Local MP supports the need for Hugh’s Law

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The MP for Edinburgh South West has joined others to sign a letter to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade, Peter Kyle...

House occupant left shaken after two masked men break in and...

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Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for information after two men broke into a property in the Silverknowes area and demanded car keys from the...

New Moderator of the Church of Scotland announced

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An Edinburgh minister has been named as the next Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland. Reverend Gordon Kennedy (62) who...

Five things you need to know today

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Charging for events in the Pentland Hills Regional Park The Council is proposing charging a fee to anyone who wants to use the Pentland Hills...

Further delays in settling contributions from Crosswinds developer

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Developers of Crosswinds on the former north-south runway at Edinburgh Airport in West Edinburgh have asked for a further six months in which to...

Specsavers run clinic for those affected by homelessness

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Specsavers in Morningside ran an out of hours clinic on Monday for people affected by homelessness. As well as offering free eye tests,...

Detectives release CCTV images following robbery in Livingston

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Detectives in West Lothian have released CCTV images of a man who may be able to assist an enquiry into a robbery of a...

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Calum Beattie at Edinburgh Castle Castle Concerts, presented by Seat Unique, has announced that Scottish singer - song writer Callum Beattie will be the second...

This week’s planning applications

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All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below. Any property owner seeking to build,...

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Planning matters The new planning weekly list will be published later today but meantime council officers have issued the reports to be considered on 22...

Whisky auction raises millions for charity

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A collection of unique whiskies created by some of Scotland's best known distilleries has raised more than £2.3 million for a charity benefiting disadvantaged...

Cargilfield wins title of “best in the UK”

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A prep school in Barnton has won a national award. Cargilfield School, in Edinburgh, has been named the 'Best Prep School in the UK'...

Cash stolen during housebreaking in Livingston

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Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information following a housebreaking at a property on Deanswood Park in the Deans area of Livingston. The incident...

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North-South tramline Two extra information sessions will be held to allow more people to find out about the proposed north-south tramline. The first will be on...

Police becoming ‘increasingly concerned’ for welfare of missing man

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Police are appealing for help tracing a missing 28 year old male: Darren James John Hendry who has been reported missing from the Whitburn...

Scaffolding removed from North Bridge

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The project to refurbish North Bridge is expected to be complete by summer 2026, and in another step towards completion the scaffolding on the...

Significant quantity of drugs and 34 stolen vehicles seized in Midlothian...

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A significant quantity of drugs and stolen vehicles have been seized by police during operations in Midlothian. Today, Friday, 10 October, 2025, officers acting...

Witness appeal following fatal crash in West Lothian

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Police are appealing for information following a fatal crash in Livingston that took place around 8.30pm on Thursday, 9 October, 2025, at the junction...

Polwarth Medical Practice to close

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The Polwarth Medical Practice on Ponton Street is to close at the end of next month. The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) and...

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Sir Geoff Palmer, KT, OBE A memorial service will be held at St Giles' Cathedral on Friday to remember Professor Sir Geoff Palmer who died...

Letter from Scotland

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We may be a long way from Gaza but its fate has been on our minds this week, and for the last two terrible...

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Today in Parliament Today will be the final First Minister's Questions before recess. Chamber business begins at 11.40am and includes First Minister's Questions. General Questions...

Bross Bagels creditors get a “hole” lot of nothing – official...

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Creditors of the failed Bross Bagels chain which crashed with debts of almost £1 million will not receive a penny, the official liquidator has...

Man charged after three-vehicle crash on City Bypass

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Police have charged a man in connection with road traffic offences following a three-vehicle crash on the Edinburgh City Bypass this morning, Wednesday 8...

Police hunt driver after crash leaves significant damage to power pillar

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Police in West Lothian are appealing for information following significant damage to a power pillar in Livingston. Around 12.20pm on Tuesday, 16 September, 2025, officers...

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Improvements happening in South Queensferry The council is planning improvements on South Queensferry High Street and work is now underway. The first phase of work will...

UK Government visit to India to emphasise benefits for Scotland

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The government say that the trade visit to India this week will emphasise the benefits of the UK-India trade deal for Scottish businesses and...

Witness appeal after HGV enters cordon on A1 and almost collides...

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Police are appealing for information following a near collision on the A1 near Haddington. Around 12.55pm on Thursday, 11 September, 2025 a HGV travelling south...

Man dies at Arthur’s Seat after taking unwell

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The death of a man at Arthur's Seat earlier today is being treated by police as unexplained although there are not thought to be...

West Calder Dogs Trust receives record donation

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The West Calder Dogs Trust has received the largest grant ever donated to support the charity’s work in Scotland from the John William Hay...

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