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Police are appealing for information following a serious crash in Edinburgh which took place in the early hours of Thursday, 11 June, 2026.  Around, 2.35am, a black...

A fire has broken out at St Margaret’s flats on Restalrig South on Tuesday evening. Scottish Fire and Rescue Service confirmed to The Edinburgh...

A consultation held last year between 25 August and 17 November by the council about the options for the north-south tram extension has returned...

As dozens of taxis made their way through Edinburgh's streets on Tuesday taking part in the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing, the Lord Provost and...

The capital's bike hire scheme is currently the most successful in Europe, in terms of the trips per vehicle per day. The rental e-bikes were...

A donation of £1 million has been made to St Columba's Hospice in memory of Sir Tom and Lady Anne Farmer. This will be...

The Edinburgh Taxi Drivers Association is on a day out to East Lothian - taking with them many children who are ill or A...

The Leith Community Policing Team led a retail crime operation on Friday 5 June 2026, focusing on the Newkirkgate and surrounding areas.   The operation, in response to community...

National Records of Scotland has advised that according to the statistics from the first quarter of this year, the number of births in the...

A reception was held on Sunday to celebrate the 70th anniversary of The Duke of Edinburgh’s International Award USA. HRH Prince Edward, The Duke of...

Dig out your waterproofs and water pistols as the 78th Edinburgh Taxi Outing sets off from Edinburgh Zoo this Tuesday.  The outing is organised...

Many people who have made Edinburgh their home have contributed hugely to the city’s story - particularly those who have come to live here...

A tartan designed by an Edinburgh student has been unveiled by the Scottish Government to celebrate the United States' 250th independence anniversary. Designed by Heriot-Watt...

Police are appealing to the public to help trace 15-year-old Hollie Thompson, who is reported missing from Grangemouth.  She was last seen walking in the...

A new tram wrap just applied on one of the 27 city tram fleet shows the Scotland national team who are off to the...

A report from the University of Edinburgh has called on the UK government to create a "citizens assembly" to discuss issues of AI and...

The council's travel team has issued its latest list of streets in the capital where roadworks and closures are planned. Every area of the city...

Scotland’s largest school-based cheer team, based in Midlothian, is appealing for sponsors to help break down cost barriers and make dance accessible to all. The...

The UK's biggest building society is rolling out life-saving defibrillators and bleed control kits in all 605 branches, including its offices in Scotland. This is...

The end of term comes quickly in Scotland. Schools, universities, sports clubs, music societies are holding their final events before the long summer holidays....

Pupils from six Scottish primary and secondary schools have come up with new and effective ways for schools and families to save waste and...

Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has "secured assurances" from the UK Government that animal welfare protections will be guaranteed in any trade agreement with the...

CHRIS Murray, Edinburgh Labour MP, has slammed the SNP Government for what he described as a "disgusting failure" on sewage and pollution. Fisherrow Sands, in Murray's Musselburgh patch, was downgraded by...

Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below. Applications which are of interest this...

Police have arrested and charged a 36-year-old man in connection with the death of a man in Edinburgh city centre last year.  Around 6am on Wednesday,...

A CYCLIST has been awarded compensation from Edinburgh council after sustaining "multiple" injuries while cycling on a road with tram lines. While attempting to turn...

Police are seeking help from the public to locate a vulnerable 58-year-old man missing from Edinburgh. Paul Robertson was last seen on Blinkbonny Road, Currie...

An image of a man who police believe may be able to assist with an ongoing investigation into a series of housebreaking incidents in Edinburgh has...

A 53-year-old man has been jailed for eight years for raping a woman and sexually assaulting another woman in East Lothian. Robert Wilson sexually abused...

There will be two by-elections in Edinburgh later in the summer after councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell submitted their resignations to the council...