Third Edinburgh fire linked to gangland feud
An early morning inferno at an Edinburgh garage is the third blaze in two weeks to be linked to a dangerous gangland vendetta.
Firefighters were...
Rare Cancers Bill passes second reading
The Rare Cancers Bill had its first formal debate on Friday and passed the second reading. The bill has been introduced by Edinburgh South...
Emergency services at scene of a fire on Milton Road East
UPDATE: POLICE SCOTLAND Milton Road East, Edinburgh has re-opened following a report of a fire at a property around 6.05am on Sunday, 16 March,...
The Brunton’s future under the spotlight
Political leaders, arts representatives, and community stakeholders have convened to address the future of the Brunton, Musselburgh's cultural venue.
The roundtable, which drew cross-party political...
Government holding offshore investment event in Edinburgh
The Scottish Government will host a major investment event in Edinburgh on Monday which is aimed at unlocking new private investment in Scotland’s rapidly...
Still Rollin – Bay City Rollers fan community celebrates their legacy
Still Rollin, a Bay City Rollers fan community, connects more than 1,500 members worldwide through their shared passion for the Edinburgh band.
Led by...
Murderer to “face the consequences of his deplorable actions”
A 25-year-old man has been convicted of murder and an attempted murder in Edinburgh in 2023.
On Friday, 2 June 2023, police were called to...
Police charge 48-year-old man identified riding off-road motor bikes in city
Police officers from the Edinburgh's south-east community team have identified a male who had been riding electric off-road motor cycles illegally throughout the city...
Bookshop closing after more than a century in business
A bookshop which is one of the oldest in Edinburgh is closing next month.
B McCall Barbour Christian Bookshop will close on 5 April...
Lighting up Edinburgh for Purple Day
Landmark buildings including Edinburgh Castle, Prestonfield House, The Witchery, Camera Obscura, St Giles' Cathedral and the EICC will join a list of more than...
Former social worker jailed for abuse at children’s home
A former social worker who sexually abused several boys at a Barnardo’s residential home in East Lothian has been jailed and placed on the...
Councillor calls for ban on arms companies testing products in the...
An Edinburgh councillor is calling for a ban on arms companies testing products in the capital.
The controversial arms firm Leonardo was given a licence...
Police arrest 39-year-old man following city centre break-in
Police have arrested and charged a 39-year-old man in connection with an alleged break-in and alleged attempted break-in and theft from three addresses in...
West Lothian sees surge in applications for council homes
West Lothian has seen a surge in applications for council homes because Edinburgh and Glasgow are “full up”.
A senior housing officer outlined the effect...
MSP praises the revitalisation of former Army HQ
The Scottish Liberal Democrat Leader has applauded the transformation of development of 78 former Army homes.
During a recent visit to the project which lies...
East Lothian pub beer garden gets planning nod 29 years after...
A village pub has been given formal approval of its beer garden nearly 30 years after it opened.
The Crown and Kitchen, in East Linton,...
Huge online support for Police Dog Ninja following arrests
Hundreds of people took to social media this week to praise the actions of Edinburgh Police Dog Ninja and her handler.
On Monday 10 March...
SNP hold Broxburn ward with unlikely help of Reform voters
The Scottish National Party has held on to the Broxburn ward seat in a by-election – with the unlikely help of Reform.
Mike Carlin was...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve been reflecting on the rise and fall of Nicola Sturgeon this week, following her announcement that she will not be standing as a...
Reeves announces more support for defence sector during Rosyth visit
On a visit to Scotland on Friday UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves announced a £2 billion increase to UK Export Finance’s (UKEF) Direct Lending capacity...
New Assistant Chief Constable appointed
The Scottish Police Authority has appointed Chief Superintendent Alan Waddell, currently head of Emergency, Events and Resilience Planning, as an Assistant Chief Constable.
Chief Constable...
Over 100 new police recruits take the oath of office
Chief Constable Jo Farrell and other members of Police Scotland’s Executive yesterday, Thursday, 13 March, 2025, thanked the latest cadre of probationers for stepping...
Five things you need to know today
Big Wheel idea may be a non-starter
It seems that the idea for expanding the timeline for the Big Wheel went public before the producers...
Big Wheel proposal may not happen at all
A proposal for the wheel in East Princes Street Gardens to be put up for a longer period than it has been previously is...
Edinburgh Council’s leader set to get pay hike due to new...
Edinburgh Council’s leader and other councillors are set to get a pay increase as a result of new Scottish Government policy.
Council leader Jane Meagher...
West Lothian Council “behind the curve” on use of Artificial Intelligence
West Lothian Council is “behind the curve” on the use of Artificial Intelligence (AI), councillors have been warned.
A month after the council was first...
New primary school heads appointed for East Lothian schools
Two new head teachers are set to start in their posts months before their schools even open their doors in East Lothian.
The newly-built Blindwells...
Edinburgh Bus Station lease approved
Edinburgh councillors have approved a new lease agreement with the owners of the city’s bus station, meaning it will stay in operation until at...
Trump son pays a visit to the First Minister
The US President's son, Eric Trump, has been in Edinburgh today to meet with the First Minister, John Swinney.
A trio of chauffeur...
Dental practice undergoes major revamp
One of the capital’s biggest dental practices has unveiled a significant refurbishment following an extensive investment programme to enhance services for its 11,000 registered...
