Cabinet reshuffle at Holyrood
As Keith Brown, the newly elected Deputy Leader of the SNP steps down from the Cabinet to take charge of Scottish independence, several more...
Six people treated for smoke inhalation following fire at Citadel Court
An investigation is underway to establish the cause of a fire in Citadel Court on Admiralty Street Leith.
Residents were evacuated from the tower block after...
Two teenagers injured during large fight near Portobello Police Station
Police are appealing for witnesses following two serious assaults which took place around 4.55pm on Monday in Portobello High Street, near to the Police Station.
Members of...
Council in coalition – hoping to take a tram to Newhaven
When they were elected last year the two parties who now run the council, SNP and Labour, came together to form a coalition.
It took a...
This weekend – Jousting at the Palace
At Linlithgow Palace this weekend they are going to be jousting in the Peel.
This is an event for all the family and you are...
Holyrood to discuss how to protect devolution today
The Scottish Parliament will discuss how to protect devolution today. It is well documented that the government disagrees with the UK Government which believes...
People’s Postcode Lottery throw a tea party to tackle loneliness
People's Postcode Lottery (PPL) turned their fabulous HQ on Charlotte Square into a huge tea party for the elderly recently. Grant-giving trusts supported by...
Jim Haynes – The Father of Social Networking
Unless you were there, it is hard to imagine what post- war Edinburgh was like in the early 1960s. A profoundly middle-class city, it was dominated...
Police hunt men who attacked woman in her home
A police investigation is underway after a woman was attacked by two men who broke into her house in a bid to obtain her car keys.
The...
Castle Concerts – Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds
Noel Gallagher’s High Flying Birds will return to Edinburgh Castle on 19 July 2018. Have you got your tickets yet?
Mark Mackie, Director Castle Concerts,...
Witness appeal following petrol station break-in
Police are appealing for witnesses following a break-in which took place around 11.55pm on Friday 22nd at the Tesco filling station in Dalkeith.
Two men were seen...
Scottish SPCA to host charity Golf Day at Archerfield
The Scottish SPCA is inviting golf lovers to sign up for their Golf Day with Lex Autolease on 6 September.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is...
Family pay tribute to Ian Wightman
The family of a man who died in a road traffic collision near Linlithgow on Wednesday 20th June have issued a tribute and photograph...
Witness appeal following hit and run on City Bypass
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision on the City Bypass which took place around 2.55pm on Friday 22nd June on...
Book Box opens at Royal Mile Primary School
The Royal Mile Primary School worked with the community charity group at Citibank to convert their Police Box into a Book Swap Library for...
Council in coalition – about spending millions on roads and pavements
It is a year since the minority coalition of SNP and Labour began running the council.
They have chatted with us about some of their...
Lothian increases profit and invests in the future
Lothian which is the new shorter name for the Capital's bus company has improved its performance and profits at the same time.
The profit has...
First Minister leading business delegation to Berlin today
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is heading up a delegation of business representatives which is going to Berlin today. 12 companies are sending delegates....
Edinburgh International Festival 2018 – free tickets for opening event
15,000 free tickets for this year's opening event will be released on Monday 2 July 2018.
The Aberdeen Standard Investments Opening Event - Five Telegrams...
More trains introduced between Edinburgh and Glasgow
The first of the ten electric trains being introduced to boost capacity on the Edinburgh to Glasgow line have begun service this weekend.
ScotRail says...
Man in hospital after attempted murder in Whitburn
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding an attack on a 22-year-old man who sustained a serious injury to his chest around 5pm on yesterday on Union Road, Whitburn.
The...
Investigation underway after man’s body found in St Mark’s Park
A police investigation is underway after a dog walker found the body of a man in St Mark's Park this morning.
Officers attended the scene...
Edinburgh Trams figures – increased passenger numbers and profit
Edinburgh Trams have reported their financial results with a pre-tax profit of £1.6m. The figures show that the company's income grew by 24% last...
Royal Highland Show chair tries out the best cheese sandwich
RHASS Chairman, Jimmy Warnock, had the best job at the show. He was asked to sample a taste of what could possibly be Scotland’s...
Council in coalition – working hard to introduce Transient Visitor Levy
It is now a year since a new council was elected and an SNP-Labour coalition formed. This is a complete reverse of the position...
Jardine launches Clean Air Petition
On Thursday it was Clean Air Day 2018 across the UK. Christine Jardine MP for Edinburgh West took the opportunity to launch a petition...
Armed robbery at pizza shop in South Clerk Street
A police investigation is underway after an armed robbery at Papa John's pizza shop in South Clerk Street which took place around 11.15am on Friday...
Royal Highland Show 2018 – in pictures
The 178th Royal Highland Show 2018 is on at Ingliston until tomorrow evening, and this is a selection of images from the event today.
Visitors...
Council in coalition – dealing with homelessness and housing
It is now one year since the SNP and Labour groups on the City of Edinburgh Council were finally able to put the ink...
Civil Service Strollers crowned champions
CIVIL Service Strollers 2004’s were crowned 4th division champions earlier this month winning the title with a few games to spare.
The north Edinburgh club...
