Coronavirus – no change to restrictions for now
The First Minister announced the Cabinet's decision on current lockdown restrictions on Tuesday in parliament. She said that there will be no change to...
Private hospitals helping with elective care
With 30% more patients in hospital today than at any time since the pandemic began, and 260 patients in ICU in Scotland, (when normal...
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 firstly by The...
Police urge Delivery Drivers and Couriers working in the capital to...
Police have urged Delivery Drivers and Couriers working in the capital to be vigilant
There have been a few incidents recently whereby unattended vehicles have...
Black Volvo XC40 stolen from Perth may have been seen in...
Tayside police officers are currently investigating a sneak-in theft, and the subsequent theft of a car, from an address in Ross Avenue, Perth, which...
Scots urged to join in Bield’s golden anniversary celebrations
One of Scotland’s largest housing providers is calling on artists, or would-be artists, to get creative to help celebrate its golden anniversary after...
Home learning ideas from Quality Meat Scotland
The Health & Education team Farming Foodsteps at Quality Meat Scotland has devised some help for home learners.
This free resource will engage secondary...
Police becoming increasingly concerned for welfare of missing teenager
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 18-year-old man from Drylaw.
Lewis McKenzie was last seen around 6pm on Monday, 18 January,...
Do you know who is stealing bikes or selling them?
Do you know who is stealing bikes or selling them?
You can contact the independent charity #CrimeStoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111 or via...
Watch out for scam phone calls claiming to be from internet...
Police Scotland have issued advice to the public to help prevent them becoming a victim of fraud.
Be aware of scam phone calls from people...
Heriot-Watt mark anniversary with new prize
Heriot-Watt University is 200 years old this year and is marking its anniversary with a new academic prize.
This $75,000 prize is one of...
New chair appointed to Scottish Police Authority
Martyn Evans has been appointed Chair of the Scottish Police Authority (SPA).
The SPA board member and former Chief Executive of Carnegie UK Trust...
Questioning Fair Start Scotland
Is Fair Start Scotland, really a 'fair start' for the disabled people of Scotland?
Last month, Jeremy Balfour, Conservative and Unionist MSP for Lothian, posed...
Lukewarm welcome for fund for taxi drivers
The Scottish Government has announced a new fund which is intended to support taxi and private hire drivers affected by the pandemic.
Local authorities will...
Concern over Midlothian party flats
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
Council flats will be built on land earmarked for a community hub in the heart of a residential...
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.
Today at the...
Councillors disagree over affordable homes being built in Edinburgh
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
A row has broken out among councillors over the number of affordable homes being built in Edinburgh.
When the SNP...
Police probe ‘unexplained’ death near Cousland in Midlothian
A police investigation is underway following the discovery of a body near Midlothian's Hadfast Road, in the village of Cousland yesterday morning.
Officers attended the...
Retail Workers Bill to be passed this week
The Scottish Parliament will debate and vote on the Protection of Workers (Retail and Age-restricted Goods and Services) (Scotland) Bill on Tuesday. The bill...
The Edinburgh Reporter January newspaper
We continue to publish our monthly newspaper, and for the moment we produce the minimum print run that we can - 3,000 copies.
Many...
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.
While we are...
Pedestrian access only at Lauriston Castle
This weekend the electric gate at Lauriston Castle has been jammed open, and will only allow pedestrian access. The gate is broken and seized...
Man arrested after Transport Police conduct ‘Knife Arch Operation’ at Haymarket...
A 'Knife Arch Operation' was carried out at Haymarket station last night which resulted in the arrest of a man for the alleged possession...
Timetable set today for announcement of new Scottish Labour leader
Scottish Labour's ruling body has approved a timetable to elect a new leader who will be in place by the end of February.
The process...
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.
Today more restrictions...
Children and Young People’s Project in Craigmillar badly damaged by deliberate...
Police are appealing for information following a wilful fire at the Venchie Children and Young People's Project in Craigmillar which took place between 8.30pm...
Council director award prestigious recognition by professional body
One of The City of Edinburgh Council's highest ranking directors has been awarded a prestigious award by his professional body.
The Chartered Institute of Personnel...
Coronavirus – one year on
One year since we first reported on this coronavirus – what we've learned, and still need to know.
by Connor Bamford, Queen's University Belfast
A year...
Fire destroys essential food supplies at The Venchie in Craigmillar
So much has been written about the good work that volunteers and other groups to ensure that those in need during the pandemic have...
Roadworks in the capital
The government message is clear - stay at home. But for those of you who are key workers or whose work takes you out...
