Bobbies on the beat
Communities in Edinburgh will see more 'bobbies on the beat' with a significant enhancement to local policing that comes into effect this...
Beavers in the wild
The Scottish Beaver Trial team has released a new male beaver to partner a lone female as part of the five-year trial reintroduction of...
Holyrood pitches renewables target even higher
Scotland's renewable electricity target for the next decade is being raised from 50 per cent to 80 per cent, First Minister Alex Salmond announced...
Archial Architects in administration
David Chubb and Graham Frost of PwC were appointed joint administrators of Archial Group PLC ("the Group") and certain subsidiaries on 21...
Victim Support Scotland
Scotland's Solicitor General has heaped praise on the work of Victim Support Scotland and thanked the charity on behalf of prosecutors across ...
HM Inspector of Prisons – Annual report issued
Scotland's prisons are safe and well run with exceptionally diligent staff looking after prisoners with professionalism and commitment, but a number of important issues...
1000 new homes for Scotland
A funding initiative expected to generate £130 million and provide 1000 new homes for rent across Scotland moved a step closer today.
Under the National...
Flexiant raises new capital
The software company Flexiant has raised £1m in funding which provides the company with additional working capital to further develop Extility, its revolutionary...
One week left to appeal your business rates!
Business owners are reminded that their rates will be fixed at 30th September for the next three years. So if you have any doubts...
Something Fishy going on this Friday
Dermot O’Leary’s Fishy Fishy Seafood Brasserie, will be joining other companies associated with the sea by supporting Seafarers UK’s Fish and Chip Feast. On...
Fostering – are you interested?
Edinburgh is to make a big call for more foster carers during next Sunday's X Factor programme.
The Council's foster care team have taken...
Scotland delay going to The Commonwealth Games
With only 11 days to go before the opening ceremony at The Commonwealth Games in Delhi the Scotland team is this morning delaying plans...
FOI Commissioner takes a new approach
The Scottish Information Commissioner has this month launched a consultation on proposals to revise the way that Scottish public authorities make information...
Queensferry Lifeboat – a busy summer
A busy June, July and August for the wholly voluntary RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat attending some thirty six incidents in the Firth of Forth. These...
Break-ins in East Lothian and Gorebridge
Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses following break-ins at a store in East Lothian and a residential property in Midlothian.
The first incident...
Giveacar – for charity!
Edinburgh-based charity, Children of Songea, received an unusual donation to a community project in Tanzania today. They were given a 1997 Renault Megane by...
Council savings of £16m to be implemented immediately
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved a range of savings at its recent meeting amounting to £16m in the first phase of...
Trams update
We have been looking at tie to find out what their latest news is. The official position regarding the provision of trams for the...
Housing news
A multi-million pound refurbishment of two of Edinburgh’s 1960s high rise flats is due to get underway early next year.
Work by The City of...
Edinburgh’s buzzing about bees!
Edinburgh has been chosen as one of four UK cities to help save pollinating insects, such as bees, which are on the decline.
A biodiversity...
Edinburgh wave energy company calls for action from UK Government
The UK Government must consider implementing a consistent price for marine energy and resolve grid access issues if the UK marine energy ...
Kids Not Suits welcome government moves on class sizes
The campaign group Kids not Suits welcomes The Scottish Government announcement that it will legislate for P1 class sizes of 25 for August 2011,...
Appointment of new Chief Executive at Council approved
The City of Edinburgh Council has approved the appointment of Sue Bruce as its new chief executive.
Ms Bruce was confirmed as the successful...
What’s on This Week? – 20th September
Sustainable events all weekend 25th -26th September at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Dalmeny Street just off Leith Walk. Organised by...
Heriot Watt offers 250 places on MBA course – in Africa
Edinburgh Business School is launching a massive scholarship scheme across Africa, giving 250 people the opportunity to study its flagship Master of Business...
Archery World Cup Final 2010
Andrea Gales gained a stunning victory over GB teammate Nicky Hunt at the Archery World Cup Final in Edinburgh, and secured a fourth place...
Archery World Cup Final continues today
Nicky Hunt and Simon Terry remain Britain's best bets for Archery World Cup Final glory after two home archers fell at the first hurdle...
First Minister goes to the races….
First Minister Alex Salmond has accused the Westminster Government of 'failing to get out of the starting gates' in securing the future of horseracing.
In...
Police declare the Pope’s visit a success
Assistant Chief Constable Iain Livingstone, from Lothian and Borders Police, said:
"The day went very well from the beginning with Pope's safe arrival...
Bag snatch in Bonnyrigg
Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses following a bag snatch in Midlothian.
The incident happened around 5.30pm on 16th September in Dundas...
