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Consider Dutch option to cut flood risk, suggests councillor
Changing weather patterns bringing more storms have forced West Lothian Council to draw up rules on issuing sandbags as the risk of flooding grows.
Councillors...
Drivers said to be “fed up” with Sheriffhall delays
Drivers are “fed up” with delays at Edinburgh’s Sheriffhall roundabout and are growing impatient over an "upgrade" promised six years ago, according to a...
New Makar officially welcomed with civic reception
On Tuesday evening a reception was held at the City Chambers to officially welcome the City of Edinburgh’s new Makar, Michael Pedersen.
It was also...
Home owners left ‘shaken’ after house broken into when they were...
Detectives are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Livingston.
Around 7.50pm on Tuesday, 1 October, 2024 a house on Waverley Crescent was broken into...
Historic East Lothian pub wins solar panel fight
An historic pub which attracts visitors from around the world has won a fight to put solar panels on its roof in a bid...
The astronomical sky above Edinburgh in October
Earth gains another Moon and the clocks go back one hour on the last Sunday at 2am.
Here's a cool trivia question: How many natural...
Detectives release image of male in connection with Earl Grey Street...
Police have released an image of a male they believe may be able to assist their enquiries into a fire-raising incident which occurred at...
Missing Kirkcaldy man may have travelled to Edinburgh
UPDATE - Man reported missing has been found safe and well.
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace Craig Brown, 40, who...
Police release image of man as part of ongoing investigation into...
Police have released an image of a man they wish to speak to as part of an ongoing investigation into an assault which occurred...
The Old Edinburgh Club highlights significant dates in October
The Old Edinburgh Club looks back over the years at the significant dates in Edinburgh's history.
1st October In 1560, the Dean of Guild...
Enquiries into unexplained death of man in Livingston ongoing say detectives
Officers remain in the Bankton Lane area of Livingston following the death of a man on Thursday, 26 September, 2024.
Around 2am officers were called...
Further calls to Culture Secretary for a public interest journalism institute
Author Jen Stout, who wrote Night Train to Odesa, has raised again the need to revive the public interest journalism institute.
The author and...
Social Bite village makes planning application for move
Social Bite has submitted a planning application to move the Edinburgh Village to a new waterfront location in Granton.
The application lays out plans to...
Roadworks in Edinburgh in 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...
Dead whale is lying off Newhaven
A dead whale has washed along the shore to Newhaven on Sunday.
Many people have gone to look at the magnificent creature, but there...
Police ‘becoming increasingly concerned’ about welfare of missing 15-year-old boy
Police are appealing for help tracing a missing 15 year old: Jacob Vergunst who has been reported missing from the Broxburn area.
Jacob is...
Royal visit to celebrate quarter century at The Scottish Parliament
Their Majesties the King and Queen visited The Scottish Parliament to celebrate with MSPs the quarter century of devolved government in Edinburgh.
Scottish soldiers...
Marking a quarter century of devolution
There will be a royal event on Saturday to mark a quarter century of The Scottish Parliament.
The First Minister, John Swinney, will join their...
Health and social care boss resigns as questions raised over predecessor’s...
Edinburgh’s struggling health and social care service is set to get its third boss in less than two years, as questions are raised over...
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...
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