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...
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...
Spring statement “must reject austerity”
Finance Secretary Shona Robison has said that this week’s UK Spring Statement should “reject austerity” and protect public services,
Ms Robison talks about her...
Poster sending people down the wrong path to be removed
A Save the Roseburn Path noticeboard on Roseburn Path at the entrance near Ravelston Dykes will be removed on the instructions of the Transport...
Spend Saturday night at The Causey
On Saturday evening 22 March the Causey will light up with a one-off exhibition, the first 2025 event intended to highlight the potential of...
Free travel on railways for companions to blind Scots
A trial of free rail travel for blind Scots and their companions has begun.
Sight loss charities have hailed a pilot scheme that will provide...
Scottish Budget boosts housing but may not be enough
Housing leaders warn that older people remain at risk as support services struggle
Scotland’s housing sector has welcomed The Scottish Government’s latest budget, which restores...
Parents furious over holiday hub u-turn
Furious parents are demanding answers after being told a vital holiday hub service was closing – only to learn that its future is still...
Continued police presence in Pilton after firearm discharged
Detectives are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged at a property in Edinburgh.
Around 7.55am this morning, Friday, 21 March 2025, officers received...
Climate network joins Move for Good festival in Linlithgow
Active travel and more sustainable public transport is on the route map for West Lothian’s climate action hub when it takes part in Linlithgow’s...
Pathhead Farm steading plans rejected over floor size
A bid to turn a farm steading into housing has been rejected over plans to more than double its floor size.
Midlothian planning officers refused...
Calls for Edinburgh Council to move forward with land deal for...
Amid the UK Government announcement of funding of £8.6 million for Scottish grassroots sports projects on Friday, one Edinburgh club says that if the...
Edinburgh Council explores £320k tourism spend
Edinburgh Council has been accused of “raiding the pockets of residents” after putting out a £320,000 contract for “glitzy” graphic design services to work...
Detectives probe housebreaking in Livingston
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following a housebreaking in Livingston.
The break-in happened around 2am on Friday, 21 March, at a property...
West Lothian Council leader’s salary set to top £50,000
West Lothian’s Council Leader is set to get a £7,000 pay rise thanks to a review of pay across all 32 Scottish local authorities.
Following...
Protest against benefit cuts at Secretary of State’s constituency office
While the Secretary of State for Scotland, the Rt Hon Ian Murray, was in Edinburgh on Friday afternoon, he was not at his office...
East Lothian sport centre users drop by over 10%
The number of people using East Lothian sports centres fell by more than 10% last year as operators recorded an operating loss of £131,000.
Enjoyleisure...
Police “increasingly concerned” about welfare of missing woman
Police in Midlothian are appealing for the public's help to trace 29-year-old Toni McNelis, who has been reported missing from Penicuik.
Ms McNelis was last...
Linlithgow Burgh Halls review delayed
The future of a West Lothian council-owned wedding venue remains in doubt after a delay to a report on plans for its future.
Linlithgow SNP councillor...
Police respond to reports of gun shots in Pilton – road...
Police in Edinburgh responded to reports of gun fire in Pilton this morning.
Around 7.55am on Friday, 21 March, 2025, officers received a report of...
Renewed appeal to trace missing man more than a week after...
Police are continuing to appeal for information to trace a 47-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh, more than one week since he was last...
Journey Home from Hampden event postponed due to fixture change
The Hibernian Community Foundation has postponed the 2025 Journey Home from Hampden, due to Hibs match against Dundee being moved due to TV selection.
The...
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Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership
The Edinburgh Health and Social Care has a problem in that it requires to make cuts to balance its...
Letter from Scotland
Saving Ferguson’s shipyard on the Clyde was to have been one of Nicola Sturgeon’s great successes as first minister. But this week she watched...
Alcohol licence bid for closed Tranent restaurant
A restaurant which operated without a valid drinks licence for several years before closing its doors looks set to reopen under a new name.
Giancarlo’s...
Gangland war continues as firearm discharged at property in Niddrie
Detectives are appealing for information after a firearm was discharged at a property in Niddrie this morning Thursday, 20 March, 2025.
Around 3.05am police received...
Citywide firework control zone has been ruled out by Edinburgh councillors,
A citywide firework control zone has been ruled out by Edinburgh councillors, who are instead set to focus on tackling problems in local areas.
Councillors backed...
