Two brothers jailed for assault and robbery
Two brothers who committed assaults and robberies in Edinburgh were jailed at the Sheriff Court in Edinburgh yesterday.
Michael Douglas (27) and Derek Douglas (30)...
Police appeal for information following death of 37-year-old man in Craigmillar
Police are appealing for information after the body of 37-year-old Darren McCutcheon, known locally as “Chicken”, was found on ground behind Castlebrae Business Centre...
On International Women’s Day – Votes for Women pioneer recognised in...
A plaque was unveiled today at the entrance to The Royal Scots Club in Abercromby Place in memory of Sarah Siddons Mair.
Born at No...
New appeal for information in Suzanne Pilley murder case
Police have issued a renewed appeal for information to help locate the body of Suzanne Pilley.
Suzanne's murder, along with the investigation to bring David Gilroy...
Police investigating Boswall Parkway robbery issue CCTV image
Police investigating a robbery in the north of the city have released a CCTV image of a man that they believe may be able...
SFRS breaks ground on new £12 million training facility based in...
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has broken ground on a new, multi-million pound training centre in Edinburgh.
It will boast the capacity and latest cutting edge technology...
Edinburgh International Science Festival 2018 – St David’s learn about rockets
As part of their outreach programme Generation Science, Edinburgh International Science Festival visited St David's RC Primary School earlier this week to help them launch...
Some thoughts on International Women’s Day 2018
We asked some local politicians what they think about our progress towards gender equality on International Women's Day 2018.
Deidre Brock SNP MP for Edinburgh...
Petition launched to change signage to City Centre car park
A petition has been lodged with The City of Edinburgh Council to change the signage to the Holyrood Road car park.
Residents of St John's...
Witness appeal after two cars stolen during housebreaking in North Berwick
Police are appealing for witnesses after two vehicles were stolen in a housebreaking in North Berwick on Sunday 4th March.
A Honda Jazz and Audi A4 ...
Hermand Terrace closed after car crashes into pub
Hermand Terrace was closed for a period last night after a car crashed into a pub at 10.45pm.
The incident happened outside the Gray's Mill on...
Man who abused children between 1973 and 1981 jailed for four...
A man who abused children and young people from Edinburgh children’s homes between 1973 and 1981 was jailed for four years at the High...
Council keen to stress the positives about tram extension
Having conducted an independent survey about the tram, the council is now keen to get views from the public on extending the line to...
Council ready to ask for your views on completing the tram...
In September 2017 the council took a decision to move on to Stage 2 of the proposal to extend the tramline from York Place...
Consultation event about Lower Granton Road Cycle Path on Wednesday
At an event tomorrow Granton and District Community Council invite you to have your say about proposals to improve the Lower Granton Road Cycle Path.
Date:...
Cafe awarded lottery grant
6VT Edinburgh City Youth Café has been awarded a £15,000 grant from the Scottish Children's Lottery.
The charity works with hundreds of young people from...
Witness appeal following armed robber at off-licence in Brunswick Street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a robbery at an Oddbins off-licence in Brunswick Street on Sunday 4th March.
The store was targeted by a...
Whisky Sale at Bonhams this week
On Wednesday this week there will be one of the regular whisky sales held at Bonhams on Queen Street. This is aimed at specialist...
Omni Centre closed due to gas leak
The Omni Centre in Greenside Place is expected to remain closed until this afternoon following a reported gas leak earlier this morning.
The building has...
Police make arrest following death of man in Dalkeith
A major investigation is underway following the death of a 41-year-old man in Dalkeith.
At around 12.25pm on Saturday, the victim was found seriously injured...
Conservatives want more women and BME candidates to come forward
The Scottish Conservatives want more diversity among their elected members and are today beginning a new programme to get more women and BME candidates...
The Beast from the East – no match for Edinburgh Trams
Our tram service was at one point the only public transport still running over the last few days, and kept running all night.
Free trams...
More houses needed everywhere says Edinburgh Napier lecturer
The world needs to build more than two billion new homes over the next 80 years
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Sean Smith, Edinburgh Napier University
By the end of this...
Merchistonians have a new sponsor
The Merchistonian Club which is a club for former pupils at Merchiston Castle School in Colinton has a new sponsor.
The club has joined up...
Outstanding police work recognised at Scottish Policing Excellence Awards 2018
The outstanding work of two local police officers has been recognised at the third annual Scottish Policing Excellence Awards 2018 which took place recently at...
Public told to expect high level of disruption as cold weather...
As the Amber warning for snow came to an end at 10am today, members of the public were urged to plan ahead, only travel...
Further update from Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh Airport have issued this update at 13.45 :
Edinburgh Airport remains open and operating. We have flown 31% of our schedule today.
We are currently...
Update from Flybe for Friday 2 March
The continuing amber alert is having an effect on flights from Edinburgh Airport.
Flybe has issued an update this morning at 11.45 am
UPDATE
Flybe has cancelled...
Glowride to celebrate final 20mph zone cancelled due to weather
The City of Edinburgh Council has postponed the GlowRide planned for this Sunday evening until later in the month or early April.
The purpose of...
TV chef Cyrus hosts Masterclass
Cyrus Todiwala is hosting an exclusive dinner and Masterclass for guests at five-star Fairmont St Andrews over the weekend of 24 and 25 March...
