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Craigmillar fireworks night 2023 – teenager sentenced to do voluntary work
A teenager who launched fireworks at police during a night of rioting in Edinburgh has been sentenced to carry out unpaid work as punishment.
Dean...
Firefighter scammers quit after bogus payments uncovered
Rogue firefighters were forced to quit the service after a scam involving on-call payments was exposed.
Officers are alleged to have fleeced Scottish Fire and...
Donald Anderson to lead new project to clean up Craigmillar
Donald Anderson, former leader of The City of Edinburgh Council, has been appointed as Chair of the Board of Create, a Craigmillar community enterprise....
The Chief returns in new spin off
One of Scotland's most popular comedy creations, Scot Squad police chief Cameron Miekelson, has returned to TV screens in a new BBC Scotland spin...
Step inside luxury living in Musselburgh
Walk-through apartment offers an exclusive preview for buyers.
Home buyers in Musselburgh can now step inside and experience the quality of a highly sought-after riverside...
Stephen Jardine becomes President of The Cockburn Association
The Cockburn Association, has appointed broadcaster Stephen Jardine to become its next president.
Taking over from Sir Sandy Crombie who had been in post...
Royal visit to Veterans Housing in Trinity
His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester visited a Veterans Housing Scotland community in Trinity on Wednesday where he met two of its longest...
Edinburgh legal specialists strengthen core teams
A specialist law firm has made three new hires as it continues to grow across its core specialisms.
Angela Fyfe will join Gibson Kerr as...
George stays in charge at RHC cricket
George West has been elected captain of East Premiership cricket side Royal High Corstorphine for a third season.
And while Caleb Whitefoord is heading off...
University seeking to cut more staff as unions claim there is no funding gap
University Vice-Chancellor Professor Sir Peter Mathieson has written to university staff this week warning that the university is in "severe financial difficulty" and that...
Medal time for Craigmillar boxers
It’s been a great start to the year at Craigmillar Boxing club with members achieving two gold and one silver medals in the latest...
Prisoners allowed to observe holy days while serving sentences
Scottish prisons will allow inmates to observe more than 65 religious holy days this year for 14 faiths including Zoroastrian, Pagan and Rastafarian, and...
Colinton Community Council issue urgent plea for new members
Colinton Community Council have issued an urgent appeal for nominations for new community councillors.
The deadline for all 47 community councils in Edinburgh is...
Lynx appeal raises thousands to care for animals at Edinburgh Zoo
Members of the public have donated more than £17,000 to help look after three lynx that were illegally released in the Highlands.
The Royal Zoological...
Drugs behind bars makes prisoners easier to control
Prison authorities turn a blind eye to rampant drug abuse behind bars as it makes "zombified" inmates easier to control, according to claims in...
Scotland marks the third anniversary of invasion of Ukraine
In a series of events being held on Monday to commemorate three years since the start of Russia’s war against Ukraine, First Minister John...
Travel feature – get on down to London
“Come and be my bodyguard.”
I’m not expecting this request as I stand minding my own business with my family enjoying the entertainment, in Covent...
Edinburgh South West MP visited Ukraine this weekend
Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, visited Lviv in Ukraine over the weekend to confirm the UK's ongoing support.
Monday 24 February is the...
Dean Owens releases new album – Spirit Ridge
Spirit Ridge is the follow up to Dean’s critically acclaimed collaborations with US Latin rock icons Calexico which resulted in two albums – Sinner’s...
Community council heavily criticises council’s plans for Princes Street
The New Town and Broughton Community Council (NTBCC) responded to the council consultation on the future of Princes Street with some choice words.
The council...
Ukrainian club a lively hub three years after Russian invasion
It is now three years since President Putin invaded Ukraine. In Edinburgh that has meant a huge upturn in activity at the Association of...
Choudhury calls for dedicated Muslim cemetery
Urgent action needed - leaders call for dedicated Muslim cemetery at Scottish Parliament meeting.
A community meeting hosted by Lothian MSP, Foysol Choudhury, has reignited...
Pioneering tech for independent living recognised
Major award for team offering transformative model for care closer to home
A DIGITAL team improving the health and wellbeing of adults across Scotland has...
The Leddie will host first wellness retreat
The Leddie, Aberlady’s boutique hotel and restaurant, will host its first wellness retreat, Spring Equinox Awakening, from Saturday, 15 March to Sunday, 16 March....
Fun interactive workshops at Fort Kinnaird for all the family
Fort Kinnaird has a range of interactive workshops suitable for the whole family this week.
From sewing workshops and slime-making sessions to hands-on experiences with...
Letter from Scotland
We’ve just come through a long cold spell of weather with mean, drizzly skies and daytime temperatures between 2 and 5 degrees Celsius. This...
Charity regulator urges those in charge of dormant accounts to ‘act now’
Scottish charity regulator urges people such as advisers and trustees dealing with dormant accounts to act now.
The Revitalising Trusts project has so far released...
Prize boost for Lasswade AC 10 mile race
The annual Lasswade Athletic Club 10 mile road race takes place on Sunday, 2 March with an added incentive for competitors.
Over 200 runners are...
Leith Chooses announces the results
Following the lively Community Voting Day last month, and a period of online public voting, £eith Chooses has announced the applicants who have been...
Lasswade AC target national cross country medals
The highlight of the domestic Scottish cross-country season takes place on Saturday with the Lindsays National Championships at Calendar Park, Falkirk.
And among the clubs...
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