Disabled motorists to get advice on Mobility Scheme
One Big Day at the Royal Highland Centre is giving disabled motorists, their friends and their families the chance to find out all they...
Local MSP welcomes promise of a new school in Currie
The local MSP Gordon Macdonald has welcomed news that Currie Community High School is set to be upgraded and modernised in the First Phase...
Howard calls it a day
Howard Bridges, CEO at Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, has announced he will retire at the end of this year.
He has been Chief Executive...
Sick Kids will not admit children for another year
The Health Secretary Jeane Freeman made a scheduled statement to Holyrood earlier this afternoon about the new Sick Kids at Little France which had...
Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland named Scotmid charity of year
Scotmid Co-operative has announced Chest Heart & Stroke Scotland as its 2019/20 Charity of the Year – aiming to raise £300,000 to support stroke...
Police confirm death at Fountainbridge fire
Police have confirmed that a person has died following a fire at a property in Fountainbridge.
Officers and emergency services were called following a report...
Family tribute to man who died after fatal collision in Leith
Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died following a road collision in the Leith Walk area.
He was Andrew Malcolm from Edinburgh.
The...
Inner House unanimously decides prorogation of Parliament is ‘unlawful’
The Inner House of the Court of Session in Edinburgh has unanimously decided that the Prime Minister's advice to HM the Queen that the...
Transport Committee asked to consider Roseburn petition on air pollution study
A petition for an air pollution study in Roseburn will be considered at this week's Transport Committee. The demand is backed by 32 businesses...
AI knows what you really think
According to a study by the University of Edinburgh's School of Informatics, AI can predict social media users’ views, even if they never post...
Large fire near Tollcross Primary School
An investigation is underway after a large fire in a tenement
building in the Fountainbridge area, near to Tollcross Primary School which
occurred shortly before 5pm...
Council ban climate protesters from Princes Street
Edinburgh Council’s Licensing Committee today banned a Global Strike for Climate march from walking along Princes Street.
The march is scheduled for Friday 20...
Edinburgh church is 80 years old
MSPs praise Edinburgh church as it celebrates 80th anniversary.
St Nicholas Church, Sighthill celebrates its 80th anniversary this month with a colourful celebration of church life,...
The Potter of Leith needs your help
The Leith Community Pottery is a social enterprise which will give free access to working in clay and the benefits of that to mental...
Police release CCTV image following assault on train
British Transport Police have today released images of a man who may be able to assist with their enquiries after an assault on...
Police appeal for help to trace missing pensioner
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a
vulnerable pensioner with dementia who has gone missing in Edinburgh.
Richard Williamson, 76, was last seen...
Investigation underway following Royal Mile whisky robbery
A police investigation is underway following a high-value
break-in which took place sometime between 10pm on Friday 7th September and
6.40am on Saturday 8th September at...
Prime Minister’s honours list leaked
SNP MP Pete Wishart has criticised the Tories for "handing out peerages like sweeties" - after details of Theresa May's resignation honours list emerged.
According...
Consultation opens on tourist tax
The Scottish Government has opened a consultation for members of the public, businesses and the tourism sector to give their views on the design...
Edinburgh Licensing Forum is looking for recruits
Edinburgh Licensing Forum is looking for new members.
The Forum keeps the liquor licensing system in Edinburgh under regular review and it also stimulates...
Major works on M8 at East Whitburn begins on 16 September
MAJOR WORKS ON M8 AT JUNCTION 4 EAST WHITBURN BRIDGES COMMENCE MONDAY 16TH SEPTEMBER
Essential concrete repairs, installation of combined drainage, waterproofing, central barrier replacement,...
Nurses Reunited 60 Years After Meeting as Students
60 years after they met as students at the Western General Hospital, a group of 23 nurses and their partners have been reunited by...
The Centre Livingston to launch their own paper bags
THE CENTRE LIVINGSTON IS SET TO BECOME THE UK’S FIRST MALL TO LAUNCH A REUSABLE PAPER CARRIER BAG FOR SHOPPERS TO HELP REDUCE PLASTIC POLLUTION...
New school planned for Currie
The Scottish Government announced today that they will build or refurbish almost 1,000 schools across the county in a £1billion investment programme. They will...
Pedal for Scotland’s last ride enjoyed by thousands
Over 8,000 people got on their bikes yesterday to take part in Pedal for Scotland’s last ride.
The youngest participant was a nine-month-old on...
Mach 1 is go
Planning permission has been granted by The City of Edinburgh Council for a new kind of space at Edinburgh Park. This is not just...
LIDL donate thousands of meals to Edinburgh community projects
In the last year Lidl has donated over 27 tonnes of surplus food to good causes in Edinburgh.
The food surplus distribution has supported...
Advice for those affected by BA strike
British Airways pilots are due to begin a two-day strike at midnight.
Passengers have been advised not to go to airports and the airline says...
Edinburgh group of retired civil servants looking for new members
The Civil Service Retirement Fellowship (CSRF) has provided a forum for friendship and companionship for half a century.
Recently CSRF Chief Executive David Tickner...
Hunt for teenager who exposed himself to two girls in park
A police investigation is underway after a teenager indecently
exposed himself to two girls aged seven and eight in a play park between
Carlaverock Avenue and...
