New Moderator installed in Edinburgh today
Rt Rev Dr Martin Fair, a minister from Tayside, was officially installed as the new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of...
Witness appeal after attempted theft of dog in West Lothian
Police are appealing for information after an attempted
theft of a dog which took place around 10pm last night on Longcroft Gardens,
Linlithgow.
A 62-year-old man was...
It’s all online – for business development and personal learning
How to move your businesses online and unique online courses to take during lockdown
Yet another week of lockdown is over and we are...
Event to mark 75th anniversary of the Arctic convoys postponed
An event to mark the 75th anniversary of the Arctic convoys
due to be held at Loch Ewe this weekend has had to be postponed...
Edinburgh gets government funding for social care costs
An initial funding package to help the social care sector in Edinburgh deal with the financial implications of coronavirus has been welcomed.
The £4.056...
Information appeal after injured dog abandoned in lay-by
An investigation is underway after a badly injured dog was
found abandoned in a lay-by on the B1377 between East Linton and North Berwick
with a...
A few more ways to stay amused at home
Back in April, with most of the country sheltering at home, we put out some suggestions for home amusement.
From the online Edinburgh Science Festival...
Show Racism the Red Card – new film being launched today
Today, anti-racism charity Show Racism the Red Card launch their latest educational film.
The film will air on YouTube at noon today, and was...
It’s time for the Floral Clock
Walking in Princes Street the other day we noticed that work has begun on this year’s Floral Clock.
The council has confirmed that the...
Letter from Scotland
This has been the week when the four nations of the United Kingdom each took their own route out of the coronavirus maze.
It...
Face mask boost for deaf community
by Paul Kiddie
Newly established Edinburgh firm Breathe Easy is producing the first face masks for the deaf community in Scotland.
Set up last month by...
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...
