Leigh Griffiths facing criminal conspiracy allegations

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Former Scotland star Leigh Griffiths is facing criminal allegations of conspiracy and being concerned in a fraudulent scheme. Griffiths was due to appear on petition at Edinburgh Sheriff...

Edinburgh Airport workers to strike during summer

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Edinburgh Airport workers will strike alongside staff at other Scottish airports during the summer in a dispute over pay. Nearly 700 workers are set for...

The “most active cat” is setting records ahead of Edinburgh Marathon

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Olaf, a Scottish Maine Coone cat, has been awarded the title of Britain’s most active cat, travelling approximately 33km a month. The "most active cat"...

The men in recovery running to raise funds for life saving...

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Six residents and two former residents of the Bethany Christian Centre, supported by two members of staff, have teamed up as the Bethany Bananagrams to take part...

Council warned community fairs under threat due to licensing costs

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The volunteers behind Corstorphine Fair have warned the council that their event, and others like it, are under threat due to rising costs of...

Edinburgh councillor becomes junior minister in new cabinet

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The former leader of the SNP group on Edinburgh council, and recently elected MSP for Edinburgh Southwestern, Simita Kumar, is now a junior minister...

Trains running again after lorry hits bridge at Balgreen

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A lorry hit the bridge over Balgreen Road on Wednesday afternoon which brought train services to a halt for a while. A spokesperson for...

Leith Café owner not guilty of racial hatred for Zionist Free...

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A former Edinburgh café owner has been cleared of stirring up hatred against the local Jewish community by displaying a poster displaying the words...

SNP pick new leader for Edinburgh council group

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The Edinburgh SNP council group has chosen Cllr Lesley Macinnes to be the new group leader at a meeting on Tuesday evening. The other...

First Minister elected at Holyrood

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Although the verdict was in little doubt, all party leaders had the opportunity to put themselves forward to become First Minister of Scotland. And...

Councillors grant permission for uncertified student films to be screened at...

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Edinburgh councillors have authorised the screening of uncertified films at the Filmhouse as part of a university degree show. A report submitted by officers requested...

Edinburgh Greens group select new leadership team

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After a lunchtime meeting on Monday, the Green group on Edinburgh council have chosen two new co-conveners to head up the group from today...

Attention! – at the General Assembly

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On the fourth day of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at New College on the Mound, it was the turn of...

Candidates announced for SNP Group leader on Edinburgh Council

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The current group leader of the SNP on The City of Edinburgh Council, Cllr Simita Kumar, is stepping down from her leadership role after...

Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings has died aged 61

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Scott Hastings, who has died aged 61, will be remembered as one of the greats of Scottish Rugby, and the flag will fly at half-mast at...

Gorgie abuzz ahead of all-or-nothing Hearts title decider

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IN THE absence of vanishingly rare tickets for the away day title decider in Glasgow, many Hearts fans have been queuing for hours this...

Hearts supporters gather in Edinburgh to watch the match against Celtic...

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Hundreds of Hearts supporters were gathering outside pubs in Gorgie on Saturday morning including Bensons and the Tynecastle Arms waiting for the doors to...

The Italian Hearts supporters’ group ready to witness history

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An Italian supporters' group of Heart of Midlothian FC have come to Edinburgh to watch their team potentially secure a historic league title win. Lombardia...

Hearts aiming to banish the demons of 1986 nightmare against Celtic

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AN ENTIRE season in a single game. Hearts have led the league all season, but will have to come away from Celtic Park with...

Glory glory to the Hearts! – from someone who saw them...

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The former Lord Provost of Edinburgh is a well-known Hearts fan.  So who better than Eric Milligan to tell us about the last time Hearts...

Council settle out of court with DLA Piper over tram advice

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The City of Edinburgh Council has settled out of court with its legal advisers, DLA Piper, according to an officers' report. The report states: “The...

Expect significant disruption this weekend for possible Hearts’ title parade

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The route for a possible Hearts' title parade on Sunday has been published ahead of the Jambos' all-or-nothing title decider at Parkhead, with significant...

Edinburgh minister becomes Church of Scotland Moderator

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An Edinburgh minister has been elected as the new Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Rt Reverend Gordon Kennedy will chair...

Detectives issue fresh appeal following car jacking in Wester Hailes

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Detectives have issued a fresh appeal for information following a robbery in Edinburgh where a woman was threatened and had her car stolen. The incident...

Letter from Scotland

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Football is on our minds this weekend. The most exciting League season for 60 years comes to a thrilling end with a clash between Hearts...

Butterfly Conservation asks for votes for the UK’s favourite butterfly

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Butterfly Conservation has launched a dedicated website today with fun facts about every single butterfly species. From today until 7 June they have asked for...

Rockstar accused by Edinburgh MPs of obstructing legal process after “union-busting”

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ROCKSTAR Games have been accused by a major trade union and three Edinburgh MPs of stonewalling legal processes begun by workers laid off in...

Alison Johnstone steps down as Presiding Officer

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On Thursday a new Presiding Officer will be elected by MSPs at Holyrood, thus bringing The Rt Hon Alison Johnstone's time in the role...

Care home celebrates VE Day in style

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A care home in Edinburgh has stepped back in time to mark the 81st anniversary of VE Day. Care UK’s Lauder Lodge in Portobello pulled...

Edinburgh SNP Group leader to step down after election victory

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THE SNP Group on The City of Edinburgh Council will have a new leader from next week, Simita Kumar was elected as the MSP...

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