Police find body in search for missing man
Police officers searching for a 60-year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh have found a body.
Although formal identification has still to take place, Guy Bargery's...
Ramp does not reflect Edinburgh World Heritage advice
A ramp built in the centre of Charlotte Square has prompted questions from locals and criticism from Edinburgh World Heritage.
The ramp is, we understand,...
National Library of Scotland to celebrate centenary this year
The National Library of Scotland will celebrate its 100th birthday with a full year long birthday programme of events.
There will be a Nationwide...
Call to improve bus services to the new Lost Shore surf...
Improvements to the bus services running out to two major international sporting facilities on the western edge of Edinburgh are to be investigated.
A petition of...
Police appeal to anyone travelling on A1 last night
Northumbria Police have issued an appeal to anyone travelling on the A1 in Berwick last night who may have seen anything which could assist...
Row over school link to ‘arms dealers’
Calls for a report into the access ‘arms manufacturers’ are being given to school pupils have been rejected by Edinburgh councillors.
Concern from parents, pupils...
Church raises thousands for charity with pets calendar
Blackhall St Columba's church presented a charity cheque for £10,000 to Blood Cancer UK during a recent Sunday service.
Members of Drylaw Parish Church also...
Musselburgh husband and wife issued written warnings
A husband and wife restaurant team have been issued with written warnings after repeatedly failing to pay licence fees on time for more than...
Gantry sign removal on Queensferry Crossing overnight
Southbound traffic on the M90 will be diverted over the Forth Road Bridge between 1am and 5am in the early hours of Friday 31...
Lothian take VOCAL on board
The city's bus provider, Lothian, has taken local charity, Voice of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL), on board and will support them with a new...
Creative Scotland announce funding awards
Creative Scotland (CS) has announced today that a record number of cultural organisations will receive "stable, year on year funding" in the culture and...
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The Transport and Environment Committee meets today
There are many deputations which will be heard first on Thursday morning before the rest of the committee...
Report reveals drop in income from school lets
Funds raised from leasing out classrooms and school spaces across Edinburgh have dropped to a third of the amount raised before Covid.
A report has...
West Lothian does not need Firework Control Zones, according to SFRS
West Lothian does not need Firework Control Zones, according to the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service.
Partnerships developed following past anti-social behaviour have been effective enough...
Report reveals iPad inequality in Edinburgh schools
Parents at almost a quarter of Edinburgh schools are being charged £150 for repairs to broken iPads, it has emerged, despite other city schools...
Increase in festive breath and drug tests
Police Scotland carried out more breath tests and more roadside drug tests during the 2024/25 festive drink and drug driving campaign than previous years.
There...
82-year-old woman taken to hospital following crash in Niddrie
An 82-year-old woman has been taken to hospital following a crash in Niddrie.
Around 3.35pm on Tuesday, January 28, 2025, officers were called to a...
Police find missing man’s car in Perth
Police officers searching for a 60-year-old man missing from Edinburgh have traced his car near St Madoes, in Perth.
Guy Bargery was last seen around...
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Scottish Affairs Committee to discuss Barnett formula
The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold the first evidence session of its inquiry into the financing of the Scottish Government.
During...
Forth Ports press ahead with The Dry Dock development
An application for detailed planning permission has been lodged with The City of Edinburgh Council to develop phase two of Harbour 31.
The Dry...
Tories to demand Gray’s resignation over performance
The Scottish Conservatives will once again urge MSPs to back their calls for Health Secretary, Neil Gray, to resign in a Parliamentary vote on...
Local Gateway joins growing voices for help to meet National Insurance...
West Lothian’s Voluntary Sector Gateway (VSG) has added its voice to calls to the Chancellor to fund the increases in National Insurance Contributions.
Local charities,...
Police release CCTV images of man following Edinburgh housebreaking
Police have released CCTV images of a man in connection with an investigation into a theft by housebreaking in Edinburgh on Friday, 29 November,...
Airbnb owner loses appeal but can keep lock box
An Airbnb owner has lost his appeal to keep operating but been told he can keep his lock box in place.
The owner of the...
Safety warnings as storm clear up continues
West Lothian residents have been advised not to visit local cemeteries and churchyards, along with the country parks, as staff work to clear fallen...
East Lothian Council leader backed by Scottish Ministers
Scottish Ministers have backed a council leader’s decision to stop a family building three new homes next to their business.
East Lothian Council leader Norman...
Detectives hunt armed gang after “abhorrent” attack on man in front...
Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information after a man was attacked and seriously injured in front of his partner and child in...
Government reaches agreement with other parties on budget proposals
The Scottish Government has made agreements with both the Scottish Liberal Democrats and also separately with the Scottish Green Party to support the proposed...
Growing concerns for welfare of missing 60-year-old man
Police are seeking the help of the public to trace a 60-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh.
Guy Bargery was last seen around 9.15am on...
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Timeball and Nelson Monument to temporarily close
Nelson Monument, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, is set to temporarily close for the final phase of...
