Slow ahead on George Street

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The plans to reorganise George Street are progressing, albeit slowly, and years after first planned, but according to latest estimates the project will be...

Third Sector funding ‘an investment in communities’

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Increased funding for under pressure charities in West Lothian should be seen as “an investment in communities” as expenditure outstrips income councillors have been...

End of the two child cap coming next year in Scotland

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During a visit to a mother and toddler group in Portobello, Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has confirmed that The Scottish Government will "effectively"...

Midlothian taxi drivers receive apology over delayed fare review

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Council officers in Midlothian have apologised after a taxi fare review was delayed by more than a year leaving them facing rising costs. A meeting...

Savings on water charges pour in for public sector

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Water firm’s long-standing partnership continues to deliver benefits.  Scotland's public sector has saved more than £3million in water costs in the past financial year.  The significant...

Police praise victim after 24-year-old man jailed for serious sexual assault

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A 24-year-old man has been jailed for the serious sexual assault of a teenage girl in Edinburgh. Valentin Tica was sentenced at the High Court...

Fraud investigations saves East Lothian Council nearly £500,000

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Fraud investigations have helped save East Lothian Council almost £450,000 this year with homes reclaimed and invalid blue badges cancelled. The council’s counter fraud officer worked...

Floral Clock is bloomin’ lovely this year

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The Floral Clock in Princes Street Gardens is all spruced up and looking lovely now that the council's parks department have created the 2025...

A day and a half of non-stop rugby is Paul’s record...

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Edinburgh player Paul Sullivan is one of several Scots currently in Ireland aiming to be a rugby union world record breaker, starting on Wednesday...

Five things you need to know today

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The Royal Highland Show signs new deal This is show week in Scotland with many farmers and people involved in food and drink production from...