Objections to Picardy Place voiced
Local & National Groups Team Up in Call for Rethink on Latest Picardy Place Proposals
The following collective letter has been sent to members of...
Saheliya Raise a Smile Thanks to Funding News
An Edinburgh based charity which offers mental health and well-being support for black and minority ethnic women has been awarded a grant from the...
Witness appeal following housebreaking in Penicuik
Police are appealing for witnesses following a housebreaking and theft in Penicuik which took place between 3.30pm and 8.30pm yesterday at an address in The...
Police hunt driver of small silver car following hit and run...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision which took place in Main Street Kirkliston near the Scotmid store, around 5.25pm on...
Drop-in day for support recruitment
An Edinburgh-based charity which supports people living with a range of impairments and health conditions is hosting a recruitment day.
Carr Gomm's drop-in day takes...
79-year-old man suffers serious head injuries after collision with cyclist in...
Police are appealing for witnesses following a collision between an elderly man and a cyclist in Tranent on Saturday 20th January.
The incident happened on...
Witness appeal following theft of artwork from Dalkeith
Police are appealing for information following the theft of artwork from Midlothian which took place between Tuesday 17 and Thursday 19 October 2017...
Tram Inquiry delayed
This morning at Waverleygate the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry was to hear evidence from Stewart Stevenson Minister of Transport from 2007-2010, but as he had...
Man rescued from fire at Medwin House in Sighthill
A man was rescued from a fire in a sixth floor flat at Medwin House in Sighthill on Sunday night.
Around 33 firefighters attended the scene...
Hibs’ Football Fans in Training programme starts next Monday
The Hibernian Community Foundation's FFIT fans programmes for men and women starts on Monday 29 January from 6:00pm – 7:30pm at the South Stand (Away End).
A spokesperson...
Police target uninsured drivers during week long campaign
Uninsured drivers are to be targeted this coming week by Police Scotland, in partnership with the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB), in a week of...
Prime Minister holds a Burns Supper
The Prime Minister welcomes her guests to a Burns Supper earlier this evening.
Also in shot is Alberto Costa and Keith Sceogh (yes that's how...
Get your eyes peeled for the Big Garden Birdwatch 2018
Between 27 and 29 January the RSPB ask that you keep a record for just an hour on any one of these days of...
Holocaust Lantern exhibition at Holyrood
Art and design students aged 14 and 15 from Firrhill High School have made 72 Holocaust Memorial Lanterns to mark Holocaust Memorial Day this...
JCI Edinburgh goes ‘Streets Ahead’ to deliver social media support for...
JCI Edinburgh has joined forces with ethical social media consultancy, Streets Ahead Social to deliver free social media training support sessions for charities.
Streets Ahead Social, founded...
Contactless payments for Edinburgh Trams now available at all stops
Edinburgh Trams have announced today that it is now quicker and easier to pay for a ticket with the rollout of contactless technology to...
Work begins on Fort Douglas play area at Dalkeith Country Park
Midlothian Council gave the go-ahead for Dalkeith Country Park's expansion to its playground before New Year and now work has officially begun.
The first phase...
Edinburgh MSP wants protection for shop workers
LABOUR MSP TO LAUNCH PROPOSAL FOR NEW LAW TO PROTECT SHOP WORKERS
Labour MSP Daniel Johnson launches his proposal for a new law to protect...
Johnson Matthey supports Gorgie City Farm
JOHNSON MATTHEY SUPPORTS GORGIE CITY FARM WITH SPONSORSHIP DEAL
Gorgie City Farm has secured a sponsorship agreement with Johnson Matthey, to provide
snacks for volunteers during a structured...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Cllr Alison Dickie
Cllr Alison Dickie says it's time to get really serious about young people. Cllr Dickie represents the Southside/Newington Ward for the SNP and is...
Council launches events for the Year of Young People 2018
Giving young people the opportunity to influence decisions that affect their lives is a key theme as the City of Edinburgh Council had their...
Friends of the Earth flag up Edinburgh’s worst streets
Air pollution in Edinburgh is among the worst say Friends of the Earth.
Edinburgh is home to some of Scotland’s most polluted streets, prompting calls...
Family pay tribute to June Holloway
The family of June Holloway who died after being struck by a car in the Broomhouse area have issued a statement through Police Scotland paying tribute to...
Edinburgh Councillor blogs – Councillor Scott Arthur
Cllr Scott Arthur is the Labour councillor for the Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward. Here he writes for us about the council's plans to review schools in...
Missing Finnish tourist found safe
Edinburgh Police have confirmed this morning that 38-year-old Riina Elisabeth Sjögren, who was last seen in York Place on Tuesday, 9 January 2018, has...
Travellers warned of a high risk of disruption after heavy snow...
From 7 a.m. this morning, the Met Office have upgraded their weather warning from yellow to amber in a number of areas in Scotland,...
OFO want to share their bikes with you
Transport for Edinburgh, the city's transport body has a goal of getting people on their bikes. They say they would like 15% of all...
New public partnership at Edinburgh Bioquarter
Four major public sector organisations have agreed a new plan to develop Edinburgh BioQuarter.
The five-year collaboration agreement involves The City of Edinburgh Council, NHS...
Redesigned Picardy Place to have more public areas
The council is to put forward a revised plan for the new look Picardy Place to a special meeting of the Transport Committee due...
