Green rubbish…
A new green scheme that recycles food waste has been launched.
The Commercial Food Waste Collection Service, run by Keenan Recycling, creates BSI accredited compost...
Freedom of Information at The Edinburgh International Festival
The Scottish Information Commissioner is to explore the impact that the FOI 'right to information' has had in Scotland at event, 'Freedom of Information...
Information Commissioner – 1000 decisions!
Freedom of information in Scotland has reached a new landmark as the Scottish Information Commissioner publishes his 1000th decision, ordering the Scottish Government...
LGBT Mental Health & Wellbeing
A specialist health service is being piloted in Lothian, to help reduce the mental health inequalities experienced by lesbian, gay, bisexual and...
The Forthquarter Development
National Grid Property Limited is preparing to welcome a host of new residents at The Forthquarter as a brand new student accommodation development nears...
Monday 2nd August 2010
A young girl is seriously ill in The Royal Hospital for Sick Children in Edinburgh with head injuries after falling down a cliff...
Low Bridge Ahead
A campaign to make drivers of high vehicles aware of the risks of approaching bridges has been launched.
According to figures from national transport agency...
Appeal for next of kin
Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for help in tracing the relatives of a man who died in South Queensferry, on July 29th.
Richard...
Stolen ducks
Lothian and Borders Police Police are appealing for information following the theft of eight rare breeding ducks from Bilston, Midlothian.
The Khaki Campbell...
National Housing Trust
Up to 600 new homes could be built in Edinburgh as part of a bid to tackle the desperate need for more affordable accommodation...
Stolen Motorbikes
Police in Edinburgh are warning motorcyclists to take adequate steps to protect their vehicles, following the theft of two motorbikes left unsecured in a...
Friday 30th July 2010
Convicted murderer, Peter Tobin, is again being questioned by police in Edinburgh over serious sex crimes. Tobin is being detained in Saughton Prison following...
NHS Lothian and dementia care
NHS Lothian is making significant progress in its work to provide the best possible support for patients with dementia and their carers. Initiatives...
Hair on the Net!
A renowned Edinburgh hair salon is building on 50 years of combined experience with its first dedicated hair and beauty products website.
Vincent Bell...
Independent Budget Review
The Scottish Government commissioned this review in February 2010 for an independent panel to examine the country's finances and pinpoint some of the ways...
Thursday 29th July 2010
Today we are highlighting awards......
Cycling in Edinburgh is fun, notwithstanding the hills, the cobbles and the roadworks. Many of us are out there on...
Council Staff Go Green
Eco-friendly staff at the City of Edinburgh Council are due to celebrate their commitment to reducing their carbon footprint by launching a...
Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference
This is taking place in Edinburgh on 28-29 September 2010. It is supported by The Scottish Government and Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce is participating...
New airport extension opened
The STV website is showing a wee film of the Finance Secretary opening the new extension to the airport....so that's who it was doing...
Lothian Buses out and about
Between 19 & 30 July Lothian Buses mobile shop is at Seton Sands Holiday Park. They offer mobile ticketing and information as well as...
Freedom of Information – more or less?
The scope of the Freedom of Information (Scotland) Act is the focus of a Scottish Government consultation that is beginning today. The legislation already...
Wednesday 28th July 2010
Here's a bit of a telling story from The Caledonian Mercury that out of $101 billion invested in oil exploration by BP, only $1.8...
Compostable coffee cup
Vegware, the UK’s only completely compostable food packaging firm, has launched the world’s first compostable double-wall coffee cup. The Edinburgh manufacturer claims...
Website of the Week #1
This is our website of the week. Here you are - how to find your councillor, MSP, MEP or your local MP.
This is the...
Trains and boats and planes
Actually buses and bus lanes to be honest. We thought it just sounds a bit racier. But buses are a significant and useful part...
City of Edinburgh Council 27 July 2010
The Edinburgh Reporter was at the executive committee meeting of the Transport, Infrastructure and Environment Committee at the City Chambers this morning.
There was a...
Tuesday 27th July 2010
News around Edinburgh, for Edinburgh and about Edinburgh.
But we make no apology for starting with Lockerbie again. This is a very important issue. It...
The Golden Spurtle awarded financial support
No this does not refer to the Broughton publication but a porridge championship! New funding for a series of events in the Highlands to...
