Overnight roadworks begin on the City Bypass on Monday
Overnight works to renew the road surface on the westbound carriageway of the A720 Edinburgh City Bypass from Sheriffhall roundabout to Lothianburn are set...
Man arrested following hit and run in Edinburgh
A 23-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a hit and run incident on Easter Road.
The incident, which involved a car and a...
Falklands anniversary commemorated in the capital
Falklands veterans and their families gathered in Edinburgh on Saturday to pay tribute on the 40th anniversary of the end of the conflict.
The Rt...
Approval given for church upgrade in Colinton
An Edinburgh church is set for a £2.1 million upgrade after planning permission was granted by the council.
Work is set to commence on a...
Roadworks in Edinburgh next week
The report which we have reproduced below is prepared by The council's EdinTravel team and will show you what to look out for on...
Consultation begins this week for Harbour 31 proposal in Leith
Harbour 31 is a new neighbourhood planned by Forth Ports for a 10 acre site at Port of Leith.
The proposal is to build...
Benjamin Basso the toast of Ashfield
Benjamin Basso wowed the Ashfield crowd as Glasgow Tigers fought off a determined Oxford side to maintain their home unbeaten run.
The Dane was beaten...
Bronze sculpture on sale for charity at the Sir Jackie Stewart...
A life-size bronze sculpture by the renowned British sculptor Tessa Campbell Fraser FRBS, has been unveiled this weekend at Thirlestane Castle's inaugural Sir Jackie...
Get along to the EBUG AGM
Edinburgh Bus Users’ Group (EBUG) campaigns for Edinburgh’s bus passengers and services. It provides a voice for bus users, aiming to protect and improve...
Letter from Scotland
“Independence is not the problem, it’s the solution.”
That’s the headline from Nicola Sturgeon’s announcement this week that The Scottish Government intends to hold an...
Sciennes Primary mark Clean Air Day
Thursday is Clean Air Day, which this year aims to raise awareness of the negative impact air pollution can have on health.
There is a move...
Cheerleaders preparations for Florida trip interrupted by loss of training facilities
Among the young people at the cheerleading rehearsals at Liberton High School there could be some future Olympians, as the sport has been recognised...
Edinburgh Zoo is people’s choice at SCVO awards
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland won an award at the Scottish Charity Awards run by the Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO) announced...
Schoolchildren take action this Clean Air Day 2022
Primary schoolchildren in Edinburgh have worked with the Scottish Environmental Protection Agency (SEPA), Glasgow Science Centre and the council to produce some inspiring banners...
Drive through Costa given the green light near Sheriffhall roundabout
Plans for a new Costa Coffee drive-thru as part of new business park near Sheriffhall Roundabout have been approved, despite concerns over litter.
The proposals...
Jenners to be returned to former glory
Former Edinburgh department store Jenners is set to be returned to its “former glory” and reopen as a luxury hotel with a rooftop bar after...
Ian Balfour 1932 – 2022
Tributes have been paid to Dr Ian Balfour, the last Balfour in the Edinburgh law firm, Balfour + Manson, who has died aged 89....
Council approve conversion of Forth House to aparthotel
Despite several members of the committee opposing the number of car parking spaces in Broughton Street Lane, planning has been granted by the council...
Three arrested after recovery of Class A drugs in Edinburgh
Three men have been arrested and charged following the recovery of a six-figure sum of Class A drugs during an operation in Edinburgh.
On Tuesday...
NHS Lothian enlist help from Dads Rock supporting dads with babies...
Dads Rock, the charity which aims to inspire dads and families to improve outcomes for children, is helping NHS Lothian to launch a weekly...
Edinburgh Zoo supporting threatened wildlife in Brazil
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has helped to pay for a four by four vehicle for conservationists in Brazil to use in...
Council leader visits the Ukrainian Club
Every Tuesday morning a coffee and cake morning is held at the Ukrainian Club on Royal Terrace for people who have arrived in Edinburgh...
Labour to lead debate on privatisation of Channel 4
Edinburgh South MP Ian Murray says that the UK Government will destroy the Scottish creative sector with their privatisation plans for Channel 4.
Labour...
Corstorphine Community Centre ready to move to Westfield House
The council is recommended to agree to lease the premises at Westfield House to Corstorphine Community Centre (CCC) on a month to month basis...
Learn to Swim in Edinburgh this summer
A lifesaving safety campaign is planned this summer with swimming lessons to teach water awareness skills.
Around 70,000 children will be offered water safety tuition...
Leith Central Community Council holding AGM next week
Leith Central Community Council plan to hold their AGM on 20 June 2022 at 7pm at the Nelson Hall at McDonald Road Library.
AGM...
Tron to reopen to the public once more
The Tron Kirk on the Royal Mile will be reopened on 1 July in the first stage of a project between The City of...
St Mary’s Music School headteacher running the Seven Hills Race
Kenneth Taylor, the headteacher of St Mary's Music School, is running the Seven Hills race in Edinburgh next weekend to raise funds for the...
Holyboob group of politicians taking part in The Moonwalk tonight #moonwalkscot
A cross party group of politicians are taking part in Moonwalk Scotland's Walk The Walk this evening, to raise money and awareness for breast cancer.
Organised...
Objections to plans to transform ‘The Causey’ in Edinburgh thrown out
Grassroots charity, The Causey Development Trust (CDT), is celebrating a community triumph of giant proportions as the Scottish Government reporter tasked with investigating objections,...
