There will be more places to pick up a bike this...
If you like getting out and about on a bike then there is good news today as the cycle hire scheme is expanding. There...
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019 – new stories for younger audiences
The Edinburgh International Book Festival has a large section devoted to younger audiences. Continuing the theme of We Need New Stories this part of...
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2019 – We Need to Find New...
This year against an uncertain political backdrop and when the world is full of discussion online and off line, The Edinburgh International Book Festival...
Police introduce improved way of assessing calls from public
Police Scotland is introducing a new way of assessing calls to its 101 and 999 service to improve the way we respond to contact...
Police hunt two men after street attack in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault which took place around 10.40am this morning in Brisbane Street, Craigshill, Livingston.
A 32-year-old man...
Police release CCTV image following armed robbery
Police have released images of a man they are looking to trace in connection with an armed robbery in Bathgate.
The incident took place at...
D-Day commemorations held in Edinburgh
The heroes who served and fell on D-Day were commemorated at a poignant service and reception in Edinburgh today marking the 75th anniversary of the...
Edinburgh commemorates the D-Day landings
There will be a service and reception today organised by Armed Forces charity Legion Scotland and The French Consulate General, to commemorate the 75th anniversary...
Protocol launched to help police trace people with dementia
Police in Edinburgh with the Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership have launched a new protocol locally to help officers in searching for missing...
First Minister opens new section of Edinburgh Airport
The newest part of the airport expansion programme was officially opened earlier today.
Notwithstanding the fury that CEO of Edinburgh Airport Gordon Dewar unleashed...
Angus raising funds for St John Scotland
Angus Hawkins has just returned to Edinburgh after a fundraising trip around the UK. He cycled 2,700 miles around the coast in just...
Chinese ambassador of tourism in Edinburgh announced
An Official Chinese Ambassador of Tourism in Edinburgh has been announced. The Edinburgh Tourism Action Group (ETAG) has appointed actress Ms Yong Mei to...
20 years of Holyrood – Scotland’s Women Stand
An alliance of women’s organisations and The Scottish Parliament have announced a move aiming to tackle the gender imbalance in Scottish politics.
The Scottish Parliament...
Property market ‘healthiest’ in more than a decade
Edinburgh's housing market is experiencing its strongest start to the year for more than a decade, according to Warners Solicitors and Estate Agents.
There has...
Cyclist taken to hospital after being struck by van
A cyclist has been taken to hospital after being hit by a van this morning in Leith
The collision took place at the junction of...
Scottish SPCA warns of swan attacks across Scotland
The Scottish SPCA have been alerted to a number of incidents across Scotland where a swan has been injured, killed or humanely put to...
Teapot Trust secures art grant
The Teapot Trust has been awarded a grant of £7,990 by the DM Thomas Foundation for Young People.
The funding will provide art materials and...
Food waste from Edinburgh households could power Dynamic Earth
The Scottish Government’s new campaign encourages the nation to reduce and recycle food waste as one simple step to help combat the Climate Emergency
Food...
Bonhams Whisky Sale 5 June includes a piece of rock and...
A rare bottle of Suntory Rolling Stones 50th Anniversary, released in 2012 to mark the anniversary of the legendary group’s formation is in the Whisky Sale...
Police team up with charities to celebrate volunteers’ week
Police Scotland is teaming up with charities and voluntary organisations across the country to celebrate 35 years of Volunteers’ Week (1-7 June).
This year’s Volunteers’...
Edinburgh Residents Encouraged to have a say on Short Term Lets
Housing and Economy Convener, Cllr. Kate Campbell, is encouraging residents to have their say on short term lets by taking part in the Scottish...
Peter is climbing Snowdon – in a powered chair
Peter Lloyd (22) is climbing Mount Snowdon on 22 June - in a wheelchair which he controls with his chin.
He will be supported...
Residents evacuated following fire at launderette in Stockbridge
A number of residents were evacuated from their houses last night as firefighters tackled a large blaze at a laundrette in Stockbridge.
Emergency services were...
21 gun salute at Edinburgh Castle for HM The Queen
It was on 3 June 1953 that Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II was crowned in a ceremony at Westminster Cathedral.
To mark the anniversary...
Be informed about the EU Settlement Scheme
by Joanna Cherry QC MP for Edinburgh South West
Are you an EU citizen living here or do you have family or friends who are?...
Researchers receive £160k funding boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK
Researchers at the University of Edinburgh have received a £160,000 funding boost from Alzheimer’s Research UK, the UK’s leading dementia research charity. The announcement...
Talking about short term lets
by Ben Macpherson MSP
Short-term letting, through platforms such as Airbnb, is increasingly causing concern in Leith, with the consequences becoming more and more...
Speedway – Sharp Diamonds cut down Bandits on Tyneside
Championship Knockout Cup, second-leg: Newcastle Diamonds 57, Berwick Bandits 33 (agg: 99-81)
Aaron Summers powered to ten points but Berwick Bandits were elbowed out of...
Fishing – Malleny Angling bid to hook more fishermen
Jim McComb, chairman of Malleny Angling, hopes to build on the success of the club’s annual open day.
A steady stream of people viewed the...
Ian McKellen coming back to Edinburgh International Festival
Sir Ian McKellen will return to the International Festival with a new production that celebrates his 80th birthday. Playing a total of 80 dates across...
