Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Scott Arthur
On 22 February 2018, The City of Edinburgh Council will
set its budget.
Local Government budgets have always been an example of the “economic problem” – meeting...
Challenge to get people back to work
Figures released by the Scottish Parliament point to radically different job markets in West Lothian’s two Scottish Parliamentary constituencies.
The Almond Valley constituency of Angela...
University of Edinburgh offers course on carbon capture
The University of Edinburgh is to offer an online course discussing ways of protecting the atmosphere from excess CO2, climate change and carbon capture...
Virgin Hotels to open European first in Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels is set to take over India Buildings in the city's Victoria Street and open a luxury 225 room hotel there by 2020.
The...
Edinburgh is one of Britain’s top destinations
A leading tourism official has welcomed a new accolade for Scotland's capital.
It was named as a runner-up in Britain's favourite city in an award...
Seabird centre wins top award
One of Scotland’s leading wildlife centres has swooped to land tourism’s highest accolade.
The Scottish Seabird Centre, twice winner of BBC Countryfile’s Nature Reserve of...
Power of Food Festival – sign up for 2018 now
The Power of Food Festival takes place on 16 & 17 June 2018 and you can now register your community food garden or offer...
Campaigner honoured by university
Motor neurone disease (MND) campaigner Gordon Aikman has been honoured by his former university one year after his death.
The University of Edinburgh’s George Square...
Creatives boost hospital charity
Children and young people have benefited from a partnership in which graphic designers, animators, film-makers and other creatives headed back to the classroom.
Tidman Legal's...
Witness appeal following knifepoint robbery at shop in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man stole two bottles of vodka and more than £100 in cash during a knifepoint robbery which...
Big Hearts Appoints Pamela Scott as New Trustee
Big Hearts Community Trust has announced the appointment of Pamela Scott, Global Operational Excellence Director, Strategy and Standards with the international drinks company Diageo,...
Police statement following sentencing of men accused of involvement in organised...
Following the sentencing on Monday 22nd January at the High Court in Glasgow of nine men accused of being involved in Serious Organised Crime,...
Scottish SPCA receives £16,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme
The Scottish SPCA has received £16,000 from the Tesco Bags of Help scheme for education support.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity will be putting the money towards...
Witness appeal after elderly man robbed in Niddrie
Police are appealing for information following the assault and robbery of an elderly man which took place at a residential address in the Niddrie Mains...
£eith Chooses 2018 – Applications end on 31 January – but...
If you would like to be considered for a small medium or large grant out of the £EITH CHOOSES fund then apply immediately.
There are two...
Bryan Burnett to host the Believe in Me Lunch at the...
This March Barnardo's Scotland are holding their very first Believe in Me lunch at the Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, and they have secured...
Christmas trees spread a little sparkle for CHAS
The sale of Christmas trees has had an unexpected bonus for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
Nic Houldsworth from Kirkliston has supported CHAS for three...
Police hunt suspect who was ‘doused in beer’ during pub break-in
Police are looking for a thief who was believed to have been "doused in beer" following a break-in at the Mid Yoken bar in Craigmount...
Police car crashes in London Road whilst responding to emergency call
London Road was closed for two hours last night after a police car crashed while responding to an emergency call around 7.30pm.
No one was injured...
Two Single Malts Mark the Return of Iconic Whisky Brand
Crabbie Whisky launch two special limited editions
John Crabbie Whisky will return to the Scotch whisky market later this month with the launch of two...
Vintage wine could prove charity boost
A winemaker who has previously raised more than £4,500 for charity through sales of his artisan red wine has launched a new vintage.
Giles Cooke...
Cross Borders claim another award
Eskbank-based Cross Borders Brewing has landed another major business award.
It has been named Micro-Business of the Year in the Scottish section of the FSB...
Edinburgh’s SNP politicians moving on to Westminster for ban on shock...
Edinburgh's SNP politicians are calling on the Tory government at Westminster to use its reserved powers to ban the sale of electronic shock collars...
Bill Gates visits Edinburgh
Yesterday afternoon following a visit to the University of Edinburgh, Bill Gates met the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon.
The meeting allowed Mr Gates to hear first-hand...
Hunt for women who sang sectarian songs about killing British soldiers...
A police investigation is underway to trace two women acted aggressively towards other passengers and sang sectarian songs about killing British soldiers on a...
Witness appeal after theft from police vehicle in Blackridge
Police are appealing for information after the side window of a parked police vehicle was smashed and two police hats and a high visibility jacket...
Tennent’s Lager Raffle off ‘Best Seat in the House’ at BT...
Official Beer of Scottish Rugby Support The BEN and the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation at Home 6 Nations Matches
Scottish Rugby icon, Doddie Weir, was joined...
Over £300,000 in grant funding handed out
Good causes groups in Edinburgh and the Lothians are celebrating receiving £311,638 in funding between them.
Using money raised by HealthShow CIC, through The Health...
Craigentinny & Meadowbank Community Council – Monthly Meetings
Do you want to be part of something which can help you and others?
Are you fed-up of always seeing the same pot hole in...
Picardy Place decision is not the final word
The specially convened Transport & Environment Committee was a busy place this morning. The public gallery was full and included the Chief Executives of...
