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...
Letter to the Editor – Manifesto for the Meadows called for
Following the disgraceful mess left in The Meadows yesterday evening, we have received the letter below from a local resident.
Author Ian Rankin who...
VisitScotland extend a welcome to staycationers
VisitScotland has today announced a new marketing strategy focused on helping rebuild tourism as businesses prepare for a possible opening date on 15 July.
The...
Seven-year-old boy in hospital with serious injuries following collision with car
Police are appealing for witnesses to a collision involving a seven-year-old boy and a Toyota C-HR car which took place around 9.20pm last night...
Finance Secretary asks UK Government for new temporary powers
The Scottish Finance Secretary, Kate Forbes, has formally requested new powers to help meet “the significant economic and fiscal challenges” of coronavirus.
Writing to...
Tourism on the agenda
A new group has been convened to take the lead in tourism and ensure that there is a revival all across Scotland.
The Tourism...
Coronavirus – further details announced to help us out of lockdown
At Holyrood this lunchtime the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, announced some more general and indicative dates for the next two phases on the way...
Police Scotland ‘extremely proud’ to be supporting Armed Forces Week 2020
Police Scotland are extremely proud to be supporting Armed Forces Week 2020 which is a chance to support the men and women who make...
Witness appeal following armed robbery at shop in Slateford
Police are appealing for information after an armed robbery at a shop premises on Ashley Terrace which took place around 7pm last night.
An unidentified...
Exclusive – Edinburgh’s George Hotel will not reopen until 2021
Covid-19 impact means city institution will remain closed as more than 200 staff face redundancy
By Phyllis Stephen and Stephen Rafferty
One of Edinburgh’s most prestigious...
Country properties available now to reserve
THE PADDOCKS AT POWMILL – AS HOUSEBUILDING SPRINGS BACK INTO LIFE, EXCLUSIVE COUNTRY PROPERTIES ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO RESERVE FROM WEBSTER HOMES
Development offers five...
All pupils to go back to school in August
Schools will return full-time in August if Scotland continues to make progress on suppressing coronavirus, Deputy First Minister John Swinney announced today.
The move comes...
Fishing – advice from top local anglers on how to start
There has been a surge in interest in fishing in recently and Geoffrey Lowe, chairman of Edinburgh and Lothians Coarse Angling Club, and Craig...
Fishing – Clubbiedean fishery targeted and gear stolen
Clubbiedean owner Steven Johnston has suffered a break-in during which some of his season ticket holders equipment was taken.The raid took place Monday night...
Johnson and Murray write to the Education Secretary
Daniel Johnson MSP for Edinburgh Southern and Ian Murray MP for Edinburgh South have collaborated on tackling what they see as an education crisis....
Coronavirus – advisory group publishes recommendations on the economic recovery
A report published today holds the key to a greener net zero wellbeing economy according to the group who wrote it, led by Benny...
Edinburgh news live – week beginning 22 June 2020
This week is perhaps the beginning of a real move to put the restrictions of the last few months behind us.
From today you...
Armed Forces Week begins with the raising of the flag at...
This morning the Armed Forces flag was presented to the Lord Provost Frank Ross and then hoisted aloft the City Chambers to mark the...
Man who raped 12-year-old child pleads guilty after deportation from Canada
A 54-year-old man has pled guilty to the rape of a then 12-year-old child which happened in Edinburgh in 2016.
Balwinder Singh pled guilty to...
Cyclist taken to hospital after collision with car
A 24-year-old male cyclist was taken to hospital after he knocked down by a car on East Preston Street this morning.
Emergency services were called...
Key workers demand just and green recovery
Protesters assembled outside St Andrew’s House today demanding a coronavirus recovery which is fair and green.
The socially-distanced demonstration coincided with the publication of the...
Bonhams holding their jewellery sale on Thursday
The most sparkling of auction sales takes place live from Bonhams in Edinburgh this Thursday 25 June 2020.
Emma McMillan, the jewellery specialist, presented...
Concern for welfare of missing 38-year-old man
Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of their efforts to trace a 38 year-old man reported missing in Edinburgh.
John Glynn (AKA...
Police reaffirm Scottish Government’s message of ‘Stay Safe, Protect Others, Save...
The officer in charge of policing in Edinburgh, Chief Superintendent Sean Scott has reaffirmed the Scottish Government's message of 'Stay Safe, Protect Others, Save...
