Council tell Granton Food and Wine to make alcohol display smaller
A convenience store in the north of the Capital has been told to curtail a proposed expansion of its alcohol display after the licensing...
Residents support Gilmerton Gateway against council opposition
Developers proposing to build shops, a hotel and business start-up units have been “overwhelmed” by the level of public support – ahead of a...
Roadworks in Edinburgh this week
EdinTravel publishes traffic information from their offices in deepest darkest Annandale Street where they are constantly watching the CCTV screens in front of them...
Edinburgh Poppy Day – rain did not stop the music playing
Earlier today Edinburgh Poppy Day offered live music and entertainment for those passing through St Andrew Square Garden. Volunteer collectors from Poppyscotland shook their...
Lothian’s Poppy Bus unveiled today
This year's Poppy Bus was unveiled in the city centre today.
The bus has a lovely modern pattern of bright red poppies on a...
Liquidator appointed at Gorgie City Farm
After massive fundraising efforts and the spotlight of a Royal visit it has come as a shock to the city today that the much-loved...
Focus on street clutter
Last year the council banned A boards from our streets and although a few rogue boards remain (along with the odd advertising bike here...
Community Buyout at Stead’s Place could be the way forward
Community Buyout at a crucial stage
Campaigners in Leith have reached a crucial stage in their bid to take a threatened building into community ownership.
Local...
Make a will with Will Aid this month
Will Aid invites you to have a professional will drawn up during the month of November in exchange for a donation to charity.
The scheme...
Bonfire night safety advice
The country’s new national consumer advice service has published advice about ways to enjoy this year's Bonfire Night and general information about sale of...
Speedway – Monarchs home highlights show date
Edinburgh Monarchs' Home Highlights Show is on Friday, November 29 at Edinburgh Napier University's Craiglockhart Campus. Tickets £5.
The venue, commonly called "The Egg", was...
Man due in court following City Bypass death
A man has been charged and is due to appear in court in
connection with road traffic offences after a body of a man was...
Funding gap affecting delivery of affordable housing in Edinburgh – and...
Brexit uncertainty could put the city council’s “ability to build houses” at risk – amid a funding shortfall of almost £72million.
The City of Edinburgh...
Iain Gray MSP backs the Firework Dog Code
Iain Gray, Scottish Labour MSP for East Lothian has lodged a motion in The Scottish Parliament to give his backing to the Dogs Trust,...
Marketing Edinburgh board threatens to resign
The entire board of the organisation that promotes Edinburgh to the world has threatened to resign – claiming that funding cuts “will cause lasting...
It’s over for Craig Levein
The Hearts manager has been sacked today : this is the statement issued earlier.
The Board of Directors of Heart of Midlothian Football Club...
Investigation underway after bogus workmen activity
Police are appealing for witnesses following two bogus
workmen incidents in the Whitburn area.
The first incident happened around 2.45pm on Tuesday 29
October, 2019, at an...
Police launch Operation Moonbeam 2019
Police Scotland is once again dedicating a range of specialist resources to assist local Police Commanders over Halloween and Bonfire Night.
Operation Moonbeam, which launched...
A spooky Halloween look for the lemurs at Edinburgh Zoo
Animals at the Royal Zoological Society of Scotland’s Edinburgh Zoo got into the Halloween spirit thanks to a few spooky treats from keepers.
The wildlife...
Councillor raised concerns about Christmas market months ago
A city centre councillor raised concerns about controversial Christmas market plans with a senior council official months ago – and now fears public trust is...
Big Halloween celebrations at Opium this week
'Halloween is bigger than Hogmanay for us'
City nightclub Opium is in the midst of its biggest-ever celebration of Halloween, a week-long programme of special...
Kasey graduates with distinction today at Edinburgh Napier graduation
DETERMINED Kasey Johnson used a freak accident in which she lost a leg as inspiration to build a new career.
The 27-year-old suffered life-changing injuries...
Public Consultation on Bus Lane Hours to Launch in Edinburgh
Public consultation on introducing 7am to 7pm bus lanes operating seven days a week will begin tomorrow (Thursday 31 October).
Bus lanes in Edinburgh are...
Museum gets 5 stars from VisitScotland
Linlithgow Museum recently got a five star Quality Assurance Award from VisitScotland.
The museum which reopened earlier this year after refurbishment has three galleries and...
Musselburgh on a winning streak
Musselburgh Racecourse has enjoyed one of its most successful Flat seasons with 2019 attendances on key race days increasing by between 40 and 60...
Councillors did not see plans for Edinburgh’s Christmas when approving decision
Underbelly, the company behind the Christmas market in Princes Street Gardens was given a two-year contract extension, signed off by the culture convener and...
Ruth Davidson steps back from third job
Ruth Davidson has confirmed she will not take up a new role as a senior adviser to Tulchan Communications alongside a former Conservative Party...
Barbara Smith to head up Diageo’s Johnnie Walker Experience in Edinburgh
Johnnie Walker has announced that Barbara Smith will join Diageo as General Manager of the Johnnie Walker Princes Street visitor experience in Edinburgh.
She...
Council issue briefing note to councillors about Edinburgh’s Christmas
Labour councillor Scott Arthur has tonight published a briefing note sent to councillors sent earlier today about the timeline of events involving the council,...
Man subjected to serious sexual assault in Pilton area
An investigation is underway after a 36-year-old man was the
subject of a serious sexual assault on the cycle path in near Ainslie Park
Leisure Centre...
