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...
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,...
Detectives hunt driver of silver estate car following hit and run...
Detectives are appealing for information following a hit and run in Dalkeith on Sunday, 30 March, 2025.
Around 9.55pm police received a report of a...
Edinburgh strip club granted permission to have dancing until 3am
An Edinburgh strip club has been granted permission to have dancing run later in the night during the Summer and winter festivals.
The No1 Showbar...
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...
Parents win backing to upgrade playground
Parents at a primary school with no fixed play equipment in its playground have won the backing of councillors in their bid for an...
Police seeking to trace car driver following crash in Dalkeith
Police in Midlothian are attempting to trace the driver of a car which was involved in a collision with an electric motorcycle on South...
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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...
LifeCare looking after unpaid carers
If you support another adult – friend or relative – due to their illness, frailty, disability, mental health or addiction then this could be...
Great performance from start to finish says Junior Hoilett
Goal scorer Junior Hoilett was delighted with both his own personal performance and the team's display as Hibs swept aside St Johnstone at Easter Road yesterday.
Hoilett...
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...
World adventurer to appear at Queen’s Hall
An author and explorer who has walked many of the best known areas of the world is coming to Edinburgh to talk of his...
Jean Guild Grant awarded to Veterans Housing
Veterans Housing Scotland is named as one of the recipients of the latest Jean Guild Grants awarded by the Old Edinburgh Club.
The VHS project...
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...
Bespoke whisky business in Linlithgow awarded licence
A bespoke whisky business has been awarded a licence in the heart of a busy West Lothian town popular with visitors.
West Lothian Licensing Board...
Linlithgow Rose wins extended opening times for social club
A junior football club in West Lothian has won extended opening times for its social club.
Linlithgow Rose will also be granted a beer garden...
