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Russell Findlay elected new leader of Scottish Conservatives
Russell Findlay has been elected by party members as the new leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party.
The West Scotland MSP secured...
Police Scotland’s Digital Forensic Dogs now fully deployed and working well
New specially trained police "digi" sniffer dogs have helped collar a man with child sex abuse material and searched out a murder victim’s phone,...
Concerns grow for welfare of missing woman last seen in Princes...
Officers at Howdenhall Police Station are appealing for the assistance of the public as part of ongoing efforts to trace 33-year-old Katie Murphy who...
Drugs worth an estimated £165,000 seized after police search house in...
Drugs worth an estimated £165,000 have been recovered after the search of a house in Edinburgh.
Officers searched the property on Ratcliffe Terrace in the...
Police officers provide road safety education at ‘Young Drivers’ event
This week Police Scotland officers have been working with The City of Edinburgh Council and other partners for the annual ‘Young Drivers’ event in...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by election – nominations now open
Residents of Colinton/Fairmilehead will choose a new councillor next month to represent the ward which also includes Bonaly, Dreghorn, Oxgangs and Swanston and has...
Police Scotland’s Chief Constable addresses matter of gender self-identification
Police Scotland’s Chief Constable Jo Farrell addressed the matter of gender self-identification during a meeting of the Scottish Police Authority Board in Edinburgh today...
Enquiries ongoing following man’s death in Livingston
Police Scotland has announced that there will be a continued police presence in the Bankton area of Livingston following the unexplained death of a...
Assaults on police have risen this year
The number of police officers and staff violently assaulted in the line of duty has risen this year - with an average of 20...
Rollers fans will be swimming with the gang
Bay City Rollers fans will be swimming for charity in Portobello and they invite everyone to support the charity they are fundraising for.
If you...
Man and guide dog complete challenge to visit every SPFL stadium
A visually impaired football fan and his Labrador guide dog have become the first man and dog pair to visit every single SPFL stadium.
Dundee...
Museum could close for seven months to cut council costs
An Edinburgh museum is facing months of closure as the city’s cash-strapped council looks to take “urgent action” to cut costs.
The People’s Story Museum...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by election – SNP select candidate
Dr Mairianna Clyde has been selected by the SNP group on Edinburgh Council to stand in the upcoming by election.
The by-election has been...
Pub owner’s bid to put solar panels on its roof is...
A Musselburgh pub owner’s bid to put solar panels on its roof is set to be rejected over concerns about their impact on the...
C&B News celebrates 500th edition
A volunteer-led community news magazine will publish its 500th monthly edition this Friday.
C&B News is distributed free, 10 months a year, in five communities in south-west...
Police seek help to trace missing 54-year-old man last seen in...
Police are anxious to trace the whereabouts of Keith Murray who has been missing from the Bingham area of Edinburgh since around 4.35pm on...
Chief Constable pledges ambitious new vision for Police Scotland
Every community in Scotland will have identifiable local officers as part of an ambitious new vision for Police Scotland.
Chief Constable Jo Farrell made the...
Fund to fight Low Traffic Scheme in court reaches target in...
Opponents to an Edinburgh low traffic scheme have raised £5,000 in just 24 hours as they prepare to mount a legal challenge against the...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election 2024 – Edinburgh Greens candidate Daniel Milligan
The Edinburgh Green party have selected Daniel Milligan as their candidate in the upcoming Colinton - Fairmilehead by-election.
He hopes to join the 10...
Investigation underway following fatal collision in East Lothian
Police are appealing for information following a fatal collision involving a pedestrian and a van in East Lothian.
Around 10.40am on Sunday, 22 September, 2024,...
Man due in court following assault on High School Wynd
Police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man in connection with an assault on High School Wynd, Edinburgh which took place on Friday 20...
Three people in hospital with serious injuries following crash in Midlothian
Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Midlothian.
The crash, involving a silver Volkswagen Passat Estate and a blue Vauxhall Grandland, happened...
The Edinburgh Reporter Long Read – Improve Corstorphine Group – Part...
This article is the third part in our mini series about Low Traffic Neighbourhood measures introduced in Corstorphine.
The Improve Corstorphine Group focuses on...
Roadworks in Edinburgh over the next week
This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the...
Edinburgh Council breaking the law “on an industrial scale”
Edinburgh Council is facing “serious questions” after it emerged it is breaking the law “on an industrial scale” by placing homeless people in 30 unlicensed houses...
Missing Fife woman 32 last seen in Princes Street with her...
UPDATE - Sheryle Anne Speirs has been found safe and well.
Police in Fife are continuing to appeal for assistance in tracing Sheryle Anne...
Edinburgh 900 – Edinburgh Leisure’s inspiring exhibition
The City of Leisure will be seen through the lens of Edinburgh Leisure in the Edinburgh 900 celebrations.
Edinburgh Leisure, the largest sports and...
Edinburgh Castle lit up for Red4Research Day
Red lights illuminated Edinburgh Castle on Thursday evening to mark the start of the Red4Research Day celebrations.
The event is organised by the R&D Forum ...
Edinburgh leisure trust shortlisted for national award
Local swim teachers and providers celebrated across the country
Edinburgh Leisure has been shortlisted for a national sport award following its commitment and quality...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve spent much of this week looking back over the 10 years since the independence referendum on 18 September 2014. Despite a clear result...
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