Rise in bullying cases is a “mark of success”
A “startling” rise in the number of bullying incidents at Edinburgh schools, which includes more than 500 race-related incidents, has been described by the...
Council will discuss draft Business Plan on Thursday
The administration which runs The City of Edinburgh Council bases its policies on the Edinburgh Labour manifesto published at the beginning of the year....
Teapot Trust to have garden at Chelsea
The Teapot Trust which is a Scottish charity offering art therapy to children and young people living with chronic conditions will have the chance...
YouTube ban lifted but some learning materials still blocked for pupils
A blanket YouTube ban across Edinburgh’s schools has been lifted by the council — but new measures introduced to limit online content available to pupils...
UNISON workers reject Scottish Government’s final pay offer
Scotland’s largest health union, UNISON, has announced on Tuesday that its NHS members have rejected The Scottish Government’s final offer on pay.
The announcement comes...
Free beer from Innis & Gunn on offer this Friday
Scotland take on Argentina at rugby on Saturday. To celebrate, Innis & Gunn is putting a spin on Random Acts of Kindness with their...
Sign up for the Santa Run and raise funds for When...
Get ready, get set, go for the Santa Run in Princes Street Gardens and raise funds for charity When You Wish Upon a Star....
Widespread IT problems in Edinburgh schools persist
Teachers and pupils in Edinburgh are at “breaking point” due to widespread IT problems in schools which leave some waiting over half an hour...
Lack of teachers leads to cancellation of swimming lessons
Edinburgh pools have cut the number of weekly swimming lessons amid challenges hiring new instructors.
A councillor said he was concerned about the impact it...
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer receives The Edinburgh Award 2022
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer is a renowned academic and human rights activist.
Sir Geoff, who came to Edinburgh in 1964, has excelled in his...
Edinburgh International Culture Summit releases Ukraine Dialogue report
Political and cultural leaders from across the UK interested in strengthening Ukraine’s international standing and ready to support Ukrainian cultural colleagues and institutions affected...
Bonnington Road fire – roads in the area closed
A fire broke out over night in a property at Bonnington Road leading to five people being taken to hospital "as a precaution".
A...
Fort Kinnaird open a Christmas jumper exchange
Fort Kinnaird has joined up with one of its independent retailers, the Leith Collective, to launch a free Christmas jumper exchange.
Visitors are...
Edinburgh Poppy Cabs have a busy Remembrance Day
In 2019 black cab drivers set up Edinburgh Poppy Cabs following a model used in London a decade before.
This year they say they...
Ingliston rave – licence refused
A huge nineties style rave planned at Ingliston next month is set to be cancelled after the council refused to grant a licence over...
Cyrenians and Hibernian Community Foundation hold a big baffies and blankets...
Cyrenians Golden Years, teamed up with Hibernian Football Club and Hibernian Community Foundation to host their second Gamechanger Baffies 'n Blankets Big Slipper giveaway...
Triple tipple to savour this Christmas
Edinburgh-based spirits company, Stravaig Spirits, have launched a trio of single malt whiskies to help celebrate the festive season under the brand name Tri...
LifeCare begins their Winter Warmer Appeal
Looking for a way to support older people and help them to keep warm this winter, Lifeacre Edinburgh, the charity based in Stockbridge, has...
Council still has work to do to end poverty
The council set a goal of ending poverty in the city by 2030, but the council leader said that while progress has been made,...
Meet your councillor – Cllr Jane Meagher
Cllr Jane Meagher was elected as one of the ward councillors in Portobello/Craigmillar last May. She is a member of the Labour administration and...
Adoption Week Scotland 14-18 November
Promise-funded initiatives are being celebrated this Adoption Week Scotland.
Two projects are trying to transform the lives of adopted children and young people in Scotland.
Adoption...
New team to run Rosebery Venues amid regeneration plans
There are new faces on the team at Rosebery Venues, the events side of the Dalmeny family business at Barnbougle Castle, Rosebery House and...
Elf Toddle Walk at The Centre raises thousands for CHAS
Last weekend more than 150 little elves lined up to take part in the toddle walk at The Centre in Livingston, raising thousands for...
Remembrance Sunday event held in Edinburgh
On the Royal Mile on Sunday morning First Minister Nicola Sturgeon joined the Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Robert Aldridge,...
Edinburgh Climate March during COP27 Global Day of Action
Climate campaign groups combined forces to march through the city centre on the Global Day of Action during the UN Climate Conference COP27...
Castlebrae officially opened by Council Leader
Although children and young people have been using the new £28 million building for a few months, the official opening ceremony was held yesterday.
Castlebrae...
Midlothian MP supports veterans charity
Owen Thompson MP joined Help for Heroes in Parliament on their 15th anniversary to discuss their work and called for improvements to mental health...
Lothians MSP urges constituents to seek help with energy bills
Advice Direct Scotland held a parliamentary reception at Holyrood where Lothians MSP Foysol Choudhury met them to find out ways they can help his...
Letter from Scotland
The week began with both Nicola Sturgeon and Rishi Sunak at the UN climate talks in Egypt as the world’s glaciers melt. It ended...
Botanics pay homage to 19th century head gardener
The Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) have remembered their former head gardener, William McNab. by planting bulbs at his grave to provide a colourful...
