Investigation underway after theft from ATM in West Lothian
Detectives are appealing for information following a theft from an ATM in West Lothian.
Around 3.10am on Monday, 15 June, 2026 police were made aware...
Complaints to West Lothian Council have dropped in the last year
According to a new report complaints to West Lothian Council have plunged in the last year.
Operational Services which cover a wide range of public facing services such as bin...
Renowned musician to be presented with the Edinburgh Award
The 2026 Edinburgh Award is to be presented to renowned fiddler Aly Bain.
Aly Bain is one of Scotland's most celebrated fiddlers, and he has...
CCTV image released of man following incident on Edinburgh to Cowdenbeath...
British Transport Police (BTP) has released a CCTV image of a person they believe may be able to assist with their ongoing enquires into...
Traders warned of social media danger to North Berwick
East Lothian Council’s boss has urged North Berwick traders to get behind the new parking charges or risk damaging the town’s reputation.
Chief executive Laurence...
Special meeting expected to agree on housebuilding and GP provision
A special meeting of West Lothian Council on Thursday will decide its blueprint for the future.
The new Local Development Plan shows that 9,850 new homes could be built...
Council takes on extra staff member to help solve neighbour disputes
A second mediation officer has been employed East Lothian Council to help solve neighbour disputes as antisocial behaviour complaints rise to their highest in...
As Toy Story 5 opens Leith Toy Hospital to pop up...
As Toy Story returns to the big screen this weekend Omni Centre will offer toy owners the chance of having their bruised and battered...
Police praise Scotland fans after World Cup victory
Police Scotland has praised the behaviour of football fans after Steve Clarke’s men won their opening World Cup match against Haiti on Sunday morning.
Assistant Chief...
Lawyers warned over fraudsters
Scottish solicitors are being warned they are the "first line of defence" in the war against scammers trying to hijack property deals and steal...
Edinburgh is Our Home – Evans Eghan
Evans Eghan takes his role as president of the Edinburgh Napier Students Association seriously.
He has extended his stay in the capital to be...
First Minister travelling to Kentucky to talk about whisky tariffs
During his visit to the US, the First Minister will travel to Kentucky on Monday to build on the announcement earlier in the year...
Fire in West Pilton – woman injured
A fire on Saturday night in West Pilton Avenue has resulted in one woman being taken to hospital.
A Scottish Fire and Rescue Service spokesperson...
Driver seriously injured following crash on A70 near Harperrig Reservoir
Police are appealing to anyone who witnessed a crash on the A70 near Harperrig Reservoir, West Lothian, on Friday, 12 June 2026, to contact them.
Around 5.50pm a white...
The government create a World Cup Fund to inspire a “generation...
The First Minister said that the World Cup and Scotland's men's team taking part for the first time in almost three decades is an...
Brown: ‘this is one that got away’
Peter Kildemand and debutant Jordan Jenkins combined as Berwick Bandits powered back from eight points down after six heats to edge Glasgow Tigers in...
Welcome to the World Cup Fan Zone at the Gyle
All the World Cup games which Scotland is playing in will be shown on the big screen in the fan zone at the Gyle...
List of winners for Saroj Lal Awards announced
The winners of the fourth annual Saroj Lal Awards were announced at an awards ceremony on Thursday at the Edinburgh International Festival Hub.
Primary and...
Emergency cases of pets suffering heatstroke on the rise
Vets were swamped with emergency cases as hundreds of dogs were struck down by heatstroke and dehydration during May's scorching heatwave.
Scores of poorly pets...
Cala delivers first affordable homes in Blackford for decades
The first affordable homes to be built in the Blackford area of Edinburgh for more than 60 years have been completed and handed over.
Cala...
Could You Be an Unpaid Carer?
LifeCare highlights the hidden role played by thousands of local people and the support available to help them thrive.
This Carers Week (8-14th June), Edinburgh...
East Lothian dog handler recognised by His Majesty the King in...
An East Lothian police officer has been recognised by His Majesty the King in his Birthday Honours for their distinguished service to policing.
Sergeant Rhona Meikle has...
Best wishes sent to the Scotland National team
Scotland are limbering up to play their first game in the group stage of the FIFA World Cup against Haiti. The First Minister has...
First Minister congratulates people who are recognised in the Honours List
First Minister, John Swinney, paid tribute to the recipients in The King’s Birthday Honours list who live in Scotland.
The 2026 awards laud people who...
Edinburgh people on the King’s Birthday Honours list
His Majesty The King has nominated people from Edinburgh among the list of those honoured on the occasion of his official birthday.
At the...
Latest roadworks and road closures in the capital
The council's travel team has issued its latest list of streets in the capital where roadworks and closures are planned.
Every area of the city...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council’s planning department this week are detailed in the list below.
Applications which are of interest this week include:
Change of...
CCTV image released of man following serious assault on Lower Granton...
A CCTV image of a man who detectives believe may be able to assist them with their enquires into a serious assault on Lower...
Prison policy over maternity in disarray as “women” removed
Prison chiefs have sparked fury after scrubbing "women" from its new maternity policy, despite the landmark Supreme Court ruling on the definition of sex...
West Lothian councillor tells environment committee she’s “frozen” despite start of...
West Lothian Councillors heard this week that Europe is the fastest warming continent on earth.
But after what has become the usual June of wind...


































