First Minister criticises ‘deeply irresponsible’ protesters at anti-lockdown demonstration
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon has criticised ‘deeply irresponsible’ protestors for ‘putting people’s lives at risk’ by gathering for an anti-lockdown protest which was staged...
Four people charged with alleged breaches of coronavirus restrictions at Parliament...
Four people were arrested and charged with alleged breaches of coronavirus regulations earlier today after protesters clashed with police outside the Scottish Parliament as...
Protesters clash with police at Holyrood
Despite warnings about gathering at Holyrood to stage a protest against lockdown measures, a small number of people did gather there on Monday.
Police Scotland...
The Meerkats are keeping an eye on Leith Links
Meerkats made of papier-mâché have appeared on Leith Links which photographer Ian Jacobs caught on camera earlier today.
It is a bit of a mystery...
Patients at Sick Kids can watch all Hibs’ games thanks to...
Hibs’ Official Technology Partners tec:agency have teamed up with The Edinburgh Children's Hospital Charity (ECHC) & The Sick Kids Hospital to provide access to...
Reform UK launches in Scotland with Michelle Ballantyne appointed leader
The political party Reform UK has launched in Scotland on Monday.
Michelle Ballantyne, the independent MSP for Southern Scotland, has been announced as its...
Winter beer festival goes online
Lothians beer enthusiasts are alerted to the fact that tickets are now on sale for The Great British Beer Festival Winter from 19-21 March...
Council recommend rejection of plans for Northfield House Hotel
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Proposals to demolish a 19th-century hotel and replace it with student flats are set to be rejected by...
Love Your Business are looking for a new charity partner
Michelle Brown who runs Love Your Business (LYB) tells us the organisation is looking for a new charity partner who will benefit from 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 by the First...
Older people urged to check available benefits
Owen Thompson MP has said that people over pension age would be well advised to check that they are claiming all the grants, benefits...
Coronavirus – passengers from Dubai advised to quarantine
From Monday at 4am travellers coming back from Dubai must quarantine for 10 days on arrival in Scotland.
In addition, passengers who have travelled...
Protesters warned to stay away from Edinburgh by the council leader
The City of Edinburgh Council Leader Adam Mcvey has warned anyone thinking of protesting in Edinburgh tomorrow against the lockdown to stay at home.
Cllr...
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 Scottish...
Police Scotland to host online recruitment event aimed at BME communities
Police Scotland are hosting an online recruitment event on Thursday 28th January, 6.30pm - 8pm, via Microsoft Teams.
The event will be aimed at BME...
Coronavirus – Half a million doses of Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccine available from...
Doses will be administered at over 1,000 GP practices and community centres.
The Scottish Government has announced that many more people will receive the first...
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 Scottish...
Jim Haynes dies in Paris 1933-2021
Jim Haynes, an American with so many connections to, and so much influence on Edinburgh, died in Paris this week.
Born in Louisiana...
Coronavirus – BBC launching educational programmes on Monday
With the new national lockdown applying in England as well as in Scotland, the BBC has now stepped up with educational programming on weekdays,...
Police urge protestors not to attend planned demonstration at Parliament on...
Police are urging members of the public to stay at home and not attend a planned demonstration at the Scottish Parliament.
An event is scheduled...
Firefighters warn people to stay clear of frozen water as temperatures...
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is warning communities across Scotland to stay clear of frozen water as temperatures drop.
The national service is urging...
Maximum police presence promised as deterrent to those thinking of breaching...
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone promised to maximise policing’s visible presence in our communities and on our roads to help people and to offer reassurance;...
Animal charity reports 134% increase in calls to its helpline to...
The Scottish SPCA has revealed a 134% increase in calls to its animal helpline to give up unwanted animals.
Between 1 September 2020 and 5...
Coronavirus – Scottish Government postpones return of students to college and...
The changes announced on Friday reflect the current status of coronavirus, the reality of the new strain, and a rise in cases in recent...
Coronavirus – Moderna vaccine now approved for use in the UK
The third vaccine to be used to protect everyone in the UK has been approved by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)....
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 – new testing to be introduced for passengers arriving in...
The Scottish Government has announced that all passengers arriving into Scotland from abroad will be required to have proof of a negative test taken...
Should students be delayed in returning to university?
UPDATE - the First Minister said on Friday that all students must delay returning to their accommodation until the end of February. Until then...
Letter from Scotland
As we skate into 2021 on frozen lochs or icy pavements, I guess we are all unsettled by the uncertainty hanging in the cold...
Coronavirus – vaccination figures to be published daily from Monday
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed at Thursday's daily briefing that the number of people vaccinated on a daily basis will be reported each...
