Costs of repairs to North Bridge rise again
The cost of repairing North Bridge have risen by another £1.2 million, it has emerged, as the council warned the project’s budget is still...
Public meeting being held tonight – Muirhouse Millennium Centre in danger...
A public meeting has been called for Thursday evening to share the news of the likely imminent closure of the Muirhouse Millennium Centre with...
Edinburgh Women’s Aid celebrates half a century
Edinburgh Women’s Aid, which opened its first refuge 50 years ago in 1973, marked its 50th anniversary with the unveiling of a commemorative artwork...
Police seeking information after assault and robbery on cycle path
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed by three youths in Edinburgh.
Around 5.30pm on Tuesday, 24 January,...
Corstorphine/Murrayfield by election – Elaine Miller
Elaine Miller (50) is a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy who specialises in women’s health, as well as being a comedian.
No...
Five things you need to know today
The fire at Jenners remains the big news of the week, and sadly a 38-year-old firefighter, Barry Martin, is in a critical condition in...
Plans for affordable housing in Wester Hailes approved by council
Plans for new “sorely needed” affordable housing in Wester Hailes have been given the go-ahead.
The council-led development will provide 73 flats on the former site...
Planning permission granted for Granton gasholder
Work is set to get underway to transform land at Edinburgh’s iconic Granton gas holder into a new city park – including a space to host...
Addressing the shortage of staff in social care
A government marketing campaign to support the recruitment of more adult social care workers has been launched this week, to help address the high...
Midlothian MP questions government over licence for sanctioned Russian war criminal
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson, questions the UK Government in allowing sanctioned Russian war criminals to target a British journalist.
During Wednesday’s Jan 2023) Urgent Question session...
Teachers striking today in Edinburgh
The 16-day rolling strike continues with action today in the capital's schools.
Teachers are also striking in South Ayrshire.
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There are picket lines at many...
Forth Children’s Theatre presents Anything Goes
All aboard the good ship FCT (Forth Children's Theatre) who will present Anything Goes next month, a musical comedy set aboard an ocean liner bound...
Two Edinburgh charities receive funding for dementia meeting centres
Heart of Newhaven and Eric Liddell Community are among five Scottish organisations which have been awarded funding from the Meeting Centres Seedcorn Fund to...
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Injured firefighter named
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service have named the firefighter who was seriously injured in Monday's fire at the former Jenners store...
Police seek assistance in connection with assault on Monday
Detectives are appealing for information following an assault in Edinburgh on Monday, 23 January, 2023.
Around 2.20am, a 30-year-old man was approached by five men,...
Concerns over balancing the books at the City Chambers
Officers have raised concerns over whether The City of Edinburgh Council will be able to set a balanced budget for the year ahead.
The council...
Conservatives set up Disability Group
The Scottish Conservatives have today launched the Scottish Conservative Disability Group, which will be dedicated to promoting the views and inclusion of disabled people...
Delta Air Lines increase Atlanta flights to seven days a week
Delta Air Lines increase from initial five days a week for summer 2023.
Delta Air Lines is increasing its Edinburgh Airport to Atlanta route to...
Jenner’s fire – firefighter in critical condition is named
The Scottish Fire & Rescue Service have called a press conference in Cambuslang this afternoon.
In advance of that they have named the firefighter...
Former Balerno High School pupil takes new role at Mackie’s
Premium ice cream brand Mackie’s of Scotland has appointed a new Managing Director, as it eyes continued growth and development throughout the UK and...
Regan highlights cervical cancer prevention week
East Edinburgh MSP, Ash Regan, is supporting Jo's Cervical Cancer Trust which is calling for action to eliminate this type of cancer in the...
Addresses in Lothian ‘red flagged’ by ambulance service
The MSP for Lothian, Miles Briggs says he has discovered that there are 83 addresses in Lothian where Scottish Ambulance Service staff are not...
Five things you need to know today
This week in Edinburgh did not start well with a major fire reported at Jenners on Princes Street just around noon on Monday.
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Five firefighters taken to hospital after Jenners fire
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) has advised that five of their colleagues were taken to hospital today and one is in a...
New project to support young asylum seekers launches
A new project to support young asylum seeker, refugees and migrants has been launched in Edinburgh and Dundee, and the organisation is looking for...
Jenners fire – city centre streets closed off
A fire which broke out on the Rose Street side of the former Jenners building has resulted in a great deal of activity in...
Fire at former Jenners store on Monday
Smoke streamed out from the south east corner of the Jenners building just around noon on Monday, with larger plumes of smoke evident from...
Police searching for missing person
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for help to trace a woman missing from the area.
Joanne Glass, 52, was last seen in the Broomfield Crescent...
New Nyala calf at the zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s (RZSS) Edinburgh Zoo have shared the first photos of a lowland nyala calf born to parents Arnold and...
Five things you need to know today
This week will take us all just a little closer to the end of the long month of January and yesterday marked the beginning...
