Man charged following robbery at Cashino in Leith Walk
A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged with robbery following an incident at Cashino in Leith Walk around 5.20pm on Monday 15th May.
Detectives at Gayfield...
#GE2017 Election campaigning put on hold
In the wake of the attack in Manchester in which 22 people are now known to have died all political campaigning across the UK...
Police Scotland’s response to Manchester bombing
Police Scotland continues to review all safety and security plans and operations following the dreadful events in Manchester last night
This includes ensuring that armed policing...
Firefighters tackle blaze at former Royal Victoria Hospital
Over 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at the former Royal Victoria Hospital yesterday evening.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) responded to a call...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
Even though we don't yet know the political make up of the administration, or who will take up all the conveners' posts, for Councillor...
When will we have a new council in Edinburgh?
At today's Scottish Labour manifesto launch we asked the Labour leader Kezia Dugdale about whether it was her and the executive who are delaying...
Scottish Labour launch their 2017 manifesto
Earlier today in the fabulous (though rather warm!) events room in the Grassmarket Community Project, the Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale was welcomed by the...
121 drivers detected for drink/drug driving offences during week long campaign
A total of 121 drivers were detected for drink/drug driving offences following 3619 breath tests carried out in last week's drink/drug drive campaign, which...
Witness appeal after teenager robbed in Roseburn
Police are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted and robbed at a bus stop on Roseburn Terrace about 11.25pm last night.
A 16-year-old...
Edinburgh is most popular city in Scotland with visitors
We know it's the best city in the world but, according to a report by the Office for National Statistics, Edinburgh is the most...
Church charity begin a right royal bake off!
The Church of Scotland's charity CrossReach announced a major community baking campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues across Scotland today in Princes...
Two schools reach major award final
Two Edinburgh schools have beaten off stiff competition from across Scotland to be selected as finalists at this year’s Scottish Education Awards.
Craigroyston High School...
#GE2017 Jim Eadie SNP candidate for Edinburgh South
Jim Eadie is standing as the SNP candidate in Edinburgh South. Today he met with supporters at the local bowling club where he was...
#GE2017 SNP campaign to be a strong voice
Earlier today in Liberton Nicola Sturgeon called in to explain to some SNP supporters that her party has plans to protect pensioners across Scotland...
The Princess Royal opens the General Assembly
HRH The Princess Royal has addressed the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland, where she is serving as Lord High Commissioner representing Her...
Specsavers Beach Party raises money for Sick Kids
The Fort Kinnaird Specsavers branch recently celebrated its second birthday throwing a beach party to raise money for Sick Kids.
The beach in question, was...
Four charged after cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis worth £47k seized in...
Police have charged four people following a significant recovery of Class A and Class B drugs from within a property and a vehicle in...
Witness appeal after deliberate fire at Gorebridge building site
Police are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising which took place around 4am on Thursday afternoon at a building site in Hunterfield Road Gorebridge
The...
Woman’s five year ban on keeping horses after causing unnecessary suffering
A Midlothian woman who caused unnecessary suffering to her horse (William) has been given a £180 fine and a five year ban from owning...
Scottish SPCA looking for volunteers to help at Pets at Home...
The Scottish SPCA are appealing to the kind hearted people of Edinburgh and Lothians to help at the Pets at Home event to raise...
New magazine aims to spark architecture debate
It was perhaps appropriate that the launch of an architecture magazine should take place in Edinburgh's Lothian Street.
On one side sit traditional Edinburgh sandstone...
Edinburgh Napier student has a cracking idea!
It’s the food stuff that is traditionally enjoyed scrambled, poached, boiled or fried.
But eggs could soon be appearing on tables in a way never...
#GE2017: General Election Hustings in Edinburgh
As the general election on the 8th of June approaches these hustings events are an important opportunity for you to make sure you have the...
Landmark group launch for Edinburgh charity
Contact the Elderly has now launched its 20th group in Edinburgh.
The charity organises free Sunday tea parties for elderly people who live alone and they...
Man due in court following a series of thefts from homes...
A man has been arrested following a series of thefts from homes in Penicuik.
The incidents happened at four properties in the town between 7th...
#GE2017 Alex Salmond out campaigning with Joanna Cherry in Edinburgh South...
Earlier today in Broomhouse The Rt Hon Alex Salmond had lunch at the Broomhouse Centre with Joanna Cherry QC who is standing for re-election in...
Interview with the new Lord Provost at City Chambers
SNP Councillor Frank Ross has been installed as the new Lord Provost this morning at the City Chambers. His first stop? An interview with...
Disabled veterans on 500-mile fundraiser
Two disabled veterans got on their bikes at Edinburgh Castle to pedal 500 miles to raise money for the charities supporting their recovery.
Laura Ellis,...
#GE2017 Gordon Brown visits Edinburgh
The Rt Hon Gordon Brown, former Chancellor and Prime Minister, stopped off in Liberton this evening to address some 250 -300 Labour party members...
