Scottish teacher launches petition for MPs for expats
A teacher and freelance writer who splits his time between Scotland and Spain has launched a petition to urge the introduction of MPs for...
Poppyscotland launches new commemorative poppy
Poppyscotland have a new poppy to commemorate the one hundred years since the end of the First World War. The Centenary Poppy has 1918-2018...
Police urge motor cyclists to ride safely after winter break
Following the deaths of two motorcyclists on Scotland's roads last weekend, Assistant Chief Constable Mark Williams is appealing to all bikers to ride safely,...
Edinburgh Hairdresser Helping to Shape the Futures of Disadvantaged Youngsters in...
An Edinburgh hairdresser has been chosen by a global haircare company, Schwarzkopf Professional, to join their 2018 charity initiative, Shaping Futures.
Lauren Scott, who lives...
Nicola heading for Lourdes thanks to a donation
Teenager Nicola Robertson has received a grant from Currie Community Council to travel to Lourdes to help people with disabilities or a terminal illness...
Castle Community Bank has opened in Leith
Actor Michael Sheen was in Edinburgh to sprinkle some Hollywood stardust on a new community bank, and call for battle to commence against high street...
Businesses say ‘no’ to tourism tax
Edinburgh businesses are firmly opposed to the City of Edinburgh Council’s plans to introduce a tourism tax to the city.
That's the verdict in a...
Police looking for three men in connection with attempted ATM theft
Early this morning three men tried to steal an ATM from the front window of Sainsbury's in Shandwick Place.
Police are now looking for the...
Social Bite Village is ready to ‘make homelessness a thing of...
The Social Bite Village in Granton was looking particularly pretty today. The Council Leader Adam McVey suggested it looks a bit like a Highland...
Police urge vigilance following suspicious callers in East Lothian
Police are urging people to be vigilant following a number of suspicious caller incidents involving two men in the Prestonpans, Cockenzie and Port Seton...
Council moving towards a Low Emission Zone in Edinburgh
The council will decide later today to move forward with exploring how a Low Emission Zone would work in Edinburgh.
This is one of the...
East Coast rail franchise to return to public ownership
As widely expected Transport Secretary Chris Grayling announced today that the East Coast mainline will be taken away from the joint venture between Stagecoach...
STV announce 59 job losses along with new strategy
STV announced this morning a swathe of cuts to staff which will allow them to move forward as Scotland's home of news and entertainment.
It...
Police release CCTV image in connection with city centre robbery
Police investigating a robbery in the city centre have released a CCTV image of a man they believe may be able to assist with the...
Tam Cowan joins St Columba’s Hospice staff to launch fundraising campaign
Newspaper columnist and broadcaster Tam Cowan donned his chef’s whites this week to launch The Big Summer Sizzle to encourage people to host a barbeque...
Scott Arfield hopes to wear number 37 jersey in memory of...
Rangers new signing Scott Arfield hopes to continue to honour the memory of his friend Craig Gowans by wearing his number 37 shirt at...
Scottish SPCA urge public for help to care for abused animals
The Scottish SPCA is urging the public to help them care for abused, abandoned and injured animals in Scotland.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity is in...
Man charged with breach of the peace following disturbance at primary...
A 33-year-old man has been charged following a disturbance at the Fox Covert Primary School in Corstorphine.
Officers were called to the scene around 1.40pm on...
Armed police officers assist with over 50 incidents since role extended...
Since the extension of their roles was implemented last week, officers in Armed Response Vehicles (ARVs) have assisted with over 50 incidents reporting concern...
SafeLives charity will train 14,000 police officers to identify controlling behaviour
National charity SafeLives has been appointed to train 14,000 Police Scotland officers in identifying controlling behaviours to support the introduction of the new Domestic...
Get the mytaxi app and City Cabs will pick you up...
The mytaxi app has launched today in Edinburgh. We began with a photo shoot on Castle Terrace when we spoke with George Aird Chairman...
Witness appeal following West Lothian break-ins
Police are appealing for witnesses following a series of break-ins and attempted break-ins to business premises in Uphall and Broxburn, West Lothian which took...
mytaxi launches in Edinburgh today – third off fares until end...
In partnership with City Cabs, mytaxi will work with licensed taxi drivers to provide local knowledge and safe travel for the people of Edinburgh.
mytaxi...
Save Meadowbank crowdfunder reaches 20% of target
Campaigners who are trying to 'Save Meadowbank' have begun a crowdfunder to raise money for their cause.
They want the council to increase the sports...
Flyspotting begins from a ‘living room’ on a Leith Street
Yesterday the Flyspotting campaign launched with a living room made from furniture which was found on Leith streets in the past few months.
The ‘Flyspotting’...
Hibs to auction commemorative jerseys for Community Foundation charity
Hibs' players will wear a special commemorative logo on the back of their jerseys this afternoon to mark the Hibernian Community Foundation’s 10 year anniversary.
The Hibernian...
VIDEO At the City Art Centre – Robert Callender Plastic Beach
The work of the late Robert Callender will be on display at the City Art Centre from 12 May to 8 July 2018 in...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
Councillor Maureen Child is the Labour councillor for Portobello/Craigmillar. Here she scours her inbox for news about her ward :
As promised at our last...
Body recovered at South Queensferry confirmed as singer Scott Hutchison
Police in Edinburgh told us this afternoon that the body recovered at Port Edgar, near South Queensferry, at around 8.30pm last night is that...
Government appoint expert panel to fight throwaway society
The Scottish Government has appointed an expert panel made up from representatives of the retail, waste and chemical industries as well as the public...
