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A private hire driver who sexually assaulted a woman he delivered a takeaway to has had his licence suspended by Edinburgh Council. Usama Yaseen, 27, has...

After a year in government the Secretary of State for Scotland laid his department's annual report in parliament on Tuesday saying that "The Scotland...

The first director of the City of Edinburgh UNESCO City of Literature will receive the Edinburgh Award 2025. Ali Bowden took on the role in...

A butterfly charity has launched a "nationwide rescue mission" to save the colourful insects - amid a "deeply concerning decline" in their numbers. Butterfly Conservation...

A bill to highlight the need for research into cancers which are designated "rare", and which was introduced by Dr Scott Arthur, MP for...

Road closures begin this week for the Festival Streets in the city centre will be closed from Thursday 24 July in preparation for the...

Tracy Gilbert, MP for Edinburgh North and Leith, was chosen in October last year to introduce the Absent Voting (Elections in Scotland and Wales)...

Three women who were charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of a business premises in...

Licensing Sub-Committee The Licensing Sub-Committee meets today and although we have already written about some of the items to be heard there is a late...

Three women have been charged under the Terrorism Act 2000 after a van was driven into an external fence of the Leonardo factory at...

People visiting beaches on the east coast of Scotland are being warned to look out for jellyfish along the shore after an increase in...

Panorama aired their latest investigation into the practices of estate agents this week and the ESPC which sells a great deal of property in...

UPDATE at 2pm 19 July 2025: Gorgie Road has reopened between Chesser Avenue and Balgreen Road after an overnight incident. A 32-year-old man has been...

A 34-year-old man has been arrested and charged after East Lothian Community Action Team officers executed a warrant at a property in the Elphinstone...

Police officers searching for missing man Alan Niven from Livingston have found a body in the area of Almond Valley Bridge. No formal identification has...

This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...

The City of Edinburgh Council has raised £48.8 million from the sale of a range of properties, according to an investigation conducted by independent...

IKEA Museum's Magical Patterns opens today at Dovecot This exhibition looks at the way the furniture shop where you wear out your shoes has supported...

A friend showed me round her allotment this week, pointing out the various vegetables and fruits she was about to harvest.  It had been...

Extensive enquiries are ongoing to help trace a man reported missing from Livingston. Alan Niven, 54, was last seen on Beauly Drive at Torridon Walk,...

The prevalence of disposable vapes in Edinburgh risks creating a ‘black market’ in the Capital, an MSP has warned. The comments follow a Local Democracy...

Police in Derbyshire are concerned for a teenager who is missing from his home in Ilkeston. It is believed that Leighton, who is 18, has...

At Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop from tomorrow Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop is delighted to present Love in the Ecotone, an installation of new work by Megan Rudden...

Scotland's UNESCO Trail is hailed a success as VisitScotland say it inspired two in five visitors to go to at least one of Scotland's...

Police officers in West Lothian are continuing to appeal for help to trace a 54-year-old man reported missing from Livingston. Alan Niven was last...

The Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations Council (EVOC) has published a new strategic plan to cover activity in the next five years. The organisation sets out...

Huly Hill historical site - no clean up after seven days The Newbridge Association is still trying to get the council to clean up their...

The saddest news has been announced in Edinburgh that the fabulous city hairdresser, Charlie Miller, has died aged 80. He was a self-made businessman,...

The Newbridge Association is still trying to get the council to clean up their village's ancient monument after a group of travellers were moved...

Police were called to remove pro Palestine protesters at the Leonardo factory at Crewe Toll. By the time police officers arrived the protesters had rammed...