Letter from Scotland
We’ve spent much of the week worrying about the state of our National Health Service and wondering if The Scottish Government’s budget would do...
Police visit 79 addresses during national County Lines intensification week
Police Scotland officers took pro-active action to identify and safeguard vulnerable people exploited by drug dealers - during the latest national County Lines intensification...
Five things you need to know today
Christmas events this weekend
Jupiter Artland Saturday and Sunday 10am to 4pm. More information here.
reunion canal boats have a family craft cruise on the Lochrin...
West Lothian’s Council leader warns of “tough decisions” on Council Tax...
West Lothian’s Council leader has warned that “tough decisions” on Council Tax will follow the Scottish budget announced on Wednesday.
Labour’s Lawrence Fitzpatrick welcomed the...
Police respond to reports of items being thrown at buses in...
Police officers from Edinburgh’s south-east community team are investigating a number of incidents involving items being thrown at moving buses in the Gilmerton and...
Council tenants in West Lothian face rent increase of £3 a...
Council tenants in West Lothian are facing a rent increase of £3 a week next year under plans set to be put to residents.
West...
Investigation launched following break in at building site in Gullane
Police are appealing for information following a break in at a building site in East Lothian.
The incident took place between 3.15pm Friday 22nd November...
East Lothian residents could face 10 per cent council tax hike
People in East Lothian could face a 10 per cent rise in council tax next year after the Scottish Government lifted a freeze on putting...
Police release CCTV images of man following petrol station robbery
Police Scotland have released images of a man they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing enquiries into a robbery which occurred...
Latest intake of special constables take oath at Tulliallan
The latest intake of special constables marked the start of their volunteering journey as they took their Oath of Office.
The 12 volunteers from across...
Chief Constable welcomes continued support outlined in Scottish budget
Chief Constable Jo Farrell has responded to the Scottish Budget proposals outlined in the Scottish Parliament yesterday, Wednesday, 4 December, 2024.
Chief Constable Farrell said:...
Hundreds visit National Records Office to see the Wallace letter
More than 250 people went to the National Records Office at the weekend to see a letter taken from Sir William Wallace by his...
The Romans advanced on St Margaret’s Park despite Storm Bert
The recent Roman Re-Enactment event went ahead in St Margaret’s Park on 23 November despite the snowfall during Storm Bert.
Hundreds of local people...
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Eye Pavilion at last
The Scottish Budget includes funding for a new Eye Pavilion to replace the tired building by The Meadows.
The government said...
Festive treats at the W this month
This month the W has one of the best twinkly views of the city and it has a range of wining and dining options...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by election – two candidates selected
Two more candidates have been chosen for the January by-election to elect two new councillors in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward where three councillors have resigned...
Hibernian Community Foundation launch their 2024 Christmas Appeal
Hibernian Community Foundation have launched their 2024 Christmas Appeal looking to raise funds and spirits for those in need this festive season.
When the club...
Golfer objections over new parking charge plans rejected
Members of North Berwick Golf Club have appealed to East Lothian Council to make them exempt from parking charges due to be introduced on...
Midlothian Council leader says too soon to say over tax increase
Midlothian Council leader Kelly Parry today said it was too early to tell what impact lifting a council tax freeze will have on residents...
Home owner says CCTV row has had ‘horrendous toll’ on health
A home owner who claims a neighbour’s CCTV camera has pointed into her bathroom window for 14 months says the fight to remove it...
Thousands of West Lothian residents seek help in poverty awareness week
Almost half the population of West Lothian sought information and help with financial problems during a recent week of action.
The Challenge Poverty Week in...
Concerns raised over a continuing rise in sickness absence across West...
Concerns have been raised over a continuing rise in sickness absence across West Lothian Council.
The latest figures showed almost 20,000 days lost between April...
East Lothian Council leader calls for sewage solution for residents
Problems at a new housing estate where homes remain without a link to a mains sewage system must be resolved quickly, East Lothian’s council leader...
Three teenagers arrested and charged after 14-year-old boy attacked in Slateford
Three teenagers have been arrested and charged in connection with the serious assault of a 14-year-old boy in Edinburgh.
Around 8pm on Monday, 2 December,...
Invitation to join the European Movement in Scotland
“Remember, you are citizens of Edinburgh, city of Hume and Boswell. You are Europeans, not dowdy provincials.”
Channeling my best Jean Brodie, whether in my...
Fort Kinnaird and Cyrenians ask local community to help spread festive...
Fort Kinnaird is calling on customers to help spread festive cheer in the community this Christmas.
The centre has teamed up with Cyrenians, an Edinburgh-based...
Internal Market Act must be scrapped
The European Movement in Scotland (EMiS) has said that The Scottish Government must lobby the UK Government to scrap the controversial UK Internal Market...
Five things you need to know today
Budget, bikes, pubs and ceilidhs all feature in our round up of what is important to know about in Edinburgh today.
Budget Day
Today Finance...
Edinburgh Gin has an experience for you
The new Edinburgh Gin Distillery At The Arches will open on 6 December.
The distillery has created "experiences" which are available to book HERE. Led by the...
Pedestrian killed in Dundee Street crash named by police
A pedestrian who died following a fatal road crash on Dundee Street, Edinburgh, has been named as local 20-year-old Henry Farron.
The incident took place...