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The famous yellow towers have loomed over Leith like an alien armada for months now, inspiring horror, hope, awe, and art in equal measure. Bound...

The administrators and Joint Managers, Alistair McAlinden and James Dewar of Interpath, have completed the sale of Edinburgh Bicycle Co-operative in a deal that...

ScotRail has warned passengers to again expect widespread disruption as the next phase of major electrification engineering works begins in Fife. Network Rail engineers are scheduled to carry out...

As funding continues to be a constant challenge for charities and community groups, the city's library service has stepped in with an offer of...

Police in West Lothian are asking for the help of the public to find a 78-year-old man reported missing from the Armadale area. Robert Twogood...

West Lothian’s Anti-Poverty Service has raised almost £2.5m for householders in the Broxburn area.  Local Councillor and opposition SNP group leader Councillor Janet Campbell said staff worked:...

The participatory budgeting scheme in Leith - which is a model for spending part of the Visitor Levy funding - closes for applications on...

Edinburgh Council officials are launching the new trial to extend bus lane operating hours along a major city route. Starting on Monday, 12 October, the...

An Edinburgh drop-off initiative will form part of a nationwide campaign to collect 12,000 coats for vulnerable people this winter. Humanitarian charity Human Appeal has...

AN EDINBURGH artist has immortalised the giant yellow towers that have loomed over Leith, Edinburgh for months now with a tattoo on her arm. Daisy...

Artists and locals have reacted with anger to proposals to redevelop and demolish parts of the Summerhall arts complex in Edinburgh, with fears that...

Edinburgh councillors from the Greens and Liberal Democrat groups are jointly hosting a screening and discussion of the National Emergency Briefing. The film will...

Alan Cumming and Downton Abbey stars Hugh Bonneville and Michelle Dockery have backed calls to save an Edinburgh degree that has trained costume talent...

The group of Edinburgh Green councillors have announced that some of their colleagues will not be seeking re-election at next year's elections in May. Cllr...

Plans to build a house in the garden of a home in an East Lothian cul de sac were rejected as ‘harmful and at odds’ with...

Edinburgh University boss Peter Mathieson will step down after a decade marked by financial upheaval and bitter labour disputes. The Principal and Vice-Chancellor told members of the University Court on...

There’s much talk among the political parties of “re-industrialisation”. But I’m still trying to figure out what they mean. Is it a dream of...

People were reduced to tears when they first saw the plans to put up high walls to protect their town, a public inquiry into...

Villagers in Stoneyburn and East Whitburn have been fighting to complete a footpath linking two villages for the last two years.  And now it could soon become a reality.  Now...

The council has agreed to play its part in trying to curb the growing menace of e-bikes and off-road bikes in West Lothian towns...

Plans to introduce speed bumps in Newlandrig, near Vogrie Country Park have been put on hold until alternative measures have been given time to take effect.  Residents had demanded the traffic calming...

A Breathing Space bench will be installed on Hillside Crescent in an official unveiling ceremony on World Sight Day (8 October. The bench is supported...

The National Gallery of Scotland was forced to evacuate on Sunday afternoon because of a small electrical fire in the gift shop. Two fire appliances were dispatched to the...

The beloved “nonna” who founded one of Edinburgh’s most popular restaurants has died aged 76. Mrs Giacinta Crolla - affectionately known as "Nonna Dina" -...

A leading Edinburgh eye surgeon has issued a call for Scotland to establish its own dedicated eye bank facility. Dr Naing Tint's comments come on...

Police have arrested a 22-year-old man in connection with drugs offences following a proactive operation in West Lothian. Around 2pm on Wednesday, 7 October,...

A Qatar businessman who sexually assaulted a beauty therapist as she gave him a massage at an Edinburgh hotel has been placed on the...

Following an unannounced visit by a care inspector, a Midlothian school nursery has been praised for its inspirational leadership and ‘culture of excellence’   Children attending Newtongrange...

Police are appealing for information to help trace 36-year-old Herman Alapiki who has been reported missing in Edinburgh. Mr Alapiki was last seen in the...

In the face of Holyrood’s consultation on scrapping the current structure, West Lothian’s ruling Labour administration has issued a robust defence of the council.   Branding the...