Council elections 2022 – national politics will be affected by local...
In a campaign which has been overshadowed by the goings on in Westminster, the SNP say that a vote for them this Thursday will...
Civerino’s offers a slice for £1 to Edinburgh schoolchildren during school...
Civerinos is offering to feed schoolchildren a slice of pizza after school for just £1.
The deal is available at both their Portobello and...
Roadworks in Edinburgh this week
The report below is produced by The City of Edinburgh Council's EdinTravel team and will show you what to look out for on the...
The locations of some polling stations have changed – check where...
The council is no longer using schools in Edinburgh as polling stations, and so there are some new locations for voters. Places such as...
Lord Provost looks back over his five years in office
The Rt Hon Lord Provost Frank Ross is approaching the end of his term in office when the elections take place in May.
He...
Royal Scots club bosses launch a recruitment drive to encourage ex-soldiers...
The Royal Scots have launched a recruitment drive to encourage former soldiers to join their popular Edinburgh-based club.
Brigadier George Lowder, chairman of The Royal Scots Regimental Trustees,...
Banner hung in Roseburn where traders warn they could be gone...
Some of the businesses in Roseburn have agreed to hang a banner on a gable wall at Roseburn Cliff claiming that the council roadworks...
Council elections 2022 – Portobello/Craigmillar ward
There will definitely be a change of representation in this ward as three former councillors are stepping down.
We have written about the Labour and...
Police issue CCTV image in connection with Clermiston assault and robbery
Police in Edinburgh have released a CCTV image of a man they believe may be able to assist an ongoing investigation into an assault...
Letter from Scotland
As I stood on the deck of the Caledonian MacBrayne ferry to Arran last week, little did I think I was sailing into deep...
Wanted: Budding inventors dreaming up tomorrow’s world
Scots charity revives inspirational awards that help transform assisted living
An inspirational competition to bring tomorrow’s world to life has relaunched after a two-year break...
Ednburgh Garden Partners presented with award during Global Intergenerational Week
In a corner of Craigleith an important award was presented on Thursday morning in the back garden where Mrs Violet Hogg lives.
Violet is the...
New University of Edinburgh study says The Daily Mile helps memory
A new study shows that activities such as the Daily Mile improve memory among pupils as well as their fitness.
The research by the...
Cruden to hold online public consultation for Leith development on Thursday
A proposal by Edinburgh house builder, Cruden Homes to build 99 apartments on the corner of Salamander Street and Salamander Yards, the site of...
Millions generated for Edinburgh and the immediate area by Film Edinburgh
TV series, movies and documentaries filmed around Edinburgh generated nearly £14 million for the city’s economy last year, officials have said.
Amazon’s Good Omens, the Leith-set...
Council elections 2022 – Christopher Cowdy – Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart Ward
Name Christopher Cowdy
Political Party - Scottish Conservatives
Ward - Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart
What is your story?
I grew up on a farm in Northern Ireland before going to...
Council workers prepared to strike in Scotland over pay
The union Unite says that council workers in Scotland are prepared to strike over pay.
This comes after a ballot was conducted of its...
Council defer Custom House report to next administration
The council's Culture and Communities Committee has decided to defer hearing any report on the future of Custom House in Leith to allow time...
We are taking sustainability seriously research suggests
It has been revealed by new research published today that while 53% of people are trying to live a more sustainable lifestyle, there is...
Council elections 2022 – Kevin Illingworth – City Centre Ward
Name Kevin Illingworth (I'm Kevin not to be confused with Kevan Shaw, he's the candidate with a beard)
Political Party - Independent
Ward - City...
Plans for Custom House in Leith are a surprise and “disappointing”...
The council's Culture and Communities meeting on Tuesday will discuss the future of Custom House in Leith, acquired from Scottish Historic Buildings Trust (SHBT)...
Dawn service on Monday will remember those who fought at Gallipoli
A service will take place including veterans and their families at Comely Bank Cemetery on Monday at 5.30am.
The international remembrance service will mark...
Pedal on Parliament 2022 in photos
Pedal on Parliament took place today calling upon the government and councils all over the country to devote more attention and funding to active...
One week left to complete the census form for your household
National Records of Scotland has confirmed that two million households have now submitted their census response, and they issue a reminder that...
The Big Interview – Looking back over the five years of...
Interviewing the Council Leader, Cllr Adam McVey (SNP) and Depute Leader, Cllr Cammy Day (Labour) for their "end of term report", it seems there...
Council Elections 2022 – Greens will empower communities and keep it...
Scottish Green councillors will further empower communities to make local decisions and lead efforts to tackle the climate emergency, the Scottish Greens have announced...
Thompson supports investigation into Prime Minister’s conduct
Owen Thompson SNP MP for Midlothian has spoken out in support of demands for an investigation into the Prime Minister's conduct during the pandemic.
The...
Space event to showcase sector’s potential to help save the planet
Special edition Earth Day livestream will look at duty of booming UK industry.
A popular space sector event is hosting a special edition that will...
Salmond criticises council for destroying businesses with tram works on visit...
Alex Salmond has criticised Edinburgh City Council for "destroying businesses" with tram works as he visited Leith on the campaign trail.
The Alba leader and former...
Queen’s Award for Enterprise for Edinburgh Remakery
Today an outstanding achievement has been announced for a Leith-based social enterprise which has been awarded the Queen's Award for Enterprise recognising its excellence...
