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Scottish Water install nine tonne underground pump on McDonald Road
Scottish Water have just installed a nine-tonne underground giant screw pump which is 14.4 metres long in an underground chamber on McDonald Road.
This...
New head appointed to lead independent Edinburgh boys’ school
The next head teacher appointed to one of Edinburgh's independent schools is described as "an experienced educator with a track record of whole-school transformation".
Huw...
Harvie to step down as Greens co-leader
Patrick Harvie MSP has intimated that while he will remain available for selection for Holyrood next year, he will not stand in the Party’s...
Herbal cannabis with estimated street value of £200,000 seized in Livingston
Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 32-year-old man following the recovery of drugs worth up to £200,000 in Livingston.
Officers executed a...
Garden’s plan for conservation of the world’s plants
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) has launched a ten year vision to work with global partners for the conservation of the world's plants.
The...
Musselburgh Flat season begins on Wednesday
Musselburgh Racecourse launches its exciting 2025 Flat season today (2 April) with 16 high-quality meetings scheduled through to November, and featuring enhanced prize money...
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Breakfast for free (for some)
Edinburgh’s newest brunch spot, Pantry, is opening its second location in Bruntsfield. To celebrate the owners are offering...
Ultra-modern house planned for New Town street would ruin views of...
Community groups have spoken out against an ultra-modern house planned for a New Town street, warning that it would ruin one of the only...
New Retail Crime Task Force make first arrests
The East Retail Crime Task Force was recently launched in response to an increase in offending against retailers in the area.
As part of ongoing...
Fire fighters tackling gorse fire at Hillend
A fire has taken hold at Hillend on Tuesday morning.
Scottish Fire & Rescue Service (SFRS) are in attendance.
The Edinburgh Reporter understands that all...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build,...
Top paid Edinburgh council employees feature on the Town Hall Rich...
More than seven council employees in Edinburgh were paid at least £200,000 in the financial year 2023/24 according to figures collated by Tax Payers...
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Get the inside scoop on the Edinburgh International Festival
Over the weekend hundreds of people got the scoop on the Edinburgh International Festival, enjoying ice...
The ongoing tale of the Polwarth Roundabout
Merchiston Community Council (MCC) say that the traffic and pedestrian data for the mini roundabout at Polwarth show that this is the busiest neighbourhood...
Driver charged after Hanover Street incident
A crash took place on Monday morning on Hanover Street, where a transporter, which had been carrying a dumper truck, ran into the Boston...
Recent planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications made to the council's planning team are listed below.
Any property owner seeking to improve or alter their home or commercial premises,...
Enjoying some spring sunshine on the beach at Porty
Locals who were out enjoying the spring sunshine on Sunday at Portobello were up for featuring in our photo gallery.
Shannon and George enjoying...
Travellers leave mess behind at Drumbrae – again
For the second time in twelve months, Drumbrae Park Edinburgh has been left in a mess after a group of travellers were camped there...
Edinburgh Burger King gets permission for 24-hour drive through
A Burger King location in Edinburgh will be allowed to open 24 hours a day after a decision by Edinburgh councillors.
At a licensing board...
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Underground supper at Kyloe
Our columnist, Kerry Teakle, had an experience to write home about at Kyloe. She went to Heads & Tales which is...
The Astronomical Sky above Edinburgh – April 2025
As we start British Summer Time, the Lyrid meteor shower lights up the April sky and we witness both the farthest Full Micromoon of...
Secretary of State to sign Brand Scotland deal with Tattoo during...
During his visit to the US this week, Secretary of State for Scotland, Ian Murray, will meet representatives from the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo...
UPDATE Fairmilehead man reported missing has been found
Police officers in Edinburgh are asking for the public's help in tracing a 61-year-old man reported missing from Fairmilehead.
George Ritchie was last seen...
Looking back at historical dates in April
Each month Jerry Ozaniec, Membership Secretary of the Old Edinburgh Club, compiles a list of significant dates in the history of the capital.
1st...
First Minister to visit the US during Tartan Week
The First Minister says that his visit to the US this week is all about bringing jobs and investment to Scotland.
He said that business...
Lothians MSP calls for a memorial to be established in Edinburgh
A Lothians MSP has called for a Shaheed Minar to be established - a permanent memorial to the 1952 Bengali Language Movement.
Cities including London,...
Missing man last seen near golf club in Prestonpans walking toward...
Police in East Lothian are asking for the help of the public to trace a missing 55-year-old man.
Simon Adkins was last seen around 7.15pm...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
Shoplifting Taskforce set up to address rise in offences
A Retail Crime Taskforce made up of 14 uniformed officers and detectives, as well as four civilian staff, including specialist analysts and an architectural...
EIJB agree almost £30 million of savings and there will be...
Katharina Kasper, the Chair of the Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB), told The Edinburgh Reporter that the board agreed a substantial savings programme for...
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