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Edinburgh based Police Constable Yocksan Bell has been awarded an MBE for services to Young People and Missing Persons. He said: “This recognition by His...

EdEdinburgh’s Hogmanay officially began on Monday night as Scotland’s top goalkeeper, Craig Gordon, kicked off the city’s Torchlight Procession. Craig was accompanied by the Depute...

More government money will be spend on helping people with their mental health. Around £3 million will be allocated on funding local projects to...

The Scottish Greens say they want to offer free bus travel to everyone under 30 years of age in the upcoming Scottish budget. This would...

An investigation has been launched into the cause of a fire at a property on Stevenson Drive in Edinburgh. The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service...

Green councillor Chas Booth tried to have the controversial Traffic Regulation Orders sub-committee scrapped at the last full council meeting of the year, but...

The first Christmas baby born at The Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh arrived at 2am. Parents Hannah and Jack Bowers-Orso had a safe delivery of their...

Were you on the London to Edinburgh train last Sunday afternoon? And if so did you see anything suspicious? British Transport Police officers are investigating a...

Operation Portaledge detectives have arrested and charged a 31-year-old man in connection with a number of fireraisings in Edinburgh, This brings the total number of...

Detectives in Midlothian are appealing for information following a robbery and assault in Penicuik that took place around 2.05pm on Tuesday, 23 December, 2025,...

MagicFest continues to amaze The presents may have been opened and the turkey gobbled up, but MagicFest reaches its peak this weekend – with loads...

The First Minister has issued a Christmas message saying he is looking forward to spending time with his family - particularly his first grandson....

The First Minister, John Swinney, unveiled his official Christmas card earlier in the week, and has now sent out his own Christmas message to...

A 24-year-old man has been convicted of wilful fireraising in Edinburgh. Logan Carlin pleaded guilty at the High Court in Edinburgh today, Tuesday, 23 December,...

ScotRail has issued a timely reminder to customers that they should check their journey before travelling during the Christmas and New Year period. The...

Funding for slavery and colonialism work The National Lottery Heritage Fund has awarded significant funding to the independent Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review (ESCLR)...

Biscuit bricks and candy canes take centre stage in Christmas showdown   Gingerbread houses took centre stage when ten departments from a luxury Edinburgh hotel came...

Funding has been awarded to the independent Edinburgh Slavery and Colonialism Legacy Review (ESCLR) Implementation Group and The City of Edinburgh Council. This will allow...

Detectives are appealing for information following a robbery at an Edinburgh newsagent shop. Around 8.25pm on Saturday, 20 December, 2025, a man entered the premises...

Free help with benefits People are urged to avoid any demands for payment in return for help with benefits. Anyone in Scotland who needs extra  support in making...

Using one of his own photos for his official Christmas card this year the First Minister John Swinney talks of his love of the...

A 22-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with six sexual assaults in the Stockbridge area of Edinburgh. Officers received reports of three...

The McTominay goal is a work of art A spectacular new photograph is on show at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait to celebrate Scotland’s men reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026.   In November, the crowd...

The great wheel of time has ticked over another year.  Even through the happy veil of Christmas, looking back on 2025 is a worrying...

A high bid of £3,000 has secured the one-of-a-kind Christmas jumper which Sir Andy Murray wore in the Walker's Shortbread adverts. The funds will...

A 58-year-old man has been sentenced to two years and seven months in prison for a serious assault in the Leith area. Damien May appeared...

Councillors meet for the last time this year The last council meeting of the year takes place at the City Chambers today. The papers...

A baby Santa has been found together with a sleigh and snow, an elf, turkey and all the trimmings – in a festive...

New Town Quarter - proposal recommended for approval despite hundreds of objections The City of Edinburgh Council 's Development Management Committee meets today and...

The driver of a private hire vehicle has had his licence suspended for a week. The driver admitted picking up a passenger outside Waverley...