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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...

Council accused of mishandling government monies

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An Edinburgh nursery body claims the city council is “creaming off” £1,500 per child of government funding, wasting resources for early learning and childcare. The...

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This week at the council Tuesday, 7 October, 2025 9.30 am Licensing Sub-Committee - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers. The council has been advised...

Edinburgh Community Food opens new kitchen hub

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The new kitchen hub at Edinburgh Community Food (ECF) was opened by Scottish chef Tony Singh, MBE. Tony served up a colourful, bean-based dish to...

40-year-old man due to appear in court following Clerk Street assault

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Police in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 40-year-old man in connection with a serious assault which happened on Clerk Street on Tuesday, 12...

Police thoughts with family of 81-year-old man who died following city...

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An 81-year-old man has died following a crash on Annandale Street in Edinburgh at the junction with Haddington Place. The incident happened on Sunday, 28...

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Today is World Cerebral Palsy Day Between 17 and 50 million people in the world live with cerebral palsy. One in 400 births result...

Photos from the Pet Blessing Service

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The Pet Blessing Service, a partnership between the Edinburgh Interfaith Association, Greyfriars Kirk and the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (EDCH), was held for...

A programme of related events to surround the city’s involvement in...

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The council promises to produce a programme of events on a cycling theme around the Grand Depart of Tour de France which Edinburgh will...

Balgreen Tunnel transformed by art project

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A commemorative plaque was unveiled at the entrance to the Balgreen Tunnel on Friday. The art project is intended to build community spirit and...

Balgreen Tunnel transformed with wildlife art

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A pedestrian tunnel in Edinburgh, once filled with graffiti, has been transformed into a stunning painted nature trail thanks to a community including primary...

Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh

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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...

Locals in South Queensferry disappointed after petition

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Local councillor Kevin Lang has put the skids on residents' hopes for dealing with the nightmare of boy racers outside their homes anytime soon. Locals...

Letter from Scotland

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Autumn is supposed to be a peaceful time, a season of mists and fruitfulness. But as I write, we are battening down for the...

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