Councillors in West Lothian awarded hefty pay rise after Government review
Councillors in West Lothian have been awarded hefty pay rises of more than 20 per cent following a review by the Scottish Government.
Council leader...
Daljit Singh departed his role as Executive Director at the Hibernian...
Daljit Singh has departed his role as Executive Director at the Hibernian Community Foundation.
Mr Singh joined the Hibernian Community Foundation in 2022 and...
Trams to Granton – consultation to begin in August
The consultation on the two possible routes for the north south extension of the tramline route will begin in the middle of August.
The Transport...
Survey for witnesses who have given evidence at Edinburgh Sheriff Court
Are you one of the thousands of people who have given evidence for the prosecution at Edinburgh Sheriff Court? If so then you may...
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School crossing patrols to be discontinued at 17 schools
The council is planning to end school crossing patrol guides at 17 schools in the city,...
Artist in residence announced at city centre hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh has announced the next Artist in Residence, Athens-born Constantine.. the Artist, who will take up residency from March to May 2025.
The...
Jardine calls for scrapping of National Insurance changes
Liberal Democrat MP for Edinburgh West, Christine Jardine, has called on the UK Government to scrap National Insurance changes ahead of the Spring Statement.
She...
Queensferry High School set to be expanded
Queensferry high school is set to be expanded to deliver new school places in the west of the city, it has been decided.
Edinburgh council...
Popular Edinburgh nightclub forced to close for a month
A popular Edinburgh nightclub is being forced to close for a month after a series of license violations, including a violent incident involving staff...
Craigshill charity takes on its council building home for £1
A Livingston based charity has won a bid to take on the council building it occupies for just £1.
Council estate officers had backed the transfer...
Families of ASN children moving to Midlothian for more garden space...
The high number of pupils with additional support needs (ASN) in Midlothian schools has been partly put down to a desire from families to...
Furious councillors forced to approve closure of holiday hub
Furious Edinburgh councillors have approved a closure of a holiday hub site after being told a lack of staff gives them no other options.
The Braidburn...
Man 38 charged in connection with spate of business break-ins in...
Police have arrested and charged a 38-year-old man in connection with a spate of business break-ins around Edinburgh.
Seven businesses and premises were targeted between...
Council to end school crossing patrols at some schools
School crossing patrol guides are to be discontinued at 17 schools in Edinburgh where "lollipop people" have not been in place for years.
The council...
Driveway plans rejected over loss of green space
A bid to create a new driveway in the front garden of a mid-terrace house has been rejected over plans to access it across...
Programme released today for the 2025 Edinburgh International Children’s Festival
Schoolchildren from Forthview Primary celebrated the launch of this year’s Festival programme by recreating the cover of the Festival programme and launching their own...
Man 37 charged in connection with recent housebreakings in Bruntsfield
Police have arrested and charged a 37-year-old man in connection with a number of recent housebreakings in the Bruntsfield area.
The arrest follows an extensive...
Scottish Police Federation ‘surprised’ at Sheku Bayoh settlement
The Scottish Police Federation which represents rank and file has expressed ‘surprise’ after the chief Constable of Police Scotland agreed an out-of-court settlement with...
Police have spoken to missing woman on phone but still want...
Police are continuing to appeal for the help of the public to trace a 29-year-old woman reported missing from the Penicuik area and may...
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Today at the council
The Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) meets today as well as the Education Children and Families Committee and the Pensions...
Call for MP to take cuts stance
Seven councillors have signed a letter calling on Edinburgh South West’s Labour MP to oppose proposed cuts to disability benefits being considered at Westminster.
The...
Witness appeal after sheep killed in dog attack on Pentlands
An investigation is underway following the death of a sheep in a case of worrying in the Pentlands.
The incident took place around 4.30pm on...
Forces students get tripled holding time
Families with an armed forces parent will be able to reserve a school place for 18 weeks in the capital under new plans to...
Man 25 arrested on numerous warrants and breaching bail conditions
Oxgangs Community police officers arrested a 25-year-old man who was wanted on numerous warrants last night.
The officers were patrolling the surrounds of Saughton...
Councillors approve new high school at Easter Bush
Councillors in Midlothian have unanimously approved plans for a new £120 million secondary school despite concerns about a road running through the site and...
Hundreds sign petition against A7 cycle path
Hundreds of people have signed a petition opposing proposals for a cycle path on a busy main route within hours of it going online.
The...
Xcite gyms help thousands improve their lives in West Lothian
Thousands of people in West Lothian have seen their health and well-being improve in the last year thanks to public gyms, councillors have heard.
For many...
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The Royal Society of Edinburgh
Today The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Academy, has announced that its new cohort of Fellows which will include...
RSE announces The Duke of Edinburgh as a new Fellow
The Royal Society of Edinburgh, Scotland’s National Academy, has announced its new cohort of Fellows which will include His Royal Highness the Duke of...
Detectives using “every tool and tactic” at their disposal in gang...
Police Scotland have provided an update on the recent major investigation into the discharge of firearms and associated criminal incidents in Edinburgh.
A team of...
