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Major works on McDonald Road
Scottish Water have just carried out part of a major project on McDonald Road to ensure that the waste water...
Hunter Foundation Scotland-wide social impact programme open to all
A programme to find the real changemakers at the heart of Scottish civic society has been launched by The Hunter Foundation.
Following the success of...
Claims police advice on scooters is confusing
It is claimed that Police Scotland advice over electric scooters requiring insurance is fuelling widespread confusion over use of the speedy modes of transport...
Scottish Secretary of State extends invitation to Edinburgh during Tartan Week...
Jobs and investment in Scotland and a summit in Edinburgh will be top of the agenda on Thursday during Tartan Week in New York....
Beltane Fire Society disappointed with ticket levy
The organisation which is behind the fire festival each year has said it is "deeply disappointed" with the proposed ticket levy which the council...
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...
Renting is more expensive than buying according to house builder
The latest release of two and three bedroom homes at The Pines in Wallyford by independent house builder Dandara is offering an opportunity to...
Call to install tactile pavers to discourage pavement parking
The design of some shared road spaces in the city could be changed to prevent cars blocking the path for people with sight issues.
Edinburgh...
Majority of parents back week-long February holiday
A majority of parents in West Lothian are now backing a week-long February school holiday, it has been claimed.
The February mid-term break has in...
Proposal for new bridge network in Midlothian
Midlothian councillors are calling for an investigation into the possibility of a new bridge or bridge network to create access for everyone across the...
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...
Volunteers’ input key to help to shape future of local community...
Volunteers’ input is key to help to shape the future of local community centres, West Lothian’s council leader has said.
The council is working to...
Bid to turn former cottage into new four-bedroom home given green...
A bid to turn a former cottage and garden into two new four bedroom homes in a coastal village has been given the go...
Crime prevention advice issued after thefts of tools from vans
Police in the capital have recently received reports of vans being broken into and tools being stolen from inside.
In response officers are suggesting that...
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...
Shocking number of rape cases involving children reported
More than 300 reported rapes involving children aged 15 and under were reported in just nine months last year.
Police Scotland data shows that 302...
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...
Five things you need to know today
Breakfast for free (for some)
Edinburgh’s newest brunch spot, Pantry, is opening its second location in Bruntsfield. To celebrate the owners are offering...
Residents frustrated at unfinished aspects of newly constructed developments
Action is needed to help new build housing estates where pavements, playparks or basic infrastructure have not been completed years after residents moved in,...
Midlothian parents told to stop texting their children during class time
Parents are being told to stop texting or calling their children during class time at schools across Midlothian.
Secondary schools across the county have introduced...
Investigation launched after two cars stolen from outside property in Uphall
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information after two cars were stolen in Uphall.
The incident happened between 12am and 6am on Tuesday, 1...
Anger after two oak trees removed before planning permission granted
Councillors have voiced their anger at being unable to act after 100-year-old oak trees were removed at the site of a proposed new entrance...
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,...
Planning convener demands clarity on roads in new developments
The planning convener, Cllr James Dalgleish, is keen to ensure that all builders of new homes are clear on their responsibility to finish infrastructure...
Hibs announce 10,000 season tickets sold in initial sales phase
Hibs have announced that over 10,000 Season Tickets have been purchased in the initial sales phase
The Club said that they would like to thank...
