Poetry session at Edinburgh care home
Residents at a care home in the capita; have been reading a collection of special poems to local youngsters.
Children from Colinton Primary School’s year...
EICC boss resigns after failed hotel bid
The boss of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has suddenly resigned.
Shocked staff were briefed on Wednesday morning after EICC Chief Executive, Marshall Dallas,...
Monday meeting on Bathgate community centre future
Bathgate’s Community Centre Management Committee is holding a meeting to look at options for a future role in the town’s Partnership building.
The meeting follows...
Bravery awards for officers who rescued stolen baby from drugs den
The bravery of a team of police officers who rescued a stolen baby from a notorious West Lothian drugs den has been recognised at...
West Lothian Council receive rise in complaints about grass dragged onto...
A rise in complaints about grass dragged onto footpaths is as regular as the change of the clocks for West Lothian Council.
With acres of...
Liberal Democrats asked to foot the bill for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election
The Conservative group at The City of Edinburgh Council has asked the Liberal Democrats to pay the costs of holding the November by-election in...
West Lothian High school pioneers mobile free classroom
A West Lothian High school which banned the use of mobile phones in the classroom has been given the support of parents – and...
Looking back with The Old Edinburgh Club
This month The Old Edinburgh Club has highlighted one of the most recent and devastating fires in Edinburgh as its main event in history....
Dad found Costa coffee cup sticking out wall of new home
A dad who discovered a hole on the outside wall of his brand new £250,000 home had been filled with a Costa coffee cup...
Janey’s farewell tour
The funeral of comedian Janey Godley will take place in Glasgow on Saturday but today it was time to say farewell to Edinburgh which...
East Lothian man jailed for possessing indecent images of children
A man from East Lothian was jailed for four years at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, after pleading guilty to possessing...
Haddington shop that broke rules for Euros gets more space
A newsagent’s shop caught selling double the amount of allowed booze during Euros 2024 has been given to go ahead to keep the extra...
Five things you need to know today
Get your tree delivered by bike
Callum Ross, founder of the Cycling Gardeners, and his old friend James Nisbet, an East Lothian farmer, collaborated...
Summerhall administration case continued to the New Year
Summerhall Management Limited continues to be in administration following a hearing in Edinburgh Sheriff Court earlier today.
The company is being pursued by HMRC who...
Special meeting being held on Friday to approve licence applications for...
The City of Edinburgh Council has been placing homeless people in unlawful bed and breakfasts and hotels since 2020.
The problem comes to a...
Meet Santa in Stockbridge
LifeCare’s Christmas Fair is back.
But this year there is extra ho, ho, ho…
Book a slot to meet Santa on Saturday 7 December between 11.30am...
Island’s Seabird Flu Deaths
Endangered gulls found dead on one of Scotland's most important seabird islands, in the Firth of Forth, have tested positive for avian flu.
The great...
Salmond memorial service – Kenny MacAskill promises “your dream shall be...
On Saturday many gathered in the capital to attend the invitation only memorial event at St Giles' Cathedral to celebrate the life of former...
Bio-diversity team to look at ways to tackle algae at Beecraigs...
A survey of water quality at a popular West Lothian beauty spot could provide answers on how to deal with polluting weeds.
Scientists working on...
The night sky over Edinburgh in December
The Astronomical Sky Above Edinburgh and Lothian in December 2024 Winter is coming for the Solstice occurs on 21 December at 9:21 am and...
Conservatives field one candidate for January by elections in Colinton/Fairmilehead
Neil Cuthbert has been selected again to stand for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party at what will be the third by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead...
Inspector’s hard work and innovation leads to 25% drop in crime...
Hard work and innovation from an Edinburgh police officer has led to a 25 per cent drop in crime at one of the city’s...
Police becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing 15-year-old boy
UPDATE FROM POLICE SCOTLAND: Jacob Vergunst, 15, who had been reported missing from the Broxburn area, has been traced safe and well.
Thanks to everyone...
“Local” LibDem councillor resigns after plans to move abroad revealed –...
Newly elected LibDem councillor for Colinton/Fairmilehead, Louise Spence, who tendered her resignation within a week of being elected, clearly knew in advance of the...
Budget decisions yet to be made but cross party support to...
Parents and councillors in Edinburgh have agreed to work together in a bid to save holiday hubs for disabled children in Edinburgh.
The agreement to set...
Police officers trained to refer people experiencing mental health distress to...
Police Scotland has announced that around 1,700 officers are now trained to signpost and refer people experiencing mental health distress to the right agency...
Missing man last seen in Spennymoor may be in Edinburgh say...
Police in Edinburgh are sharing an appeal from colleagues in Durham regarding a missing man who may be in the capital.
Officers are concerned for...
Salmond remembered in Edinburgh
Alex Salmond was remembered in the High Kirk in Edinburgh in a service which his friends said he would have loved.
Read more about...
Anger as historic panels are removed from miners church
An investigation has been launched after historic panels marking the fight by miners to be allowed to worship in a local church were removed.
Newton...
Country park lodges plan will support future
A plan to build up to 200 holiday lodges within Dalkeith Country Park will help sustain the estate for the future and boost the...
