Gallipoli remembered at Edinburgh Castle
Earlier today representatives of all sides attended the remembrance service at the Scottish National War Memorial at Edinburgh Castle organised by Legion Scotland.
Anzac Day...
Witness appeal after woman sexually assaulted on Newcastle to Edinburgh train
A police investigation is underway after a 30-year-old woman was sexually assaulted on the 6.30pm Newcastle to Edinburgh Waverley service operated by Virgin East Coast on...
SNP councillor follows his independent streak
I had spoken to Councillor Gavin Barrie who represents the Inverleith Ward last month when he lost his position, both as Chair of his...
Firefighters help drive the ‘Be Water Aware’ campaign
Over 300 people in the UK tragically die every year after tripping, falling or simply underestimating the risks of being near water.
Many people who...
Man jailed in connection with assaults and rapes in East Lothian
A 52-year-old man was sentenced to five and a half years imprisonment and received an Order for Lifelong Restriction after he was found guilty...
Scottish SPCA rescues swan with baseball cap tangled around foot
Earlier this month, the Scottish SPCA received a call to their animal helpline after a member of the public became concerned about the welfare of a...
Cycling for dementia charity
Couple to cycle from Edinburgh to Budapest to raise funds for dementia charity
Dalgety Bay couple Nik Olliver who is a Health and Safety Lecturer...
Neil Lennon ‘proud’ of his players after victory over Celtic
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon said he was 'proud' of his players after yesterday's 'outstanding' victory of champions elect Celtic in front of a...
Profile – Deputy Lord Provost Joan Griffiths
Councillor Joan Griffiths MBE is Chair of Edinburgh Labour Group and Deputy Lord Provost. Having lived in Edinburgh all her life we asked her...
Lynn’s off to the Royal Wedding!
Well done Lynn!
Lynn Cleal has been the inspiration behind the St John and the City defibrillator project which aims to put the life-saving devices...
Treasures at the City Chambers – the mace
No, by treasures we are not talking about councillors here. But there are some real treasures at the City Chambers both old and new.
The...
Police release CCTV images following Dalkeith break-in
Police are continuing to investigate a theft by housebreaking which took place at Sheriffhall Café, Campend Farm in Dalkeith at around 4.15am on Wednesday 21st...
Scottish SPCA appeal after cat abandoned in Livingston
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was abandoned in a cat carrier at the side of a road in Livingston.
Scotland’s...
Scottish SPCA Chief Executive Kirsteen Campbell running London Marathon
Scottish SPCA Chief Executive Kirsteen Campbell is taking on the London Marathon in aid of the charity.
Kirsteen will experience one of the world’s largest...
Edinburgh World Heritage Launch new manifesto
Edinburgh World Heritage has launched a new manifesto today outlining what the young people of Scotland think is necessary to ensure a stronger connection...
Three arrested following shoplifting spree in East Lothian
Police have arrested three people in connection with thirteen incidents of shoplifting involving over £4,500 worth of goods.
The incidents took place between 3rd March...
Two cars stolen following Linlithgow housebreaking
Police are appealing for information after two cars were stolen in a housebreaking in Linlithgow.
Offenders broke into the property on Grange Knowe at around...
Police issue CCTV image following Scotmid robbery
Police have issued a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an armed robbery at the Scotmid shop in...
Witness appeal following theft of mountain bikes in Penicuik
Police are appealing for witnesses following three housebreakings and thefts in Penicuik which took place overnight between Monday 16 April and Tuesday 17 April.
A garage was...
New ‘Say No To Puppy Dealers’ website launched
The Scottish SPCA has launched a new website www.saynotopuppydealers.co.uk in collaboration with The Scottish Government, Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home, RSPCA, Battersea, Dogs Trust, Trading...
Eagle Couriers delivering birds of prey
Looking after their namesakes, Eagle Couriers have been transporting birds of prey which have perished back to the University of Edinburgh's Royal (Dick) School...
McVey calls on all councillors to support demo on Thursday
SNP Cllr for Leith, Adam McVey, who is Council Leader called upon all elected councillors to take part in the demonstration against the cap...
Fancy a career in early learning and childcare?
If you fancy a career in early learning or childcare then the council is running two information events this week at the Scottish Storytelling...
New cycling measures on Leith Walk believed to be a Scottish...
While politicians move towards the possibility of using part of Leith Walk as a tram corridor, they are keen to make it a safer...
Tumbling Lassie events raise thousands to fight human trafficking
A ball and seminar held last weekend by the Tumbling Lassie Committee raised at least £20,000 to help fight human trafficking and modern slavery.
The...
Scrap the Family Cap Demonstration planned for Thursday
A demonstration is planned for Thursday evening at 5.30pm at The Mound, demanding that the UK government changes its policy on family tax credit.
A...
Justice Committee visit Pilton
The Scottish Parliament's Justice Committee which is made up of MSPs from all parties visited Circle Scotland in Pilton today. Circle works with deprived...
Scotland’s Continuity Bill referred to the Supreme Court
The UK government has announced today that the most senior UK Law Officers, the Attorney General, Jeremy Wright QC and the Advocate General for...
City Centre West to East Cycle Link – Information events today...
There are two information sessions this week all about the City Centre West to East Cycle Link and street design project. (CCWEL)
The first is...
Joanna Cherry calls for UK government to support victims of human...
Joanna Cherry QC MP for Edinburgh South West and SNP Westminster spokesperson on Justice and Home Affairs, called upon the government to take steps...
