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...
Witness appeal after robbery leaves female victim shaken
Police are appealing for information following a robbery which took place in the Dryden Gait area between 10.00pm and 11.40pm on Thursday, 2 July.
The...
The Lyceum is all wrapped up #MissingLiveTheatre
In England many entertainment and hospitality industries will reopen tomorrow. In Scotland we will have to wait a little longer but in any case...
Edinburgh may merge buses and trams in one company
Although there was a full council meeting earlier in the week one of the most dramatic changes in the city was not discussed there....
Fund for performing arts set up today
A targeted £10 million fund to support Scotland’s performing arts venues has been announced by Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop.
Created as part of The Scottish...
Man arrested after collision between car and traffic island
A 41-year-old man has been arrested after a collision between a car and a traffic island last night on the A701 Craigmillar Park in...
Letter from Scotland
After more than a hundred days of Lockdown, I’m increasing losing the place and drifting off into a land of “Wind in the Willows”....
Police hunt bogus callers after spate of incidents in north west...
Police are continuing enquiries and appealing for information following several bogus caller incidents in North West Edinburgh in the last few days:
Around 3.45 pm...
Midlothian aiming for higher profile with new website
Anybody looking to start a new business, grow their existing company, relocate or keen to visit the area may be helped by a new...
Silent vigil held for James Harrison
The cycling community in Edinburgh came out in force today to remember a cyclist killed on the city's roads last week.
James Harrison was...
Coronavirus – statistics update to 28 June
Deaths involving COVID-19Week 26 – 22nd to 28th June 2020
Today's update from the National Records of Scotland
As at 28th June, 4,155 deaths have been registered in Scotland...
Police operation disrupts serious and organised crime in Scotland
A joint operation involving officers from Police Scotland, the National Crime Agency (NCA) and police forces across the UK has resulted in controlled drugs...
Family tribute to toddler who died in Morningside crash
The family of a three-year-old boy who died following a crash in Morningside have paid tribute to him in a statement issued through Police...
Collective Gallery reopening soon
Almost four months after their doors closed to visitors, Collective on top of Calton Hill is to partially reopen from 9 July 2020.
They...
Hockey – Allan back to his roots and aiming high with...
Neil Allan has gone back to his roots having played for and coached the men at CALA Edinburgh during a period of success in...
Book review – salmon, surviving in a changing world
Many in Scotland are aware of the importance of salmon to the economy north of the Border, but it is only when you read...
Fundraising a blazing success for Edinburgh School Uniform Bank
A charity set up to ensure that Edinburgh school pupils can all go back to school wearing a new school uniform has run a...
Police praised for ‘outstanding contribution and dedication’ during COVID-19 crisis
Vice-chair of the Scottish Police Authority David Crichton has praised the ‘outstanding contribution and dedication’ of police officers in protecting the safety and wellbeing...
Murder enquiry underway after death of Hibs’ fan in Paisley
Hibs’ fans have taken to social media to pay tribute to fellow supporter Ryan Low (32) whose body was found within his flat on...
Edinburgh West MP to meet with Scotland minister over airport jobs
Christine Jardine MP, will have the opportunity to discuss what steps the Government is taking to support Edinburgh Airport, following her question in the...
Coronavirus – latest update from the First Minister
The Scottish Parliament may be in recess but the government daily briefing still continues.
This is today's speech by the First Minister in which...
Police advice on how to spot rouge traders
Police in Edinburgh have issued advice on how to spot rogue traders.
The most common types of work offered are roofing, driveways and gardening. They...
Hockey – Coultas is new player/coach at Watsonians
Former Great Britain international hockey player Dan Coultas (pictured) is the new head coach at Watsonians,men's first team, replacing ex-Scotland international skipper Mike Leonard.Coultas,...
Rod Petrie temporarily steps down as SFA president for health reasons
Former Hibs’ Chairman Rod Petrie has temporarily stepped down from his role as Scottish FA president for health reasons.
The SFA said that he requires...
Three-year-old boy dies following collision in Morningside
A three-year-old boy has died following a road traffic crash in Morningside earlier today.
The collision, on Morningside Road involved a red Kia motor car...
MP wants benefits sanctions scrapped
Owen Thompson MP for Midlothian called on the UK Government to rethink the plans to reinstate benefits sanctions after a three month suspension during...
Edinburgh news – live from the capital
This is the week when Scotland begins to get back to business - from queues outside shops, and everyone on public transport wearing masks,...
Council meeting 30 June 2020 – the unions have their say
The first virtual council meeting takes place on Tuesday. It will take place online on the Microsoft Teams platform which will allow you to...
Stockbridge plans on hold
Proposed plans to ban parking in Stockbridge have been halted by the council.
In what looks like a significant U-turn on previous plans, the...
