Police officers who fought off scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog...
Two Edinburgh policemen who “saved each other from serious injury” as they faced an attack by a scissors-wielding criminal and his rabid dog are...
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Merchiston Community Council restores canal path benches
The benches on the towpath along the Union Canal have been upgraded by the local community council.
A spokesperson...
Detectives link two housebreakings in Bathgate and appeal for information
Detectives are appealing for information following a theft by housebreaking at a property in the Leyland Road area of Bathgate in West Lothian.
The incident...
Meet Santa at The Bridge Inn
Santa is taking a moment this Christmas season to enjoy a magical breakfast with families at The Bridge Inn at Ratho.
Make it a Christmas...
Fewer days may be option to save capital’s holiday hubs
Holiday hubs for children with additional support needs in Edinburgh could be provided on fewer days, a review has suggested, as the current service...
West Lothian Council will rely on diesel and petrol fleet for...
West Lothian Council has said it cannot afford to replace any of its existing vehicle fleet with electric vehicles over the next five years.
Officials...
East Lothian village residents anger over sewage and disruption
Angry residents in a small East Lothian village are having to put up with tankers pumping raw sewage at the bottom of their gardens...
Gentle two-year-old Shih Tzu seeking a safe and nurturing environment
Grace is a beautiful Shih Tzu who’s looking for a quiet and patient family to help her feel safe and loved.
This gentle two-year-old is...
Police appeal for help to trace driver of small white van...
Police are appealing for information following a crash in East Lothian.
Around 4.30pm on Friday, 22 November, 2024, officers received a report of a small...
Liberal Democrats asked to foot the bill for the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election
The Conservative group at The City of Edinburgh Council has asked the Liberal Democrats to pay the costs of holding the November by-election in...
Detective who has served Scotland’s capital for more than 30-years honoured...
A detective sergeant who has served Scotland’s capital city for more than 30 years, including two decades probing the most serious crime is to...
Bravery, dedication and professionalism of Scotland’s police officers recognised
Police officers in Edinburgh and the Lothians have been hailed for their lifesaving acts of bravery and commitment to their communities.
A national awards ceremony...
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Tickets go on sale today for a concert next year which Poppyscotland and Legion Scotland are organising at Usher Hall to mark the 80th...
Detectives study CCTV in hunt for two men following robbery in...
Detectives are appealing for information after a 30-year-old male was assaulted and robbed of his phone by two men in Bathgate on Friday, 22...
Queensferry Crossing reopened overnight
The Queensferry Crossing fully reopened to traffic just before 2am today after being temporarily closed as a safety precaution due to a risk of falling...
St Andrew’s Day speech – creating conditions for every Scot to...
In the run up to St Andrew's Day on 30 November, the First Minister, John Swinney will make a speech in which he will...
Snowy city from on high
Edinburgh has had its first snow of this winter, bringing with it a few problems on the roads.
But seen from above the city...
Snowy scenes in the capital – fun for some
According to The City of Edinburgh Council, all priority routes across the city were gritted overnight prior to the heavy snowfall this morning. Snowploughs...
“Local” LibDem councillor resigns after plans to move abroad revealed –...
Newly elected LibDem councillor for Colinton/Fairmilehead, Louise Spence, who tendered her resignation within a week of being elected, clearly knew in advance of the...
Police report considerable traffic disruption to Drum Brae/Clermiston area and urge...
Police in Edinburgh are urging motorists to be careful when driving through the city following the recent weather warning and continued cold weather.
This morning’s...
Queensferry Crossing traffic diverted onto Forth Road Bridge
Traffic on the M90 is now being diverted over the Forth Road Bridge, after the Queensferry Crossing was closed as a safety precaution due...
Linlithgow High Street closure frustrates local
Road-workers carrying out vital work in Linlithgow High Street were subjected to ‘aggressive’ abuse from frustrated locals, West Lothian council has heard.
The resurfacing of...
Rural house appeal win after it is described as ‘beautiful’
Plans to convert an ex-serviceman’s cottage into a new sustainable home have been backed on appeal after one councillor described the design as ‘beautiful’.
East...
Detectives are appealing for information following an attempted robbery in Wester Hailes
Two men approached a vehicle on Hailesland Road, threatened the driver, demanded money from him and damaged the vehicle.
The men then got into a light-coloured car and...
Breaking news – new LibDem councillor resigns
In a shock move, new Liberal Democrat councillor, Louise Spence, has resigned “for personal reasons” just a week after being elected.
The win by Ms...
Letter from Scotland
It’s been a cold week. The temperature has fallen to a chilly 4 or 5 C in most of Scotland. It reached minus 11.2°C...
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Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council
The next meeting is at 6.30pm on 26 November at Custom House on Commercial Street. The meeting is...
Sex education leads to trans “explosion”
It is claimed that controversial sex education being taught in Scottish schools has fuelled an explosion in the numbers of transgender children over the...
Last chance to buy at Dalkeith development
With only seven properties left at Dandara’s Eskbank Gardens development in Dalkeith, time is running out for interested buyers.
Prospective homeowners can take advantage of...
Boroughmuir High School holding their 120th anniversary dinner
Boroughmuir High School is Celebrating its 120th Anniversary with a dinner on 29 November at Canalside.
The Former Pupils Association has collaborated with the School in...
