Marketing Edinburgh cost the council millions to mothball
We have written many times about the fate of the city's marketing body, and make no apology for doing so.
Now, more than ever,...
Community Centres and Libraries will not reopen immediately
The report brought before the Policy and Sustainability Committee today simply said there are many challenges in reopening the community centres and libraries right...
Council cancels charges for table and chair licences
Any businesses applying to the council for table and chair licences will not longer have to pay a fee for the permission.
If a...
Chief Constable’s pledge to improve safety of officers
Chief Constable Iain Livingstone QPM has outlined his commitment to reduce the impact of violence and improve the safety of officers and staff in...
Online safety – why is a VPN important?
While we are all using our computers and digital devices more as we spend more time at home, it is essential to know how...
What next for Hearts?
Recently, Hearts fans got the news that they'd long expected, but still didn't want to hear.
After fighting the practical and financial aspects of...
Hang on until October – council says it would cost £152,000...
The council says it would cost them £152,000 to reopen the remainder of the 21 public toilets it owns, with the exception of three...
Witness appeal following armed robbery at Costcutter Store
Police are appealing for information following an armed robbery which took place around 2.45am this morning when a man entered the Costcutter Store on...
Edinburgh marks the 75th anniversary of Hiroshima
This morning at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the Lord Provost joined Consul General Mr Nozumu Takaoka, Head of Mission at the Consulate General...
Additional police officers deployed in Aberdeen after lockdown restrictions reintroduced
The first of a number of officers from Police Scotland’s Flexible Response Unit are on their way to support local officers in Aberdeen, where...
Two men arrested for assault that led to 70-year-old man being...
Two men, aged 23 and 41, have been arrested and charged in connection with an assault in Niddrie.
Officers attended the scene following a report...
Waverley masterplan for the next 30 years unveiled
The rail body has prepared a masterplan in collaboration with the council and Transport Scotland setting out what they intend doing at Waverley...
New study finds that school street closures means more active travel
A study by Edinburgh Napier University says that school street closures could increase the number of children walking, cycling and wheeling to school -...
Statement from Douglas Ross MP
Douglas Ross MP was appointed leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party earlier today. This followed the resignation of Jackson Carlaw MSP as...
Rennie demands more data to clarify SQA moderations
Following the publication of exam results yesterday by the Scottish Qualifications Authority (SQA) the matter of those pupils whose results were downgraded has been...
Police urge vigilance after bogus caller activity in West Lothian
Police are reminding local communities to be vigilant after an elderly man was a victim of bogus callers in the Whitburn area.
Around 9am on...
Police appeal for help to identify body of man recovered from...
Police are appealing for information which could assist with identifying the body of a man recovered from the water off Preston Island in the...
Getting back to work safely after lock down
Managing a safe return to work is the theme of an E-Business Clinic on 12 August at 10am via Zoom organised by Midlothian and East Lothian...
Edinburgh gets ready to go back to school next week
In Edinburgh there will be a phased return to the classroom starting from next week.
On Monday and Tuesday staff will be in schools...
Scottish Government announces reintroduction of lockdown restrictions in Grampian
At today's media briefing on Covid-19 the First Minister has reintroduced lockdown restrictions in Grampian.
Bars and cafés in Aberdeen will close again in the...
Douglas Ross becomes new leader of the Scottish Conservatives
Leonard Wallace, Returning Officer in the election for the Leader of the Scottish Conservative and Unionist Party, has announced Douglas Ross as the new...
Rallying call to help raise funds for cancer research once more
One of the results of Covid-19 is that funding which might have been raised for certain charities has been diverted or lost to those...
Pentland Hills meeting after recent problems in the Regional Park
Councillor Neil Gardiner, convenor of the City of Edinburgh Council's Pentland Hills Regional Park joint committee, has called a meeting following recent problems...
Fishing – James beats pain barrier to land big win
James Ogilvie (pictured) won the first pre-season match organised by Bass Rock Shore Angling League, the pensioner landing three flounder fish for 66cms to take...
Growing concern for missing 39-year-old man
Concern is growing a missing 39-year-old man who was last seen on Church Street, Broxburn between 10am and 11am on Monday morning.
Shawn Watson,...
Police issue advice on shed and garage security
Break-ins to garden sheds, garages and thefts from gardens are common throughout the country and police have issued tips to make them more secure...
Art is the ideal occupation for therapist Jane
A popular city art gallery has change hands with a long-standing customer taking over ownership of the Velvet Easel in Portobello.
Occupational therapist Jane Grant...
Government announcing more help for the unemployed
Additional support for the unemployed and those at greatest risk of redundancy will be announced today.
Economy Secretary Fiona Hyslop will outline steps to maximise...
Specsavers now open again for routine eye tests
The Specsavers stores in Scotland are all now open again for routine tests.
They can test your eyesight and hearing, consult on contact lens,...
Paths for All want us to get more active
Scottish businesses are asked to urge their staff to walk more and sit less with the help of tailor-made challenges from Scotland’s walking charity,...
