Edinburgh’s Christmas – new company appointed by council to save the...
The council has appointed a new contractor to take over the running of its Christmas events from next month in place of the original...
Letter from Nick Nairn on World Porridge Day
Chef Nick Nairn celebrates World Porridge Day today with charity, Mary's Meals.
Dear Editor,
As a chef, I have the pleasure of creating dishes with so...
Assisted Dying Bill to be introduced in Scottish Parliament
McArthur wins right to introduce Assisted Dying bill in Scottish Parliament.
Liam McArthur MSP is to introduce a Members’ Bill to legalise assisted dying for...
Fireworks – sale to under 18s banned from today
New powers have come into effect today to make it a criminal offence for anyone to supply fireworks or other pyrotechnic articles to anyone...
World Homeless Day – council has ways to help
World Homeless Day on Monday highlights the issues facing many people without a permanent home in local communities.
With the cost of living rising, The...
Last known sighting of missing woman Averil Shepley
Police in Edinburgh have issued a fresh appeal for information to help trace 47-year-old Averil Shepley, who was reported missing from Edinburgh last week.
Averil...
Music School Open Day 2022 – drop in event
Music School Open Day - Saturday 5 November 2022 11am to 2pm
The City of Edinburgh Music School is a national centre of excellence for...
Sir Geoff’s handprints cast for posterity
Next month there will be a ceremony at the City Chambers when Professor Sir Geoff Palmer will be honoured with the Edinburgh Award.
He...
Book Review – Death Drop by Claire MacLeary
In Death Drop, her fifth Harcus & Laird detective novel, Edinburgh author Claire MacLeary addresses issues around bullying, domestic violence, cross-dressing, cyber fraud and...
Schoolchildren are drawn to the pride of lions on The Meadows
A bunch of eight and nine-year-olds from George Heriot's School were having fun this week examining the pride of bronze lions which have taken...
Edinburgh College annual graduation ceremony held at McEwan Hall
Students who have completed their studies at Edinburgh College gathered with more than 3,000 of their family members and friends at the McEwan Hall...
Police hope CCTV images will lead to more information on fatal...
Police Scotland has released images of two women they believe may hold information which might assist in relation to a fatal road traffic collision...
New plans for Picardy Place proposed
by Donald Turvill Local Democracy Reporter
The latest plans for the redesign of Picardy Place have been published.
For much of the last five years...
Caledonian Brewery now on the open market
After a long period operating under capacity, Heineken UK announced its proposal to close Caledonian Brewery in Edinburgh in May.
At the time it...
Exhibition and blue plaque highlight history of Czech footprints in Scotland
A new exhibition has just opened at the Central Library created by military historian Eduard Stehlik.
The display tells the story of the relationship...
Edinburgh Hospital Broadcasting celebrates diamond anniversary
Edinburgh Hospital Broadcasting Service is 60 this year.
Since its beginnings in 1962, the station has counted more than 600 individuals as voluntary members. Many...
Balfour backs Conservatives’ Rent to Own scheme
Lothian MSP Jeremy Balfour is backing his party’s plans to introduce a “Rent to Own” scheme.
The plan was unveiled by Scottish Conservative Leader Douglas...
Profile of Councillor Kayleigh O’Neill
Cllr Kayleigh O’Neill represents Forth Ward for the Scottish Green Group. In our series of getting to know you articles we spoke to her...
Government opens Scottish Veterans Fund for applications
The Scottish Government has opened the Scottish Veterans Fund to applicants. Former service personnel may apply for financial support to improve their lives and...
Temporary street structures being removed
by Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter
Edinburgh’s leading heritage watchdog has urged the council to review the impact that temporary outdoor seating had on the...
Letter from Scotland
So much is falling apart this week it’s hard to know where to start: Liz Truss’ government, the Conservative party’s prospects in Scotland, the...
Pride Bridge may be saved
A deteriorating Edinburgh bridge described as “a beacon of positivity” for the LGBT community could be saved from demolition after city councillors voted to send officials...
Council has plans for cleaning up Edinburgh
by Donald Turvill, Local Democracy Reporter
The number of bins in Edinburgh’s city centre is set to double under plans by the council to increase its...
Lothians MSP glad that cancer patient’s story retold
Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar raised the case of the late Anne Sinclair at First Minister’s Questions on Thursday.
Mrs Sinclair died in the summer...
Allotments – Government must do more to provide space for growing
A Holyrood Committee has called for The Scottish Government to do more to encourage delivery of the Community Empowerment Act (“The Act”), as a...
Asda serves up a £1 meal deal for over 60s
In their cafés all UK branches of Asda will serve up winter warmer soup, roll and unlimited tea or coffee to over 60s for...
Scottish budget – date is set in December
The 2023-24 Scottish Budget will be published on 15 December 2022, the Deputy First Minister John Swinney confirmed on Thursday. This follows agreement between...
Future of Filmhouse and the Film Festival uncertain as administrators move...
The trustees of Centre for the Moving Image (CMI), the parent charity which runs Filmhouse Cinema and Café Bar in Edinburgh, Edinburgh International Film...
Christian Aid autumn books and picture sale
The annual Christian Aid Sale of Pictures and Scottish Books takes place from 18-22 October at St Andrew’s and St George's West Church in...
Warm welcome from Porty churches amid energy crisis worries
Portobello churches are throwing open their doors to offer a “warm space” for local residents worried about the cost of living crisis and massive...
