Number of Special Constables more than halved since 2013
The number of Special Constables in Scotland has more than halved since 2013.
The figures, from a Freedom of Information request by Maurice Corry MSP,...
St Columba’s link with Ocean Terminal
Ocean Terminal have made St Columba’s Hospice as its charity partner for 2018 and the link starts with an exhibition of photography and patient...
Tartan debut for Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes, the fictional detective, has become the first literary character to have his own tartan approved by the Scottish Register of Tartans.
Holmes was...
Five things you need to know today
The new Boroughmuir High School is holding an Open Day tomorrow Saturday 24 March 2018 from 11.00 to 4.00pm. Anyone can go along and...
Norwegian now have their Rabbie Burns Dreamliner
Norwegian Airlines which flies direct from Edinburgh Airport to the east coast of the US has a new tail fin hero.
They have just taken...
Police thank shops in East Lothian for refusing to sell alcohol...
Police officers have carried out a test purchasing operation in 25 shops in East Lothian to ensure they comply with the law and do not...
Funding awarded in £eith Chooses
£eith Chooses had over £100,000 to spend. The money is allocated to local projects under what is known as participative budgeting. This means that...
Gillian Imery QPM appointed next HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for...
Gillian Imery QPM has been appointed as the next HM Chief Inspector of Constabulary for Scotland.
Mrs Imery, who is currently Assistant Inspector of Constabulary,...
New special school to replace St Crispin’s – plans on view...
New special school planned on site of former Burdiehouse Primary School
The City of Edinburgh Council is planning to build a new special school to...
Witness appeal after robbery at Gorgie Road sweet shop
A police investigation is underway after a robbery at the Candy Land sweet shop on Gorgie Road which took place around 10.15pm last night
A man...
Great British Dog Walk Returns to Holyrood
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People's much-loved Great British Dog Walk is back and it's returning to Holyrood Park, Edinburgh on Sunday 25th...
Walking Football Scotland honoured at Age Scotland Awards Ceremony
Newly formed charity Walking Football Scotland (WFS) has been honoured at the Age Scotland 2018 National Conference and Awards Ceremony which was held at the Raddison Blu Hotel...
Dnipro Kids appeal for unwanted children’s football shirts
Hibs' supporters charity Dnipro Kids are heading to Ukraine on Sunday 1 April for their next visit, and are looking for supporters to donate...
Fire in Causewayside shop started in fuse box
Causewayside was closed to traffic for a period yesterday following a fire in a shop.
Emergency services were called to the Foam Shop on Causewayside...
Man arrested in connection with off licence robbery in Brunswick Street
A 50-year-old man has been arrested and charged following a robbery at an off licence in Edinburgh earlier this month.
Cash was stolen in the...
Police Scotland announce changes to some portfolios in the Executive team.
Police Scotland have announced changes to some portfolios in the Executive team.
Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins will become ACC Local Policing West, while ACC Mark...
Scottish SPCA invites local animal lovers to join Edinburgh Supporter Group
The Scottish SPCA is inviting local animal lovers to join their Edinburgh Supporter Group.
Scotland's animal welfare charity is hosting a recruitment evening for fundraising...
Pupils and staff at Canal View Primary School celebrate ‘ultimate’ competition...
Pupils and staff from Canal View Primary School in Wester Hailes were celebrating today, after finding out they had won a national competition as reported...
Forte scholarships a major boost
Six students from Queen Margaret University (QMU), Edinburgh, have been given a support package to prepare them for entering the hospitality, tourism and events...
FUSE will offer high quality training for those who work at...
We should all expect great service at Edinburgh St James when it opens. That is one of the aspirations of FUSE which aims to put...
Further discussion to take place on the Ross Bandstand
The Culture Committee met this afternoon and discussed what they will do to move the project to replace the Ross Bandstand forward.
As we explained...
Council to discuss the Ross Bandstand today
At today's Culture Committee they will discuss what is happening in Princes Street Gardens, and what might happen if and when the planned redevelopment...
Sleep out raises £15,000
Scots raised over £15,000 for the homeless by taking part in the Bethany Big Sleep Out in Edinburgh and Glasgow.
The Big Sleep Out, which...
Sputnik no longer a member of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
According to the Sputnik UK Press Office the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce has thrown it out of the organisation following political pressure.
Our earlier article explained...
Police Scotland urges public to report suspicious behaviour
Police Scotland is backing a UK-wide campaign to encourage the public to report suspicious behaviour and activity in a bid to prevent terrorism and...
Edinburgh pupils get through to semi-finals of national tournament
Pupils from the Royal High and Clifton Hall schools have got through to the semi-finals of the debating tournament run by the Law Society...
Third Big Hearts Day a Success
Big Hearts Community Trust, the official charity of Heart of Midlothian FC, had its third Big Hearts Day on Saturday at Tynecastle on a...
Speedway – Jack quit shock for Tigers
Glasgow Tigers have been dealt a hammer blow on the eve of the new speedway season after reserve Jack Parkinson-Blackburn decided to quit the...
Police Scotland urges young people to “be greater than a hater”
Police Scotland is urging young people to “be greater than a hater” as it launches a campaign to raise awareness of hate crime.
Officers warn...
Consultation begins on completing the tram route to Newhaven
As we have already reported to you the council is still considering the completion of the tramline from York Place to Newhaven. It has...
