36-year-old man due in court after firearm discharged at house in...
Police have now charged a man after a firearm was discharged at a house in Woodburn Road, Dalkeith around 12.10am on Sunday morning.
No one...
Edinburgh World Heritage To Support Restoration of Historic Turkish Cities Near...
Edinburgh World Heritage announced today that it had been awarded funding by the British Council’s Cultural Protection Fund, in partnership with the Department for...
Granton Waterfront revival will make a splash
Developer Places for People submitted plans to the City of Edinburgh Council to build 89 new homes by Granton Waterfront.
This is part of a...
Community groups get funds from Asda
Six community groups in Edinburgh are celebrating after being awarded charitable grants totalling more than £1,800 from Asda stores as part of the latest...
Second annual Wild about Scotland Day takes place at Edinburgh Zoo
An extra special community event took place at RZSS Edinburgh Zoo this Father’s Day (18 June), with over 400 guests from five Scottish charities...
Armed police search house in Duddingston following Dalkeith shooting
Armed police officers searched a house in Meadowfield Terrace, Duddingston this morning in connection with a shooting incident in Dalkeith which took place over the weekend.
A house...
New home sought for 15-year-old German Shepherd cross
Dogs Trust West Calder’s newest residents is also one of its oldest; a 15-year-old German Shepherd cross named Zac who is the oldest dog...
At The Lyceum it’s all about the bees
The Royal Lyceum has welcomed 70,000 bees on its rooftop, and hopes to use the honey they produce in its food and cocktails.
This is...
Spotted at Holyrood
Steve with Nevada, a seven year old Harris Hawk, trained from twelve weeks old and used to scare away the gulls and pigeons from...
14-year-old girl sexually assaulted in Wester Hailes wood
A police investigation is underway after a 14-year-old girl was sexually assaulted in woods near Clovenstone Road and Wester Hailes Park in February this year.
The victim...
Work Kicks off at welly boot Factory
The factory which used to be the North British Rubber Company HQ will retain its productive and creative heritage while being transformed into a...
City raises a flag for Armed Forces Day
The City of Edinburgh Council raised the Armed Forces flag above the City Chambers this morning.
Edinburgh's Lord Provost and Veterans Champion, Frank Ross, said:...
Police Scotland launches a national vulnerable road users campaign
Pedestrian, cyclists and motorcyclists are being encouraged to take extra care on the roads, as Police Scotland launches a national vulnerable road users campaign.
Head...
Investigation underway after house shot at in Dalkeith
Police are searching for a black saloon-type vehicle after a house in Woodburn Road, Dalkeith was shot at during what officers believe to be a...
Investigation underway after ‘unexplained’ death of two men in Oxcars Court...
A police investigation is underway after the bodies of two men, aged 48 and 54, were found at a flat in Oxcars Court when emergency services...
Edinburgh high on the Queen’s Birthday Honours List
There are many honoured in the Queen's Birthday Honours which were announced late last night. We are particularly pleased to hear that Billy Connolly...
Scotland’s Police Officer of the Year to receive international recognition
Scotland’s Police Officer of the Year is to receive international recognition for the trailblazing work she is facilitating in the country’s prison network.
PC Tracey...
Man due in court after crime spree in Musselburgh area
A 26-year-old man has been charged in connection with a series of acquisitive crimes including thefts, attempted thefts and a housebreaking which occurred between 8.40pm on...
Police Scotland is to continue armed policing at Scottish Parliament
Police Scotland is to continue armed policing at the Scottish Parliament for the time being, following a review of security as a result of...
Council coalition deal signed this morning
Following last month's council elections we were told that the biggest group, the SNP with 19 councillors, had agreed a coalition deal with the...
We have a council in Edinburgh – finally
Tonight the deal between the SNP who have more councillors than any other political group on the council and the Labour Group, whose political...
Norwegian take off to the States
Norwegian Airlines took off to New York this afternoon from Edinburgh Airport for the first time.
The low-cost airline is offering flights to three destinations...
Police deal with nearly 22,000 missing person reports each year
Nearly 22,000 individual investigations into missing people are carried out by Police Scotland every year.
Over half of those who go missing do so repeatedly....
Perfect Harmony at St Mary’s Music School
Keir Bloomer will spearhead campaign to establish St Mary’s Music School as a centre for youth music for pupils from throughout Scotland
Leading Scots educationist...
Norwegian launches cheapest flights direct to the US
Low-cost airline Norwegian starts its transatlantic expansion from Edinburgh Airport today with the first of three new routes to the US east coast taking...
Royal Highland Show 2017 – how to get there
There will be some special services laid on by Lothian Buses next week to get visitors to the Royal Highland Show to and from...
Bo’ness Academy pupils front Tesco’s new campaign
Pupils from Bo’ness Academy in West Lothian are fronting a national TV and cinema ad campaign for Tesco - with their banana bread!
The new...
2017 Edinburgh Bike Breakfast
The 2017 Spokes Bike Breakfast was held today at the City Chambers. This is a busy spot this week as it is also home...
Woman dies after being struck by train at South Gyle station
Edinburgh, Perth and Dundee rail services face disruption this morning following the death of a woman who was struck by a train at South Gyle railway...
Two pet rabbits abandoned at Scottish SPCA office
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after two pet rabbits were discovered at the side of the Society’s head office.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity...
