Persimmon have grants available for community groups
Any groups who support those over 70 could be eligible for a grant run by housebuilder, Persimmon.
The company runs a scheme each month...
Two-thirds of Scots unaware of penalties for ‘close-passing’
Findings revealed on the day the nation’s cycling organisation launches its annual TV/radio ad campaign to encourage drivers to give space to people on...
Woman suffers “life-threatening injuries” in multi-vehicle crash
Police have appealed for witnesses after a woman suffered "life-threatening injuries" in a crash involving three cars and two motorcycles in West Lothian.
The collision...
Angling Scotland working hard on return to the sport
Angling Scotland are currently updating guidance management on the return of the sport in line with the Scottish Government's phased approach.Gus Brindle, one of...
Coronavirus – restrictions lifted in Dumfries and Galloway
Local restrictions in Dumfries and Galloway have been lifted following a cluster of coronavirus (COVID-19) cases last week in the Annan and Gretna areas.
The...
Man due in court in connection with convenience store robbery
A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an alleged robbery and attempted robbery at convenience stores in Bonnington Road and...
Man taken to hospital following crash between van and lorry
A police investigation is underway after a collision between a van and a lorry which resulted in one man being taken to hospital.
The crash...
Aizle has a new home
The restaurant opened in 2014 by husband and wife team Stuart Ralston and Krystal Goff, will be moving to the Kimpton Charlotte Square Hotel...
Edinburgh news live as it happens…..
This is our live news feed where we add all the news we can find to keep you up to date with all things...
Financial boost for the arts is welcomed
The UK Government has announced a £1.57 billion support package for the arts in the UK, and of that £97 million will come to...
Moredun protest has temporary success
A protest has been staged in the last week on a much-loved green space in the south of the city at Moredun. And today...
Police Scotland appoint two new assistant chief constables
Police Scotland has appointed two new assistant chief constables choosing candidates from forces outside Scotland for the posts.
The appointments were made by the Scottish...
E-Scooter legalisation – what you need to know
By Luke Blazejewski, University of Salford; Graeme Sherriff, University of Salford, and Nick Davies, University of Salford
Electric scooters became legal on roads in England,...
Mobile devices save police over 400,000 hours of officers time
Mobile devices have saved Police Scotland 444,496 hours of officer time up by providing the ability to conduct checks and carry out administrative without...
Moredun residents ask for more people to support their campaign to...
Moredun residents continue their protest to try to stop plans to build houses on their community park.
They are asking people to camp out...
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Save Local Independent News: write to your MP today
Local independent news providers like The Edinburgh Reporter are, according to recent research published by the...
Man taken to hospital after unknown liquid thrown in his face
A police investigation is underway after a 21-year-old man had an unknown liquid thrown in his face at an Edinburgh park
Emergency services were alerted...
Witness appeal after robberies at two convenience stores
Police are appealing for information after robberies at two convenience stores yesterday.
The first incident happened around 5.45pm at the Best One store on Bonnington...
Vintage ladies breathing new life into auld claes
Vintage dress but not vintage values is how one group of modern women sum up their fascination with fashions from bygone eras.
The members of...
Fishing – bosses cashing in with anglers out in force after...
Interest in fishing has soared since lock down with anglers returning to the sport and newcomers encouraged to give coarse, game and sea angling...
Marie Curie Portobello to reopen on Wednesday
Marie Curie charity shop in Portobello to reopen
End of life care charity, Marie Curie, will reopen its charity shop in Portobello on Wednesday 8 July,...
Add your coronavirus memories to Edinburgh Collected
Central Library’s Edinburgh and Scottish Collection have a long history of collecting material relating to the changing life and times of the city.
Today, they...
Airport boss says government strategy on air travel will ‘damage economy’
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed yesterday that while the UK Government had announced a list of the countries which it will remove from...
If You Know Your History | An Evening With Guillaume Beuzelin
Former Hibs’ CIS/League Cup winning midfielder Guillaume Beuzelin will join Hibernian Community Foundation for the latest episode of - If You Know Your History...
Police to carry out daily patrols as part of drink and...
Police officers will be carrying out daily patrols as part of the force’s summer campaign against drink and drug driving.
The force is also reminding...
UK contact tracing app cost £11 million
Midlothian MP, Owen Thompson asked a parliamentary question about the cost of the UK tracing app which has now been abandoned.
He says that...
Scotland will take some time to consider air bridges
The UK Government has published a list of countries where it will remove quarantine restrictions from 10 July.
But The Scottish Government has not...
Council to consider reopening some public toilets
At next week's council meeting the councillors will discuss the reopening of some of the public toilets that the city owns.
This was first...
Network changes on the buses next week
SPECIAL COVID-19 BUS SERVICES IMPROVED AS RESTRICTIONS RELAXED
Lothian Buses has announced an update to its critical services network from Sunday 12 July 2020 to...
Concern growing for missing 62-year-old man thought to be in Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information to help trace a male reported missing from the Borders General Hospital (BGH).
Clive Neil Galley (62) was last seen...
