Police Scotland committed to increase recruitment from under-represented groups
Police Scotland has confirmed that only 253 of their 17,693 officers are from black, Asian and minority ethnic communities.
This works out at 1.4% whilst...
Police have “suitable procedures in place” for safely using breath tests...
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have deemed that Police Scotland have "suitable procedures in place" for safely using breath tests on suspects during...
LOVE Gorgie ready to open again
LOVE Gorgie Farm is getting ready to open the gates again on Monday 29 June 2020 as Scotland moves into Phase 2 of easing lockdown...
Lewis Stevenson thanks ‘Helping Hands’ volunteers
Hibs’ long serving full-back Lewis Stevenson has thanked the many volunteers of the ‘Helping Hands’ charity for their good work during the COVID-19 pandemic...
Two protests in St Andrew Square today
Two groups of activists held protests in St Andrew Square today amid a large police presence inside and outside the garden. The first, Black...
“A Force For Good’ plan to hold “peaceful vigil” at Melville...
Pro-union group "A Force For Good’ is planning to hold a "peaceful vigil" at the Melville Monument in St Andrew Square later today.
The...
Government guidance for the tourism industry
The Scottish Government has issued guidance for the country's tourism and hospitality sector, helping them to reopen safely.
The industry has been asked to prepare...
How forest loss has changed biodiversity over the last 150 years
by Maria Dornelas, University of St Andrews; Gergana Daskalova, University of Edinburgh, and Isla Myers-Smith, University of Edinburgh
The Earth’s forests have been changing ever...
Police identify body of woman found in River Forth
Police have identified the body of a woman found in the River Forth last weekend.
Veronica Frincu was discovered in the water off Society Road...
Pandemic forces events organisers to re-invent
Covid-19 has stopped almost all events going ahead as they were originally planned. Some event organisers have found ingenious and innovative ways forward, created...
Man arrested in connection with theft of Range Rovers from Newbridge
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a theft by housebreaking at Newbridge Industrial Estate which took place overnight between...
Edinburgh’s list of roadworks and diversions
Edinburgh Council's Traffic Information Department has issued its list of the roads and streets in the capital where there are roadworks or diversions.
The up...
Scottish Government media campaign to include independent news titles #saveindependentnews
The Edinburgh Reporter is an independent news organisation and is a member of the Independent Community News Network along with almost 200 others across...
Letter from Scotland
We’re into phase two of the Scottish government’s slow road out of Lockdown. Despite our Covid-19 figures falling for the seventh consecutive week, Scotland...
Coronavirus – UK agreement to reduce the alert level
This is an update from the Chief Medical Officers on reducing the alert level in the UK.
This is separate from reducing lockdown restrictions. Scotland...
Lottery win for Drumbrae neighbours
Two neighbours from Drum Brae North have something to celebrate today with a £1,000 win for each of them on the People's Postcode Lottery....
Witness appeal following break-in at tattoo studio
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in which took place between 2am and 4am on Tuesday, 16 June, at Storms and Saints Tattoo...
Police promise to provide robust response to disorder across country
Police Scotland have said that they will provide a robust response to disorder across the country following a large disturbance in Glasgow.
Far-right groups arrived...
Coronavirus – The Botanics will open their gates in July
Locals in Edinburgh can enjoy the Botanics again when the team there opens the public gates on Wednesday, 1 July 2020.
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon...
Zoos and aquariums get government support
Earlier today four opposition MSPs staged a photo call at Edinburgh Zoo, demanding that the government allowed it to reopen in an effort to...
Lidl disappointed about planning decision for Seafield store
Yesterday the council's planners turned down the second request from Lidl to allow them to use 64 Seafield Road for the sale of food....
Coronavirus – council put more road measures in place
In another move to allow more room on or streets for physical distancing, the council has closed a main thoroughfare in the city centre.
Waverley...
Coronavirus – Moving into Phase 2 from Friday
Caution is the word of the day, with the promised move out of lockdown confirmed today by the First Minister.
From Friday there will...
Coronavirus – wearing of masks is compulsory on public transport from...
New approach put in place as Scotland moves to Phase 2 of recovery
Face coverings will become mandatory on public transport from Monday 22 June...
Coronavirus – looking towards Phase 2
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, is widely expected to announce that Scotland will move into Phase 2 of the easing of lockdown restrictions later...
Two teenagers charged following theft of ‘Just Eat’ bike
Two boys aged 15 and 16 years have been charged in relation to the theft of a 'Just Eat' bike.
They were seen by police...
Parking charges are back from Monday
This week parking attendants are issuing warnings to drivers who have parked their cars in residents zones without a permit.
Next week they will...
Hearts legend Robbo to take part in Father’s Day fundraiser
The North British Distillery, charity partners Big Hearts Community Trust, the official charity of Heart of Midlothian FC and Team Jak Foundation, have come...
Whalebones found during tram works
The teams working on Trams to Newhaven have begun digging again and have shown off some of the artefacts they have uncovered.
Some of...
Opinion – Edinburgh is on the road to post-Covid 19 recovery...
by Transport Convener Cllr Lesley Macinnes.
Cllr Macinnes has welcomed the award of £5 million of Scottish Government funding for social distancing measures to...
