Bringing young and old together
A six-week pilot project aims to bridge Edinburgh's generation gap by organising weekly meetings between Gylemuir Primary School Nursery pupils and older people from...
New planning Convener appointed
Councillor Neil Gardiner has been appointed as the new Convener of the Council’s Planning Committee.
As an architect Cllr Gardiner has some credentials in this...
Pedestrian knocked down by bus in Bonnyrigg
A police investigation is underway after a pedestrian was knocked down by a bus at about 8.30am this morning on Eskbank Road in Bonnyrigg.
Emergency services attended...
Council meeting – record number of questions asked
At today's council meeting at the City Chambers there were 30 questions asked by councillors of the various conveners. We believe this is something...
Two men charges with series of robberies and housebreakings across Edinburgh
Two men, aged 22 and 35, have been arrested and charged in connection with a series of robberies and housebreakings across the city which took...
Chance for local Entrepreneurs to be crowned Scotland’s leading Small Business...
Entrepreneurs and startup businesses in Edinburgh are being urged to enter the search for Scotland’s startup Business of the Year.
Virgin Startup10: Scotland is open...
Oriam to host the Futsal Home Nations Championship next month
At the start of next month, Scotland will host the Futsal Home Nations Championship at Oriam in Edinburgh and new head coach Gerry McMonagle...
Five things you need to know today
Eric Liddell Centre - Going for Gold
St Mary's Music School - A Symphony of Carols
St Columba's Light Up a Life
Bonhams Art Auction 29...
Joint Call for new Public Board Members
The Scottish Ambulance Service and NHS 24 have today launched a nationwide recruitment drive to fill vacant positions on their public boards.
Both organisations are...
Extra carriages announced by ScotRail Alliance for big Weekend of...
With a busy weekend of sport ahead, the ScotRail Alliance has announced it is adding extra carriages to as many trains as possible -...
Edinburgh reacts to the UK Government Autumn Statement
The UK Chancellor of the Exchequer stood in the House of Commons for a considerable time earlier today delivering his Autumn Statement in a...
Witness appeal following suspicious fire in Mayfield
Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspicious fire in Mayfield which took place around 1 p.m. on Tuesday 21st November at the McSence...
Businesses look to Leith
Leith has seen a surge in office take-up over the past two years, according to experts.
And The Leith Agency has let a 7,000 sq....
Housebuilder supports Road Safety Week
This week is Road Safety Week organised by road safety charity Brake, and housebuilder CALA has teamed up with Roslin Primary School to get...
The Edinburgh Reporter chats with the Council Leader
Adam McVey is the youngest ever council leader in Edinburgh. He took up his post about a month or so after the council elections...
Easier test for bowel cancer
Thousands more people across Scotland will benefit from the roll-out of a new and easier screening test to detect symptoms of bowel cancer.
The Faecal...
Date set for alcohol unit pricing
Minimum unit pricing for alcohol will come into force on 1 May next year and Health Secretary Shona Robison revealed there were 1,265 alcohol-related...
Hearts Players in Charity Shop Takeover for Christmas Jumper Day
Hearts players, Arnaud Djoum, Jack Hamilton and Michael Smith took over Save the Children’s charity shop on Nicolson St, Edinburgh today, in a ‘Christmas...
Witness appeal following spate of thefts from cars in north Edinburgh
Police are appealing for witnesses following several thefts from vehicles in the Drylaw area.
The incidents all occurred between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. on...
Missing woman Michelle Payne/Jesoi Labam found safe and well in London
Police in Edinburgh are pleased to report that missing woman Michelle Payne/Jesoi Labam has been found safe and well in London.
A spokesperson said: "Thanks to...
Police and NHS pilot initiative to help missing people
Police and NHS are to pilot an initiative to help missing people.
The Herbert Protocol is a process, which is advantageous to police and partners...
Public lecture by Roy Greenslade
Last night we attended a lecture by Roy Greenslade who is Professor of Journalism at City University, and who has been a much respected media...
Avoid Burnshot Bridge this weekend – it’s being demolished
Anyone using the A90 this weekend is advised to allow extra time for their journey while Burnshot Bridge is demolished.
Although there is no programme...
Picardy Place Consultation – public events today and tomorrow
The story of the Picardy Place roundabout is told in sequential form at the public consultation event taking place at the City Art Centre...
Police appeal to trace missing woman
Police are appealing for the public's help as part of ongoing enquiries to trace a woman reported missing in Edinburgh.
Michelle Payne, also known as...
Female saluki cross breed dog abandoned in Dunbar
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was discovered attached to a dog loop outside a convenience store in Dunbar.
Scotland’s animal...
Armed police officers to patrol Edinburgh’s Christmas Market
Police Scotland will deploy armed officers at Edinburgh's Christmas Market which is expected to have around 900,000 visitors this year.
In addition, heavy concrete barriers intended...
Arctic Circle Forum – Edinburgh 19-21 November
A conference is taking place in Edinburgh today and tomorrow which hints that perhaps our future lies with countries nearer the Arctic Circle than...
Minister to attend Brexit talk-in
So, what does Brexit mean to you and your business?
Find out at a business breakfast hosted by Midlothian and East Lothian Chamber of Commerce...
Firefighters tackle blaze at Bathgate pub
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were alerted to a fire at the Ballencrieff pub in Hopetoun Street, Bathgate, at around 8.30am yesterday morning.
Four fire appliances containing around...
