The astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian in October

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The first of three consecutive supermoons appear and British Summer Time ends on 26 October. The Sun passes from Virgo (The Maiden) on 31 October...

Active travel hub moves on

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A programme of active travel activities has been running over the summer from a new pop up mobility hub in North Edinburgh. The temporary space...

Edinburgh lawyer completes K2 Base Camp charity trek

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A partner in an Edinburgh law firm has raised almost £4,000 for two charities - My Name'5 Doddie and Cash for Kids by undertaking...

Five things you need to know today

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This week at the council Monday, 29th September, 2025 10.00 am - 2.00 pm Regulatory Committee - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers Tuesday, 30th September, 2025 Wednesday,...

Police concerned for welfare of missing 14-year-old girl from Wester Hailes

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Police are appealing for information which could help trace a missing 14-year-old girl from Edinburgh. Aisika Arnautu who is from the Wester Hailes area of...

Pro Palestine demo outside defence systems company

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On Saturday a group of pro Palestine protesters gathered outside the Leonardo factory at Crewe Road North. Leonardo manufacture surveillance radars and laser targeting systems,...

Labour MSP suspended by Labour

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Scottish Labour has confirmed that Lothians MSP, Foysol Choudhury, MBE, has been placed under administrative suspension. This status will continue pending investigation of what has...

Hibs unbeaten run continues with draw against Celtic at Parkhead

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A tremendous defensive performance from Hibs earned a well-deserved point against champions Celtic at Parkhead this afternoon.  Hibs head coach David Gray made two defensive changes from their midweek draw with...

Targeting health inequalities with trees

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A conservation charity will use a scoring system to identify communities across Scotland most in need of trees to boost the health of people...

New photographic portrait of The King goes on display in The...

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During a recent visit to The Scottish Parliament HRH The Princess Royal unveiled a new photo of her older brother, HM The King. The new...

Latest roadworks and road closures – and changes to tram services...

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The latest list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh which drivers, pedestrians, wheelchair users...

Former LibDem leader has died

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The former leader of the Liberal Democrats, Menzies "Ming" Campbell, Lord Campbell of Pittenweem, has died in London aged 84. He was educated in Glasgow...

Five things you need to know today

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Big news from Westminster The government announced £5 billion of funding yesterday in its Pride in Place programme. Local people will be "in the driving...

Letter from Scotland

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If you go down to the woods today you’ll find more and more children at play.  In my local woods there are forest schools...

Government announces Pride in Place funding – up to £20 million...

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The UK Government has announced new funding today committing to spend £292 million in Scottish council areas on regeneration projects. The Pride in Place programme...

Scholarship Fund established to help sports stars of the future

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A fund has been created by athlete Sir Chris Hoy along with The University of Edinburgh to support students training for elite sport at...

Five things you need to know today

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Alan Cumming calls on Scottish politicians to commit to rewilding The Traitors, X-Men and Avengers star Alan Cumming has backed a campaign calling on the Scottish...

Five things you need to know today

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National Fitness Day Edinburgh Leisure has a vision to get everyone moving who possibly can. Today is National Fitness Day 2025 and Edinburgh Leisure is using...

Lannan Bakery partnering with LifeCare – how to get a ticket

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Lannan Bakery are putting their charitable hand forward to put on a Sweet Partnership Afternoon Tea with Stockbridge charity, LifeCare. The event will take place...

Are arms length bodies a wasted opportunity?

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What do Edinburgh Leisure (which does not guarantee a real living wage for staff) the Edinburgh International Conference Centre (which has hosted conferences for...

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Road Safety Trust Small Grants Programme Applications for The Road Safety Trust's Autumn 2025 Small Grants programme open today with funding being provided for...

The Opening of the Legal Year at St Giles

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The Opening of the Legal Year ceremony took place on Monday with the Lord President stressing the importance of the rule of law and...

Rankin’s whisky gift still maturing

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Sir Ian Rankin has said a cask of single malt whisky which he was given is still maturing at an Orkney distillery nearly 20...

Former school sold as site for care community

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The building on Coltbridge Terrace which was formerly Lansdowne House School, and latterly one of the buildings used by St George's School for Girls...

Five things you need to know today

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Doolan Award The Nucleus Building, University of Edinburgh by Sheppard Robson has been shortlisted for the 2025 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award...

World Falls Day – programme supports people to prevent falls

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As the world marks World Falls Day on 22 September, the charity Edinburgh Leisure invites anyone who would benefit to take part in its...

Edinburgh University building included on the Doolan Award shortlist

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The Nucleus Building, University of Edinburgh by Sheppard Robson has been shortlisted for the 2025 RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland Award which...

Investigation underway after body of man found outside Tynecastle Stadium

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An investigation is underway after the body of a man was found on the street outside Tynecastle Stadium this morning Sunday 21 September 2025.  Emergency...

Police searching for missing 76-year-old Edinburgh man issue new CCTV image

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Police officers are continuing to carry out extensive searches in the Lochaber area, five days after a 76-year-old Edinburgh man was last seen. Ian Currie,...

Council planners to decide on Elsie Inglis statue

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Plans for a proposed statue to medical pioneer, Dr Elsie Inglis, on The Royal Mile will take another step forward next week. The application to...

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