Council sets budget after long day of discussions
The council's budget meeting began at 10 am with several deputations and coursed through the day with occasional moments of levity and laughter, but...
Councillors support #timesup campaign
Most women councillors at the City of Edinburgh Council wore black today showing their support for the #timesup campaign
SNP Councillor Cathy Fullerton explained the...
Investigation underway after man’s body found in East London Street
A police investigation is underway after the body of a man was discovered in East London Street around 7.45am this morning,
The street has been cordoned off while...
Over £7 million scammed from businesses and individuals
Police Scotland are warning the public to be alert after businesses and individuals across the country were scammed out of millions of pounds.
Officers are investigating...
Neil Lennon appointed ambassador for SPFL charity golf day
The SPFL Trust have announced Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon as ambassador for their charity golf day in May at The Carrick by Loch Lomond.
The...
Council’s budget meeting 22 February 2018
The council will meet at 10am to discuss its budget for the next year. Here we follow all the chat and explain what is...
Council budget – Liberal Democrats claim they ‘did better’
In their motion to today's council meeting (which will deal only with the budget for the next year) the Liberal Democrat Group of six...
Council budget day – administration proposes 3% council tax rise
The council administration is led by a coalition of SNP and Labour councillors.
They have proposed a budget for the next year which includes measures...
Conservatives want the council budget to be transformative
by Councillor Graham Hutchison, Conservative Finance & Resources Spokesperson. Councillor Hutchison claims there has been too much secrecy by the administration who choose to concentrate instead...
Greens say council budget should be more ambitious
The Greens want the council to be more ambitious with its budget plans.
Edinburgh’s Green councillors have urged the council to carry the fight...
CCTV appeal after distraction theft on 81-year-old woman in Dalkeith
Police are appealing for witnesses following a distraction theft in Dalkeith involving an 81-year-old woman which took place around 12.35pm on Thursday 2nd February...
Fresh appeal following discovery of suspicious package in Princes Street Gardens
Police investigating the discovery of a suspicious package left in Princes Street Gardens, Edinburgh, nearly six weeks ago, have today made a fresh public...
Witness appeal following serious assault at corner of Clerk Street and...
Police are investigating following a serious assault at the corner of Clerk Street and Rankeillor Street which took place around 1.50pm yesterday afternoon when...
Witness appeal after woman robbed near Calder View underpass
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the Sighthill area which took place around 6.05pm on Sunday 18 February near to the underpass...
Ambitious Big Hearts Strengthen Their Team
Big Hearts, the official charity partner of Heart of Midlothian FC, have announced a new staffing structure. Having recently appointed Caryn Kerr as their...
Airport launches consultation on managing noise
Edinburgh Airport has launched a noise consultation today which runs till 2 April 2018.
They say they are encouraging airlines to use the quietest aircraft...
White Stuff do the right stuff!
At White Stuff on George Street they raised over £900 for a local charity in just seven days.
They did lots of good stuff which...
Witness appeal after robbery in Loanhead
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in Loanhead which took place around 7.25pm on Monday 19 February outside the Carphone Warehouse store at Straiton...
Switch utility suppliers – and help support the local community with...
We have probably all heard about changing electricity and gas suppliers and that it might save money, but now there is a real incentive...
Witness appeal following collision on City Bypass
Police are appealing for witnesses after a road traffic collision on the A720 Edinburgh City By-pass which took lace around 6.10am on Monday 19th...
Witness appeal after 25-year-old man attacked in Bathgate
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted on Edinburgh Road, Bathgate around 8.30am on Thursday 15th February.
A 25-year-old man was walking...
At Bonhams this week – Home & Interiors
Bonhams are holding a HOME & interiors sale in Edinburgh this week on Wednesday and Thursday.
There are some beautiful things on sale from a toast...
Edinburgh Trams team up with Diageo
Locals and visitors encouraged to ‘Join the Pact’ on Edinburgh Trams
Diageo has partnered with Edinburgh Trams to encourage residents and visitors to the capital...
Conservation key to the future
Many Lothians anglers fish the Clyde and conservation and the encouragement of young anglers were the two key messages stressed at the official salmon...
Police appeal for sightings of silver Vauxhall Corsa
A 31-year-old man has been arrested and charged and a 21-year-old man has been detained in connection with robberies at two properties in Dolphin...
Teenager left shaken after Stenhouse attack
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 15-year-old boy was assaulted around 8.40pm last night in Stenhouse Street West.
The teenager was walking on a pathway to the rear...
Roadworks around Edinburgh next week
Here is the latest list of roadworks around the city to help you plan your journeys.
If you find any others not on the list...
Drop in to have your say on Randolph Place
As part of the City Centre West to East Cycle Link (CCWEL) changes will be made to the design of Randolph Place at the...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
Councillor Maureen Child is a Labour councillor who represents Portobello/Craigmillar ward in the city. Here she rounds up her week from her postbag.
Dear All
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Lewis Stevenson donates £40,000 to charity CRY in memory of David...
Hibs' long serving defender Lewis Stevenson has made a significant donation to charity Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY).
Lewis celebrated his testimonial year in 2016-17,...
