Balerno Farmers Market is 20 years old
Balerno Farmers Market celebrated their 20th anniversary on a brilliant day of weather and the event welcomed hundreds to the Main Street.
The event is...
British Steel bill passes towards Royal Assent
Parliament was recalled on Saturday to debate the British Steel bill which the government hops will save the Scunthorpe plant from closure.
By late afternoon...
Historic Environment Scotland announce funding for seven projects
Historic Environment Scotland (HES) has announced funding of £3.9 million from its Partnership Fund grants to be shared among seven organisations.
These third sector...
Arrest made after theft from Festival Theatre
A theft at Festival Theatre on Nicolson Street has resulted in an arrest and a man has been charged.
Police Scotland have confirmed: "A...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
Second crash on Queensferry Road on Friday night
A second crash on Queensferry Road on Friday evening involved a Lightways pickup and a Citroen at the entrance to the Parkgrove shops.
The incident...
Public invited to suggest traditions for new UK list
Scots are invited to nominate their favourite traditions to be included on an official living heritage list.
These will be the traditional practices which...
Queensferry Road closed as police deal with crash
Emergency services are currently at the scene of a crash on Queensferry Road.
Officers have imposed road closures at Orchard Road and the junction with...
Official opening at Edinburgh Futures Institute
Edinburgh Futures Institute created from the former Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh has been officially opened by Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal.
Academics, students and...
Hollywood Bowl a step closer for Livingston
The creation of a new ten-pin bowling alley at the former Debenhams store at The Centre, Livingston, has taken another step forward.
The proposed Hollywood...
Former Scottish secretary included in life peerages announced today
The King has today announced political peerages in former Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's resignation list.
The number of life peerages include former Levelling Up Minister,...
Solar panels boost for East Lothian garden nursery
A garden nursery has been given a boost in its bid to reduce its dependence on the National Grid by up to 60% with...
Fly-tipping and rubbish dumping blamed for rat surge in West Lothian
An upsurge in rats in West Lothian has seen the council receive over 300 requests for pest control treatments last year.
There are concerns the...
Bonnyrigg Rose caretaker’s flat to be turned into dog parlour
A former caretaker’s flat in a community football club’s building is to be turned into a dog parlour.
The Tartan Pooch Parlour has been given...
Teenager arrested following large seizure of cocaine and cannabis in Livingston
Police in West Lothian have arrested and charged a 19-year-old man following the recovery of cocaine and cannabis in Livingston.
Around 4.30pm on Thursday, 10...
Tartan Pooch Parlour given planning approval in Bonnyrigg
A former caretaker’s flat in a community football club’s building can be turned into a dog parlour.
The Tartan Pooch Parlour has been given permission...
Motorcyclist killed on Queensferry Road is named
Police Scotland Road Policing officers have renewed their appeal for information following a fatal crash on the A90 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh.Around 11.15pm on Tuesday,...
Approval for solar panels at Smeaton Nursery
A nursery in East Lothian has been given approval to install its own solar panels to produce around 60% of its own electricity. ...
Arrests made after fire-raising incidents in Edinburgh
Police Scotland continue to investigate a series of wilful fire-raisings in the country.
These began in Edinburgh and have happened more recently in Glasgow...
Rosewell Farmers Market
Local producers are invited to sign up for the new Steading Rosewell Farmers Market which will begin this spring.
Anyone selling high quality produce...
Five things you need to know today
Community councils
Community council elections were held earlier this year, but in eight areas there have not been sufficient nominations to form a. new council....
Letter from Scotland
We’ve had a week of gloriously sunny weather. But the air outside has been disappointingly cold. This has given us two ways of looking...
Livingston homeowners feature on national radio documentary
The story of home-owners who were trapped for almost 20 years in Livingston homes built of crumbling concrete has now been told in a...
Plans to spend visitor levy income on advertising Edinburgh to tourists...
Plans to spend visitor levy income on advertising Edinburgh to tourists have drawn criticism from a councillor and a tenant’s union.
According to a contract...
Private hospital given green light to build new eight-bed ward
A private hospital has been given the go ahead to build a new eight-bed ward on its west wing to support inpatient demand.
The Spire...
Planners reject bid to build new homes in Penicuik
A fresh bid to build new homes next to a former mill lade on a slope in Penicuik has been rejected by planners.
Craig Meikle...
West Lothian growers supercharge their vegetable patch
Growers at a community garden in West Lothian are supercharging the soil with natural forces in a bid to boost vegetable and fruit production,...
Exploratory conversation launched to determine public’s views on use of live facial...
Police Scotland, the Scottish Police Authority and the Scottish Biometrics Commissioner are currently seeking views on the potential use of live facial recognition (LFR)...
Gang feud detectives arrest two teenagers
Detectives investigating recent gang feud activity in and around Edinburgh have arrested two teenagers.
Officers said that an 18-year-old man and a 17-year-old male youth...
Police arrest 31-year-old man following fatal crash on Queensferry Road
Police have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences following a fatal hit and run crash on the A90...
