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The Library of Lost Maps Cartographer James Cheshire will share a story of an overlooked archive in his talks for the Royal Scottish Geographical Society’s...

Council and Edinburgh Airport both winners at the National Transport Awards

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Edinburgh Airport has been named Airport of the Year and The City of Edinburgh Council won the Active Travel Award for the £17 million...

Police to carry out additional patrols around synagogues and other Jewish...

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Following today's terrorist attack in Manchester, police officers are carrying out additional and dedicated patrols around synagogues and other Jewish venues throughout Scotland. This morning...

Detectives release CCTV images in connection with serious assault in West...

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Police in Edinburgh have released images of two men who may be able to assist an enquiry into a serious assault which took place...

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,...

Calling for action this winter on Calton Hill

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The Calton Hill Conservation Trust (CHCT) has declared an Erosion Emergency on the hill and will make a direct call to the council on...

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Edinburgh Napier University - journalism course is 50 Edinburgh Napier University (ENU) is celebrating 50 years of delivering its pioneering journalism course, the longest-running programme...

News from Edinburgh Sheriff Court

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The latest news from Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Chambers Street includes an update on the pensioner who stole money from a charity to pay...

Sunflower Scotland making changes with the times

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Meeting Oleg Dmitriev in a café in central Edinburgh is a pleasure, but it is a world away from his usual stomping ground of...

Council approve application for Elsie Inglis statue

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The Council has approved the planning application for a statue in memory of Dr Elsie Inglis on the Royal Mile, but after two and...

Looking back with The Old Edinburgh Club

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Each month the Old Edinburgh Club presents the memorable dates from history for our readers. This is what has happened in the past in...

Medical pioneer Elsie Inglis – approval expected for a statue of...

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On Wednesday it is expected that councillors will approve the planning permission for a new statue of Dr Elsie Inglis to be placed on...

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Local Resistance Tour Whale Arts along with the Local Cinema Network are showing the first Local Resistance touring programme. This is a range of...

Community groups find obstacles in their path when trying to engage...

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People in local communities are missing out because the council does not support the costs of printing or translation of leaflets connected to Local...

Vintage Vibes celebrates first decade with bold campaign

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The Edinburgh charity Vintage Vibes will celebrate its first decade on International Older People's Day with its striking new campaign Ten Years Bold. This...

Luxford Burgers owner Galpin sentenced for 18 month domestic abuse campaign

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Shamed Edinburgh restaurant owner Alexander Galpin was today sentenced after pleading guilty to carrying out a shocking campaign of domestic abuse against a former...

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Tonight at 6pm On Tuesday evening the Edinburgh and District branch of the NUJ are screening a shocking documentary about the murder of a...

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...

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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...

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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...

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