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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...
The Edinburgh Reporter Long Read – Corstorphine Low Traffic Neighbourhood –...
This article is the second part in our mini series about Low Traffic Neighbourhood measures introduced in Corstorphine. The council is to determine whether...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Independent candidate David Henry
David Henry is standing as an independent candidate for Colinton/Fairmilehead in the 2024 by-election.
Mr Henry is one of two of the original complainers of...
Cole Hamilton raises South Queensferry issue in parliament
Alex Cole- Hamilton MSP for Edinburgh West kept his promise on Thursday to raise the issue discussed at length at a public meeting on...
Concerns grow for welfare of missing 26-year-old man last seen in...
Police are appealing for help to trace 26-year-old Connor Miller who has been reported missing from Drum Brae Drive, Edinburgh.
Connor was last seen around...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election 2024 – Liberal Democrat candidate – Louise Spence
According to the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats the Liberal Democrat candidate is Louise Spence.
https://twitter.com/agcolehamilton/status/1823811094424571932
She was also the candidate in the 2022 local...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Conservative candidate Neil Cuthbert
Neil Cuthbert has been selected as the Conservative candidate in the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election which will be held on 14 November.
He is a local...
The Edinburgh Reporter Long Read – Corstorphine Low Traffic Neighbourhood –...
Following September's Transport and Environment Committee (TEC) and the deputations which were heard there, opposition to the Low Traffic Neighbourhood in Corstorphine is playing...
Collision closes Kirkliston Road in South Queensferry
Around 8pm on Wednesday evening there was a collision between a motorbike and a car at the junction of Kirkliston Road and Rosebery Avenue.
Road...
Police release CCTV images of two men following assault on Gracemount...
Police have released images of two men who may be able to assist with enquiries into an assault in Edinburgh that occurred on Gracemount...
Alternative proposal for Summerhall tendered at closing date
An alternative proposal has been made to develop the arts venue at Summerhall in a sustainable way. The proposal was lodged at the closing...
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...
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