Crash on Clermiston Road North

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A driver came to rest upside down in the hatchback they were driving on Clermiston Road North on Thursday evening around 7pm. Emergency services were...

Plans to ban on-street parking in Edinburgh neighbourhood to go ahead

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Controversial plans to ban on-street parking in a congested city neighbourhood are to go ahead after being backed by Edinburgh council. Many residential streets in...

Councillors to consider moving more than 100 bin hubs across the...

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Edinburgh councillors are to consider moving more than 100 bin hubs across the city after residents made complaints. Some 45,000 households are covered by bin...

Five things you need to know today

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New £15 million community fund launched The Regenerative Futures Fund is a new ten year community fund which is aimed at putting "decision making...

Scottish Government announce infrastructure funding for Granton Waterfront

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Monies announced today from The Scottish Government's Housing Infrastructure Fund will enable the infrastructure works preparing the way for 847 new homes, including 387...

Accounts Commission report calls for financial reform for health and social...

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The Accounts Commission has examined the finances of Integration Joint Boards (IJBs) in Scotland and says that the situation is "increasingly precarious" and that...

£15 million community fund to be launched in the capital

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The Regenerative Futures Fund is a new ten year community fund which is aimed at putting "decision making in the hands of those who...

Police seek help to trace missing teenager

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Police in East Lothian are appealing for assistance to trace Winter Stevenson aged 15, who has been missing from the Musselburgh area since around...

Five things you need to know today

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Saving Roseburn Path A second petition has been established to support "saving" the Roseburn Path from development by the council for a north south tram...

Conservatives want to reduce school leaving age

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The Scottish Conservatives have made a radical suggestion to overhaul the education system in Scotland. The party has suggested that by lowering the school leaving...

Edinburgh wins Tree Cities of the World award

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The capital has been recognised for its "dedication to protecting and cherishing the urban tree canopy". Edinburgh is one of 27 cities which join 210...

Five things you need to know today

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Improving pedestrian crossing times The council's Transport and Environment meets on Thursday when it will discuss how to resolve delays to pedestrians at pedestrian crossings....

Scottish judges feel “disrespected”

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Judges in Scotland say they feel disrespected, overworked, stressed and underpaid, according to a new survey. The UK Judicial Attitude Survey (JAS), is conducted with...

Hearts fan fined for racist comment

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A Hearts supporter who shouted a shocking racist comment at a rival Hibs player during the Edinburgh Derby has been fined and banned from...

Empowering change – Corra Foundation champions human rights in Scotland

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Scotland’s third sector is buzzing with innovation, and The Corra Foundation is emerging as a key force for change. Dedicated to tackling inequality and...

Charity not sitting still on Elsie Inglis statue

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The Statue for Elsie Inglis charity is moving on with plans for a statue of the renowned doctor and suffragist to be depicted in...

Tram fares to increase

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Edinburgh Trams has announced an increase in ticket prices of 20 pence on an adult single fare. This mirrors an announcement by Lothian earlier...

Jack Vettriano 1951 – 2025

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The artist Jack Vettriano, OBE, has died over the weekend at the age of 73. His publicist said that Vettriano was found dead in his...

Five things you need to know today

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Blood donors wanted, Western Harbour planning consultation, pavement in Morningside, Eat Out Edinburgh and a plea for help from Sunflower Scotland Give blood at...

Edinburgh man admits possession of indecent images and videos

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An Edinburgh dad has been caught in possession of a horror haul of child sex abuse material. Philip Bampton was found to have stored hundreds...

Murray says political division caused economic loss

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Scottish Secretary of State, Ian Murray, will warn this week a "lost decade" of division between the Scottish and UK governments which he will...

Mum living in fear after night attack

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A Scottish mum-of-six is living in fear after her car was torched in a shocking night time attack. Rosanna Duncan was woken by a neighbour...

Old Edinburgh Club looks back in history this March

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The Old Edinburgh Club has highlighted some of the significant historical events which have taken place in March in the past. There are some from...

Astronomical sky over Edinburgh and Lothian – March 2025

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In March, we lose our parade of planets but gain the Spring equinox, a total Lunar eclipse and a partial Solar eclipse. The Sun leaves...

Edinburgh Pentlands MSP stepping down at next election

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Gordon MacDonald who has represented Edinburgh Pentlands since 2011 has announced he is stepping down at the next Scottish Parliamentary election. He has issued...

Police to use stop and search powers ahead of, during and...

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Police officers will use stop and search powers in the vicinity of Easter Road and the city centre ahead of, during and after Sunday's...

Frustration after call to tackle quad bikes in parks delayed

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An Edinburgh councillor has spoken out after a call to tackle quad bikes in parks and on green spaces was delayed. Conservative councillor for Morningside Marie-Clair...

Storm appeal raises thousands for the Botanics

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A public appeal for money to help restore some of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh's (RGBE) botanical treasures following the "devastation" of Storm Éowyn...

Craigleith man admits child abuse but is spared jail

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An Edinburgh man who carried out a “devastating” course of abusive behaviour against two children - including inducing one to take drugs without their...

Letter from Scotland

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The shockwaves from Donald Trump’s dive into “the swamp” in Washington are hitting Scotland.  The rise of right-wing anti-government rhetoric across America and Europe has...

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