John Swinney will not stand in leadership contest
John Swinney MSP, Deputy First Minister and interim Finance Minister has announced that he will not stand in the upcoming contest to choose a...
SNP agree timetable for choosing a new leader
The SNP National Executive Council (NEC) has this evening agreed a timetable for members of the Scottish National Party to choose a new leader.
Nomination...
Cruise ships for Ukrainians inspires Mission of Innocents
The ships which are docked in Leith and in Glasgow as a temporary home for displaced Ukrainian citizens are managed by Landry & Kling...
National Records of Scotland announce Covid figures
National Records of Scotland has announced official figures for deaths involving Covid-19 for January 2023 and for week 6 of 2023.
As at 12 February...
Muirhouse Millennium Centre may close due to lack of funding
An Edinburgh community centre which has been a “lifeline” to the most vulnerable for more than 20 years could be forced to shut its...
Steven Noon sentenced for serious sexual offences
Steven Noon was sentenced to 16 years and six months imprisonment at the High Court in Livingston on Thursday.
He was found guilty on 19...
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First Minister to step down
In news which really nobody expected, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday that she will step down as...
Teachers reject government’s fifth offer
A special meeting of the EIS Salaries Committee, held online, unanimously rejected the latest revised pay offer from the Scottish Government and COSLA.
The new...
European funding for University of Edinburgh research
More than €5.3 million will be awarded over four years to four international teams tackling cardiovascular disease. This is a partnership between the British...
Possible link between common cold and Covid-19 deaths
A University of Edinburgh team has completed a study of people in Zimbabwe finding that the higher prevalence of common cold viruses in Africa...
Pensioner play dates bring joy to the generations
Toddlers from local nursery visit Edinburgh care home
Intergenerational visits at an Edinburgh care home have brought some of the city’s oldest and youngest...
£eith Chooses – has chosen
The results are out. The participatory budgeting scheme in Leith has announced the results of the recent voting round.
The successful applicants will share...
Greens co-leaders praise Nicola Sturgeon for her leadership
First Minister "most significant political figure of devolution era"
Scottish Greens Co-Leaders: Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater issued a statement on Wednesday morning saying that Nicola...
ESPC holding a buy to let event next week
The ESPC, the property marketing firm, is holding an event for buy to let investors next week at their George Street showroom.
There will...
Continuing reaction to the First Minister’s resignation announcement
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced her resignation as leader of the SNP and as First Minister when her successor is chosen.
The...
Resignation of First Minister leaves a political vacuum
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced her intention to resign.
She said to members of the press in her resignation speech at...
First Minister to resign
The First Minister will hold a news conference at Bute House later this morning when she is expected to announce her resignation.
Nicola Sturgeon took...
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Viewcraig Street death
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the death of 18-year-old Lewis McCartney on Sunday in Dumbiedykes. The 19-year-old...
Government makes a fifth offer to teachers
The Scottish Government has confirmed a fifth offer to teacher has been made and considered by COSLA at a late afternoon meeting.
Most teachers...
Firefighters will travel free on Friday on Edinburgh Trams
Fire and Rescue Service personnel are being offered free tram travel to help them pay their respects to a fellow firefighter.
Barry Martin was critically...
Man charged after Viewcraig Street death
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of another teenager in Edinburgh.
The 18-year-old who died can be named...
Former bank gets permission to become café
The owners of a former bank building in a popular seaside town have been given the go ahead to turn it into a café.
The...
South Queensferry shopkeeper disappointed about decision on colour scheme
A business owner who painted his shopfront purple without permission says he has ‘nowhere left to go’ after losing a lengthy battle with the council.
Andrew...
Police looking for witnesses to Meadows assault
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Meadows.
A 19-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck on the head...
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New radio station on air in Edinburgh from today
From today the newest radio station Great British Radio on the DAB network will take to...
Race day will raise funds for charity in memory of popular...
A charity set up in memory of an agricultural student who died tragically young will benefit from Musselburgh Racecourse’s next race day on Sunday...
Sheppard opposes more student accommodation at Jock’s Lodge
MP for Edinburgh East. Tommy Sheppard, has supported local campaign group “Save Jock’s Lodge” to oppose the plan to build a major student development at...
Consultation opens on future plans for Portobello
The City of Edinburgh Council has opened a consultation on active travel and ways of making it easier to access Portobello town centre by...
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This week will be much the same as last week according to the Met Office who forecast a little rain on Wednesday afternoon, and...
Man arrested after teenager dies in hospital
Around 3.45am on Sunday, 12 February, 2023, officers were called to a report of an 18-year-old man found injured in Viewcraig Street, in the...
