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Boxing at Portobello Town Hall
Scottish internationalist Aurel Szilagyi will top the bill at 70kgs against a selected opponent from the West of Scotland when the Royal Amateur Boxing...
All month long – enjoy Eat Out Edinburgh
Eat Out Edinburgh, the highly anticipated city-centre restaurant festival run by Essential Edinburgh, today reveals the full list of incredible dining offers running throughout...
Mum living in fear after night attack
A Scottish mum-of-six is living in fear after her car was torched in a shocking night time attack.
Rosanna Duncan was woken by a neighbour...
Old Edinburgh Club looks back in history this March
The Old Edinburgh Club has highlighted some of the significant historical events which have taken place in March in the past.
There are some from...
Dining out – when service makes the difference
In these cash-strapped times, dining out is a treat that should create lasting memories. While exciting new venues constantly emerge on Edinburgh's vibrant culinary...
Astronomical sky over Edinburgh and Lothian – March 2025
In March, we lose our parade of planets but gain the Spring equinox, a total Lunar eclipse and a partial Solar eclipse.
The Sun leaves...
Edinburgh Pentlands MSP stepping down at next election
Gordon MacDonald who has represented Edinburgh Pentlands since 2011 has announced he is stepping down at the next Scottish Parliamentary election.
He has issued...
Strollers bid for semi-final spot
Civil Service Strollers play one of their biggest games of the season on Saturday 1 March when they travel to face second placed East...
Dog of the week – Annie
Animal charity, Dogs Trust, have proposed Annie, a two-year-old Crossbreed, as their dog of the week.
This is a very sweet-natured dog, but she...
HebCelt invite everyone to “shout” in Stornoway this summer
HebCelt has announced that Lulu will headline the Hebridean Festival this summer in Stornoway. The Scottish legend will appear alongside Tide Lines, Skerryvore, Nina...
Lochend golf members rally to save their clubhouse
A venerable Edinburgh golf club has been saved – six months after it was acknowledged to be in a “survival battle.”
Members and friends of...
Craigleith man admits child abuse but is spared jail
An Edinburgh man who carried out a “devastating” course of abusive behaviour against two children - including inducing one to take drugs without their...
At the King’s Gallery – Royal Portraits
A new exhibition of portraits of members of the royal family opening on Friday at the King's Gallery spans 100 years of photography to...
Dogs Trust issue warning for dog owners
"Daffo-Kill" Dangers – Dogs Trust warns owners to keep pets away from spring flowers
Dogs Trust West Calder warn owners of the dangers of spring...
Dr Who loves Edinburgh
Former Doctor Who actor, Peter Davison, spoke of his love for Edinburgh - as the city where he said his career started.
Davison, 73, played...
Review – Now That’s What I Call A Musical ⭐️⭐️⭐️
There have been more than a few Eighties’ jukebox musicals over the years, most were fun, if instantly forgettable, and many had a story...
Local MP calls for phone ban in schools
Gregor Poynton, MP for Livingston and Chair of the All Party Political Group (APPG) on Children's Online Safety, has called for a minimum age...
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...
Create aiming to make a difference in 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...
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