Image released of man in connection with assault on child
Police have released an image of a man who may be able to assist their enquiries into an assault of a child in Edinburgh.
The...
Celebration reception to honour winners of Edinburgh 900 writing competitions
A celebratory reception was held on Thursday at the City Chambers to honour the winners of two Edinburgh 900 themed writing competitions.
Hosted by...
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...
Gallipoli remembered on Anzac Day at Scottish National War Memorial
Early morning international remembrance services marking the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in the First World War, took place on Friday.
Today is ANZAC...
Council could buy private student housing blocks to help tackle housing...
Private student housing blocks in the city could be bought up by Edinburgh Council to help tackle the city’s housing crisis.
The move emerged as...
West Lothian island village footpath could be two years away
Plans for a path from West Lothian’s ‘Island Village’ of Stoneyburn are set to go before the council later this year.
But it could be another...
Asda petrol station given green light to sell alcohol
Supermarket chain Asda has been given the go ahead to sell booze from an East Lothian petrol station as part of a new move...
British Business Awards held in Edinburgh – raise £1.2 million for...
A gathering of British business people at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre celebrated business success stories and raised more than £1 million for the...
Student flats developer says council is wrong about flood risk
The developers of the Murrayfield Sports Bar site in Gorgie say the council's concerns over the flood risk are wrong, and run contrary to...
Marathon brewers given future green light for East Lothian events
The Edinburgh Marathon brewers have been given the go ahead to keep serving pints at future events by East Lothian licensing chiefs.
Bellfield Brewery were...
Man arrested in connection with series of sexual exposures in Holyrood...
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of sexual exposures which were reported to police between Friday, 11th and Thursday, 17...
Gang war detectives make eight more arrests and seize firearms
Detectives investigating the ongoing gang feud incidents in the East and West have arrested and charged eight people in the past week.
This brings the...
Missing prisoner Raymond McCourt detained by police in London Road
Officers in Edinburgh have located convicted prisoner, Raymond McCourt, who was reported missing on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025, after failing to return to HMP...
The night sky over Edinburgh in May
May graces us with a new comet, a New Supermoon, a Full Micromoon and the Eta Aquarids meteor shower seeded by Halley's comet.
After...
Letter from Scotland
Schiehallion, the mountain that stands proud in the middle of Scotland, frowned down on us as we cycled along the shore of Loch Tummel...
Five things you need to know today
Graffiti
Following our spotlight on the new playpark on the Roseburn to Union Canal walking and cycling path this week, we have a reply from...
Police Scotland share new CCTV images of absconded prisoner Raymond McCourt
Police Scotland have shared new CCTV images of an absconded prisoner.
Officers are continuing to appeal for any information that could help to trace 59-year-old...
Edinburgh Council overpaid staff to the tune of £1.78m in five years
Edinburgh Council has overpaid staff to the tune of £1,780,000 over what is believed to be five years – with councillors being asked to...
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,...
British Transport Police (BTP) could move into Edinburgh Council’s headquarters
British Transport Police (BTP) could be moving into Edinburgh Council’s headquarters under plans set to be voted on by councillors next week.
Council officers are...
West Lothian voluntary sector seeks more than £1m funding
Bids from voluntary groups seeking help from West Lothian Council topped more than £1m – three times the £372,000 the council had to give –...
East Linton gala gets licence for drinks tent
Police have called for a fence to be erected so children cannot see adults drinking alcohol at a village gala after it was given...
Day pupils welcome at Edinburgh boys’ school
Scotland's only all-boys’ independent boarding and day school has introduced a new day pupil option, which is aimed at offering families greater choice and...
Livingston woman vows to fight on against order by councillors to...
A Livingston woman has vowed to fight on against an order by councillors to tear down a fence she put up to protect her...
Former Hibs striker Simon Murray opens up on son’s autism diagnosis
Former Hibs striker Simon Murray has opened up on son’s autism diagnosis that’s changed him as a father, a footballer, and a person.
Just a...
Man 37 who attacked woman in car between East Lothian and...
A man convicted of serious sexual crimes has been jailed for seven years and nine months.
At the High Court in Glasgow on Wednesday, 23...
Silver BMW 420D X Drive stolen following Broxburn housebreaking
Detectives are appealing for information following a break-in and theft in Broxburn.
The incident happened between 12am and 12.30am on Tuesday, 22 April, 2025, at...
Five things you need to know today
Graffiti
Our article yesterday morning highlighted the sorry state of the new park on the walking and cycling route from Roseburn to Union Canal.
Cllr Ross...
Plans to introduce parking charges in East Lothian town criticised
Plans to introduce parking charges in a second East Lothian town have been criticised amid claims the views of the public are being ‘ignored’.
East...
48 new homes planned for Kirknewton
The village of Kirknewton will see another 48 new homes developed, despite concerns over the pressure on local services being caused by the growing population.
The Bathgate...
