Witness appeal following deliberate fire in Wester Hailes stair
Police are appealing for information after a common stair within in a block of flats was set alight in the early hours of this...
City Bypass closed following pickup truck collision
The Edinburgh city bypass was closed heading westbound at Dreghorn this morning shortly after 8.40am after a Hilux pickup truck towing 1500 litres of aviation...
Man attacked near to Bathgate train station
A police investigation is underway after a 36-year-old man was seriously injured by a group of three men in a weapon attack close to Bathgate...
Tramline extension – are the stops in the right place?
The proposal to extend the tram line to Newhaven is on the agenda for discussion by the council on Monday 4 September 2017 at...
Incident on Montrose Terrace this morning
The above photo shows the scene on Montrose Terrace (Courtesy of Allan Crow editor Fife Free Press)
There is an ongoing incident on Montrose Terrace today...
Thousands to walk the Queensferry Crossing this weekend
The Queensferry Crossing has been in the news all week, and now a lucky 50,000 ballot winners will enjoy the experience of walking across...
Council back down on Leith Registrar closure
After starting a petition to stop the possible closure of Leith Registrars Office on Wednesday, Edinburgh North and Leith MP Deidre Brock announced good...
Two female rabbits discovered near the entrance to Old Musselburgh Golf...
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two female rabbits were discovered near the entrance to Old Musselburgh Golf Club in Prestonpans.
Scotland’s animal...
British Empire Medal for Macmillan nurse
When the Honours Lists include British Empire Medals, it may be that the person is not so well known as those among the knights...
Queensferry Crossing – opening celebrated with cookies!
Guests at the DoubleTree by Hilton hotels all over the globe are welcomed with a signature DoubleTree Cookie.
Now, to celebrate the opening of the...
Police release CCTV images following Dundee Street attack
Police released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault which occurred in the city centre earlier...
Scottish SPCA invites animal lovers to celebrate Scottish Animal Week
The Scottish SPCA is delighted to invite animal lovers in the Edinburgh area to their centre on Mansfield Road, Balerno EH14 7JU on Sunday...
Police raid houses linked to terror group PKK
Police have raided a number of houses in Edinburgh with possible links to the terrorist group the Kurdistan Workers' Party (PKK)
No arrests were made...
Man pleads guilty to fraudulent scheme at Edinburgh cemetery
A man responsible for a fraudulent scheme at an Edinburgh cemetery has today been convicted at Edinburgh Sheriff Court.
William Henderson pled guilty to a...
Council rejects Hotel plan for Royal High School
The council's planning committee decided today to turn down an application to convert the A-listed former Royal High School into a luxury hotel.
The previous...
Food event urges consumers to get involved
Scottish Food and Drink Fortnight gets under way on Saturday and the nationwide event supports, promotes and champions Scotland’s produce and the people who...
VIDEO – Tram extension – Council Leader thinks timetable allows for...
The council will debate the details and decide on extending the tram to Newhaven on Monday. You can watch the Transport and Environment Committee...
New Lanark shortlisted for Best Visitor award
New Lanark World Heritage Site has been shortlisted in the Best Visitor Attraction category for the Scottish Outdoor and Leisure Awards alongside Edinburgh Zoo...
Queensferry Crossing – open to traffic today and tomorrow
This morning in the early hours, traffic was redirected and the first cars began to filter onto the Queensferry Crossing.
Just after 1.00am the Economy...
Scottish Labour appoint interim leader
Alex Rowley has become interim leader of the Scottish Labour Party, following Kezia Dugdale's resignation.
The Executive Committee of the Scottish Labour Party will meet...
Queensferry Crossing – the facts and figures
Following a construction period which began in 2011, The Queensferry Crossing opened to traffic for the first time earlier today.
Here are some facts about...
Livingston hit and run being treated as attempted murder
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in Livingston which took place around 4.15pm on Monday afternoon.
A marked police vehicle...
The Queensferry Crossing opens today
Traffic will begin to use The Queensferry Crossing this morning marking the end of a momentous journey.
The project may be about 10 weeks late...
Kezia Dugdale steps down as leader of Scottish Labour
Tonight BBC Scotland have confirmed in an interview that the leader of the Labour Party in Scotland, Kezia Dugdale, has stepped down.While she will...
Man arrested in connection with Drylaw hit and run
Police have arrested a 20-year-old man following a hit and run collision in the Drylaw area.
A 10-year-old boy sustained serious injuries and continues to be...
Thieves use stolen Landrover in crime spree throughout Edinburgh and Midlothian
Detectives believe that a number of thieves have used a stolen Landrover to raid a newsagent, carvery and dentist.
The vehicle was stolen from Cluny Drive...
The Queensferry Crossing – almost ready for traffic!
Early this morning Keith Brown MSP Cabinet Secretary for Economy, Jobs and Fair Work joined The Edinburgh Reporter on the approach road to the...
University archives reveal Queensferry Crossing design is historic
Forgotten pioneer’s Forth crossing dream realised after 200 years
While perusing the University of Edinburgh archives, geographer Bruce Gittings came across a plan for a...
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce 7th annual Business Awards
Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce to Launch 7th Annual Business Awards in September
The Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce this year celebrated their 6th Annual Business Awards...
Cycling – warning over road closures on Sunday
Residents, business owners and visitors to Edinburgh are advised that there will be extensive road closures from 9.30am to 4pm on Sunday to allow...
