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...
Police seek help to trace stolen Silver VW Transporter Van
Police are appealing for the public's help to trace a van which was stolen from the Portobello area.
The silver VW Transporter van, registration number...
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...
Police charge 30-year-old man in connection with Joanna Cherry threat
Police have charged a 30-year-old man with a ‘communications offence’ in connection with a threat was allegedly sent to SNP MP Joanna Cherry.
The MP...
Mansfield Care reports good progress with vaccinations
A care provider which operates several care homes in Edinburgh says that the Covid-19 vaccination programme has been completed in their homes - with...
Third mass vaccination centre opened at Royal Highland Centre Ingliston
The newest mass vaccination centre opened on Wednesday at the Members' Pavilion at Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston.
This is staffed at present by vaccinators from...
Scottish transport projects to accelerate economic recovery
The Scottish Government has announced on Wednesday the way it will invest in transport projects in the next two to three years.
This is the...
At Ocean Terminal – the Wee Museum of Memory keeps people...
A project which has its base at Ocean Terminal is working to keep older people connected during lockdown.
The Wee Museum of Memory is...
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...
Coronavirus – weekly update from National Records of Scotland
National Records of Scotland (NRS) have reported the number of deaths involving COVID-19 for Week 4: 25-31 January 2021.
As at 31 January, 8,347 deaths have...
Electronic goods and alcohol stolen during break-in at golf club
Police are appealing for information after a break in at a golf club in West Lothian.
Around 3am on Tuesday morning officers were called to...
New ticket for bus and tram
The bus company First West Lothian has collaborated with Edinburgh Trams to offer a combined ticket.
The £4.50 ticket will take passengers all the...
Council’s Education Convener welcomes a possible move back to school
The Education Convener and Vice-Convener in Edinburgh have welcomed the possible phased return of school pupils announced by The Scottish Government on Tuesday.
The First...
Police hunt four men following serious assault in Pilton
Police are appealing for the help of the public following a serious assault in the East Pilton Farm which took place around 8.25pm last...
Witness appeal following serious crash on A68 near Earlston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road crash on the A68 trunk road near Earlston.
The incident happened around 7.30am this morning and...
Coronavirus – Government advises possible phased return to school later in...
On Tuesday the Scottish Cabinet met to discuss the lockdown and what to do about lifting or continuing the restrictions.
Largely the measures will...
Police hunt man who used racist language during disturbance in Gorebridge
A police investigation is underway to trace a man following a disturbance in a Gorebridge Street on Sunday morning.
The man was who was standing...
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...
Police investigate report of ‘threatening communications’ toward Joanna Cherry
Police are investigating following a report of “threatening communications” being made online toward SNP MP Joanna Cherry.
Cherry had been the SNP justice and home...
Learn more about the Banking Protocol initiative
Police, banking institutions & Trading Standards have devised an initiative called the Banking Protocol.
Its aim is at the earliest opportunity to identify vulnerable victims...
Czech man convicted of money laundering after being found with £860,000...
A 42-year-old man from the Czech Republic, was yesterday convicted of money laundering offences after being arrested at Glasgow Airport as part of a...
Flo Kamberi could make Aberdeen debut at Easter Road on Saturday
Former Hibs striker Florian Kamberi has joined Aberdeen on loan from Swiss Super League side, St Gallen, pending international clearance and could make his...
Letter to the Editor – register to vote
A letter from Mrs Patricia Baillie Strong on registering to vote.
Dear Madam There are many examples all over the world where democracy is...
Margaret is first in the queue for vaccine at EICC
Margaret Swift who is a retired care worker from Edinburgh was first in line for vaccination as the Edinburgh International Conference Centre opened its...
New boss appointed at Lifecare
Edinburgh charity Lifecare has appointed Damian McGowan as its new Chief Executive. Based in Stockbridge, the charity offers care and support for older people...
