Tenant voices drive rise in satisfaction
Tenants in Scotland are more content, with new figures from a leading housing provider revealing that nearly 85% are happy with the overall service...
Police growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing teenager
Police are appealing to the public for help to trace 16-year-old Kelvin Boamah who has been reported missing from the Craigmillar area of Edinburgh.
He...
Edinburgh artist collects the next part of the Cancer Tapestry from...
An Edinburgh artist who was invited to speak at a TEDx event in Mexico told them all about his mum. But then his mum...
East Lothian road expected to remain closed for days due to...
An East Lothian road is expected to remain closed for days after a burst water pipe caused extensive damage to the road surface at...
Two men taken to hospital following serious crash on A1 near...
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A1 between Old Craighall and Fort Kinnaird in East Lothian.
The incident happened around...
Woman taken to hospital following crash in Edinburgh
Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in the west side of Edinburgh.
Ashley Terrace in the Shandon area is closed between Cowan...
West Lothian once again a powerhouse for cutting edge technologies
Technology vital to the exploration of Mars and the advancement of satellite communication has become a thriving industry in West Lothian.
The county now has the largest...
Residents of Midlothian village oppose plans to open a café
Residents of a tiny village say more than half of households are opposed to plans to open a café in their quiet community.
The proposals for...
West Lothian pensioners receive targeted advice from Anti-Poverty service
Pensioners in West Lothian have been given help to ensure they qualify for the stricter winter fuel payments.
More than 100 OAPs in the county were...
Police Scotland to host special constable recruitment event next month
Interested in volunteering with Police Scotland?
The force are to hold a Special Constable recruitment event next month.
The event will take place on Saturday 10...
The Venue at Eskmills is born under new owner
An East Lothian events business is being given a new lease of life after a local entrepreneur bought it out of administration.
Oliver Stephen who...
New project provides final farewell for family pets
The founder of an East Lothian charity which supports vulnerable children and young people has launched a new project to provide a final farewell...
McGlynn tops bookies odds for Hearts job
The bookies have not taken long to issue odds on who will be the next Hearts manager following the sacking of Neil Critchley after...
Five things you need to know today
At The Scottish Parliament this week
Parliament holds meetings in the chamber and also in committee rooms from Tuesday this week.
We imagine it will...
Legal bun fight after Luxford Burgers boss fails to pay wages...
A company which was owned by failed burger chain boss Alexander Galpin was ordered to pay a former employee hundreds of pounds in unpaid...
First Minister to address STUC
The First Minister, John Swinney, is to address the Scottish Trades Union Congress (STUC) annual congress in Dundee on Monday.
His speech to the conference...
Greene becomes economy spokesperson
Scottish Liberal Democrat have appointed Jamie Greene MSP as the party’s economy and finance spokesperson.
Mr Greene will also continue to serve as Deputy Convenor...
Cherry Blossom picnic in Starbank Park
Starbank Park was the place to be on Sunday afternoon with the blossom in full bloom and a brass band to accompany it.
The Cherry...
Police operation in city centre well received by public
Police officers from Edinburgh’s South East Community Policing Team, Public Protection, and Street Assist Edinburgh carried out a successful high-visibility road check on George...
Ten e-bikes seized during police crackdown
Following complaints from local residents about antisocial behaviour and dangerous riding of E-Bikes in the Fountainpark and Dalry areas, police officers carried out high...
Forgotten history coming back to life at The Lost Close
While renovating The Lost Close just off The Royal Mile the owners found an engine in the attic.
The rare 19th century Crossley Otto Silent...
Deep water berth declared officially open
The new offshore renewables berth in Leith Docks was officially opened this week.
The facility will be able to host the largest offshore wind...
Hibs not clinical enough against Aberdeen admits David Gray
Hibs head coach David Gray admitted his side weren’t clinical enough in yesterday’s a 1-0 defeat against Aberdeen in the William Hill Premiership.
In a...
BMW stolen during housebreaking in Broxburn
Detectives are appealing for information following a break-in and theft from a property in West Lothian.
Between 3.50am and 4.50am on Friday, 25 April, 2025,...
Two men arrested after cocaine, cannabis and weapons seized during raids
Two men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of drugs with an estimated street value of around £190,000 in West Lothian.
Around 9.30am...
Image released of man in connection with assault on child
Police have released an image of a man who may be able to assist their enquiries into an assault of a child in Edinburgh.
The...
Celebration reception to honour winners of Edinburgh 900 writing competitions
A celebratory reception was held on Thursday at the City Chambers to honour the winners of two Edinburgh 900 themed writing competitions.
Hosted by...
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...
Gallipoli remembered on Anzac Day at Scottish National War Memorial
Early morning international remembrance services marking the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in the First World War, took place on Friday.
Today is ANZAC...
Council could buy private student housing blocks to help tackle housing...
Private student housing blocks in the city could be bought up by Edinburgh Council to help tackle the city’s housing crisis.
The move emerged as...
