Witness appeal after 47-year-old man robbed in the Meadows
Police are appealing for the public’s assistance as part of their ongoing inquiries into a robbery which took place around 10.55pm on Saturday 24th...
Friends walking The Stevenson Way for CHAS
Three fundraisers, Neil Winstanley (37) from Ayr, Stuart Kennedy (35) from Fife and Witold Gawlikowicz (30) from Warsaw are undertaking The Stevenson Way next...
Virgin Money Fireworks 2019
The Virgin Money Fireworks Concert closed the festivals officially by bringing together orchestral classics played in Princes Street Gardens by the Scottish Chamber Orchestra,...
Ramp up your fitness in time for Christmas with Edinburgh Leisure’s...
With
festival fever officially finishing today, Edinburgh Leisure has unveiled their
new membership offer, designed to help thousands of new customers try
activities and get more active...
Engineer claims climate change will get worse without effective use of...
CURRENT UK CLIMATE CHANGE CRISIS WILL ONLY GET WORSE DUE TO LACK OF EFFECTIVE SMART GRID CLAIMS RETIRED FIFE ENGINEERING ENTREPRENEUR
Hugh Smeaton, inventor of...
Police hunt gang after robbery at Royal Bank
A major investigation is underway after a gang wearing balaclavas stole a five figure sum from two men at the Royal Bank of Scotland...
Teenage rapist who showed no remorse jailed for 10-years
A teenager been jailed for the rape of three women in the capital over the course of a two-year period.
Mikey Hoc, 19, was convicted...
Summertime Streets will be reviewed
At this week's full council meeting when the street outside was full of the sounds of the Festival, it is not surprising that councillors...
Letter from Scotland
So, the “Festival” is almost over and the Old Town can return to its quiet ways - and count the cash. The various festivals...
Man attacked by youths trying to steal his headphones
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault and attempted robbery which took place around 6pm on Wednesday 21st August in...
Lawrie Reilly’s medals return home to Easter Road
Medals won by Hibs’ legendary forward Lawrie Reilly have
been purchased by the Hibernian Historical Trust for £12,000 and will be
displayed inside Easter Road Stadium....
Council to restrict funding for The Venchie to the end of...
Despite Councillor Callum Laidlaw's best efforts today to get more funding for a unique club in Craigmillar which helps children get to school, the...
Council called upon to manage the use of amplifiers on Edinburgh’s...
Liberal Democrat councillors are calling for a crackdown on amplified entertainment in the city centre to prevent residents from being treated like “exhibits in...
Homes of the future could save NHS millions per year
SCOTLAND’S most innovative housing and care specialists showcased homes which could save the NHS millions per year at Europe’s largest housing conference.
Blackwood took its...
Peebles pub one of Britain’s best
The Bridge Inn at Peebles has been revealed as one of the best in Britain.
The Campaign for Real Ale has named the Borders watering...
Speedway – Dany top scores as Berwick sting Scorpions
Dany Gappmaier (pictured) powered to 13 points as injury-hit Berwick Bandits edged Scunthorpe Scorpions 49-41 in the Borders.
Jye Ethridge was next best with nine...
GERS figures published today
Scotland’s net fiscal balance has improved for the third year in a row, according to statistics announced today by Scotland’s Chief Statistician.
Net Fiscal Balance...
Tom Gilzean in hospital after fall
Charity collector Tom Gilzean MBE was taken to hospital earlier today after a fall from his mobility scooter on York Place.
The 99 year-old...
Jo Swinson appoints Shadow Cabinet
Leader of the Liberal Democrats, Jo Swinson MP, has today announced her first Shadow Cabinet, declaring that she has built a team that...
Power in Perseverance – a film about Leith Depot
When the independent businesses occupying 106-154 Leith Walk had their livelihood threatened by a property giant who planned to demolish their home, the community...
Police release CCTV images following West Richmond Street attack
Police have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace
in connection with an assault which took place in West Richmond Street around
8.10pm...
Climate campaigners want to march along Princes Street
Youth climate campaigners will be given just 10 days' notice as to whether they will get permission from the council to march along Princes...
Strategic plan approved for council and NHS services
Health bosses will press ahead with proposals to radically overhaul how services are provided to patients despite a warning it could be “difficult to...
Planning notice lodged for Leith development
A Planning Advice Note has been lodged with The City of Edinburgh Council for a mixed use development with housing, landscaping, drainage, roads and...
Pedestrian injured after taxi mounts pavement
A police investigation is underway after a 59-year-old male pedestrian was seriously injured when a taxi mounted a pavement on North Castle Street at...
Police announce Local Partnership and Initiative fund
Police Scotland has announced a £325,000 fund to be spent in communities by local commanders.The newly instigated Local Partnership and Initiative Fund is to...
Witness appeal after cyclist injured swerving to avoid pedestrian
Police are appealing for witnesses to an incident involving a cyclist and pedestrian which happened around 1am on Sunday 18th August on Princes Street,...
Man charged with Montgomery Street attack on teenager
A man has been charged following a serious assault in the Leith Walk area of the city earlier this year.
On Thursday 25th April, a...
Rachel wins top award
Rachel Gateley from Balerno won a top award for her final degree project at Scotland’s Rural College. She graduated last month with a degree...
Councillor Ellie Bird to be caretaker replacement while council leader on...
From the end of this week Cllr Adam McVey goes on adoption leave for six weeks. His temporary replacement has just been announced. SNP...
