Transport Committee will look at Picardy Place layout again
As far back as 2010 the Picardy Place junction was denoted a black spot for cyclists and pedestrians, and now the council will take...
Edinburgh Trams show off their new colours
With CR Smith backing the tram wrapping the city's streets will now look a bit different. There will be 18 different designs on 18...
It’s a wrap for Edinburgh Trams
CR Smith the Scottish double glazing company has entered into a £1 million deal with Edinburgh Trams, Marketing Edinburgh and TfE to advertise on...
Concern for missing man Dominic Succell
Police re appealing for information to help trace Dominic Succell was reported missing having been last seen in the Stenhouse area about 9pm on...
Council to discuss growing weed problem
If your street is anything like ours, then weeds are growing next to pavements, and it appears that they are largely unchecked by council...
The Council Leader talks about plans for tram extension to Newhaven
We posed some questions to the Council Leader Adam McVey following the announcement that the Outline Business Case has now been developed for approval...
There will be another bit of the tram line along in...
While the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry is getting ready to begin hearing oral evidence next month, The City of Edinburgh Council is 'cautiously and conservatively'...
Edinburgh pupils enjoy exam success
Thousands of pupils across Edinburgh received their exam results today, ending an anxious time for many.
The council says that early indications are positive with...
Cycling – Cavendish listed in Capital start line-up
Tour de France racers Mark Cavendish (Team Dimension Data) and Geraint Thomas (Team Sky) are two of the big names hoping to be in...
Donation after guide dogs visit new house development
Guide dog pups and their walkers visited CALA Homes East’s Kinleith Mill development in Currie to help the young dogs get accustomed to new...
Siegfried Sassoon violin created
A while back we met Thoren Ferguson playing a violin in Waverley Station which was dedicated to war poet Wilfred Owen. Now, instrument maker...
National exam helpline goes live today
In anticipation of exam results being announced by SQA in Scotland tomorrow, a free national helpline offering advice, information and support for young people and...
St James Centre – demolition continues
The demolition of the St James Shopping Centre continues at the top of Leith Street where traffic still edges past, albeit quite slowly.
This is...
Trolley dash for local Food bank at Aldi
Lisa Milligan from Portobello had a five minute dash around ALDI and brought back £638.99 worth of produce.
She then collected the same amount in...
Man reported missing in Bo’ness – body found
Police Scotland said today that at 2.45pm yesterday, 5 August, the body of a man was recovered from an address in Panbrae Road, Bo’ness.
Officers...
Culture Secretary calls for freedom of movement
EU fundamental to continued development of creative sector.
The Culture Secretary Fiona Hyslop said earlier that it is crucial that freedom of movement within the...
Witness appeal after teenage boy attacked by gang in Mayfield
A police investigation is underway after a 15-year-old boy was hit in the face with a bottle and kicked during an attack by a gang of...
Changes to recording practices for offensive weapon related crimes
Changes to the way handling offensive weapons are recorded have been introduced, thanks to a move by Police Scotland to further improve its understanding...
Council to increase costs for parking permits for diesel vehicles
To reduce the use of diesel cars in our city, and so improve air quality, the council is to increase the charges payable by...
Sunday parking will no longer be free
The council decided last year that they would introduce parking controls on Sundays, and now it is coming a step closer to reality with...
Police appealing for help in tracing two Fife youths
Two youths missing from Aberdour were spotted in Edinburgh this lunchtime and Police Scotland are asking for help in finding them.
Connor Reid (14) and...
Queensferry Crossing to open on 4 September
On the anniversary of the opening of the Forth Road Bridge in 1964, Her Majesty The Queen will open the Queensferry Crossing in 2017.
She...
Lothians MSP was part of delegation to Bavaria
Lothian MSP Gordon Lindhurst has told us about
the recent visit made by MSPs to Bavaria.
Lindhurst was part of a delegation of three Convener MSPs...
Police hunt cyclist following sexual assault on Ferry Road
Police are appealing for information following a sexual assault which took place at a cyclepath on Ferry Road around 1.20pm on Tuesday afternoon.
A man on...
Terrier cross dog abandoned on a slip road from A6094.
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a terrier cross dog was abandoned in Midlothian on a slip road from A6094.
Scotland’s animal welfare...
Police appeal for information to find missing man
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information in order to trace a 32-year-old man, who is missing from the west of the city.
Joe Wakely...
The Culture Convener looks forward to the 2017 Festival
"It's a great view up here," said the Culture Convener, Councillor Donald Wilson as we went up on the Festival Wheel in Princes Street...
Festival Safety – It’s No Joke
Operation Summer City kicked off on Wednesday 2nd August at The Stand Comedy club, where officers unveiled their message for the coming weeks -...
Haymarket diversions next month – new plan here
Scottish Water are going to undertake some works to the sewers in the Haymarket area from the beginning of September. The map which they...
Deputy Chief Constable Johnny Gwynne recommended to take over role of...
Deputy Chief Constable Johnny Gwynne, currently DCC Crime and Operational Support is to be recommended for the role of DCC Designate in the autumn, taking...
