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Golden Grant for St Thomas of Aquin’s
An Edinburgh school has been selected by a Tesco customer to receive a £5,000 donation.
On Saturday 15 March, Tesco customers at the Edinburgh Nicholson Street...
Controlled explosion carried out on Portobello beach
Emergency services including police and the Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) team rushed to Portobello beach shortly before 10am this morning following reports of a...
UNISON to ballot council staff over strike action
The country's largest union is to ballot council staff in Scotland, in the largest vote of its kind in recent years.
The pay offer made...
Detectives probe theft of Audi S3 car stolen during housebreaking in...
Detectives are appealing for information following a housebreaking and the theft of a car in West Lothian.
The incident occurred around 2.40am on Tuesday, 15...
Scotrail promises more seats on trains this weekend
When Hearts play Aberdeen at Hampden on Saturday the rail operator, ScotRail, says there will be more seats and extra services on the trains...
It’s blossom time in Edinburgh
Despite the colder weather this week the blossom is beginning to come out on The Meadows.
The council-owned park is a bright spot all...
Five things you need to know today
Tap on Tap Off
This is possibly the news all tram passengers have been waiting for.
Passengers will SOON be able to use contactless cards...
Police arrest 21-year-old man in connection with Portobello disturbance
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in the Portobello area of Edinburgh which culminated in three youths being taken...
Funding for university Quantum Software Lab
The UK Government has confirmed funding of £8.9 million for the University of Edinburgh to help put quantum tech to use in fighting crime,...
Police arrest 48-year-old man following London Road attack
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault which took place on London Road this morning Monday 14 April 2025
Emergency...
Appeal for return of theatrical costume stolen from Festival Theatre
A coat which has been stolen from Festival Theatre is an important part of the show, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, which...
UK and Scottish politicians – just back from Ukraine
The MSP for Edinburgh Western, Alex Cole-Hamilton has just returned from Lviv in Ukraine after a gruelling drive delivering ambulances along with Labour and...
Two fires at Bishopbriggs houses may be linked to recent gang...
Police Scotland detectives are investigating whether fire-raising attacks on two houses in Bishopbriggs during the early hours of this morning are the latest incidents...
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers visit HMS Caledonia for leadership and teamwork...
A group of Police Scotland youth volunteers last week visited HMS Caledonia for a weekend residential course on leadership and teamwork.
The 58 youngsters arrived...
Investigation under way after 48-year-old man attacked on London Road
An investigation is underway after a 48-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh this morning following a serious assault.
Emergency services were...
Edinburgh Trams introduces Tap-On Tap-off… soon
Edinburgh Trams is to introduce the long-awaited Tap-On, Tap-Off contactless payment system very soon - and it will work seamlessly with Lothian Buses.
Passengers...
Five things you need to know today 14 April
Talk on Monday evening
Dr Harriet Richardson Blakeman joins Dr Alistair Fair to explore the evolving architecture of hydroelectricity, show how the proposals were depicted...
Maclean brothers set off across the Pacific
The three Maclean brothers from Edinburgh, Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan, have set off from Peru on their 14,000km row across the Pacific.
They aim...
Cammy Day – four months on and police drop investigations
Police Scotland have confirmed that the investigations they began last December into "inappropriate behaviour" by the then Council Leader, Cllr Cammy Day, have ended....
New documentary will feature a Scottish holocaust heroine
A new documentary about a Scot who died in Auschwitz during the Second World War is being produced for schools.
Jane Haining, who grew up...
British Steel bill passes towards Royal Assent
Parliament was recalled on Saturday to debate the British Steel bill which the government hops will save the Scunthorpe plant from closure.
By late afternoon...
Historic Environment Scotland announce funding for seven projects
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced funding of £3.9 million from its Partnership Fund grants to be shared among seven organisations.
These third sector...
Arrest made after theft from Festival Theatre
A theft at Festival Theatre on Nicolson Street has resulted in an arrest and a man has been charged.
Police Scotland have confirmed: "A...
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...
Second crash on Queensferry Road on Friday night
A second crash on Queensferry Road on Friday evening involved a Lightways pickup and a Citroen at the entrance to the Parkgrove shops.
The incident...
Public invited to suggest traditions for new UK list
Scots are invited to nominate their favourite traditions to be included on an official living heritage list.
These will be the traditional practices which...
Queensferry Road closed as police deal with crash
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on Queensferry Road.
Officers have imposed road closures at Orchard Road and the junction with...
Official opening at Edinburgh Futures Institute
Edinburgh Futures Institute created from the former Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
Academics, students and...
Former Scottish secretary included in life peerages announced today
The King has today announced political peerages in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation list.
The number of life peerages include former Levelling Up Minister,...
Teenager arrested following large seizure of cocaine and cannabis in Livingston
Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following the recovery of cocaine and cannabis in Livingston.
Around 4.30pm on Thursday, 10...
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