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Edinburgh playoffs in doubt after scraping their way to a draw in Parma
Zebre Parma 25 - Edinburgh 25
Despite spending most of the opening quarter in their 22, Edinburgh were able to score the first points of...
Gallipoli remembered on Anzac Day at Scottish National War Memorial
Early morning international remembrance services marking the 110th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in the First World War, took place on Friday.
Today is ANZAC...
British Business Awards held in Edinburgh – raise £1.2 million for Social Bite
A gathering of British business people at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre celebrated business success stories and raised more than £1 million for the...
Student flats developer says council is wrong about flood risk
The developers of the Murrayfield Sports Bar site in Gorgie say the council's concerns over the flood risk are wrong, and run contrary to...
Mary gets things rolling at Postal Bowling Club
Mary McCardle, wife of President Scott McCardle, delivered the traditional first jack of the new season at Postal Bowling Club.
This was followed by...
The night sky over Edinburgh in May
May graces us with a new comet, a New Supermoon, a Full Micromoon and the Eta Aquarids meteor shower seeded by Halley's comet.
After...
New chapter begins with octogenarian’s first painting exhibition
A new art exhibition will showcase the creative talents of Martin Birkhans, an 88-year-old Edinburgh resident who has rediscovered his passion for painting, proving...
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Graffiti
Following our spotlight on the new playpark on the Roseburn to Union Canal walking and cycling path this week, we have a reply from...
Yabba dabba Bu – Fearnley wins through!
Jacob Fearnley will play Czech Tomas Machac, world No 20, in the second round of the Madrid Open tennis on Saturday after a 6-3,...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build,...
LifeCare Spring Fair – this Saturday
Everyone is invited to the LifeCare Spring Fair this Saturday 26 April from 10.30am until 1.30pm.
Come along to the fully accessible community hub on...
Day pupils welcome at Edinburgh boys’ school
Scotland's only all-boys’ independent boarding and day school has introduced a new day pupil option, which is aimed at offering families greater choice and...
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Graffiti
Our article yesterday morning highlighted the sorry state of the new park on the walking and cycling route from Roseburn to Union Canal.
Cllr Ross...
East Championship debut for Drummond Trinity cricketers
With Drummond Trinity Cricket Club marking its 20th anniversary, the club is entering a landmark season with all five teams competing at different levels.
The...
Review – Pride and Prejudice* (*Sort of) ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Pop pastiche of Jane Austen classic may be a fun anachronistic mash-up, but is it novel or is it naff?
Continue to read here
At Festival...
First Minister pays a visit to a Warm Welcome Space
First Minister, John Swinney, joined guests and volunteers on Easter Monday at St. John’s Cornerstone Warm Welcome Space.
The space is one of the...
Government appoints new Chief Entrepreneur
The Scottish Government has appointed businesswoman Ana Stewart as its new Chief Entrepreneur until July 2026.
Ms Stewart, who has chosen to take up the...
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Graffiti
We published one photo of the graffiti on the walls at the new £17 million walking and cycling path from Roseburn to Union...
Chips is raring to go to a new home
Chips, a two-year-old Staffordshire Bull Terrier has a "sweet nature, soft heart, and affectionate personality".
A spokesperson for Dogs Trust said: "Chips is a true...
First Minister convening summit on Wednesday
First Minister John Swinney will host a gathering on Wednesday which is aimed at "protecting and strengthening Scotland’s democracy".
It is being billed as an...
Southern Light meet Sir Tim
Members of Southern Light, Edinburgh’s oldest amateur theatre company, met Sir Tim Rice the multi-award-winning, internationallyrenowned lyricist, during his stop at the Festival Theatre,...
Linlithgow win Northern sevens
Linlithgow overcame Stewart’s Melville 17-14 to be crowned Edinburgh Northern seven-a-side champions for 2025 at Inverleith Park.
Edinburgh Fijians won the second tier Northern Bowl...
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Earth Day
The theme for Earth Day this year is Our Power, Our Planet which focuses on renewable energy and climate action. Today there will...
Hutchie 2012s triumph in Mediterranean Cup
Hutchison Vale 2012s footballers have returned in triumph from the south of France after beating an assortment of opponents from around Europe to lift...
Sufficient number of nominees for new Old Town Community Council
At least eight valid nominations for community councillors have been received as new members of Old Town Community Council.
In addition a Local Interest...
His Holiness the Pope dies in Rome
The Vatican announced the death of His Holiness Pope Francis early on Monday morning at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Maria.
Although...
Five historic pools, one day: Edinburgh swimmers complete Victorian pool challenge for charity
Swimmers from Leith Victoria Swim Centre completed their challenge on Easter Monday which was to visit and swim in all five of Edinburgh Leisure’s...
Fearnley wins opening Madrid qualifier
Jacob Fearnley came from a set down to defeat Russia's Pavel Kotov 4-6, 6-4, 6-1 and reach the second round of qualifying for the...
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At The City of Edinburgh Council this week
School pupils return to school on Tuesday but this is a slow week for councillors.
Monday, 21st...
Scottish Water on strike from midnight
The union UNISON warns that Scottish Water staff are taking strike action for the next two days.
Staff at Scottish Water will begin a...
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