Corpse flower to bloom at the Botanics
The Botanics will be the place to go as the Amorphophallus titanum (titan arum), one of the world's biggest and smelliest blooms, is about...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
Councillor Child is Labour councillor for the Portobello/Craigmillar ward.
Dear All
Sorry, I have been a bit behind on these ‘weekly’ Updates, but it is Council...
Drugs and stun guns recovered during police operations across Lothians
Almost 70 warrants have been executed across the Lothians as police tackled drug supply and organised crime with three dedicated operations.Through Operations Bistra, Portable...
Lothian Buses introduce pilot ‘contactless payment’ scheme
If you are using Lothian’s Airlink 100 service between Edinburgh city centre and Edinburgh Airport from Sunday 30 July then you will be able...
Police search for city centre attacker
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses after an elderly man was seriously assaulted on Queen Street.
The incident happened around 10.45am yesterday Thursday 27th...
Witness appeal following spate of vandalism in north east Edinburgh
Police are investigating following a series of vandalisms in north east of the city which occurred between 11pm on Wednesday, July 26, and Thursday,...
Predator who abused children at care homes across Scotland’s Central Belt...
A 70-year-old man who abused children for over a decade at a number of care homes has been sentenced to 10 years in prison...
28-year-old man convicted of the murder of his friend in Scotland...
A 28-year-old man has been convicted of the murder of his friend in Edinburgh’s New Town area.
Kieran Davies was found guilty of murdering 32-year-old Ashley Hawkins...
Police appeal to trace victim of attempted robbery in George Square
Detectives are attempting to trace a woman who was the subject of an attempted robbery in George Square on Friday 21st July.
The incident happened around...
James McKenna jailed for stabbing uncle during argument over ownership of...
A man who attempted to murder his uncle in a dispute over a dog has been jailed at Glasgow High Court.
James McKenna was handed...
Chief Constable Phil Gormley is under investigation by PIRC
Police Scotland's Chief Constable Phil Gormley is the subject of an investigation by the Police Investigations and Review Commissioner (PIRC) following an allegation regarding his conduct.
The investigation followed...
Thomas Nelson jailed for 12 years following years of child abuse
A man has been jailed for a horrifying series of offences against children including rape and allowing a child to be raped, cruelty and...
Missing Barnsley man may be in Edinburgh
Steven Jackson has been missing from Barnsley for over a week and police officers from South Yorkshire Police are growing increasingly concerned for his...
Queen Margaret student lands plum role with Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce
A student who became one of the first international tourism ambassadors at Edinburgh International Airport in 2015, has now landed a leading graduate position...
The Scottish Arts Club – a tale of two pianos
In readiness for the Fringe the Scottish Arts Club now have a new piano.
Earlier today passers-by were intrigued by the sight of a piano...
Ross Pavilion decision will be made next week
Following news earlier this year that a competition had been launched to find the architectural team who would design the new Ross Pavilion, a decision will be...
Zoo is going Chinese with winter lantern display
At the end of this year RZSS Edinburgh Zoo is going Chinese with a dazzling display of giant lanterns which will light up the...
Family pay tribute to 83-year-old woman who died following collision on...
Police have named the 83-year-old woman who died following a fatal road traffic collision on the A198 near to the Archerfield Estate. She was Elizabeth Henderson...
Scottish SPCA looking for volunteers to help raise funds
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to kind hearted people in Edinburgh to help raise funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals by volunteering.
Scotland’s animal...
25-year-old man in serious conditions after Waverley Bridge attack
Police are investigating following a serious assault which took place around 3.30am on Sunday morning when a 25-year-old man was walking on Waverley Bridge towards Market...
CHAS thanks theatre audiences for much-needed cash
Audiences at a major Scottish-based theatre have helped raise over £80,000 for Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).
The Edinburgh Playhouse has co-ordinated bucket collections, held...
Soldiers help move gifts to new storage unit
Cash for Kids, has benefited from a new storage facility to help keep its Mission Christmas campaign on-target.
The children’s charity have moved presents donated...
Theatre’s Support for Scottish Charity is a Smash Hit
The Edinburgh Playhouse – the UK’s largest theatre - and its audiences have raised a staggering total of £82,485.83 for Children’s Hospices Across Scotland...
Essex man missing in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Police appeal for information this morning to help trace a man reported missing in the Cowgate area.
Adam Smith, aged 37 from Essex, was...
Designated Deputy for Chief Constable Iain Livingstone plans to retire “in...
Police Scotland's second in command Iain Livingstone's plans to retire "in the autumn" after 25 years' service.
Mr Livingstone was the 'rank-and-file's choice' to succeed Sir...
Students could boost your business
Businesses are invited to learn more about The Environmental Placement Programme (EPP) during a free day in the Scottish Parliament in September.
The EPP programme...
Scotland’s Airshow 2017
It would be fair to say that the weather could not have been much worse. From early on this morning as soon as we...
Police hunt two men following suspected bogus workmen incident in Broxburn
An investigation is underway following a suspected bogus workman incident at an address in Parkwood Gardens, Broxburn which took place around 11am on Thursday when...
Car deliberately set alight in Dalkeith street
Police are appealing for information after a car was set alight in the early hours of this morning in Dalkeith.
At around 2.45am, police and the...
Three teenagers arrested in connection with spate of housebreakings in Lothians
Three males, aged 15, 18 and 19 have been arrested in connection with house-breakings which took place over the past week in Kirkliston, Pathhead,...
