New framework launched to improve treatment of addiction in West Lothian
A new framework has been put in place to improve treatment of addiction in West Lothian and also provide better support to those in...
Jamie Greene becomes a LibDem
Alex Cole Hamilton skirted around the question this morning on Good Morning Scotland, but it is now confirmed that Jamie Greene MSP has joined...
Gasholder 1 park – official opening on Saturday
Council Leader Jane Meagher was joined by Minister for Employment and Investment Tom Arthur, representatives from the main contractor McLaughlin & Harvey, as well...
Police believe Hay Drive fire connected to ongoing gang war
Detectives are appealing for information after a house was deliberately set on fire in Hay Drive, Edinburgh during the early hours of this morning,...
Police seize more than £2.3m worth of cannabis and make 14...
More than £2.3 million worth of cannabis has been removed from Scotland’s streets following a series of significant seizures in recent weeks.
On Thursday, 20...
Demand for wardens to be reintroduced to Bathgate streets
A West Lothian town is fighting plans to pay for parking and demanded wardens be reintroduced to police streets which have become an “obstacle...
Passenger deaths on the increase on Scotland’s roads
The number of passengers killed in horror smashes on Scotland’s roads has rocketed by 800%.
Police Scotland data shows that 18 car passengers died between...
Letter from Scotland
Scotch whisky distillers are raising their half glasses and muttering “Slainte Mhath”, more in hope than in expectation.
Their official response to Donald Trump’s...
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Hidden Door - this weekend only
A unique exhibition is on at The Paper Factory just off the Maybury Roundabout this weekend. TOLL is...
Surge in crypto crime in Scotland
Scotland has been hit by a 2000% surge in cryptocurrency offences amid an "industrial scale" explosion of crime on the dark web.
Police Scotland is...
First Minister travelling to Tartan Week
First Minister, John Swinney, is visiting New York during Tartan Week. Mr Swinney will arrive in the Big Apple around lunchtime on Friday and...
New tactile paving set-up to be trialled in Morningside
A new tactile paving set-up to help people struggling with sight move around the city more safely is to be trialled in Morningside.
The trial was approved...
Two men jailed following discovery of sophisticated drugs factory in West...
Two men have been convicted of drugs offences in the Broxburn area.
Derek Wilson, 36 and Kevin Ramage, 61, were found guilty in February 2025...
Progress in bid to expand free bus travel to carers
Edinburgh Council will explore getting Scottish Government support to expand free bus travel to carers and companions of under-22 bus pass holders.
A council motion...
Dangerous predator jailed for seven years
A 31-year-old man has been jailed for a total of seven years in connection with sexual offences against two women in Musselburgh and Penicuik,...
Two mountain bikes and two ‘Rab’ brand jackets stolen from property...
Police are appealing for information following a break-in and theft in Peebles which took place around 4.30am on Thursday, 3 April, 2025 at a...
Midlothian schools no longer allowed to enforce branded uniforms on pupils
Schools in Midlothian will no longer be allowed to enforce branded uniforms on pupils under new directions to be introduced from August this year.
Midlothian...
Midlothian Council’s upgraded CCTV coverage captured attempted murder
Hammer-wielding youths, an attempted murder, attacks on police and tracking the movements of a serious crime gang have all been captured on CCTV in...
Appeal launched after Myanmar earthquake
An appeal has been launched by the Disasters Emergency Committee in Scotland to support those affected by the earthquake in Myanmar.
More than 2,800 people...
Scottish government needs to end ‘sticking plaster’ approach to eradicating child...
The Scottish government needs a long-term strategic programme to eradicate child poverty rather than relying on short term “sticking plaster” projects, West Lothian Council has...
Robbie swaps rowing for running again to aid charity
An East Lothian man who last year rowed the Atlantic for charity is set to compete in a more personal charitable challenge.
Robbie Laidlaw, 35,...
A ‘very high’ to ‘extreme’ risk of wildfire is in place...
People across Scotland are being warned to be aware of the danger of wildfire over the coming days.
A ‘very high’ to 'extreme' risk of...
Rodney the capybara arrives at Edinburgh Zoo
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) has welcomed a new resident, 11-month-old Rodney, the capybara.
The young male joins his new Edinburgh Zoo...
Jamie Greene resigns from Conservative Party
The MSP for West Scotland, Jamie Greene, has resigned from the Conservative Party saying it is no longer the party he joined when Baroness...
Law firm Pinsent Masons promote four Scottish lawyers to Partner
Multinational law firm Pinsent Masons has today announced its latest round of partner promotions, with 24 set to join its global partnership, including three...
Gang war police make four arrests in pre-planned operation
Police investigating recent gang war activity in and around Edinburgh have arrested four people after warrants were executed at five properties as part of...
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Major works on McDonald Road
Scottish Water have just carried out part of a major project on McDonald Road to ensure that the waste water...
Hunter Foundation Scotland-wide social impact programme open to all
A programme to find the real changemakers at the heart of Scottish civic society has been launched by The Hunter Foundation.
Following the success of...
Claims police advice on scooters is confusing
It is claimed that Police Scotland advice over electric scooters requiring insurance is fuelling widespread confusion over use of the speedy modes of transport...
Scottish Secretary of State extends invitation to Edinburgh during Tartan Week...
Jobs and investment in Scotland and a summit in Edinburgh will be top of the agenda on Thursday during Tartan Week in New York....
