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Council inspectors ‘wading through used sanitary products’ claim
Council inspectors have been accused of ‘wading through women’s used sanitary products’ to see if families in East Lothian qualify for a bigger waste...
Low traffic neighbourhood pilot ‘should be permanent’
A low traffic neighbourhood project which has left an Edinburgh community divided should be made permanent, council officials have concluded.
Over the past 18 months...
George Street pedestrianisation plan – trees and car chargers could be...
The George Street pedestrianisation plan could be altered to remove trees and car chargers, with cheaper materials used for resurfacing, amid rising costs.
The ambitious but...
CCTV image released following assault and robbery in Ferry Gait Drive
Police Scotland has released an image of a male whom officers would like to speak to in connection with an assault and robbery which...
Locals continue calls for action over anti-social behaviour
People in South Queensferry live in fear and dread of "boy racers" who congregate at the car park near Hawes Brae.
The drivers of both...
Protests at EICC target local employer Leonardo
Protests took place on Tuesday morning at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre - Saying No to Arms Dealers.
Local employer Leonardo is taking...
Formal process for Colinton/Fairmilehead by election 2024 begins
A by election will be called in the Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward on 14 November 2024 to replace Labour councillor Scott Arthur who has resigned.
Dr Arthur...
Alex Cole Hamilton addresses Liberal Democrat conference
Alex Cole Hamilton, leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, addressed the Liberal Democrat conference in Brighton on Tuesday reminding the party of their successes...
Ex councillor to stand again despite receiving £16k ‘golden goodbye’
A former Edinburgh councillor looking to make a comeback is facing calls to hand back a £16,000 ‘golden goodbye’ she received on the condition...
Four teenagers charged following fire at two derelict buildings in Musselburgh
Four teenagers have been charged in connection with wilful fire-raising in Musselburgh.
Officers were made aware of the fire within two derelict buildings at Edenhall...
Police checking CCTV in bid to help trace missing 17-year-old female
POLICE UPDATE: "Arsa Farahbakhsh, who was reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well.
"Thank you to all who shared our appeal."
Police are...
Five things you need to know today
In case you’re wondering where everyone is this is the September holiday weekend. But news never stops…
Screen Machine visiting Holyrood
The Screen Machine will come...
Meeting convened to stop South Queensferry boy racers
A meeting will be held on Wednesday evening, 18 September 2024, which will be a public discussion on how to stop "boy racers" in...
Texas to headline Edinburgh’s Hogmanay
Organisers UniqueAssembly have announced that Texas will play at Edinburgh’s Hogmanay in December this year.
Sharleen Spiteri and her band will perform all their best...
Kiltwalk – the biggest yet in the capital
9,100 walkers took part in the Edinburgh Kiltwalk on Sunday in the biggest-ever event in the capital with 802 different Scottish charities already benefitting...
The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches Part 2 – in photos...
The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches took place on Sunday with entertainment for the audience before the arrival of the horses and riders who...
The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches 2024 Part I – in...
The Edinburgh Riding of the Marches took place on Sunday, again beset by changeable weather with rain beginning as the riders reached the Mercat...
Edinburgh Labour pick Gilmore to stand in Colinton/Fairmilhead
Edinburgh Labour have confirmed their selection of candidate to stand in the by election in Colinton/Fairmilehead triggered by the resignation of Cllr Scott Arthur...
Villagers vow to continue campagn for footpaths
Residents of West Lothian’s Island village have vowed to continue to push for footpath connections to vital services.
Campaigners have fought for more than a...
Ian Murray visits local holiday park
The Edinburgh South MP and Secretary of State for Scotland met the owners of a city holiday park on Friday.
The Rt Hon Ian Murray...
Scottish water to carry out Princes Street repair next week
A collapsed manhole at the junction of Princes Street and Frederick Street will mean a road closure of five days next week.
A spokesperson...
Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre boss steps down
The board of Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre have issued a statement this morning indicating that the Chief Executive, Mridul Wadhwa, has quit her position.
The...
Letter from Scotland
The message we’re getting this week from governments in London and Edinburgh is: “Times are tough, citizens will have to do more for themselves.”...
Bank on Princes Street targeted again on Thursday
The Princes Street branch of Barclays Bank was targeted on Thursday morning by pro-Palestine protesters.
The facade was daubed with red paint to highlight their...
Low Traffic Neighbourhood support based on ‘skewed data’ campaigners say
Edinburgh Council has been accused of using “skewed” data to suggest more people support than oppose a controversial Low Traffic Neighbourhood (LTN).
Corstorphine locals were...
Witness appeal after three cars deliberately set on fire on Edinburgh...
Detectives are appealing for information after three cars were deliberately set on fire in Edinburgh.
Around 11.35pm on Monday, 9 September, 2024, a black Vauxhall...
Regular police patrols announced to address anti-social behaviour in Nicolson Square...
Police in Edinburgh are working with partners to address anti-social behaviour in the Nicolson Square area.
Officers are carrying out regular patrols in the area...
Deaths due to alcohol remain high in Scotland
National Records of Scotland report that the number of alcohol-specific deaths in Scotland is the highest in 16 years.
The number of deaths in...
Erskine supporters attend the 21-gun salute marking two years since the...
Supporters of Erskine Veterans Charity attended the 21-Gun Salute today at noon. The salute marked two years since the accession of HM King Charles...
Decapitated swan found in canal
A decapitated swan has been found in the canal near Fountainbridge, but locals say they appear to be the only ones concerned about either...
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