Drivers across Scotland advised to travel with extra caution
Drivers across Scotland are advised to travel with extra caution as the latest weather warnings for the country are announced.
Following a rush hour with...
Local protest against Virgin East Coast.
Local campaigners surprised commuters at Waverley this morning when they staged a ‘fundraiser’ for Richard Branson as part of a campaign to bring his...
74-year-old man arrested following drugs seizure in capital
Four people, including a 74-year-old man, have been arrested following an intelligence led raid on a property on Portland Street on Tuesday.
Crack cocaine and...
Christine Jardine invites WASPI women to attend meeting
Christine Jardine MP will be holding a meeting for WASPI women and those affected by pension reforms at Murrayfield Parish Church on 9 February 2018.
The...
MSP Ben Macpherson supports #SayNoToPuppyDealers campaign.
The Scottish SPCA have announced the support of local MSP Ben Macpherson for their #SayNoToPuppyDealers campaign.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity continues to suffer first-hand the devastating effects...
Scotland popular with young Spanish tourists
More young people visit Scotland from Spain than anywhere else in Europe.
And VisitScotland is this week promoting the country at an international trade fair...
Could you train a Hearing Dog?
National charity Hearing Dogs for Deaf People is looking for volunteers to help train their VIPs (Very Important Puppies) become fully-fledged hearing dogs.
One in...
Teenager charged in connection with motorcycle disorder
A 15-year-old youth has been charged following reports of a series of motorcycle disorder incidents involving off-road motorcycles, which occurred in the Drylaw, Portobello, Leith, City...
Teenager charged with assaulting 12-year-old girl in Livingston
A teenage girl has been charged in connection with an assault on a 12-year-old female which took place in Ladywell, Livingston at around 8pm...
Vote on EU Withdrawal Bill – Clause 11 amendment rejected
The vote at Westminster this evening on the EU Withdrawal Bill has not pleased The Scottish Government who regard it as a power grab...
Independent investigation finds no misconduct from counter corruption officers
Police Scotland has announced the outcome of an independent investigation into allegations of misconduct against officers in the former Counter Corruption Unit.
The investigation was...
Witness appeal following theft of motorcross bike in Haddington
Police are appealing for witnesses following the theft of a motocross bike in Haddington which took place around 12.15am yesterday morning at the former Ideal Garage premises...
Financial habits are learned at a young age
Politicians are at risk of slipping into the mistaken belief that being competent with numbers equates to being good with money.
While basic numeracy skills...
Generous donation from Co-op members to Scottish SPCA
The Scottish SPCA is overwhelmed by the generosity of Co-op members from Edinburgh who have donated a generous £1,035.18 to help rescue more abused,...
Lothian announce route and fare changes
Lothian has announced some changes to routes and also an increase in the single fare which will go up to £1.70. Other fares which...
Council will keep city moving in bad weather
The City of Edinburgh Council says it will keep the city moving throughout the wintry conditions forecast this week.
With freezing temperatures, snow and ice...
Edinburgh Trams – some new prices from 25 February
Some prices for the most popular tickets have been frozen by Edinburgh Trams.
From 25 February 2018 there will be a new pricing structure on...
Edinburgh Airport recognised as Autism Friendly
Our capital's airport has become the first in Scotland to get an Autism Friendly Award recognising its accessible and supportive environment for those passengers...
Edinburgh MP signs the Holocaust Education Trust Book of Commitment
This week Deidre Brock MP signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment.
The anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp...
Top Edinburgh hotel plans expansion
Edinburgh’s historic hotel, The Waldorf Astoria Edinburgh - The Caledonian has been acquired by Twenty14 Holdings, the hospitality investment arm of Lulu Group International.
The...
Police launch appeal for information about missing Finnish woman Riina Elisabeth...
Edinburgh Police launched an appeal this morning for information to help them trace missing Finnish tourist Riina Elisabeth Sjögren one week on from her...
Scottish Charity’s Fundraising Team Feed Edinburgh’s Homeless Through ‘Suzanne’s Night’
Bethany Christian Trust, the national homelessness charity, has paid tribute to a local charity advocate. Suzanne O’Brien died in August 2015 after she collapsed...
City Bypass closed following collision between two vehicles
The Edinburgh City Bypass was forced to close this morning after two vehicles collided on the westbound section of the road near the Sheriffhall roundabout...
Time to turn to George Street – drop in event tomorrow
Residents, businesses and other interested parties are being given the opportunity to help shape the future design for George Street and the surrounding area...
Police seek help to trace missing tourist
Police are appealing for help to trace a Finnish tourist who has been missing since Tuesday.
Riina Elisabeth Sjogren, 38, left Edinburgh Airport at about...
Councillor Scott Arthur – some views on Edinburgh’s budget preparations
Cllr Scott Arthur is the Labour councillor who represents the Colinton/Fairmilehead Ward. Here he shares his views on the council budget process.
The council will...
Police release CCTV image following attempted armed robbery
Police have released a CCTV image of a man they wish to trace in connection with an ongoing investigation into an attempted armed robbery ...
Scotland Office costs back in the spotlight
The Secretary of State for Scotland David Mundell MP may have retained his position in the Cabinet reshuffle at the beginning of the week,...
Economy Strategy for Edinburgh will tackle poverty
An Economy Strategy to build on Edinburgh’s success to tackle inequality and poverty in the Capital, was published by the City of Edinburgh Council...
Greyfriar’s Bobby’s memorial stone repaired by William Purves
Local funeral director, William Purves, has saved the vandalised memorial stone of Edinburgh’s Greyfriars Bobby ahead of an event to mark the 146th anniversary...
