Street video advert kiosks rejected by Edinburgh councillors

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Appeals to allow the construction of nine new video advertising boards on pavements in Edinburgh have been struck back by councillors.  Across the UK, BT...

Kenny Logan prepares for cycling challenge for Doddie charity

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Scottish rugby legend Kenny Logan is preparing to lead a 555-mile cycling challenge around Ireland in memory of his friend and former teammate, Doddie...

Beltane 2025 – in photos

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Around 7,000 people celebrated Beltane on Wednesday night after dark on Calton Hill. Everyone was immersing themselves in a “vivid, elemental journey of fire, rhythm,...

Five things you need to know today

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Beware dangers at Cramond this weekend The RNLI warn of the extra dangers at Cramond this weekend as due to the tides the time slots...

Shop in Leith granted licence one year after first applying

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The City of Edinburgh Council has granted Leith Bottle Shop permission to add a seating area to their shop, after what the shopowners describe...

University of Edinburgh repatriates ancestral skulls to Japan

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A Scottish university has repatriated the skulls of three Indigenous Ainu people back to their community in Japan. The skulls were in the possession of...

Details of the AMA deal at Summerhall becoming clearer

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Edinburgh-based developer AMA has concluded missives to secure the site at Summerhall, and say the development will include housing in the mix. The luxury house...

Cycling towards a healthier future

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The Edinburgh and Lothians Regional Equality Council (ELREC) has a cycling club which is transforming the way people in Edinburgh and the Lothians engage...

Man 24 jailed for causing death of 70-year-old woman by dangerous...

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A 24-year-old man has been jailed following the death of a pedestrian in a crash in Stevenson Drive in Edinburgh in 2023. Washe Manyatelo was...

Man who threatened to kill employee granted permission to run business...

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A man who threatened to kill and burn the home of an employee who asked for extra Covid furlough payments has been granted permission...

Police continue crack down on illegal use of off-road and electric...

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On Friday, 25 April, 2025, police officers in Edinburgh carried out a targeted initiative aimed at cracking down on the illegal use of off-road...

Five things you need to know today

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Murray demands action on e-scooters and e-bikes Ian Murray MP has written to Angela Constance, the Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs,...

Conservative debate on transport on Wednesday

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In a Scottish Conservative-led debate on Wednesday, MSPs will highlight both the importance that road transport plays in fuelling Scotland’s economy and the damage...

Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to chip in to help...

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Wealthy Edinburgh residents could be asked to chip in more money to help with projects around the city, after councillors agreed to look into...

Missing 16-year-old boy from Aberdeen believed to have travelled to Edinburgh

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Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing 16 year old boy from Aberdeen. Ibrahim Njie was last seen on Saturday, 19 April...

Missing 13-year-old boy from Clydebank has previously travelled to Edinburgh

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Police are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 13-year-old boy reported missing from Clydebank. Jamal Neves, who has previously been known...

Parents join charity cycle for Simpsons

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Parents Paul and Meghan Godsman are to join the charity cycle challenge, bp Coast to Coast, to raise funds for the charity which helped...

Missing 15-year-old girl asked to let police or parents know she...

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Police are becoming concerned for the welfare of 15-year-old missing person Julia Gradecka. The teenager is currently missing from Dalkeith where she was last...

Witness appeal after 80-year-old woman seriously injured in crash

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Police are appealing for information following a crash involving a pedestrian and a black BMW 118i Sport car which was being driven on Ashley...

Nominations remain open for The Edinburgh Award

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Nominations are open until 16 May for members of the public to suggest people who they consider to be worthy of winning The Edinburgh...

Police growing ‘increasingly concerned’ for missing teenager

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POLICE SCOTLAND UPDATE: Kelvin Boamah, who had been reported missing from Edinburgh, has been traced. Thank you to all who shared our earlier appeal. Police are...

Edinburgh artist collects the next part of the Cancer Tapestry from...

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An Edinburgh artist who was invited to speak at a TEDx event in Mexico told them all about his mum. But then his mum...

Two men taken to hospital following serious crash on A1 near...

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Police are appealing for information following a serious crash on the A1 between Old Craighall and Fort Kinnaird in East Lothian. The incident happened around...

Woman taken to hospital following crash in Edinburgh

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Emergency services are at the scene of a crash in the west side of Edinburgh. Ashley Terrace in the Shandon area is closed between Cowan...

The Venue at Eskmills is born under new owner

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An East Lothian events business is being given a new lease of life after a local entrepreneur bought it out of administration. Oliver Stephen who...

Five things you need to know today

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At The Scottish Parliament this week Parliament holds meetings in the chamber and also in committee rooms from Tuesday this week. We imagine it will...

Legal bun fight after Luxford Burgers boss fails to pay wages...

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A company which was owned by failed burger chain boss Alexander Galpin was ordered to pay a former employee hundreds of pounds in unpaid...

Greene becomes economy spokesperson

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Scottish Liberal Democrat have appointed Jamie Greene MSP as the party’s economy and finance spokesperson. Mr Greene will also continue to serve as Deputy Convenor...

Cherry Blossom picnic in Starbank Park

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Starbank Park was the place to be on Sunday afternoon with the blossom in full bloom and a brass band to accompany it. The Cherry...

Police operation in city centre well received by public

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Police officers from Edinburgh’s South East Community Policing Team, Public Protection, and Street Assist Edinburgh carried out a successful high-visibility road check on George...

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