Tag: Edinburgh local news
Irvine’s punk inspiration
Irvine Welsh says punk music changed his life after it inspired him to abandon his trade to pursue a career in the arts.
The Trainspotting author, 66, became an apprentice TV repairman after leaving school...
Early Christmas present for North Edinburgh Arts
The UK Government has awarded £1.7 million in funding from the Community Ownership Fund to North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) capital programme.
NEA has almost completed building a new home and now it will be able...
Carlton 2nd XI finally confirmed as champions
After an anxious wait while a rival team unsuccessfully appealed a decision to dock them 20 points, Carlton cricket club’s 2nd X1 have finally been confirmed as East Division One champions for 2024.
The appeal...
Approval for key site in West Edinburgh
Planning permission has been granted for a major new development of 3,000 homes on the old (and little-used) north-south runway at Edinburgh Airport.
Crosswinds Developments will now proceed to design the finer details of the...
Call for fair pay and conditions for all hospitality and retail workers
There is a call for all hospitality and retail workers to receive fair pay and conditions as they face the rush of the Christmas and holiday period.
Scottish Greens say that workers in bars, restaurants,...
Super league call for capital’s wheelchair Giants
Edinburgh Giants wheelchair rugby league club have been confirmed as the first Scottish outfit in any variant of the sport to play in the Betfred Super League.
Pleasance-based Giants, founded only 21 months ago, will...
New park opens in Granton
The council's project to refurbish the Granton Gasometer is a central part to the regeneration of the area and the new play park inside Gas Holder 1 is now open.
Work began on the project...
Forever Edinburgh partners with local tourism businesses and OneCity Trust
Forever Edinburgh has begun a new charity drive this month, collaborating with local tourism businesses to provide hundreds of free experiences to those most in need this festive season and beyond.
‘Resident Rewards Edinburgh Gives...
Panthers do coach Steph proud with first trophy
Gracemount Panthers basketball club, founded in 2012, have won their first piece of silverware after coming out on top in the first-ever Lothians Masters (over-40) tournament held at Oriam.
A total of five teams took...
Lothian badminton teams in double triumph
Lothian age-group badminton teams have been enjoying plenty of success with both the under-15s and under-19s triumphing in competitions.
Competing in the Scottish schools inter-area event at Penicuik Lothian under-15s retained the Harry Leuchers Shield...
Can YOU assist a proposed Sporting Memories group
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SMFS) and Edinburgh Leisure are seeking volunteers to help launch a new weekly club that tackles depression, dementia, and loneliness through the power of sport.
The proposed Sporting Memories Club would...
Royal nanny’s gift sold at auction in Edinburgh
A silver makeup case given by the late Queen to King Charles' Scottish nanny - who was later dismissed in a controversy over the young prince's royal pudding - fetched more than £2,000 at...
The Rig – Speaking to Iain Glen and Martin Compston
When we last saw them, Magnus and Fulmer were being helicoptered to who-knew-where, as the first season of The Rig reached its devastating climax.
While fans of the hit sci-fi series were sure to be...
Businessman and philanthropist Alastair Salvesen dies
Dr Alastair Salvesen, CBE, CA, MBA, Hon DSc, HRSA, FRSA, businessman and member of the well known Salvesen family has died aged 83.
Dr Salvesen first qualified as a chartered accountant and became a...
Knitted angels bring joy this Christmas
The Knit and Natter group at Northesk Church are placing handmade crocheted angels on the railings outside the church every Sunday and are inviting people to take one to decorate their homes this festive...
Granton Gas Holder now a permanent illumination in Edinburgh
From Friday night Gas Holder 1 in Granton will be permanently lit up as the centrepiece to the regeneration of the area.
First constructed in 1901 the 46 metre high gas holder has been...
Peerages announced for politicians today
Number 10 has announced that political peerages will be conferred by The King on those people listed below.
The Scots who will be honoured include former MSP, Wendy Alexander, and Margaret Curran former MP...
Five things you need to know today
The Royal Blind School in Edinburgh lit up the festive season with its annual Christmas show, A Race Across the world!
This year’s production featured an exciting race between two teams, the Huskies and...
Student accommodation project seeks innovative partner
Landmark development promises to transform international student living
A groundbreaking student accommodation project is looking for a strategic partner to develop up to 200 purpose-built apartments.
The Scottish Institute (The SI), Scotland's only theatre school...
Shelter’s move against the council is “alarming”
While Edinburgh Labour have chosen their Housing Convener as their group leader - and also contender for Council Leader - the Green group are keeping a focus on last week's spat with Shelter over...
Right Royal performances from capital boxers
Royal Amateur Boxing Club coach, Junior Burton, has heaped praise on fighters who successfully flew the flag for the club at a show organised by Leith Victoria AAC in Tynecastle Stadium.
Youngsters, pictured left to...
Five things you need to know today Thursday
Appointment of a new council leader
The City of Edinburgh Council's final meeting of the year takes place at 10am this morning. While deputations are usually heard first before any other business, there are only...
New education programme will support dentists
Young dentists to benefit from specialised training
A new innovative education programme in Scottish dentistry has been unveiled to help meet the demand for practitioners across the country.
Scottish Dental Care, a leading dental provider in...
The cost of holding a council by-election
The cost of holding the recent by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead has now been broken down by the Finance Convener - at least in part.
The councillor elected in November, Liberal Democrat Louise Spence, resigned after...
Chief Christmas Officer is up to the job
Fort Kinnaird has revealed the successful candidate in its search for a new Chief Christmas Officer (CCO) – with six-year-old Ruari from East Lothian appointed in the inaugural role.
Ruari was recruited to try out...
Five things you need to know today
Public meeting in South Queensferry on Wednesday evening
On Wednesday night Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, Alex Cole Hamilton who is the MSP for Edinburgh Western - the area which includes South Queensferry is holding a...
Edinburgh Business Stories podcast – the 50th episode is out today
Business podcast Edinburgh Business Stories is today celebrating the release of its 50th episode with local businessman Ricky Nicol, Co-founder and Vice Chairman of local success story, Commsworld, one of the UK’s leading Next Generation...
Balmoral Hotel served 39,000 cups of tea this year
The Palm Court at the Balmoral Hotel reveals their top ten teas after serving guests around 39,000 cups of tea throughout the year, all accompanied by 1,820 hours of live harp music.
The Balmoral say...
Candidates confirmed for January by-election
A by-election is being held in Colinton/ Fairmilehead on 23 January to fill two vacant councillor positions and today the council has announced those who are standing.
The by election was announced after two...
Division continues over who will run Edinburgh Council
The group currently running the minority administration in Edinburgh is divided over whether they should continue to do so.
A meeting on Monday was inconclusive over backing their newly elected group leader, Cllr Jane...
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