Going for Gold fundraiser launched
Scottish Rugby points record holder Chris Paterson and award-winning author Alexander McCall Smith CBE met ahead of The Going for Gold Fundraising Gala.
It takes...
Investigation underway after two pizza delivery drivers robbed in Gorgie
A police investigation is underway after two pizza delivery driver were threatened by youths in the Gorgie area earier this week.
On Wednesday, a 40-year-old Domino's...
Online petition launched by Shaun Woodburn’s family gathers more than 13,000...
An online petition to appeal the sentence given to the killer of Bonnyrigg Rose footballer Shaun Woodburn has been launched by the victim's father and...
Two men charged with domestic abuse offences following police day of...
Police have charged two people in connection with domestic abuse offences following a day of action by officers in East Lothian.
On Wednesday 8 November...
Fund to help you build your own home
A £4m self-build loan fund offering financial backing to people who want to build their own homes will be available from next year.
Housing Minister...
Views wanted on fuel poverty
People are being asked to give their views on a new long-term strategy to tackle fuel poverty.
The consultation will run until 1 February 2018...
Record number of Scots businesses
The number of businesses in Scotland is at the highest level since records began.
Official statistics show there were 365,600 private sector businesses (registered and...
New research to be unveiled at Scottish SPCA puppy trade conference
Cabinet Secretary Roseanna Cunningham will today open Scotland's first K9 Conference, hosted by the Scottish SPCA and the University of Edinburgh, to tackle the illegal...
Teenage Cancer Charity Receives Donation From Amazon
Teenage Cancer Trust, the charity that provides life-changing care and support for young people living with cancer has received a £1,000 donation from Amazon’s...
RZSS Launch New Education Initiative at First Japan Day
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) hosted its first Japan Day at Edinburgh Zoo on Tuesday 7 November.
Attended by Mr Daisuke Matsunaga, the...
Police Scotland welcomes Public Sector Action Plan on Cyber Resilience.
Police Scotland has welcomed the national Public Sector Action Plan on Cyber Resilience.
As a Cyber Catalyst, the service is working closely with the Scottish Government,...
Renewed appeal following Penicuik newsagent robbery
Police have issued a fresh appeal for information following an armed robbery in Penicuik.
On Friday 6th October an 80-year-old man was working within the News Boyz...
Witness appeal after teenager robbed in Broomhouse
Police are investigating following a robbery in Broomhouse Grove which initially occurred around 12.30pm on Friday, November 3 in Clerk Street when a 15-year-old boy...
Opinion – Cllr Alasdair Rankin wants you to have your say...
by Cllr Alasdair Rankin, Convener of the Finance and Resources Committee
We all know that Edinburgh is a great place to live and work in....
Delving into Edinburgh’s social history
A collection of family and community histories from many of Edinburgh’s faith groups exploring their journey from immigration to integration opens on Friday 10...
Edinburgh Ladies raise over £105,000 for CHAS
Last week (Friday 3 November), the ladies of Edinburgh dug deep to raise an incredible £105,612 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) at the...
The time to register your child for Primary 1 is now
This is the week when you need to think about which school your children might go to if they are born between 1 March...
Scottish SPCA appeal after ‘terrified’ dog found tied up in Arthur...
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a dog was discovered tied up on Arthur Street in Edinburgh on Bonfire Night.
Scotland’s animal welfare...
Police Federation describes behaviour of youths who attacked officers as ‘disgraceful’
The Scottish Police Federation has described the violence toward officers on bonfire night in Edinburgh as 'disgraceful'.Gangs of youths attacked officers with bricks, boulders and rockets and...
Edinburgh School Spotacular for BBC Children in Need
Scottish singer Nina Nesbitt surprised pupils at Broughton High School in Edinburgh as part of The Big Spotacular, Bank of Scotland and BBC Children...
Two teenagers charged following fire at Loanhead primary school
Two males aged 15 and 16, have been charged in connection with a willful fire-raising which happened on the evening of Saturday 4th November at...
New Minister for Childcare
The First Minister has announced her intention to appoint Maree Todd as Minister for Childcare and Early Years.
Subject to approval by the Parliament and...
House price rises in suburbs
Three-bedroom properties in the south-west suburbs of Edinburgh have shown some of the highest increases in average selling prices.
That is according to the latest...
Jessie J supports the Stroke Association’s campaign
Singer Jessie J is supporting the Stroke Association's campaign Lost for Words and she wants you to join her.
Around one in three people in...
Be prepared for winter chill
Preparing a household emergency kit, keeping an eye out for your neighbours, and ensuring you have the appropriate insurance are just some of the...
National award for New Waverley
Edinburgh’s New Waverley development has won one of the property industry’s most prestigious national accolades.
The £200m regeneration scheme was the UK’s best regeneration project...
The Christmas tree is now ready and waiting on the Mound
This year's Christmas tree is already in place looking over Princes Street Gardens from its vantage point on The Mound.
The 2.3 tonne Sitka Spruce,...
Man who targeted the same off-licence for two separate robberies convicted
A man who targeted the same off-licence for two separate robberies earlier this year has been convicted.
Ross Cummins pled guilty to the armed robbery...
Jardine makes demands on Holyrood for timescale on Growth Scheme
Scottish Liberal Democrat MP Christine Jardine has demanded that the Scottish Government lay out a timescale for delivering the half a billion pound Scottish...
