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...
Investigation underway after two 4×4 cars crash into River Almond
A police investigation is underway after two 4x4 vehicles were found crashed in the River Almond near Turnhouse Road this morning
A third car, a...
Vital sewer works about to begin
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Scottish Water will start upgrading the Victorian sewers in the city next month to keep the capital's waste water...
Man jailed after heroin worth £500k recovered following car chase
A man pled guilty at Edinburgh High Court yesterday to the supply of controlled drugs and dangerous driving.
Paul Macaulay, aged 30 from the Newcraighall area,...
Ross Pavilion – and the winner of the design competition is…
The winner of the design process to replace the Ross Bandstand was announced this morning in the Royal Overseas League, overlooking Princes Street Gardens.
And...
Witness appeal following crime spree in Musselburgh
Police are appealing for witnesses following a number of crimes in Musselburgh.
A van was broken into in Eskview Terrace, and a number of power tools stolen...
Witness appeal following theft of BMW from Longniddry
Police are investigating following the theft of a vehicle from an address in Gosford Road, Longniddry.
The theft happened between 7pm on Saturday, July 29, and...
CCTV images issued in plea for information about assault
Police Scotland have released images of a group of three men they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in the city...
Lothians MSP says ‘Care homes must do better’
The Scottish Conservatives obtained figures relating to the ratings given by the Care Inspectorate and their verdict is that hundreds of them must improve.
They...
A&E on target in June
June performance at 95.5%.
The Scottish Government tell us that performance across Scotland’s accident and emergency departments was just above the 95% target during June.
ISD...
Five things you need to know today
Lord Provost's Burns Supper
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Grassmarket Ambassadors
Friends at the End meeting
Edinburgh International Festival art exhibition
The Lord Provost will be holding a...
New service to help people in North Edinburgh and Leith into...
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has set up a new employability service, Community Works, which will support people over the age of 16...
Grassmarket ambassadors are back
In the Grassmarket they are bringing back their ambassadors for the second year running. They will be able to guide the public and answer...
Scottish SPCA appeal for raffle prizes
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to animal lovers in Edinburgh to help animals in their care by donating prizes for their Scottish Animal Week...
Hugh Cockburn adds Berwick Rangers to his charity list
Hibs' fan Hugh Cockburn has completed his latest charity bike ride in memory of fellow St Patrick’s Branch member Shaun McKinley who sadly passed...
Will the 2040 ban mean the end of biofuels?
Does the 2040 ban on new petrol and diesel cars mean the death of biofuels?
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Raffaella Ocone, Heriot-Watt University
One question that arises from the...
Man due in court following Guardwell Glen death
A 45-year-old man has been charged in connection with the death of a man in the capital and is due to appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.
The...
Edinburgh Fun Run 2017
Lots of people having fun in Holyrood Park earlier today when they took part in an untimed 5K when fun is all important.
Many raised...
Police appeal for help to trace missing Marcin Rajkowski
Police are appealing for information to help trace missing Marcin Rajkowski, aged 34, who was last seen on Mossgiel Walk, Edinburgh at 1am, Sunday 30...
