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...
Whisky industry building back greener with new funding
Eleven Scottish distilleries and six in England are beginning green innovations with the help of a £10 million UK Government fund.
The aim is to...
Church of Scotland to hold virtual General Assembly this year
The Church of Scotland General Assembly for 2021 will be held online for the second year running.
The annual event will begin on 22...
Police warn public to be alert to scam messages offering coronavirus...
Police are asking people to be alert to the potential for scam messages purporting to offer coronavirus vaccines, or asking for payment for vaccinations.
Chief...
Police appealing to identify owners of garden ornaments found in the...
Police appealing to identify owners of garden ornaments found in the Musselburgh area
On 8 November, 2020, a large number of garden ornaments were recovered...
Scott Allan urges people struggling with mental health issues to speak...
Hibs’ midfielder Scott Allan has urged anyone who is struggling with mental health issues to speak to someone after he revealed that he has...
Police receive reports of people on the ice at reservoirs in...
Police have recently had reports of people on the ice at reservoirs in the Pentland Hills.
Areas with frozen lakes, ponds, canals and reservoirs can...
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 – National Records of Scotland update on number of deaths
National Records of Scotland have updated the figures for deaths involving Covid-19 for Weeks 52 & 53: 21 December 2020 to 3 January 2021.
As...
Police hunt three teenagers following deliberate fire at Edinburgh Golf Club
Police are appealing for information after a fire at Swanston Golf Club.
The fire was initially reported to emergency services around 11.45pm on Wednesday, 30...
Snow and ice forecast for the next couple of days
The thorny problem of walking on roads and pavements has raised its head again during the cold weather of recent days. With snow forecast...
Police Scotland launch online engagement survey to help shape outcomes for...
As part of Police Scotland’s duty under the Equality Act 2010, the force are required to refresh their outcomes for 2021-2025 to ensure they...
Fishing – Angling Scotland post new lockdown rules
Anglers have been told they can continue to fish under the new Scottish Government COVID-19 regulations, but no competitions are allowed. An interim statement...
Formula 1 plan for East Lothian
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A Formula 1 race track at a site earmarked for a wildlife haven would bring more benefits to the...
City jewellers raise over £8,000 for charity
Edinburgh jewellers Hamilton & Inches have raised over £8,000 for the NSPCC.
In December there was a virtual fundraising event urging people to walk...
Coronavirus – vaccines to be delivered by GP surgeries in East...
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
GP surgeries in East Lothian are preparing to start rolling out the Covid-19 vaccine to over-80s from Monday.
NHS Lothian...
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...
Beware Covid vaccination scams
In every situation there seems to be scope for someone to set up a scam.
Now there have been reports of text messages sent...
Age Scotland charity urges everyone to look out for older neighbours...
Age Scotland, the charity for older people is urging everyone to take extra care and look out for their older friends, relatives and neighbours...
Police thank volunteers who have ‘worked tirelessly’ last year
Police Scotland have said a huge thanks to all police volunteers who worked tirelessly last year, side by side with regular officers and staff.
With...
Tesco bid to avoid planning condition deemed unlawful
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A bid by supermarket company Tesco to avoid paying £400,000 towards school provision in Musselburgh has been ruled ‘unlawful’...
Stafford Centre rises to challenge of mental health during pandemic
Among the many sad sights in Edinburgh during the pandemic has been the locked doors of the Stafford Centre in Broughton Street, one of...
Second man charged following theft of hot tubs from business premises...
Police have charged a second man in connection with the theft of hot tubs from business premises in Macmerry in East Lothian on Friday...
Coronavirus – no extra funding for Scottish business from the Chancellor
The Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced £4.6 billion in new lockdown grants of up to £9,000 for business in the retail, hospitality and leisure sectors...
Lockdown exercising – will they or won’t they open Holyrood Park...
Historic Environment Scotland are being urged to open the biggest green space in Edinburgh up for those exercising, and close it to cars. Today...
Coronavirus – calls to close UK borders
Following the UK lockdown announced on Monday night by the Prime Minister, and the new lockdown which began at midnight on Monday in Scotland,...
