Stress highlighted as major factor in sickness absence at West Lothian Council

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Stress has been highlighted as a major factor in a continued rise in sickness absence at West Lothian Council.  More than 1,000 employees were off long...

Convicted landlord gets £8m homeless contracts

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An Edinburgh landlord who pled guilty to running unregistered lets and unlicensed HMOs has been given homeless housing contracts by the council worth almost...

Carnegie funding for the new concert hall announced

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A grant of $1 million has been awarded to the new concert hall to be constructed behind The Royal Bank of Scotland building at...

Increase in police stop and search numbers

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Police Scotland conducted more than 40,000 street searches in a year, recovering contraband or leading to arrest in only a quarter of that number...

Cramond Primary win Inspector’s Cup

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When Charlie Duffin scored from a free kick early in the second half to add to a first half brace from Cammy Lochhead it...

Turnover and profit breaks all records at city law firm

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In the last financial year 2024-25, lawyers Aberdein Considine have had a record year breaking all records for turnover and profits. The firm became...

Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival – combining music and food in...

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The full line-up for the Edinburgh Folk & Food Festival, returning to George Square Gardens from Friday 18 - Sunday 27 July 2025 has...

Five things you need to know today

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At The Scottish Parliament this week On Tuesday 24 June 2025 - Budget – provisional outturn 2024-2025 (Ministerial statement) and Education (Scotland) Bill (Stage 3 proceedings) On Wednesday...

Get ready for Edinburgh Festival Carnival

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Edinburgh Festival Carnival takes place on Sunday 13 July 2025 in the heart of the city. This is billed as Edinburgh’s biggest free multicultural celebration....

By-election June 2025 – Fountainbridge/Craiglockhart – meet the candidates

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A by-election will be held this week to fill the vacant council seat in Edinburgh following the sudden death of Labour councillor, Val Walker...