Death of man found in Port Hamilton flat being treated as...
Police have confirmed the death of a man who died in the Port Hamilton area of Edinburgh is being treated as murder.
Officers were called to...
Women’s hockey – Costello praised by coach
Two Scots made their Great Britain debuts in a 2-1 in defeat to Argentina the opening match of their five-match series in Rosario.
Amy Costello...
Witness appeal following one-vehicle collision on M90 south of Queensferry Crossing
Police are appealing for information after a serious road traffic collision on the M90 south of the Queensferry Crossing at junction 1A last night
The...
Police appeal for help to trace missing man Colin McLennan
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing.
Colin McLennan, 58, was last seen about 4pm yesterday (Friday 9th February) from...
Witness appeal following robbery in Broomhouse
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery which took place around 11.50pm on Friday 9th February 2018 at a property in Broomhouse Crescent.
From...
New lease ensures Tron’s future with EWH
The Tron Kirk on the Royal Mile has been used as a market until recently, but the council's Finance and Resources committee has now...
Officer taken off front line duties after rifle discharged in police...
A police officer has been taken off front line duty after a rifle was fired in the armoury department of former Lothian and Borders...
Police arrest man in connection with doorstep fraud in Bathgate
A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a doorstep fraud which took place in West Lothian.
Earlier this week, officers were contacted by a bank...
Edinburgh Napier students get work experience at the races
Edinburgh Napier University student Maiti Stirling applied for a work placement with Musselburgh Racecourse, but her request was initially turned down. The racecourse in...
Rugby – The Auld Alliance Trophy – day begins with a...
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, Frank Ross laid a wreath this morning at Edinburgh Castle as part of a...
Lord Provost’s Burns Supper – raising money for OneCity Trust
The Rt Hon Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh Frank Ross held his 2018 Burns Supper in January at Prestonfield House.
This year the...
Works to begin at Picardy Place this weekend
On a weekend when the town will be full of Frenchmen it is probably appropriate that work will start on the redesign of Picardy...
School uniform project helped by Aviva
Edinburgh School Uniform Bank, a charity which provides school uniforms for financially disadvantaged children in Edinburgh, has been awarded £1,000 by the Aviva Community...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Cllr Alex Staniforth on St Margaret’s House
The sale of St Margaret's House at Meadowbank means that it now faces demolition or redevelopment.
Green councillor Alex Staniforth argues that the threat facing...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Scott Arthur on gritting pavements
Last week in Full Council I supported the call for gritting across the city to be reviewed. I did this whilst recognising the hard work Council...
Politicians respond to chief constable’s resignation
Cabinet Secretary for Justice Michael Matheson today responded in Parliament to the joint statement from the Scottish Police Authority and Phil Gormley, announcing his...
Chief Constable Phil Gormley resigns with immediate effect
Police Scotland's chief constable Phil Gormley has resigned following several allegations of gross misconduct.
He had been on special leave since September 2017 while inquiries were conducted...
Letter to the editor – from PoppyScotland
We have received a letter from Gordon Michie Head of Fundraising at PoppyScotland
Wheely good year for Edinburgh bus tours
Edinburgh Bus Tours (EBT) has recorded its best year and has remained Scotland’s second most popular paid for attraction.
EBT attracted around 690,000 visitors in...
Defence Diving School Graduation for Royal Navy Diver from Edinburgh
AB(D) James Grogan qualifies as Specialist Clearance Diver
30-year-old Able Seaman Diver James Grogan from Edinburgh has just completed specialist clearance diver training at the...
Pedal on Parliament 2018 – date announced
The eighth Pedal on Parliament takes place on 28 April 2018 and as before the protest group will congregate at the Meadows to cycle...
2018 Edinburgh International Science Festival launches today
Life, The Universe and anything else you can think of
With headline sponsors, EDF Energy, on board for the second year, the Edinburgh International Science Festival...
Jardine welcomes delays in branch closures
Late last year the Royal Bank of Scotland announced closure of many branches across Scotland including some in Edinburgh. Today in an apparent U-turn...
Police support International Zero Tolerance Day for FGM
Today marks the International Zero Tolerance Day for FGM (Female Genital Mutilation), and Police Scotland have thrown their support behind the campaign, which aims...
67 jackets stolen during break-in at Dobbies Garden Centre
A police investigation is underway after 67 waterproof jackets valued at £4500 were stolen from a Tog 24 store during a break-in at Dobbies...
Little leads FSB’s charge in Scotland
A telecoms entrepreneur has been appointed as the Federation of Small Businesses’ (FSB) new chair for Scotland.
Martin Little will lead a new group charged...
Walking scheme proves real tonic
A trial scheme has been hailed as a success after introducing staff and service users at a Lothian drug treatment testing centre to the...
Pedestrian seriously injured after being struck by car in Corstorphine
Police are appealing for witnesses after a 48-year-old man was struck by a red Mazda on Queensferry Road, near Parkgrove Street, Corstorphine at 7.20pm on...
Edinburgh Charity Awarded £20,000 From Scottish Children’s Lottery
Edinburgh charity Multi-Cultural Family Base has been awarded a £20,000 grant from the Scottish Children's Lottery.
The charity provides therapeutic services to children and families...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Gordon Munro
Gordon Munro is Labour Councillor for the Leith Ward. Here he tells us about the questions he has asked and what he thinks about...
