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...
Coronavirus – all travel corridors suspended
Following identification of a new variant of Covid-19 in Brazil, The Scottish Government will impose additional restrictions on arrivals.
From 4.00am on Monday, all exemptions...
Letter from Scotland
In the dark days of January it’s easy to become depressed. Try living through this: a tightening Lockdown, hospitals overflowing with more Covid patients...
SFRS encourages LGBT+ community to consider career in fire service
Scotland’s national service is reaching out to members of the LGBT+ community to encourage them to consider a career in the fire service.
The Scottish...
Lord Advocate reiterates commitment to Lockerbie bombing investigation
The Lord Advocate, James Wolffe QC, has reiterated his commitment to continue with the investigation into the Lockerbie bombing following the court's decision in...
The Future Speaks – young Scots to discuss climate concerns
Local MPs Tommy Sheppard, Ian Murray and Christine Jardine will be on the panel on Friday to be quizzed by high school students. This...
Leithers share £150,000 from the People’s Postcode Lottery
The People's Postcode Lottery have announced that lucky Leithers have shared £150,000 in the latest Lottery.
The lucky postcode today is EH6 7DLwith two winners...
Chief Constable pays tribute to families of Lockerbie victims after bomber’s...
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone has issued a statement following the Appeal Court's decision in respect of the conviction of Abdelbaset Ali Mohmed Al-Megrahi and...
Local electricians help two families
A partnership just before Christmas between ECEC (Edinburgh City Electrical Contractors) and Cyrenians (Homeless Charity) Scotland ensured that two families were able to cook...
NHS Lothian advice on keeping A&E for emergencies
NHS Lothian have advised on Friday that they are keen to keep the A&E departments at any of their hospitals freee to deal with...
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 Health Secretary...
Beware high tides at Cramond Island this weekend
Anyone thinking of walking to Cramond Island is warned to be extra careful this weekend
The RNLI have advised that you should be aware of...
First electric powered safety camera van to be deployed in capital
Safety Camera Scotland will deploy its first electric powered safety camera van across Edinburgh at a small number of locations where injury collisions have...
Police Scotland commitment to raise awareness of badger persecution
Badgers continue to suffer persecution: from setts being dug out to badger baiting, which can cause horrific injuries and death to both badger and...
New vaccine deployment plan
The Health Secretary issued a new plan for the vaccination programme on Wednesday.
We wrote about it in detail here.
Then the plan was removed...
Additional patrols at parks and open spaces including Portobello beach and...
Last weekend saw an increase in people gathering at parks and open spaces in the city, particularly at Portobello Beach and the Meadows and...
Mental Health services moving to the new Sick Kids today
Mental Health Services run by NHS Lothian for children and young people are moving to a new purpose built home today at Little France....
Call for vaccine priority for ambulance workers
The union which represents the Scottish Ambulance Service (SAS) has today called on vaccination priority for all its Ambulance Control Room and NHS 24...
Faith leaders give official backing to vaccine
The Church of Scotland is urging that anyone who is offered the vaccine takes up that offer. Reverend George Whyte who is Principal Clerk...
New ski resort at Hillend approved
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A new £13.8million Hillend Destination resort in Midlothian took another step forward this week as councillors granted planning permission...
Coronavirus – Scotland takes steps to limit travel from South America
A new strain of the coronavirus has been identified in Brazil and The Scottish Government has reacted by imposing additional restrictions on all arrivals...
Politics – comment on resignation of Richard Leonard
Richard Leonard MSP stepped down on Thursday afternoon as Scottish Labour leader.
The full story is here.
Scottish Labour Scottish Executive Committee chair Cara Hilton...
Richard Leonard resigns as Scottish Labour leader
The news broke on Thursday afternoon that Scottish Labour leader, Richard Leonard has resigned.
Mr Leonard who represents Central Scotland in the Scottish Parliament...
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...
Over 500 motorists reported for drink drug drive offences during festive...
Just over 500 motorists were reported for drink drug drive offences during the annual festive drink drug drive campaign.
During the festive drink and drug...
Four city landlords lose appeals on short term lets
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Edinburgh councillors are celebrating victory for the capital’s ‘hollowed out’ communities after four Grassmarket landlords lost their appeals against...
Accounts Commission examine local government’s digital progress
The Accounts Commission has looked at the progress which all 32 Scottish councils have delivered using digital technology.
The reaction by local authorities all...
Coronavirus – Health Secretary announces the national Vaccine Deployment Plan
On Wednesday, the Health Secretary Jeane Freeman addressed parliament on the rollout of the vaccination programme in Scotland, and this evening the deployment plan...
