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Funding for heritage projects in Granton The Granton:Hub is holding its AGM on Saturday at Madelvic House from 11am amid an exciting week for Granton...

Letter from Scotland

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Everyone wants more government spending and everyone wants less tax. It’s the annual dilemma for which the Chancellor’s magic red box has to provide...

Shelter opposes continued suspension of council homes allocations

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A housing charity opposes a second bid by Edinburgh Council to hold off allocating any council houses until March 2027. Shelter Scotland said an extension...

Man 34 convicted of attempting to petrol bomb Livingston Police Station

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A 34-year-old man has been convicted of endangering the life of police officers after attempting to petrol bomb Livingston Police Station.  Jamie Taylor, also known as Jamie...

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Willowbrae Church The Jock's Lodge Community Trust say that WIllowbrae Church is to be put on the market for sale soon. The organisation want to preserve...

Budget leaked ahead of speech was “chaos” from start to finish

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The UK budget was published in error by the Office for Budget Responsibility ahead of the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, standing up in the House...

Councillor calls for action to help games company staff

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Workers at Rockstar North who say they were fired for taking part in trade union activity should be supported by the council, according to...

Council approves new rent collection policy

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A new policy on rent collection for council tenants will be more proactive in preventing arrears. Housing officers say that the changes will allow...

Man jailed for multiple sexual offences committed in West Lothian between...

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A 41-year-old man has been jailed for 10 years for serious sexual offences in West Lothian. Steven Mitchell was found guilty of multiple offences, including...

Man sentenced to five years for role in multiple large-scale cannabis...

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A 29-year-old man has been sentenced to five years in prison for his role in multiple large-scale cannabis cultivations across Scotland. Afrim Krasniqi, pled guilty...

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The UK Budget Today the UK Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, will announce her budget. There have now been so many leaks about what may be in the...

Government figures show effect of Scottish Child Payment

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Just before the UK Budget when many, including The Scottish Government, hope that the UK Chancellor will end the two child cap on benefits,...

Concern growing for welfare of missing teenager last seen Saturday in...

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Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace Tommi-Lee Davie, who has been reported missing in Edinburgh. He was last seen in...

Cyclists invited to The Causey for some bike TLC

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Causey Development Trust invites cyclists to drop by on Saturday afternoon to celebrate active travel with them. The campaign group meet at West Crosscauseway each...

Two men jailed for “violent, needless and deeply distressing attack”

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Two men have been jailed in connection with a serious assault and robbery in Edinburgh. Andrew Stobbs, 40, was sentenced to three years and five...

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Architect appointed to lead on Leith Theatre project Leith Theatre has appointed Holmes Miller as the lead architect for its transformational Back to Life: the...

Leith Theatre appoints lead architect on revitalisation project

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The Leith Theatre Trust has appointed Holmes Miller as lead architect on the project to revitalise the theatre behind Leith Library on Ferry Road. This...

Bespoke female kit key to Uni sports award

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Champions of women’s sports at the University of Edinburgh (UoE) have been recognised for their exceptional efforts, particularly the creation of more female friendly...

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At the council this week Monday, 24th November, 2025 9.30 am Meeting of Licensing Board on 24/11 at 9.30 am - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers Tuesday, 25th November, 2025 10.00 am...

First Scottish plaque laid on St Stephen Street for Holocaust victim

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An unveiling ceremony will take place on St Stephen Street on Monday. The first brass Stolperstein for a Scottish Holocaust victim is installed there. The...

Division between governments over Mossmorran action

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There are two separate government initiatives scheduled to take place this week to deal with potential job losses at Mossmorran in Fife. The Scottish...

Missing 15-year-old girl from Invergordon has travelled to Edinburgh

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Police are appealing for information to help trace Natasha Reid, 15, who has been reported missing from the Invergordon area of the Highlands. She is...

Man found guilty of raping teenager in Princes Street Gardens

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A 27-year-old man was found guilty of a serious sexual assault at the High Court in Edinburgh on Wednesday, 19 November, 2025, James Leckie, was...

Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh

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On Fridays the council's travel team issues its weekly list of roads in the capital where roadworks are planned. The measures listed include parades and...

Update on investigation into whereabouts of missing 52-year-old man as concerns...

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Police have issued an update on their enquiries to trace a 52-year-old man reported missing from St Leonards in Edinburgh. Roderick Nisbet was last seen...

Council announce plans to demolish three tower blocks

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Plans to demolish three multi-storey blocks in Edinburgh have been announced by council officials. Councillors will consider early next month whether to sign off on...

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Covid-19 Inquiry The Chair of the Covid-19 Inquiry, Baroness Heather Hallett, has issued a statement following the publication of the Module 2 report in the...

Letter from Scotland

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It’s been a week of national euphoria and some madness, as Scotland’s men’s football team qualified for next summer’s World Cup. Half the world will...

Colour bonanza at the Botanic Garden Christmas show

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The thermometer was hovering just above zero, but it was a crisp, cold night, and there was no wind, ideal for stroll in The...

Man jailed after recovery of firearm from Roseburn Path

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A 25-year-old man has been sentenced to six years and nine months in prison following the recovery of a firearm in Edinburgh. Liam McDermid plead...

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