Man taken to hospital following incident in West Mayfield
A police investigation is ongoing after a significant number of officers attended an incident in West Mayfield, Edinburgh last night.
Emergency services were called to...
Contractors to begin again on Trams to Newhaven from Monday
Following a two month shutdown as a result of coronavirus the contractors working on the tram extension will begin again from Monday 15 June...
Police thank special constables for their “outstanding contribution” during pandemic
To mark last week’s National Volunteers Week, Police Scotland have thanked special constables for their outstanding contribution’ during the COVID-19 pandemic.
An appeal was issued...
Coronavirus debt likened to war debt
Paying for coronavirus will have to be like war debt – spread over generations
by Anton Muscatelli, University of Glasgow
The macroeconomic shock to the world economy...
Remote working is now business as usual for accountancy firm
Empowered by Cloud, an Edinburgh-focused accountancy firm, has become a permanent remote working operation as it prepares for life after lockdown.
The strategic switch to...
Road works in Edinburgh this week
The City of Edinburgh Council's department which looks after the EdinTravel twitter account has a updated us about roadworks in the city this week....
River Esk facing ‘environmental disaster’ claims angling boss
Angry anglers allege that untreated sewage and iron ore deposits from old mine workings could lead to "an environmental disaster" on a popular Lothians...
Fishing – Harlaw bosses and police in 24-hour anti-poaching patrols
Bosses of busy Harlaw Reservoir in The Pentland Hills have stepped-up security patrols after a spate of poaching both during the early morning and...
Hockey – bosses decide to close season with no winners
SCOTTISH Hockey bosses have confirmed that their season has finished. Play was originally suspended because of COVID-19 in the Premiership, National, Championship and Regional...
Police to stop marking people with HIV as ‘contagious’ in intelligence...
Police Scotland to stop marking people with HIV as "contagious" in their intelligence database.
The charity HIV Scotland uncovered the practice after writing to the...
Police urge public to keep dogs on lead following increase in...
Police are urging the public to keep their dogs on leads or under close control following an increase in the number of sheep attacked...
Witness appeal after man sustained head injuries during Regent Road attack
A police investigation is underway after a man suffered head injuries during an assault which took place around 10pm on Thursday night in Regent...
Funding boost for Edinburgh schools welcomed
SNP GOVERNMENT ANNOUNCE £5 MILLION PACKAGE TO IMPROVE ATTAINMENT
Pupils living in Edinburgh's most deprived communities will benefit from targeted funding from the Attainment ScotlandFund to...
Coronavirus – Edinburgh Zoo says its future is now at risk
Although zoos and wildlife parks in England can open on 15 June, it will be a further month at least before Edinburgh Zoo can...
St Valéry tribute takes place all across Scotland
Pipe Major Richard Grisdale, Piper to Her Majesty The Queen, led more than 500 pipers across the world in a stunning tribute to commemorate...
EVOC warns that money is running out to feed people in...
Food Fund for vulnerable people in Edinburgh on a cliff edge
Scottish Government funding for programmes of food delivery to Edinburgh’s most vulnerable citizens runs...
Stay travel safe – new toolkit to help people travel safely
A new online toolkit has been published to help inform travel decisions as Scotland begins to change its lockdown restrictions, with caution.
The online guide,...
Letter from Scotland
There is plenty to dislike about Henry Dundas, the 1st Viscount Melville.
He was the clever Scots lawyer who became the London establishment’s “fixer”...
Work will continue on North Edinburgh Arts project for McMillan Square
The council took a decision today not to add the North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) proposal to a list being put forward for competitive government...
Woman rescued after falling into water at Port Seton harbour
Volunteers from Kinghorn RNLI helped rescue a woman after she fell into the water last night in East Lothian.
Emergency services were alerted by a...
Edinburgh Poverty Commission issues its interim report
One thing that has struck us when writing stories about all the volunteers in the city during the pandemic, is the sheer number of...
Full council meetings to resume virtually
It has been a while since the full council met in Edinburgh, but there is a plan to convene the whole council of 62...
Council’s Policy & Sustainability committee – here come the deputations
Deputations to council meetings are usually heard in person in the City Chambers.
At present any deputation has to make their point by submitting...
Tourism news is good for Edinburgh businesses
Gordon MacDonald, MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands, says it is good news for Edinburgh that tourism and hospitality businesses in the capital may be able to...
Coronavirus – The way back for tourism
The Tourism Secretary, Fergus Ewing, made a statement to The Scottish Parliament today announcing the way out of lockdown for the tourism industry in...
Coronavirus -new data from Public Health Scotland
There is a range of data available from The Scottish Government at the daily media briefings, from National Records of Scotland every Wednesday, and...
Toby and Charlie’s 24 hour challenge on behalf of Cancer...
Two Edinburgh friends have committed to a COVID-19 compliant 24hr challenge in aid of Cancer Research UK.
Edinburgh College student Charlie Brett and next door...
Melville Monument will tell the true story of Henry Dundas
Although a committee was formed two years ago and more to draft the wording of a plaque for the Melville Monument, it has taken...
Fishing – big bags recorded as Borders boss gets back to...
Eyemouth-based Aquamarine Charters report good sport since the re-start of their operation following the relaxation of lock down and their two boats are out...
Fishing – owners report good action and attendances at local reservoirs
Bangour Trout Fishery (pictured) is now open again and owner Jason Smith reports good catches. He has been encouraged by attendances.Over 20 pegs are...
