Five things you need to know today
It is all go on the political front even in the last week before Christmas - and notice of a public meeting being held...
Scottish Secretary reveals his official Christmas card
The Scottish Secretary has chosen his official Christmas card, designed by 12 year-old Amelia Marchenko from Ukraine who now lives in Edinburgh with her...
Edinburgh Labour choose Housing Convener as new group leader
The Edinburgh Labour group has chosen Cllr Jane Meagher to be their new leader.
Cllr Meagher was elected first in May 2022 as a...
IT failure results in delays at Edinburgh Airport – check with...
Passengers are delayed at Edinburgh Airport this afternoon as a result of an IT failure.
The airport advised on X at 3.54pm that "due...
Police ‘increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing Dundee man with links...
Police in Dundee have issued a new image of 39-year-old Craig Taylor, reported missing in the city.
He was last seen around 8.45pm on Friday,...
Police appeal for information to trace owner of dog found on...
Police Scotland update: Owner traced and do reunited
Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for information to trace the owner of a dog found on South...
Free trams on Hogmanay
Edinburgh Trams will run free all-night services to help tens of thousands of partygoers enjoy themselves at Hogmanay in the city centre.
The move has...
Labour to select new group leader today
The Labour group of 10 councillors meets online today to choose a new group leader to replace Cllr Cammy Day who was "administratively suspended"...
Police seek help to trace missing 27-year-old man from Leith
Police Scotland update: Levi Robertson, 27, reported missing from Leith, Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well. Thank you to everyone who shared and...
Two new Directors recommended to council
The City of Edinburgh Council will be asked to approve the appointments recommended by the Recruitment Committee to two important roles in the council....
Man 34 taken to hospital after crash on West Maitland Street
West Maitland Street was closed for several hours following a crash this afternoon, Saturday, 14 December, 2024.
The crash took place at 1.45pm and involved...
Scottish Government announce “increase in funding” for local authorities
The Scottish Government has announced that all Scottish councils will share a "record funding settlement of more than £15 billion subject to passing of...
Help The Bike Station move to new premises
The charity Bike Station is crowdfunding to help it move to new premises after what it described as a "dramatic increase" in rent at...
Police charge 28-year-old man in connection with fatal crash on Whitehouse...
A 28-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a fatal crash in Edinburgh according to police.
The incident happened on Whitehouse Road...
Rough sleeper charity hands over 300th coat
A West Lothian entrepreneur is planning to climb the highest mountain in Africa using a coat as a sleeping bag to help raise fund for a...
Images reveal shocking state of reclaimed West Lothian council homes
Images revealing the shocking state of reclaimed West Lothian council homes have been revealed amid concerns about delays bringing them back into use.
These are...
Two more arrests for organised drug activity in Old Town bringing...
Plain clothes officers were out in the Old Town again this week as part of Police Scotland’s ongoing efforts to tackle drug activity.
A...
Social Bite show off the future with virtual reality
Social Bite founder, Josh Littlejohn, MBE, and Danny Campbell from HOKO designs, presenter and judge on Scotland’s Homes of the Year, were at...
Ten thousand same sex weddings celebrated in the last decade
Since The Scottish Government changed the law in 2014, there have been more than 10,000 weddings in first decade of same sex marriage.
Scotland’s Registrar...
Opinion – by The City of Edinburgh Council Transport Convener
Fixing our roads and pavements and making them safer for all.
In my experience as a local politician the overriding issue that comes up time...
Edinburgh charity has new youth mental health strategy
Youth organisation launches new inclusive and accessible mental health support.
An Edinburgh-based youth mental health charity has unveiled an ambitious new strategy designed to create...
Five things you need to know today
Post-a-Brownie
Bongou Cafe has announced a partnership with Soul Food Edinburgh with a new festive treat. Under its bakery brand, The Brownie & Blondie Shop,...
Ready teddy go as city firm supports primary school’s fundraiser
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has entered into the festive spirit by donating a giant teddy bear to the Prestonfield Primary School Christmas...
Letter from Scotland
The collapse of the Assad regime in Syria brought cheers from the small Syrian community in Scotland. Some 2,500 have fled to Scotland since...
Detectives hunt two men following attempted robbery on Leith Links
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery which took place between 11.30pm and 11.50pm on Tuesday, 10 December, 2024 on Leith...
Christian Aid’s carol service promotes peace and hope
The Christian Aid carol service included prayers for peace around the world this Christmas, with messages from aid workers in the Middle East and...
A Day of Reflection for those who died during the pandemic
The UK Government has announced that there will be a Day of Reflection next year to remember those who lost their lives to Covid-19....
Community council bids to use improvement funds to provide more off...
Traffic choked East Calder will soon see improvements with more parking spaces in the centre of the village.
Volunteers on the East Calder and District...
Home owners in East Lothian need to take responsibility for fly...
Home owners must take responsibility for ensuring ripped out kitchens and bathrooms are not dumped illegally, a councillor warned this week.
East Lothian Councillor Colin...
Police in East Lothian pledge to tackle ‘misery’ caused by youth...
Police have pledged to tackle antisocial behaviour in East Lothian’s biggest town after a small group of youths were blamed for bring misery to...
