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Hundreds of inmates released under get out of jail early scheme
HUNDREDS of inmates have been freed in just two months under Scotland’s latest "get out of jail early" scheme to tackle prison overcrowding.
Official figures...
Sandra and Steven are bowling champions
Sandra Laidlaw and Steven Kirk are the respective ladies and men's champions for 2026 at Whitehouse and Grange Bowling Club.
In the ladies final Sandra...
Finance Partner elected to Senior Partner role at Pinsent Masons
Law firm, Pinsent Masons, which has offices in Edinburgh, Aberdeen and Glasgow has elected John Maciver as its new Senior Partner.
John is a Finance...
Edinburgh-born Tennis pioneer’s trophy sold
A tennis trophy won by Edinburgh-born Harold Mahony, the first Scottish-born Wimbledon winner 117 years before Sir Andy Murray, has fetched nearly £5,000 at...
Frustration over Princes Street being closed for another three weeks
The council say it remains impossible to move trams past the site of the Princes Street fire which took place in the early hours...
The astronomical night sky over Edinburgh in August
A partial Solar eclipse, the Perseid meteor shower, a planetary parade anda selenelion Lunar eclipse grace our August sky.
The Sun passes from Cancer (The...
Fringe 2026 – Netflix and Paramount star to appear in The Abyss
This August, the Gilded Balloon Patter Hoose welcomes a familiar face from the small screen: Emmy-nominated comedian, actor and writer Brendan Scannell.
Scannell brings his...
New hotel opens on Jeffrey Street
A new hotel has just opened its doors in time for Festival guests in the heart of the capital.
The NYX Hotel Edinburgh is...
Highland coo’s World Cup coup
The Highland cow has been named the nation's favourite native species in a World Cup of Scottish Animals.
It held off competition from 31 other...
Scottish Government support retaining the Wallace letter in Edinburgh
The Scottish Government is in negotiations to keep in a letter carried by Sir William Wallace over 700 years ago in Edinburgh.
The "Wallace Safe...
Review – Talking Tom Heroes: Suddenly Super on the Big Screen ⭐️
‘Hey, have any of you guys ever seen a super speed backflip that turns into a flying glider loop the loop?’
‘What has the BBC...
Fringe 2026 – Bloody Mary(s)
What's in a name?
Revered, despised, forgotten – the past is packed with remarkable Marys. From biblical times to the present day, across cultures...
Back to back final wins a bridge too far for Fearnley
Consecutive challenger tennis tournament finals proved a bridge too far for Edinburgh's Jacob Fearnley as he lost 6-7, 3-6 to American Alex Michelsen in...
Edinburgh gallery to relaunch under new owners with Fringe exhibition
ONE of Edinburgh’s longest-running contemporary art galleries is set to reopen under new ownership with a colourful solo exhibition during the city’s festival season.
The...
Leith Theatre holding 94th birthday celebrations and open house on Saturday
This event is on SATURDAY 25 JULY | 11am until 4pm.
Leith Theatre is holding an Open Day on 25 July at the theatre 28-30...
Review – Luke Combs ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Before Luke Combs walks on stage, the story of the show has already begun.
Trains pull into Waverley and Haymarket, and fans spill onto...
Dancing queen Halle reigns in Spain
Edinburgh youngster Halle Glasgow danced her way to glory at the recent Global Dance Open in Spain.
The 11-year-old was crowned the best in the...
East tennis men remain at top county week table
East of Scotland tennis men will play in elite Group One of the LTA Summer County Cup next year after preserving their place with...
Staff at National Galleries in Edinburgh to strike during festival season
STAFF at the National Galleries of Scotland are set to walk out in August over "serious health and safety concerns" and the proposed closure of exhibitions.
Public and Commercial...
Toolstation roadshow to bring trade brands, deals and giveaways to Edinburgh
TRADESPEOPLE in Edinburgh are being invited to three Toolstation roadshow events next week, featuring live product demonstrations, giveaways and discounts.
The retailer will host suppliers...
Edinburgh riding charity receives £750 donation from BEAR Scotland
A volunteer-run riding charity in west Edinburgh has been given a £750 boost to help care for its horses.
Ravelrig Riding for the Disabled Association,...
Council issues update on Princes Street closure
The City of Edinburgh Council has updated the information on the closure of Princes Street which it has on its website.
The street has...
Scottish Ballet calls for visitor levy relief over rising costs
Touring productions in Scotland could face cuts as rising costs linked to Edinburgh’s new visitor levy have raised concerns.
Scottish Ballet said it had joined...
Atholl Crescent – Reporter approves planning for hostel despite 280 local objections
A group who have tried to fight off plans for a 544-bed super-hostel in Atholl Crescent at the West End say the approval of...
Jacob’s winning streak reaches seven matches
Jacob Fearnley is into the quarter final of the Cranbrook Classic challenger tennis event in Michigan after extending his winning run to seven matches...
Greens call for other Scottish councils to follow Edinburgh’s lead
The Scottish Greens are calling for all other Scottish councils to follow Edinburgh’s lead in introducing a Visitor Levy in their area.
They also suggest...
Letter from Scotland
The 23rd Commonwealth Games began its 10 day run on Thursday evening in the Glasgow Hydro with a kaleidoscopic opening ceremony.
The King and...
Sarwar awarded life peerage and junior ministerial role
Just after 10.30pm, two days after Andy Burnham became Prime Minster, it became official that Anas Sarwar has been appointed Minister of State in...
Wins for East tennis teams
East of Scotland tennis women are up and running in Group Three of the LTA summer county cup after a nail-biting 5-4 win over...
New name on Newcombe trophy
Bass Rock celebrate becoming first time winners of the Terry Newcombe ko cricket trophy for members of the East of Scotland Association.
Gus Fraser-Harris...
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