Thousands of council homes still waiting for smoke alarms
More than 4,000 council houses in Edinburgh are still waiting to be fitted with interlinked smoke alarms, four months after a law change which...
Pride takes centre stage at Musselburgh Racecourse
Specially designed Racing With Pride jockey silks will appear for the first time at a Scottish racecourse today when Musselburgh celebrates Pride Month.
Leading racehorse...
Summit on abortion care to be held in Edinburgh
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon will convene a summit on abortion care in Edinburgh on Monday, to find ways of ensuring that women can access...
Scottish Labour calls for an end to Rwanda plans for asylum...
Scottish Labour has issued a call today for the UK Government to scrap their “inhumane, ineffective, and damaging” plans to send those seeking asylum...
Gorse fire on Calton Hill on Sunday
A fire which appears to have started in the area being the access road to the top of Calton Hill took hold of bushes...
Council Leader issues first report of new administration
Cllr Cammy Day is the still new leader of the City of Edinburgh Council. He leads the Labour group of 13 councillors in a...
The Great Scottish Tattie Run 2022
The Great Scottish Tattie Run took place at Silverknowes on Sunday after a three year absence when more than 300 runners look part -...
Work on Forth Road Bridge will take place this summer
Work to refurbish and maintain the Forth Road Bridge will continue this summer with a project to renew the waterproofing and surfacing on its...
Garvald’s Gorgie premises reopened after renovation
Garvald, the Edinburgh charity which supports adults with disabilities and provides creative spaces, has just spent £750,000 renovating its own premises in Gorgie.
As...
Thousands marched in Pride Edinburgh 2022
Thousands of people all marched from Holyrood to Bristo Square in Pride Edinburgh 25: Let It Be.
The organisers are keen to stress that all...
Protest at the US Consulate after Roe v Wade overturned by...
Following a leak of the decision in early May, the Supreme Court announced today that by six votes to three it would overturn the...
Last chance for those applying for Wheatley education bursary
Anyone who lives in a property owned and managed by the Wheatley Group can apply for a bursary to go to college or university....
High Court decides that Fringe show breaches copyright
A show regularly brought to Edinburgh Festival Fringe will no longer be permitted as it breaches the original writer's copyright.
Only Fools The (cushty)...
Financial adviser convicted of embezzlement charges
Gordon Couch (57), was yesterday found guilty at Edinburgh Sheriff Court of embezzlement after a three-week long trial.
The independent financial adviser was convicted of...
Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute to be set up
A new body will strengthen and sustain the journalism sector.
Proposals for an independent Scottish Public Interest Journalism Institute have been welcomed by the Scottish...
Scottish Press Awards 2022 – shortlist announced
The shortlist for the 43rd Scottish Press Awards has been announced recognising excellence in national, regional and digital journalism in Scotland.
This year’s judging panel was...
Letter from Scotland
Railway workers, council staff, teachers, nurses, police officers are all fighting for wage rises that keep pace with inflation, now at 9 per cent...
Councillor joins opposition to student housing development at old Tynecastle High...
Labour councillor Ross McKenzie has told developers of the old Tynecastle High School the local community wants “social housing, not student housing” amid growing...
Government announces fund for innovative projects in agriculture
The Scottish Government will begin a funding programme to support projects which aim to boost food security in Scotland and address the biodiversity and...
Scottish SPCA appeals for information after dog poisoning
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog ingested poison in Dovecot Park, Edinburgh on 22 June.
Thankfully, the dog’s owner immediately rushed...
Festival of Motoring necklet created by Laings commemorating Sir...
Sir Jackie Stewart collected a special commission from Laings’ jewellery workshop last week ahead of the Sir Jackie Stewart Classic Festival of Motoring event...
Preparation continues at Liberton Primary School for a ‘TOMTASTIC’ Summer
In Edinburgh, over 5,000 kids are on a journey to ‘Grow Strong’, a pilot project from social enterprise and charity Edinburgh Community Food and...
On your marks….Meadowbank will open in July
The new Meadowbank Sports Centre will eventually open on 19 July, following delays caused by the Covid-19 pandemic and snagging of the new building...
BBC ALBA showing Ukraine v Scotland match on Friday
BBC ALBA is to show live coverage of Ukraine v Scotland as the women’s national team attempt to take a huge step towards World...
Application to levelling up fund might raise millions for Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s theatres and concert venues could get a £22 million boost as the council prepares to submit a funding bid to ‘level up’ the...
Growing campaign to oppose Gorgie student flats
A community campaign opposes the building of a student accommodation block on Westfield Road in Gorgie opposite the Sainsbury's store. The campaigners say their...
Cashback for Communities Fund opens for applications
Community projects will receive up to £20 million over the next three years to continue supporting young people and communities most affected by crime.
Since...
Val McDermid cuts the ribbon at CafeLife in Stockbridge
Local crime author Val McDermid wielded a pair of scissors at the opening ceremony at CafeLife in Stockbridge on Thursday.
She officially...
Road closure in Colinton for Scottish Water works
Scottish Water advises of a road closure on the B701, Colinton Road at the junction with Thorburn Road from next week.
A section of the...
Bield tenants to shape the future of housing for thousands of...
Tenants are being given the opportunity to shape the future of housing for thousands of older people across Scotland.
Bield is giving their customers the...
