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Brave police officer brings domestic dispute to end despite having been...
A brave police officer based in Bonnyrigg who was stabbed and slashed by a violent male, but still managed to bring a domestic incident...
Letter from Scotland
It’s been a week for ethical questions. We’ve been examining our national conscience on assisted dying, the rights of women, the targeting of government...
Conservatives field one candidate for January by elections in Colinton/Fairmilehead
Neil Cuthbert has been selected again to stand for the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party at what will be the third by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead...
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Today the news is about an emergency session of the licensing board on Friday, two sad occasions at St Giles' Cathedral today and tomorrow...
Special meeting being held on Friday to approve licence applications for...
The City of Edinburgh Council has been placing homeless people in unlawful bed and breakfasts and hotels since 2020.
The problem comes to a...
East Lothian man jailed for possessing indecent images of children
A man from East Lothian was jailed for four years at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday, 26 November, 2024, after pleading guilty to possessing...
Bravery awards for officers who rescued stolen baby from drugs den
The bravery of a team of police officers who rescued a stolen baby from a notorious West Lothian drugs den has been recognised at...
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Toy collection
Big Hearts Community Trust are collecting new unwrapped toys on Thursday 28 November between 4pm and 7pm at Foundation Plaza in Gorgie...
Poetry session at Edinburgh care home
Residents at a care home in the capita; have been reading a collection of special poems to local youngsters.
Children from Colinton Primary School’s year...
EICC boss resigns after failed hotel bid
The boss of the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (EICC) has suddenly resigned.
Shocked staff were briefed on Wednesday morning after EICC Chief Executive, Marshall Dallas,...
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Get your tree delivered by bike
Callum Ross, founder of the Cycling Gardeners, and his old friend James Nisbet, an East Lothian farmer, collaborated...
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo celebrates 75th anniversary with new 75p charity...
In celebration of the upcoming 75th anniversary of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo a new charitable initiative has begun to donate 75p of every...
Police officers who fought off scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog...
Two Edinburgh policemen who “saved each other from serious injury” as they faced an attack by a scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog are...
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Merchiston Community Council restores canal path benches
The benches on the towpath along the Union Canal have been upgraded by the local community council.
A spokesperson...
Liberal Democrats asked to foot the bill for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election
The Conservative group at The City of Edinburgh Council has asked the Liberal Democrats to pay the costs of holding the November by-election in...
Detective who has served Scotland’s capital for more than 30-years honoured...
A detective sergeant who has served Scotland’s capital city for more than 30 years, including two decades probing the most serious crime is to...
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Tickets go on sale today for a concert next year which Poppyscotland and Legion Scotland are organising at Usher Hall to mark the 80th...
Detectives study CCTV in hunt for two men following robbery in...
Detectives are appealing for information after a 30-year-old male was assaulted and robbed of his phone by two men in Bathgate on Friday, 22...
Queensferry Crossing reopened overnight
The Queensferry Crossing fully reopened to traffic just before 2am today after being temporarily closed as a safety precaution due to a risk of falling...
St Andrew’s Day speech – creating conditions for every Scot to...
In the run up to St Andrew's Day on 30 November, the First Minister, John Swinney will make a speech in which he will...
Snowy city from on high
Edinburgh has had its first snow of this winter, bringing with it a few problems on the roads.
But seen from above the city...
Snowy scenes in the capital – fun for some
According to The City of Edinburgh Council, all priority routes across the city were gritted overnight prior to the heavy snowfall this morning. Snowploughs...
“Local” LibDem councillor resigns after plans to move abroad revealed –...
Newly elected LibDem councillor for Colinton/Fairmilehead, Louise Spence, who tendered her resignation within a week of being elected, clearly knew in advance of the...
Queensferry Crossing traffic diverted onto Forth Road Bridge
Traffic on the M90 is now being diverted over the Forth Road Bridge, after the Queensferry Crossing was closed as a safety precaution due...
Breaking news – new LibDem councillor resigns
In a shock move, new Liberal Democrat councillor, Louise Spence, has resigned “for personal reasons” just a week after being elected.
The win by Ms...
Letter from Scotland
It’s been a cold week. The temperature has fallen to a chilly 4 or 5 C in most of Scotland. It reached minus 11.2°C...
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Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council
The next meeting is at 6.30pm on 26 November at Custom House on Commercial Street. The meeting is...
Boroughmuir High School holding their 120th anniversary dinner
Boroughmuir High School is Celebrating its 120th Anniversary with a dinner on 29 November at Canalside.
The Former Pupils Association has collaborated with the School in...
Online discussion about Scotland’s European Path
An online event on 5 December will give two former Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) an opportunity to debate what is best for...
Police appeal to trace owner of phone with two pups screensaver...
Police in Edinburgh are asking the public whether they recognise the two pups pictured above.
The photo is taken from a mobile phone recovered by...
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