Book Launch – Outside the Beechwood by Ellie Buchanan and Lizzie...
In Ellie Buchanan and Lizzie Mikietyn’s beautiful new book Outside the Beechwood, readers will meet Macky, a great and furry creature - a young...
New Asiatic lion arrives at Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) has announced the arrival of eight-year-old Asiatic lioness, Bindee, from Parc Zoologique et Botanique de Mulhouse in...
Royal appointment shines light on disability charity
Duchess of Edinburgh steps into historic role with leading charity
The disability charity Capability Scotland has welcomed Her Royal Highness The Duchess of Edinburgh as...
Big adoption day virtual event
Edinburgh and Aberdeen bases St Andrew's Children's Society is a voluntary adoption and fostering agency and the organisation is holding an information event in...
Hanover Scotland secures Living Wage accreditation
Commitment ensures fair wages for all employees and contracted workers
Housing association Hanover Scotland has achieved accreditation as a Living Wage employer, marking a significant...
Candidates for by-election invited to register now
Nominations open on Friday 6 December for candidates who wish to stand in the forthcoming Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election to register with the Council’s Returning Officer.
On...
Midlothian Council set to look for more twinning towns for county
A hunt for new communities to twin with Midlothian towns is set to be launched in a bid to boost trade and tourism.
A report...
Police appeal for help to trace missing 12-year-old
UPDATE: From Police Scotland Tyne Fraser traced
Police are appealing for assistance from the public in tracing the missing person, 12 year old Tyne Fraser.
Officers...
Hibs players have to believe they can get a result against...
Hibs head coach David Gray believes that his players have to go to Parkhead this weekend with a belief they can get a result.
Hibs...
Further three arrests in connection with drug activity in Hunter Square...
Following reports from concerned members of the public and businesses of drug activity in the High Street and Hunter Square area of Edinburgh, plain...
National Insurance increases will add to growing wage costs in health...
Staffing costs at West Lothian Council are expected to rise as a result of the the UK government rise in the National Insurance rates,...
Move to tighten controls over boarding in wake of XL bully...
A rise in the popularity of XL bully dogs has led to a call to tighten regulations around animal boarding kennels in Midlothian.
Councillors are...
West Lothian Council to do more to help victims of anti-social...
More should be done to help victims of anti- social behaviour in West Lothian, the council has acknowledged.
An ongoing review of practice followed a...
Police release CCTV images following ‘incident’ in Gracemount area on 5...
Police Scotland has released images of three men officers believe might be able to assist with enquiries into an incident on 5 November 2024...
Driver spotted holding mobile phone with both hands reported to Procurator...
Police officers who spotted a driver holding a mobile phone both hands have tracked them down and a report will be submitted to the...
Hume’s letters sold at auction for the first time
A collection of rare letters written over 250 years ago by the Scottish philosopher David Hume to one of his closest friends has fetched...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve spent much of the week worrying about the state of our National Health Service and wondering if The Scottish Government’s budget would do...
Police visit 79 addresses during national County Lines intensification week
Police Scotland officers took pro-active action to identify and safeguard vulnerable people exploited by drug dealers - during the latest national County Lines intensification...
Five things you need to know today
Christmas events this weekend
Jupiter Artland Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. More information here.
reunion canal boats have a family craft cruise on the Lochrin...
West Lothian’s Council leader warns of “tough decisions” on Council Tax...
West Lothian’s Council leader has warned that “tough decisions” on Council Tax will follow the Scottish budget announced on Wednesday.
Labour’s Lawrence Fitzpatrick welcomed the...
Police respond to reports of items being thrown at buses in...
Police officers from Edinburgh’s south-east community team are investigating a number of incidents involving items being thrown at moving buses in the Gilmerton and...
Council tenants in West Lothian face rent increase of £3 a...
Council tenants in West Lothian are facing a rent increase of £3 a week next year under plans set to be put to residents.
West...
Investigation launched following break in at building site in Gullane
Police are appealing for information following a break in at a building site in East Lothian.
The incident took place between 3.15pm Friday 22nd November...
East Lothian residents could face 10 per cent council tax hike
People in East Lothian could face a 10 per cent rise in council tax next year after the Scottish Government lifted a freeze on putting...
Police release CCTV images of man following petrol station robbery
Police Scotland have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries into a robbery which occurred...
Latest intake of special constables take oath at Tulliallan
The latest intake of special constables marked the start of their volunteering journey as they took their Oath of Office.
The 12 volunteers from across...
Chief Constable welcomes continued support outlined in Scottish budget
Chief Constable Jo Farrell has responded to the Scottish Budget proposals outlined in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Wednesday, 4 December, 2024.
Chief Constable Farrell said:...
Hundreds visit National Records Office to see the Wallace letter
More than 250 people went to the National Records Office at the weekend to see a letter taken from Sir William Wallace by his...
The Romans advanced on St Margaret’s Park despite Storm Bert
The recent Roman Re-Enactment event went ahead in St Margaret’s Park on 23 November despite the snowfall during Storm Bert.
Hundreds of local people...
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Eye Pavilion at last
The Scottish Budget includes funding for a new Eye Pavilion to replace the tired building by The Meadows.
The government said...
