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Prisoners at a West Lothian facility have become the first in Scotland to receive secure educational laptops as part of a new digital learning...

Hibs have announced the renewal of their partnership with fire and security specialists, SPG Fire and Security Ltd.  Operating throughout Scotland, SPG Fire and Security provide industry-leading fire and...

Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home has launched a free online advice hub offering practical guidance for pet owners. The resource covers categories including behaviour, training,...

The October sky features several meteor showers and a parade of planets in the wee, small, hours all month long. British Summer Time ends...

Commsworld has strengthened its long-standing support for Boroughmuir Rugby by renewing two key sponsorship deals. The telecoms company, headquartered in Edinburgh, is backing Boroughmuir’s Arnold...

A planned new wellness centre in Edinburgh could allow patrons to soak up views of the Firth of Forth and the inlet’s famous bridges...

East Lothian Council has lodged plans to build four new classrooms to meet demand for spaces in a primary school opened just five years ago.   Letham Mains...

LONG-RUNNING Edinburgh arts magazine, The Skinny, has been rescued after a takeover deal for its publisher was agreed. Outer Spaces, an operator of studio and exhibition spaces...

A builder who conned a pensioner living in the south of Edinburgh out of £30,000 and left her new home like “a death trap”...

A decision on plans for a third solar farm near Kirknewton has been delayed for a second time.  The full council had expected to debate the proposal...

Despite claims by officers they are being caused by old ScottishPower cables, street blackouts in East Lothian have damaged public confidence in the council   A...

West Lothian councillors were told this week that senior finance officers will meet with colleagues from across Scotland to discuss proposed changes to local...

A Lib Dem councillor has called for the roll out of safe consumption rooms to West Lothian in the wake of growing drug deaths.  Linlithgow’s Sally Pattle called on Holyrood to fully fund addiction...

Few businesses are as well placed for solar as a working farm. There's usually plenty of roof space on barns and sheds, often some...

Tributes have been paid to former Edinburgh Rugby captain and Scottish internationalist Ally Donaldson, who has died aged 60. A pillar of the Currie club...

Community groups in Leith have less than two weeks to apply for up to £5,000 in funding for local projects. The deadline for LeithChooses 2026/27...

Edinburgh has bid farewell to the 27-foot Knife Angel sculpture following a month-long programme aimed at tackling knife crime. The monument, forged from 100,000 confiscated...

Delivery riders in Edinburgh have launched a new “fair work” charter to demand “basic workers’ rights” from food delivery firms. The Workers’ Observatory and the...

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for the public’s help to trace 15-year-old James Boyle, who has been reported missing from the Trinity area since...

To allow them to meet orders for Christmas hampers, an East Lothian farm shop caught selling booze without a licence has been given the go ahead...

Residents are being urged to donate warm clothing to a winter coat exchange launched to help families facing a perfect storm of rising energy...

Police have arrested and charged a 79-year-old man in connection with a fatal crash in Edinburgh.  The incident happened on Wednesday, 18 February, 2026, within...

West Lothian’s council leader has published his correspondence with government ministers over ‘broken promises’ on funding St Kentigern’s Academy.  Labour leader Lawrence Fitzpatrick was furious at the assertion by the...

Pride in Place Board wants to hear from West Lothian residents who believe they can shape a brighter future in three communities.  Applications are now...

The Scottish Greens have declared their support for University of Edinburgh staff ahead of a five-week strike over £140m in cuts and the threat...

A new digital advert calls on men to be role models to help counter the toxic social media manosphere and reduce violence against women...

The Edinburgh Council travel team has published a list of the latest roadworks and street closures in the capital over the next week. Every area...

Police are appealing for information following a crash on the A1 in East Lothian. The crash happened around 8.15pm on Saturday, 26 September, 2026, on...

The Edinburgh West MP, Christine Jardine, has announced that she will step away from politics at the next general election. Prime Minister Andy Burnham denied...

Irvine Welsh is a huge supporter of the Leith Theatre and is lined up to spin the decks on 10 October to help raise...