Detectives probe theft of Audi S3 car stolen during housebreaking in...
Detectives are appealing for information following a housebreaking and the theft of a car in West Lothian.
The incident occurred around 2.40am on Tuesday, 15...
Scotrail promises more seats on trains this weekend
When Hearts play Aberdeen at Hampden on Saturday the rail operator, ScotRail, says there will be more seats and extra services on the trains...
It’s blossom time in Edinburgh
Despite the colder weather this week the blossom is beginning to come out on The Meadows.
The council-owned park is a bright spot all...
Musselburgh Racecourse’s £300,000 Easter Saturday family eggstravaganza
Musselburgh Racecourse is serving up a cracking Easter celebration with almost £300,000 in prize money on offer at the fast and furious Virgin Bet...
Inner Forth Bike Bus is back for the summer
The Inner Forth Bike Bus is back and will run from next Sunday - every Sunday until 26 October.
The circular route has a...
Emergency services at scene of potentially suspicious item in Portobello
Emergency services are at the scene of a potentially suspicious item in Portobello.
Police officers were caled to the junction of Kings Road and Kings...
Greens want everyone to copy their four day week
The Scottish Greens have already adopted a four day working week for party and MSP office staff, and they say it has positive results....
Three home games in post-split fixtures
Hearts have published their list of post-split fixtures and they have three home games, including a mid-week match.
The Men in Maroon open with a...
Shortlist for this year’s Walter Scott Prize revealed at Abbotsford
The six-strong Shortlist for this year’s Walter Scott Prize has been revealed by way of a treasure video hunt shot at Abbotsford, home to the...
Five things you need to know today
Tap on Tap Off
This is possibly the news all tram passengers have been waiting for.
Passengers will SOON be able to use contactless cards...
Police arrest 21-year-old man in connection with Portobello disturbance
Police have arrested and charged a 21-year-old man following a disturbance in the Portobello area of Edinburgh which culminated in three youths being taken...
Funding for university Quantum Software Lab
The UK Government has confirmed funding of £8.9 million for the University of Edinburgh to help put quantum tech to use in fighting crime,...
Police arrest 48-year-old man following London Road attack
A 48-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a serious assault which took place on London Road this morning Monday 14 April 2025
Emergency...
Appeal for return of theatrical costume stolen from Festival Theatre
A coat which has been stolen from Festival Theatre is an important part of the show, The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe, which...
UK and Scottish politicians – just back from Ukraine
The MSP for Edinburgh Western, Alex Cole-Hamilton has just returned from Lviv in Ukraine after a gruelling drive delivering ambulances along with Labour and...
Hunt begins for new crossing guides in West Lothian
A hunt for new lollipop men and women in West Lothian is set to start as the council look to fill ‘difficult’ positions
Despite regular recruitment...
Two fires at Bishopbriggs houses may be linked to recent gang...
Police Scotland detectives are investigating whether fire-raising attacks on two houses in Bishopbriggs during the early hours of this morning are the latest incidents...
Police Scotland Youth Volunteers visit HMS Caledonia for leadership and teamwork...
A group of Police Scotland youth volunteers last week visited HMS Caledonia for a weekend residential course on leadership and teamwork.
The 58 youngsters arrived...
Investigation under way after 48-year-old man attacked on London Road
An investigation is underway after a 48-year-old man was taken to the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh this morning following a serious assault.
Emergency services were...
Police warn public to be vigilant of fraudulent ticket sales online
Police Scotland is warning the public to be vigilant of fraudulent ticket sales online ahead of high demand events and concerts this summer.
In 2024...
Call to tighten planning rules in West Lothian
Hundreds of complaints about West Lothian council’s planning enforcement rules have prompted calls for changes to the system.
Almost 800 complaints have been made about...
Cheeky bundle of Joy Stuart Little Shortlegs looking for home
The Dogs Trust West Calder team is searching for a home for Stuart Little Shortlegs who may be small in stature but has a...
Immediate response required after derby defeat insists Grant Scott
Hibernian Women head coach Grant Scott insists his side must immediately respond to yesterday’s Edinburgh Derby defeat to Hearts.
A second half comeback from the...
Edinburgh Trams introduces Tap-On Tap-off… soon
Edinburgh Trams is to introduce the long-awaited Tap-On, Tap-Off contactless payment system very soon - and it will work seamlessly with Lothian Buses.
Passengers...
Five things you need to know today 14 April
Talk on Monday evening
Dr Harriet Richardson Blakeman joins Dr Alistair Fair to explore the evolving architecture of hydroelectricity, show how the proposals were depicted...
Maclean brothers set off across the Pacific
The three Maclean brothers from Edinburgh, Ewan, Jamie and Lachlan, have set off from Peru on their 14,000km row across the Pacific.
They aim...
Cammy Day – four months on and police drop investigations
Police Scotland have confirmed that the investigations they began last December into "inappropriate behaviour" by the then Council Leader, Cllr Cammy Day, have ended....
Three teenagers take to hospital following report of stabbing in Portobello
An investigation is underway after three teenagers were taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after a reported 'stabbing' in Portobello last night Saturday April...
New documentary will feature a Scottish holocaust heroine
A new documentary about a Scot who died in Auschwitz during the Second World War is being produced for schools.
Jane Haining, who grew up...
Be More – looking for the heart in Edinburgh
The Edinburgh Makar, Michael Pedersen, has written a poem about Edinburgh.
The work was commissioned by Edinburgh City of Literature Trust to celebrate the 20th...
