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...
Some simple precautions to protect your house in freezing weather
When freezing winter weather arrives you can easily pull on an extra jumper or blanket to keep out the chill. But how do you...
Police promise additional patrols following irresponsible parking at beauty spots
Following issues around irresponsible parking at beauty spots in the local area police have warned that they will ‘decisively to enforce the law’ where...
Coronavirus – new restrictions will be effective from Saturday
In light of the 'precarious and extremely serious' situation in relation to Covid, The Scottish Government has increased some of the restrictions relating to...
Road safety message on display in Eskbank and Newbattle
The East Safety Camera Unit which is part of Police Scotland and Eskbank and Newbattle Community Council have been working together to improve road...
Opinion – Covid recovery must be circular
Mayan Grace the Head of Projects at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce writes for us about the need for the circular economy.
The development of vaccines...
Fusion is the latest sponsor of Edinburgh charity It’s Good 2...
Fusion Meetings & Events, one of Scotland’s premier Meetings & Events companies, now active in over sixty countries worldwide, has announced that it has...
National Records of Scotland weekly update
Deaths involving Covid-19 have been reported by National Records of Scotland (NRS) for Week 1: 4-10 January 2021
As at 10 January, 7,074 deaths have been registered...
Coronavirus – today’s figures and new restrictions
The latest figures detailing the number of people diagnosed with Covid-19 in the last 24 hours in Scotland have been announced at Holyrood by...
‘Grand Designs experiment’ rejected by councillors
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A bid to build a three-storey-high family home on a strip of land just 4.2 metres wide was dubbed...
Hibees Are Buzzin’
The Hibs’ Community Foundation has received funding from the Postcode Community Trust to develop an exciting new project that focuses on the importance of...
Police advice to help prevent thefts of catalytic converters
The precious metals used in catalytic converters means they are an attractive target for thieves and Police Scotland have provided some tips to help...
Police advice to road users after Met Office issues yellow weather...
The Met Office has issued a yellow weather warning for snow and ice across Scotland starting from tomorrow morning and lasting through Thursday.
Police Scotland...
Ice on the lines
Earlier on today Edinburgh Trams had to suspend service due to the cold weather and the effect it has on the overhead lines.
In...
Coronavirus – new rules on pre-departure tests to come into effect...
All passengers arriving in Scotland from 4am on Friday 15 January 2021 must have a valid Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours of...
Cancer charity appeals for research funds
All charities are finding it difficult to raise funds during the pandemic, and now a neurosurgeon is backing an appeal which he says will...
Coronavirus – where can you find case numbers in your neighbourhood?
Public Health Scotland has an interactive map showing the level of Covid-19 cases in your particular neighbourhood in Scotland.It shows areas in Edinburgh named...
Trial adjournments will have ‘huge impact on Scotland’s most vulnerable victims’
The Scottish Courts and Tribunal Service yesterday announced that up to 75% of criminal trials will be adjourned due to the new variant of...
Pub may be demolished at Jock’s Lodge to make way for...
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter.
The site of a former Edinburgh pub could be demolished to make way for more student accommodation, as the...
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 First Minister...
Deer euthanised after attack by dog near Hillend
Police are appealing for information after a deer had to be euthanised following an attack by a German Shephard dog near Hillend.
On the morning...
Renewed appeal after youths assault taxi driver and steal his Mercedes...
Police are continuing enquiries into a robbery which happened on Tuesday, 29 December, 2020, where a taxi driver was assaulted and his taxi stolen...
