Advance notice of works at York Place on the tramline

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Edinburgh Trams advise there will be a temporary shutdown of one section of the tram line for essential maintenance works from 14 February. From the...

Parents say roads backlog will take 25 years to clear

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Parent councils from 53 primary and secondary schools in Edinburgh have sent an open letter to MSPs and Councillors demanding more funding to clear...

Five things you need to know today

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Drop in planning events today Today there is an opportunity to have your say on Edinburgh's Planning Design Guidance. The city planners are updating their...

Tram operator shortlisted for two awards

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Edinburgh's tram operator has been shortlisted in two categories for the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Awards next month. With more than 12 million customer journeys...

New Lord Justice Clerk to be sworn in on Tuesday

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The Rt Hon Lord Beckett will become the new Lord Justice Clerk on Tuesday when he will be sworn in by Lord Pentland, who...

Edinburgh in new VisitBritain screen tourism campaign

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EDINBURGH is among the stars of a new global tourism campaign highlighting Britain's film and TV locations and urging people across the world to...

Councillor has sights set on Holyrood

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With Holyrood elections just around the corner, more candidates are being selected every week in readiness for the campaign beginning in earnest. Local councillor, Sanne...

The astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian – February 2025

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A parade of all seven planets will be in the February sky plus an occultation ofMars and Venus at greatest brilliancy all year make...

Witness appeal after dog attacks woman 57 and her Cairn Terrier...

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a woman and her dog were attacked by another dog in Edinburgh. The incident happened around 2.30pm in Prestonfield...

Five things you need to know today

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It is now Chinese New Year or Lunar New Year, and there are many events planned in the capital so we are devoting a...

Looking back at February in history

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Each month The Old Edinburgh Club draws our attention to what happened in the capital in years and centuries gone by. DayEvent 1st:In...

Letter from Scotland

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It blew in from the west last Friday bringing winds of 100mph and a fine spray which covered much of Scotland and closed us...

Ramp does not reflect Edinburgh World Heritage advice

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A ramp built in the centre of Charlotte Square has prompted questions from locals and criticism from Edinburgh World Heritage. The ramp is, we understand,...

National Library of Scotland to celebrate centenary this year

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The National Library of Scotland will celebrate its 100th birthday with a full year long birthday programme of events. There will be a Nationwide...

Church raises thousands for charity with pets calendar

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Blackhall St Columba's church presented a charity cheque for £10,000 to Blood Cancer UK during a recent Sunday service. Members of Drylaw Parish Church also...

Lothian take VOCAL on board

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The city's bus provider, Lothian, has taken local charity, Voice of Carers Across Lothian (VOCAL), on board and will support them with a new...

Five things you need to know today

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The Transport and Environment Committee meets today There are many deputations which will be heard first on Thursday morning before the rest of the committee...

Police find missing man’s car in Perth

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Police officers searching for a 60-year-old man missing from Edinburgh have traced his car near St Madoes, in Perth. Guy Bargery was last seen around...

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Scottish Affairs Committee to discuss Barnett formula The Scottish Affairs Committee will hold the first evidence session of its inquiry into the financing of the Scottish Government. During...

Police release CCTV images of man following Edinburgh housebreaking

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Police have released CCTV images of a man in connection with an investigation into a theft by housebreaking in Edinburgh on Friday, 29 November,...

Detectives hunt armed gang after “abhorrent” attack on man in front...

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Detectives in West Lothian are appealing for information after a man was attacked and seriously injured in front of his partner and child in...

Government reaches agreement with other parties on budget proposals

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The Scottish Government has made agreements with both the Scottish Liberal Democrats and also separately with the Scottish Green Party to support the proposed...

Growing concerns for welfare of missing 60-year-old man

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Police are seeking the help of the public to trace a 60-year-old man reported missing from Edinburgh. Guy Bargery was last seen around 9.15am on...

Five things you need to know today

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Timeball and Nelson Monument to temporarily close Nelson Monument, one of Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks, is set to temporarily close for the final phase of...

Further work at Nelson Monument will lead to temporary closure

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Further refurbishment work at the Nelson Monument will lead to its temporary closure. The final phase of renovating the monument will include inspecting the external...

Marking Holocaust Memorial Day 80 years on

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This year is the 80th anniversary since the liberation of the Nazi concentration and death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau. Events are taking place across Scotland and the...

Pilmeny Development Project poised to take action

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Pilmeny Development Project (PDP) is holding a campaign meeting to discuss the impact of Edinburgh Integration Joint Board (EIJB) cuts on vulnerable older people...

Five things you need to know today

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This week at the City Chambers Monday, 27th January, 2025 9.30 am - 3.00 pm Licensing Sub-Committee27/01 - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers Tuesday, 28th January,...

Three schools to remain closed on Monday in Edinburgh

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Drummond High School, Forrester High School and Craigmount High School will remain closed until further building inspections have been conducted. These are due to...

Scotrail update on routes which are operating

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Scotrail has issued an update for passengers. All trains on Friday were cancelled and services are slowly getting back to normal again. A spokesperson...

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