Enjoying some spring sunshine on the beach at Porty
Locals who were out enjoying the spring sunshine on Sunday at Portobello were up for featuring in our photo gallery.
Shannon and George enjoying...
Travellers leave mess behind at Drumbrae – again
For the second time in twelve months, Drumbrae Park Edinburgh has been left in a mess after a group of travellers were camped there...
Edinburgh Burger King gets permission for 24-hour drive through
A Burger King location in Edinburgh will be allowed to open 24 hours a day after a decision by Edinburgh councillors.
At a licensing board...
Parents win backing to upgrade playground
Parents at a primary school with no fixed play equipment in its playground have won the backing of councillors in their bid for an...
Police seeking to trace car driver following crash in Dalkeith
Police in Midlothian are attempting to trace the driver of a car which was involved in a collision with an electric motorcycle on South...
Five things you need to know today
Underground supper at Kyloe
Our columnist, Kerry Teakle, had an experience to write home about at Kyloe. She went to Heads & Tales which is...
The Astronomical Sky above Edinburgh – April 2025
As we start British Summer Time, the Lyrid meteor shower lights up the April sky and we witness both the farthest Full Micromoon of...
Secretary of State to sign Brand Scotland deal with Tattoo during...
During his visit to the US this week, Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, will meet representatives from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo...
UPDATE Fairmilehead man reported missing has been found
Police officers in Edinburgh are asking for the public's help in tracing a 61-year-old man reported missing from Fairmilehead.
George Ritchie was last seen...
Looking back at historical dates in April
Each month Jerry Ozaniec, Membership Secretary of the Old Edinburgh Club, compiles a list of significant dates in the history of the capital.
1st...
LifeCare looking after unpaid carers
If you support another adult – friend or relative – due to their illness, frailty, disability, mental health or addiction then this could be...
Great performance from start to finish says Junior Hoilett
Goal scorer Junior Hoilett was delighted with both his own personal performance and the team's display as Hibs swept aside St Johnstone at Easter Road yesterday.
Hoilett...
First Minister to visit the US during Tartan Week
The First Minister says that his visit to the US this week is all about bringing jobs and investment to Scotland.
He said that business...
Lothians MSP calls for a memorial to be established in Edinburgh
A Lothians MSP has called for a Shaheed Minar to be established - a permanent memorial to the 1952 Bengali Language Movement.
Cities including London,...
Missing man last seen near golf club in Prestonpans walking toward...
Police in East Lothian are asking for the help of the public to trace a missing 55-year-old man.
Simon Adkins was last seen around 7.15pm...
World adventurer to appear at Queen’s Hall
An author and explorer who has walked many of the best known areas of the world is coming to Edinburgh to talk of his...
Jean Guild Grant awarded to Veterans Housing
Veterans Housing Scotland is named as one of the recipients of the latest Jean Guild Grants awarded by the Old Edinburgh Club.
The VHS project...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
Shoplifting Taskforce set up to address rise in offences
A Retail Crime Taskforce made up of 14 uniformed officers and detectives, as well as four civilian staff, including specialist analysts and an architectural...
Bespoke whisky business in Linlithgow awarded licence
A bespoke whisky business has been awarded a licence in the heart of a busy West Lothian town popular with visitors.
West Lothian Licensing Board...
Linlithgow Rose wins extended opening times for social club
A junior football club in West Lothian has won extended opening times for its social club.
Linlithgow Rose will also be granted a beer garden...
Midlothian council’s leader urges UK chancellor to scrap NI contributions increase
Midlothian council’s leader has urged the UK chancellor to scrap the increase to National Insurance contributions as soon as financially possible amid claims it...
Carers of some under-22 bus pass holders should get free travel...
Free bus travel should be offered to carers and companions of some under-22 bus pass holders, an Edinburgh councillor has argued.
Kayleigh O’Neill, Green councillor...
Edinburgh councillors to consider zebra crossing study
Edinburgh councillors are set to consider backing a study which could make building new zebra crossings in the city cheaper and easier.
At present, all...
Noise levels at West Lothian rugby club’s annual summer dance set...
Noise levels at a West Lothian rugby club’s annual summer dance are set to be monitored by council officers after concerns were raised by...
Critchley: ‘we want to pose Celtic problems’
Hearts’ head coach, Neil Critchley, has told his men to be brave when they square-up to William Hill Premiership pace-setters Celtic at Parkhead on...
Water retailer commits to Race at Work Charter
ONE of the UK’s largest water retailers has pledged its support to improving racial equality and inclusion in the workplace by signing up to...
EIJB agree almost £30 million of savings and there will be...
Katharina Kasper, the Chair of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB), told The Edinburgh Reporter that the board agreed a substantial savings programme for...
Man 24 jailed following sexual assault near Water of Leith
A 24-year-old man has been sentenced in connection with sexual offences which happened in Edinburgh.
Noor Khan Yousafzai carried out the offences in December 2024...
Teenager arrested in connection with serious assault in Portobello
Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 16-year-old male in connection with a serious assault.
The incident took place around 8.45pm on Friday, 21...
