Whiff of seaside at Western
A project to transform the waiting area and corridors of a leading Edinburgh hospital into a seaside scene is under way thanks to funding...
VIDEO – Dr Elsie Inglis – centenary of the death of...
It is now 100 years since Dr Elsie Inglis died and her work and life are being marked this week with a variety of...
Witness appeal following assault and robbery in Dalkeith
Police are appealing for information after a man was assaulted and robbed around 11.15pm on Friday 24 November as he walked along Lauder Road towards...
If You Want to Stop Smoking Here’s What to Do
The Edinburgh Reporter’s Mike Smith is a qualified hypnotherapist. In the latest of a series of articles about what hypnotherapy can do for you,...
Petition lodged following council school closure plans
The news 'broke' on Friday afternoon that the council is to review schools in the west and south west of the city, and already...
Congratulations to the new royal couple!
The Prince of Wales is delighted to announce the engagement of Prince Harry to Ms. Meghan Markle. pic.twitter.com/zdaHR4mcY6
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Pregnant Women across Lothians Urged to get Flu Vaccine
The vaccine can help protect both pregnant women and their babies against flu
The Royal College of Midwives is today (27 November 2017) urging more...
Council calls for more control over sale of fireworks
Three councillors demanded action in relation to fireworks sold in the city at last week's council meeting. Deputy Council Leader Cammy Day, Councillor Kevin...
East Craigs GP practice to change management this week
On 30 November East Craigs Medical Practice will remain open but it will not be run by the GP partners after that date.
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World Forum on Natural Capital 2017 takes place today
Today at the EICC there is yet another world conference taking place. The World Forum on Natural Capital is something a bit different however.
The...
Scottish Labour leader aiming to get his message out with a...
Richard Leonard, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party, will be joined by Jeremy Corbyn today in Glasgow where they will both speak about the...
Schools in west and southwest of the city to be replaced...
The City of Edinburgh Council has announced plans to build two new schools in the south west of the city.
The proposed South West Edinburgh...
Fireworks under discussion
Ash Denham, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, Convened a Public Meeting earlier in the week with Emergency Services and Council Officials to Discuss Concerns and...
John Leslie charged with sexually assaulting woman in Edinburgh night club
Former Wheel of Fortune and Blue Peter presenter John Leslie (52) has been charged with sexually assaulting a 26-year-old woman at the Atik night club...
Missing man’s belongings found near Forth Road Bridge
Police are growing concerned for the welfare of missing 23-year-old Chinese national Xingshaui Hu whose belongings were found near the Forth Road Bridge.
Mr Hu took...
Change is in the Works as Leith set to Become Zero...
Leith to become Zero Waste Town
Leith is set to lead the way in becoming a zero waste town for residents and workers and drive...
Local youth work charity celebrates 20th anniversary
Friends of The Award are celebrating their 20th year of supporting young people from across Edinburgh and the Lothians to complete the Duke of...
On Giving Tuesday buy a Care Shelter Christmas Gift
National Homelessness charity Bethany Christian Trust gives Christmas shoppers the chance to buy a bed for homeless people this holiday season.
You can buy Christmas...
City of Edinburgh Council budget – Question time event
More than 100 people have registered to attend a ‘BBC Question Time’ style event being organised by the City of Edinburgh Council as part of this...
Centenary of Dr Elsie Inglis death to be honoured
WW1 reenactor Ailsa Clarke from Edinburgh, dressed in a replica uniform worn by doctors in the Scottish Women’s Hospitals, reflects on the life of...
Mary King’s Close announces Christmas tours
The Real Mary King's Close has announced special Christmas tours for the festive season.
This December guests can step beneath the historic Royal Mile and...
Assistant Chief Constable suspended following anonymous criminal allegations
Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins was suspended with immediate effect yesterday following 'a number of criminal and misconduct allegations'.
Three other officers have also been...
Traces of asbestos discovered during maintenance work at Scotmid store in...
The presence of traces of asbestos has been identified during property maintenance work at the Scotmid Co-operative store in Moredun.
While subsequent, independent air tests confirmed these...
Agencies chill for charity
Five of Edinburgh and Glasgow's creative agencies have pledged to raise over £15,000 to help end homelessness in Scotland as part of Social Bite's...
Giant Chinese dragon head installed at Edinburgh Zoo
A giant Chinese dragon head weighing approximately 500 kg was fitted at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo this morning completing the installation process of more than 450 hand-crafted lanterns...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Claire Miller
Picardy Place, to the east of the city centre, has become a focal point for a debate about transport in our city in the...
Witness appeal after woman sexually assaulted on Inverness to Edinburgh train
The British Transport Police are appealing for information after a woman was sexually assaulted on board a train from Inverness to Edinburgh Waverley.
The incident...
CCTV appeal after woman pushed off train at Edinburgh Park
British Transport Police have released an image of a male that officers believe may be able to assist with their enquiries into an incident that...
Witness appeal following robbery at West Calder bookmakers
Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a bookmakers in West Calder last night.
At around 8pm a man with a knife entered...
Stand up to racism unity event at Parliament this weekend
A 'Stand up to Racism ‘No to Racism, No to Islamophobia—Football for All’ unity event will be held in Edinburgh this weekend.
Organised by Stand Up to Racism...