Police appeal for information after spate of thefts in Borders
Police are appealing for information after a number of thefts in the Berwickshire area of the Scottish Borders, which happened between Sunday, 14 February...
Fraser runs 100 miles for MIND
Following the suicide of his nephew an Edinburgh man, Fraser Murray, set himself the target of running 100 miles in ten days to raise...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced by the First...
Opinion – Social housing should be at the heart of public...
By Cllr Ashley Graczyk. Cllr Graczyk is an Independent Councillor for the Sighthill-Gorgie ward.
Social housing is a matter close to my heart because...
Parliament to debate overhaul of SQA on Wednesday
After the to-ing and fro-ing around exam results last year, it is little surprise that the opposition are reviving an old argument about splitting...
Police Scotland host webinar as part of Cyber Scotland Week
As part of Cyber Scotland Week, Neighbourhood Watch Scotland brings you a webinar by Police Scotland, taking place on 24th February at 11am.
The webinar...
Police seize three vehicles after drivers caught with no valid licences...
Three drivers had their vehicles seized last night after being caught with no driving licence or insurance in the capital.
The three were detected within...
Edinburgh MSP goes the extra Miles in vaccination campaign
An Edinburgh MSP has been at the centre of a campaign to secure priority Covid-19 vaccination for terminally ill patients.
Miles Briggs was one of...
New defibrillator installed at Beach House Café on Portobello Prom
Donald Scott, 49, from Duddingston was saved by a defibrillator when he had a cardiac arrest. He was so grateful that he has now...
Public asked to help shape future of Automatic number-plate recognition system
Members of the public can shape the future of the Automated Number-plate Recognition System (ANPR) by anonymously completing this survey and share their views.
The...
Urgent police warning after prescribed medication lost
Police in Haddington have issued a warning to members of the public after a quantity of prescribed medication was lost somewhere between the Royal...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.
The statistics in Scotland...
Police hunt two men after young children left ‘shaken’ following break-in...
Police are appealing for information after two men broke into a house on Main Street, East Calder between 7pm and 8pm on Saturday night.
Two...
Coronavirus – today’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.
The statistics in Scotland...
New school planned for Musselburgh
East Lothian Council is progressing its plans to create a £46 million new learning campus to the north of the new Wallyford Primary School....
Meet me under Binns’ Clock once more
Johnnie Walker the owner of the former Binns building at the West End have completed the restoration of the historic clock, enabling couples to...
Edinburgh in the snow
The weather this past week has been very cold, with significant snowfall even in the city centre. It will continue to be the same...
Coronavirus – Saturday’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced.
The statistics in Scotland...
Special birthday offer for February babies
Self-funding charity Hostelling Scotland celebrates its 90th birthday with a special offer to all babies born in the month of February 2021.They are offered...
Court decision blocks Tesco’s fire and rehire strategy
A Court of Session decision will stop the strategy adopted by supermarket Tesco n firing and rehiring workers, according to the retail workers...
New HM Chief Inspector of Scottish Fire and Rescue Service appointed
Robert Scott has been appointed as the new HM Chief Inspector of the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS).
Mr Scott, a fire officer with...
Long hearing on New Town North plans to be held on...
The former RBS site at the foot of Dundas Street lies vacant awaiting redevelopment, but the planning process continues.
It is recommended for approval...
Roadworks in Edinburgh next week
The City of Edinburgh Council has just published its list of roadworks and planned street closures for the next week.
You can follow @EdinTravel...
Day long radio broadcast with Three Pound Coin Theatre
The newest theatre company in Edinburgh, Three Pound Coin Theatre, is linking up with radio station, Mojo Edinburgh, in a 24-hour fundraising launch next...
Welcome support for B&B trade
The Scottish Government support announced for B&Bs has been given a warm welcome by SNP MSP Gordon MacDonald.
The lockdown grant funding amounts to...
Police to carry out increased patrols to tackle anti-social behaviour on...
Following recent incidents of antisocial behaviour on trams in the city, police officers will be carrying out increased patrols at tram stops and on...
Coronavirus – Friday’s figures
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced by the Health...
Saluki dog shaved and left in freezing conditions in hedge
The Scottish SPCA are appealing for information after a dog was found dumped in a hedge in Gorebridge on 9 February in freezing conditions.
The...
Letter from Scotland
Temperatures the lowest for 25 years (-23C in Braemar), three or four inches of snow even in the cities, roads and railways blocked and,...
Business – Britain’s ‘largest’ specialist e-bike shop opens in Edinburgh
What is claimed to be the largest specialist e-bike shop in Britain has been opened in Edinburgh. The Electric Cycle Company (ECC) now have...
