Five things you need to know today

Southside & Newington councillor, Cameron Rose, advises that today is the day for registering your child’s place at primary school.

The Christmas tree is being put up on The Mound today in preparation for the festive period. We will have photos for you later….

An article on Friday from the BBC claimed that the noise team at The City of Edinburgh Council has cut its hours so that it is only available to take your calls from Thursday to Sunday. However on checking the council website it still insists that there is a 24/7 service available. Have you had cause to complain about your neighbours using the council service? Did the complaint work?

Tonight is Film Club night at The Espy on the Promenade at Bath Street. A classic film starts at 8.00p.m.

Heartbreaking news that there is a dog called Rhona who has been living at the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home for what is called ‘a long time’ and who now needs a new home. STV Local have Rhona’s tale….