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...
Police charge councillor with alleged sexual offences
Cllr Lewis Ritchie, 36, the Independent councillor for Leith Walk, has been charged by police with five offences which are alleged to have happened...
Councillor may regain finance position despite expenses questions
Labour councillor Lezley Marion Cameron could regain her position as Vice-Convener of Finance when The City of Edinburgh Council meets at its first...
Small businesses to be supported by council spending
The Council is a major employer and procurer of goods and services necessary for them to deliver over 700 services to the people of...
DJ Edinburgh plans a Live Aid style fundraiser
Local DJ Jim Henderson aka DJ Edinburgh has submitted a plan to the council to hold a 'Live Aid' event in Drylaw in the...
Cyclist who died in Gilmerton was NHS nurse
NHS Lothian today paid tribute to much loved and well respected colleague, James Harrison, 36, who died following a collision on Thursday morning between...
Leith Theatre to remain closed until spring next year
Leith Theatre has announced today that the building which has become the heart of culture in Leith, will remain closed until spring.
The theatre...
‘Human waste stench’ angers Newbattle locals
Scottish Water say an overflow near Newbattle late last week happened during heavy rainfall.Locals had earlier complained on social media and one wrote that...
Police make 100 arrests in connection with online child abuse
Police have arrested one hundred offenders in the past six months and 180 children have been protected as a result of investigations into online...
Care homes appreciate the help and thanks
Three Edinburgh care homes owned by the same group have all received thank yous in recent months.
Care UK's Cairdean House on Redford Road,...
Police seek help to trace missing man
Police are appealing for assistance in tracing 26 year old Jason Campbell who has been reported missing from the Muirhouse area of Edinburgh.
He was...
Just Eat bikes – first half hour is free for two...
Bike share will be cheaper for the next fortnight in both Edinburgh and Glasgow from today all in a bid to encourage people to...
Opticians reopen on Monday
Optometry practices will be able to see patients face-to-face for emergency and essential eye care from today as part of Phase 2 of the...
Shoppers encouraged to safely shop local
The Scottish Government is encouraging the public to shop local as retail businesses across the country prepare to re-open today.
Under the move to Phase...
Fishing – stores re-open with safeguards due to COVID-19
Two of the busiest fishing shops in the Lothians have re-opened. Fishers of Penicuik are back in business from 11.30am to 4.30pm Monday to...
Group places ‘new’ street signs around Edinburgh
A group which says it is unnamed has tweeted from the account @EmancipationSt1 explaining its actions in the latest development of the slavery debate...
Shops to reopen tomorrow
Shops which have direct street access will reopen tomorrow in accordance with The Scottish Government's relaxation of lockdown measures.
In a statement to Holyrood...
Cyclist dies after collision with van in Gilmerton
Police have confirmed that a 36-year-old man has sadly died following a crash on Mount Vernon Road, which took place at around 8.45am on...
Fishing – delighted John bags 25lb-plus common to claim Eliburn record
It took John Wood (pictured) three days and nights to corner 'Colin', a biggest common carp in Eliburn Reservoir, but the dogged angler succeeded and...
Police appeal to public to refrain from gathering in large groups
Following incidents of disorder in Edinburgh recently, police are appealing to the public to refrain from gathering in large groups.
Superintendent Mark Rennie said: “We...
Police will continue to provide robust response to disorder
Police Scotland will continue to provide a robust response to any potential disorder across the country.
A number of planned demonstrations are due to take...
Scottish Government boost education spending
New figures show that spending on education in Edinburgh rose by £41.6 million last year.
The figures show councils spent £547 million more on education...
Online safety talks for parents is key defence to digital risk
As the coronavirus pandemic continues to fuel a perfect storm in digital risk to children in Scotland, the NSPCC and O2 are delivering virtual...
Letter from Scotland
A change of direction. Captain Sturgeon has ordered a sharp alteration of course, saying the coronavirus wind has veered and is now blowing HMS...
Cyclist in hospital with life-threatening injuries following crash with van
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road crash involving a Mercedes Sprinter van and a cyclist which took place around 8.45am this...
Witness appeal after cyclist unseated from bike in Cramond
Police are appealing for information after a cyclist suffered injuries in the Cramond area around 8.30pm on Friday 19th June 2020.
The 32 year old...
Edinburgh moves to strike Friendship Agreement with Contalmaison
The city has a long and lasting friendship with the town of Contalmaison in northern France.
The Lord Provost is now to sign off...
