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Councillors in Midlothian are calling for the return of a rural bus service amid claims it has left people ‘cut off’.  Midlothian Labour Councillors Derek...

A donation of £1 million has been made to St Columba's Hospice in memory of Sir Tom and Lady Anne Farmer. This will be...

Edinburgh schools will become mobile phone free after councillors voted to ban the devices during school hours. The ban will come into effect from...

Officers investigating the disorder on the pitch following Celtic’s Premiership title win over Hearts on Saturday,16 May, 2026 have made a further arrest.  A 38-year-old man has...

Schools across Edinburgh are set to ban mobile phone use from bell to bell from August.  Most secondary school pupils will have to place their...

Plans for a new 926 housing development have been delayed after councillors in Midlothian raised concerns over ‘unanswered questions’.  A meeting of Midlothian Council’s planning committee this week was asked to...

The Borders Book Festival gets off to a spectacular start on Thursday this week, with its opening night setting the scene for a four-day...

The Edinburgh Taxi Drivers Association is on a day out to East Lothian - taking with them many children who are ill or A...

The Leith Community Policing Team led a retail crime operation on Friday 5 June 2026, focusing on the Newkirkgate and surrounding areas.   The operation, in response to community...

Four Police Scotland officers will travel to America to support Scotland fans at the World Cup.  The tournament is being held in the United States, Canada and...

National Records of Scotland has advised that according to the statistics from the first quarter of this year, the number of births in the...

A reception was held on Sunday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA. HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of...

A 25-year-old man has pleaded guilty to the murder Gary Nicol in Livingston in September 2024.  Around 2am on Thursday, 26 September, 2024, Gary was found on Bankton Lane...

Some £132,000 funds from the Visitor Levy will go towards the city’s Festival Carnival and Mardi Gras events this year.  Using the funds, the Festival Carnival will...

Volunteers from across West Lothian have been recognised for their outstanding contributions to local communities at the West Lothian Volunteer Awards 2026, held on...

A father-of-two has thanked his local community after their support helped persuade councillors to back his plans for a village takeaway despite opposition.  Midlothian businessman Richard Harris...

More areas of Edinburgh will be covered after five new fireworks control zones have been announced for the city.  Along with five which have been...

West Lothian Council is developing a lucrative business which will take it to millions of people across the globe.  Whether it is the beauty of Beecraigs Country Park or...

Two months after getting the keys, an evangelical church hopes to boost usage of a village community centre. Kings Church West Lothian took on the lease of Uphall Community...

Edinburgh will have ten new firework control zones (FCZs) introduced this autumn, taking the total to 14 as efforts to reduce the negative impacts...

Dig out your waterproofs and water pistols as the 78th Edinburgh Taxi Outing sets off from Edinburgh Zoo this Tuesday.  The outing is organised...

Cllr Dan Heap, the Green councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie, asked the council to consider whether private garden spaces in the city could be opened up...

Residents of a block of flats in Craigleith in Edinburgh have been advised of huge sums for common repairs, some of which have only...

Edinburgh locals have been told to prioritise planning ahead for later-life needs as the demand for services continues to rise. The warning comes from Edinburgh...

Many people who have made Edinburgh their home have contributed hugely to the city’s story - particularly those who have come to live here...

Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace 51-year-old Rhys Williams, who has been reported missing in Edinburgh. He was last seen around 12pm...

A tartan designed by an Edinburgh student has been unveiled by the Scottish Government to celebrate the United States' 250th independence anniversary. Designed by Heriot-Watt...

Police are appealing to the public to help trace 15-year-old Hollie Thompson, who is reported missing from Grangemouth.  She was last seen walking in the...

Police officers from the South East Community Policing Team seized another illegal off-road bike yesterday Friday 5 June 2026.  Officers spotted the bike being ridden in a dangerous manner...

A bus stop on Princes Street has received a makeover ahead of the Scotland national team's 2026 World Cup campaign. The bus stop has been...