Council could run bulk of West Lothian’s community centres
The bulk of West Lothian’s community centres could end up being run directly by the council.
The new option was tabled after councillors heard that...
Peak rail fares scrapped for good
In the programme for government announced at Holyrood on Tuesday the scrapping of peak rail fares is one which stands out and which has...
Councillor calls for canal graffiti prevention
Graffiti and vandalism along the Union Canal in Edinburgh is damaging its historical value and enjoyability, a local councillor has warned.
Conservative councillor Neil Cuthbert...
Bloom bids for significant stake in Hearts
Tony Bloom has made a proposal to invest capital of nearly £10m into Heart of Midlothian and the club are now starting a consultation...
Greens councillor says bigger driveways increase ‘vehicle creep’
A bid to make developers build bigger driveways in a new housing estate has been rejected after a Greens councillor described it as ‘vehicle...
Loretto School abuse survivor settles landmark legal case
A former boarding school pupil has secured a landmark legal victory after suing Loretto School for historic abuse.
Angus Bell, 44, launched a legal action over...
Old photograph of cottage wins over councillors
The owners of a 19th century cottage have been given the go ahead to change its windows after an old photograph was unearthed showing...
Virtual event to learn all about fostering
St Andrew's Children's Society are holding a Virtual Fostering Information Event on Thursday, 22 May from 6pm to 7.30pm as part of Foster Care Fortnight™,...
Police officers are not prepared for XL Bullies
Frontline police officers are not properly trained or equipped to deal with potential attacks by out-of-control XL bully dogs according to the Scottish Police...
Five things you need to know today
VE Day Concert tonight
Organised by The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, a concert at Usher Hall on Tuesday evening follows last year’s Scotland...
SCVO publish shortlist for the Scottish Charity Awards
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector each year.
This year’s shortlist includes 42...
Official opening of new UK headquarters in Edinburgh
HEINEKEN’s new UK headquarters in Edinburgh on St Andrew Square are officially open.
The move to the city centre reaffirms the company’s commitment to...
Pick up driver urged to come forward to assist fatal crash...
Police are appealing for the driver of a silver or grey pick up to come forward to assist enquiries into a fatal crash involving...
Aerial displays could be banned over environmental and noise pollution concerns
Aerial displays over the capital could be banned over environmental and noise pollution concerns, according to plans put forward by an Edinburgh councillor.
Flypasts take...
Police growing “increasingly concerned” for welfare of missing woman
Police are appealing to the public to help trace Michaela Sharp, 32, who has been reported missing from Leith.
She was last seen on Saturday...
Two teenagers arrested following reports of dangerous and erratic driving
Police have arrested two teenagers, a male and female aged 19 and 17 respectively, following reports of dangerous and erratic driving in the Scottish...
City-owned public diners could help fund food insecurity
City-owned public diners should be explored as a solution to help fight food insecurity in Edinburgh, according to a councillor.
Councils across the UK used...
Roadworks on the M8 this weekend
Motorists using the M8 eastbound this weekend should expect long delays and also consider alternative routes during major resurfacing works being carried out between...
TOTO is GO – Tap on Tap off on trams will...
The new tap on tap off service on Edinburgh Trams will begin in two weeks' time on 19 May.
The Flowbird system has now been...
Puffin chicks – numbers in decline
Scotland's puffin population has suffered a decline in its breeding success, according to the latest figures.
Around 75% of the UK's Atlantic puffin population lives...
Five things you need to know today
Programme for Government
The First Minister is to set out the Programme for Government on Tuesday which will be a year ahead of the...
A special service for Christian Aid’s anniversary
The charity, Christian Aid will be 80 years old this year and the anniversary will be marked with a service at St Giles’ Cathedral...
Ducklings hatch at Lauriston Castle
A total of nine ducklings have hatched at Lauriston Castle.
In the grounds of the castle which is owned and run by the council...
Programme for Government will be published on Tuesday
New measures to strengthen Scotland’s public services and ensure people are supported during the cost-of-living crisis will be set out by the First Minister this...
Mykolo Kuharevich delighted with the massive three points
Hibs on-loan striker Mykolo Kuharevich was delighted after his goal helped secure a "massive" win over Dundee United at Easter Road yesterday.
The Ukrainian forward...
Back to the steam age
Tornado is the first main line steam locomotive built in the UK since 1960, and it made headlines as it steamed for the first time in...
Football fundraiser nets thousands for youth disability project
The scoreboard may have shown a draw but both teams at The Big Match walked away winners with more than £21,000 raised for a...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve just had a week of gloriously sunny weather.
On Wednesday, the Deeside town of Aboyne recorded a temperature of 24.4C, making it the...
Liaison group to monitor blasting at Lothians quarry
Concerned residents will form part of a liaison group which is being set-up to monitor blasting at a busy quarry on the outskirts of...
Witness appeal following fatal crash near Kirknewton
Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash on the A70 near Kirknewton, Edinburgh.
The crash happened around 11.35pm on Friday, 2 May, near...
