Spaces for People – some comment on the new Quiet Route
The Edinburgh Reporter article about the Quiet Route which has been installed on a temporary basis from Greenbank to The Meadows in our...
Planned repairs and maintenance in city schools will continue throughout half-term
Work at Edinburgh schools to repair and maintain the buildings will continue over half-term break. No schools in Scotland (except those catering for children...
By-election in Midlothian
By Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
There will be a by election after a Midlothian councillor announced that he is stepping down from his post.
The...
Lockdown has made us all change
We have now been in and out of lockdown for almost a year. It would have been difficult to foresee last February what lay...
New cycle path to be created from Portobello to Musselburgh
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A temporary cycle path heading east out of Portobello will stretch all the way to Musselburgh in a cross-border...
Edinburgh Libraries receive global award from PressReader
GLOBAL DIGITAL AWARD FOR EDINBURGH LIBRARIES
Edinburgh Libraries have received a global award for their digital platform success on PressReader which is an app The...
Coronavirus – Monday’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...
Coronavirus – Sunday’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...
West Lothian Golf club ‘devastated’ by fire
Uphall Golf Club has been left "devastated" by a fire which took place during the early hours of Saturday morning.
Firefighters worked through the night...
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...
Council creates new Greenbank to the Meadows Quiet Route
The newest Quiet Route is being introduced on a temporary basis under the Spaces for People programme, but it is one where there has...
New challenge for former Hearts’ player Bobby Burns
Former Hearts star Bobby Burns may only be 21 but he has his mind firmly set on the future.
Currently on downtime with a double...
Road closures for pothole repairs from Monday
Overnight road closures to carry out permanent repairs to potholes are planned at eight locations on the South East Scotland trunk road network next...
Coronavirus – government opens emergency fund for zoos and aquariums
Zoos and aquariums in Scotland which are impacted financially by Covid-19 are invited to apply for a new round of government funding.
There is...
Coronavirus – drive through mass vaccination centre to open at Queen...
NHS Lothian is putting the final touches to the new drive-through mass vaccination centre which will start operating next week.
The centre at Queen...
Human rights lawyer named as new Rector in Edinburgh
Prominent human rights lawyer Debora Kayembe has been named on Friday as Rector of the University of Edinburgh.
Ms Kayembe who came to the UK...
Road works and diversions on Edinburgh’s streets
The City of Edinburgh Council has provided us with the weekly list of roadworks and diversions on Edinburgh's streets for next week.
If you...
Coronavirus – free transport to vaccination appointments in Edinburgh and Lothians
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A TRANSPORT charity is offering people with mobility challenges free trips to get their Covid-19 vaccine.
HcL Transport, which...
Coronavirus – government gives update on vaccination programme
The Scottish Government has now confirmed that 742,512 people have received the first dose of vaccine and 9,529 have also received their second dose....
Letter from Scotland
February has dawned dull, wet and cold. There’s deep snow on the hills and a scattering of snow showers and sleet in the lowlands....
Coronavirus – today’s figures in Scotland
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced by the Deputy...
Police probe deliberate fire at property in Bathgate
Police are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising at a property in the Haig Crescent area of Bathgate.
The incident took place around 6.45pm...
Tram gets the government seal of approval – and South Suburban...
Transport Scotland’s second Strategic Transport Projects Review (STPR2) focuses both on the country’s economic recovery and providing what the government regards as an inclusive,...
Police Scotland renews pledge to encourage and support care experienced young...
One year on from the completion of the Independent Care Review, when Scotland committed to #KeepThePromise to its children and families, Police Scotland is...
Council ‘should not be surprised’ by spells of winter weather
The council is to review the way it deals with winter weather at a future meeting of the Transport & Environment Committee.
Before that...
Transport Scotland support for active travel welcomed
The Transport Scotland report published on Wednesday has been given a warm welcome by many groups who support active travel in Edinburgh.
This is...
Police launch ‘Beat Hunger’ campaign to tackle food poverty
North East Edinburgh Community Policing Team will be launching the ‘Beat Hunger’ campaign in the coming weeks aimed at tackling food inequality and food...
Council has taken weeks to fill grit bins after public requests
During the spell of winter weather the council took on average eight days to respond to requests to refill grit bins, but in some...
Increased police patrols deployed in Westside Plaza area to combat antisocial...
Local officers will be carrying out focused patrols in the Westside Plaza area of Wester Hailes over the coming weeks following an increase in...
Two drugs couriers jailed after being caught with cocaine valued at...
Two drugs couriers have been jailed after being caught bringing almost £6m worth of cocaine into Scotland.
David Murdoch, 56, and Graham McCulloch, 39, both...
