Council approves outline plans for walking and cycling measures in Edinburgh
The council got to the end of a very long Policy and Sustainability committee earlier today when some of the most important measures fell...
Fishing – challenges ahead for Scottish sea anglers
The Scottish Federation of Sea Anglers (SFSA) has to survive on individual annual memberships and fees from clubs as sportscotland have withdrawn funding, president...
Pandemic forces choir to harmonise over the telephone
A choir of blind and partially sighted people, launched by RNIB Scotland earlier this year, is harmonising over the phone-line.
The choir's organiser Mike Holroyd,...
Council under fire for ‘undemocratic’ process
Edinburgh residents' group is concerned about the way the Council is working during the Covid-19 crisis.
So far there has been no action to set...
Council’s Chief Executive reports on Edinburgh’s response to Covid-19
The council's Chief Executive presented a report in the form of a set of slides on the city's response to the Covid-19 pandemic to...
Father and son arrested after drugs seized at Edinburgh Airport
A father and son from Bathgate have been charged after
Kratom, a new psychoactive substance with a street value of £60,000 was seized
by Border Force.
Kratom...
Police hunt man who exposed himself to two 11-year-old girls
Police are appealing for information after a man indecently exposed himself to two young girls in Dalkeith.
The incident happened around 5.40 pm yesterday afternoon...
Three arrested after man injured following disturbance in Restalrig
Police are appealing for information after a man suffered
serious injuries following a disturbance which took place around 10.30pm last
night on Hawkhill Avenue.
A 27-year-old man...
University makes award to The Venchie
The University of Edinburgh has made an award of £5,000 to The Venchie Children & Young People's Project in Craigmillar.
The organisation is only one...
Virtual art exhibition opens on Thursday
From Thursday you will be able to have a look at the latest exhibition at The Fine Art Society with the help of some...
Conservatives say council needs to put pedestrian needs first
The Policy and Sustainability Committee meets on Thursday to decide upon the way forward to allow for social distancing on our city streets.
We...
Police release CCTV image after woman spat on outside pharmacy
Police have released a CCTV image of a man that they believe may have information that can assist them with their enquiries into an...
Police subjected to coronavirus related assaults now eligible for tests
Police officers and staff concerned about their health after being subjected to coronavirus-related assaults are now eligible for tests even if they are showing...
Edinburgh Printmakers wins Project of the Year award
The building by the canal which has become home to Edinburgh Printmakers has won the inaugural Royal Institution for Chartered Surveyors (RICS) Social Impact...
Use Skills Development Scotland to get support
Skills Development Scotland (SDS) is working alongside local authorities to develop services for people who are furloughed or those looking for a job.
Their resources...
Covid-19 – is the answer in our genes?
A research team led by the University of Edinburgh suggests that our genetic code could predict the severity of Covid-19 in patients.
They will...
Edinburgh Lockdown Economy has 500 business listings
Edinburgh Lockdown Economy has hit an important marker - they now have 500 business listings on their site.
This weekend the 500th business was added...
Meeting John Loughton of Scran Academy
John Loughton is a changed man these days, and notwithstanding his years, a pretty tired one these days too.
His own life has been entirely...
Police urge motorists to drive safely after high-level of speeding offences
Police are urging motorists to drive safely after a number
of people were charged in connection with high level speeding offences over the
bank holiday weekend.
Chief...
Government issues Covid Secure advice for business
The UK Government has now issued its advice to businesses in England to prepare for a return to work where possible.
This was mentioned...
Information appeal after crow caught in illegal trap
The Scottish SPCA has appealed for information after a crow
was found caught in an illegal trap in Easthouses Park in Midlothian on 25
April.
Scotland’s animal...
Coronavirus – Labour says answers needed following BBC documentary
The BBC Disclosure programme was aired last night and it revealed that there were potentially multiple transmissions of coronavirus in Edinburgh in February, long...
CALA has created an activity pack to keep children busy at...
Edinburgh-headquartered housebuilder, CALA Homes, has created a free activity pack to help parents keep children entertained at home.
Downloadable from the CALA website, it includes...
Share your experiences of gender inequality and racism in Edinburgh in...
You are invited to share any experiences of gender inequality or racism with the national body responsible for finding out more about such problems.
The...
One soggy moggy rescued by fire crew
Louis, the nine and a half year-old black cat, lost one of his nine lives today. He fell in the Water of Leith at...
Fishing – stay at home plea from Scottish chairman
Angling Scotland chairman David Ogg has told pleasure fishermen anxious to get back onto the water: "Stay at home."
The Lochaber-based boss (pictured) was commenting...
Bowling – all clubs must remain closed during the lockdown
Bowls Scotland have sent a message to all clubs: "Your greens must remain closed."
The statement said: "We are continuing to work closely with the...
Beer campaigners make new plea to the Government
Real ale campaigners have called on the Government to extend the support package to the hospitality industry.
Nik Antona, national chairman of the Campaign for...
First Minister – address to the nation
Tonight, after the announcement in the Commons this afternoon of a road map to releasing the country from lockdown in stages, the First Minister...
Firefighters rescue cat stuck on driftwood in overflow tunnel
Fifefighters have rescued a cat which was stuck on driftwood
in an overflow tunnel in Leith.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service water rescue unit were...
