BUSINESS & PROPERTY

Business

JHE boss in student Q&A

Aspiring electricians will have the chance to learn what it takes to be successful in the industry at an upcoming event at West Lothian...

Public body Seafish accredited as Living Wage Employer

Business
The body behind the UK seafood industry, Seafish, has gained its accreditation as a Living Wage employer. The organisation has committed to paying the higher...

Edinburgh office refurbishment nears completion

Business
Nearly 20,000 sq ft of office space is about to become available in Edinburgh city centre as a £5.5 million refurbishment project nears completion. The...

How bookkeeping firms can increase client capacity without expanding in-house teams

Business
Bookkeeping firms often face a challenge familiar to growing practices: attracting new clients while maintaining consistent service delivery. As client portfolios expand, teams must...

City firm nominated for national awards

Business
A local firm, The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC), is hoping for a double success at this year’s H&V News Awards. The firm has been nominated...

Solar Pyramid repowered to great success

Business
Gensource’s repowering of the iconic Solar Pyramid in Loanhead is claiming some commercial success. Located in Bilston Glen Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh,...

City legal firm Ralph Sayer hires two more trainee solicitors

Business
The legal firm Ralph Sayer, based in Edinburgh has continued its investment in youth with the hiring of two more Trainee Solicitors. Edinburgh Napier University...

Apprentice ‘first’ for John Heaney Electrical

Business
Livingston firm John Heaney Electrical (JHE), the electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist, has broken new ground with the appointment of Andy Guthrie as its...

Edinburgh bookshop remains closed more than a week after flooding

Business
Edinburgh's oldest bookshop has been closed since flooding destroyed stock and damaged the store's electrics. During the flash floods on 19 August rainwater cascaded down...

New Head Teacher at Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy

Business
A new Head Teacher has been appointed at the Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy (EFDA) to lead its cookery courses and culinary events. Aisha Elshani...

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