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Former First Minister Alex Salmond has died
Former First Minister, Alex Salmond, has died aged 69.
Mr Salmond was the leader of the Alba Party, which he set up in 2021.
It...
Roadworks in Edinburgh in the next week
This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the...
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Paddington Bear
Edinburgh is one of 23 locations taking part in Paddington Visits, a trail which will see the special statues appearing in cities, towns,...
Review – Hairspray The Musical ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
With one of the most upbeat opening numbers in musical theatre, Hairspray never fails to lift the spirits from the very start.
This fresh...
Edinburgh Adoption and Fostering Information Event
Join St Andrews Children’s Society for their Edinburgh Adoption and Fostering Information Event on Tuesday, 29 October 2024 from 6pm to 7.30pm.
The society staff will...
Morrisons support Simpsons Special Care Babies charity
Simpsons Special Care Babies, a charity that supports the fundraising for the Simpson Neonatal Unit in Edinburgh, were delighted to receive a donation of...
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Nobel Prize in Physics
Geoffrey Hinton, who is a former PhD student at the University of Edinburgh from 1978, has been awarded a Nobel Prize...
Joseph Bonnar retires after half a century
Joe Bonnar, the master of the eyebrow raise and the wry smile, and also an expert jeweller, has closed his shop.
After 50 years,...
D&G recruit Dunlop Tyres as their house brand
D&G Autocare, one of the country’s premier independent garage groups, has announced an exclusive deal with an historic name in tyres - Dunlop.
The...
Award for local furniture designer
The Verne Easy Chair, designed by an Edinburgh based furniture designer won "Best Chair in Show" at the Young Furniture Makers Exhibition in London...
Former WASPs building in Dalry to become student flats
The building at West Park Place sold by the council for £1 in 2021, and used as an artists’ hub for around 50 artists...
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Longstone Community Council
Longstone Community Council next meets on 14 October 2024 at 7.30pm at Slateford/Longsonte Church.
The agenda includes discussion of some purpose...
Moving made easy scheme makes life a breeze for this retired couple
Newly retired couple, Mary and Alistair Berrill, planned a move this year to a more modern, warmer and more comfortable new home. They found...
Housing giant commits to helping tenants with energy savings
Partnership with Changeworks promises massive savings for tenants.
One of Scotland’s leading housing providers has announced a groundbreaking partnership with an environmental charity to deliver...
Concert to be held in Portobello – tickets now available
Tickets are now available for a light classical concert on 3 November in Portobello.
Sirocco Winds is a professional wind quintet, made up of...
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Colinton Community Council meeting on Tuesday
There will be a virtual community council meeting held on Zoom this evening at 7.30pm. Everyone in the Colinton...
Edinburgh event agency named business of the year
Scotland’s leading creative event and experiential agency named outstanding business of the year at the Women’s Enterprise Scotland Awards
YOURGB, Scotland’s leading creative event and...
Edinburgh care home resident steps back in time at local jazz festival
An Edinburgh care home resident was thrilled when her wish to revisit one of her most treasured places came true.
When the team at Care...
HMRC serve winding up notice on Summerhall
His Majesty's Revenue Commissioners (HMRC) have presented a petition to wind up the limited company, Summerhall Management Limited, on the basis that corporation tax...
Forth Ports names its new riverside berth
Forth Ports has a new deep water riverside berth at the Port of Leith which is now named.
The berth will be named...
Tickets available for supper club at dog-friendly café
Tickets go on sale today for the first supper club for dogs and their human companions in Stockbridge.
Sip & Bark will begin serving...
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Commemorating the 7 October attack
It is a year today since the attack by Hamas on Israelis at the Nova festival in Israel. Since then...
Challenge Poverty Week begins
The Scottish Government’s national mission to tackle poverty and end child poverty is to be highlighted by Scottish Ministers during Challenge Poverty Week.
Social Justice...
Pentlands Book Festival 2024 – tickets for full programme released
Pentlands Book Festival, the popular free festival in the south west of Edinburgh has released tickets for this year's events which run from 23...
Roadworks in Edinburgh in the next week
This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the...
Restaurant in the running for top award
Dunfermline Restaurant, Jack ‘O’Bryan’s, is in the running for a top trade industry award in the Restaurant Of The Year 2024 (Fine Dining) category,...
October at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
There is something for all ages this month with a tea with a tiger keeper and cocktails during Edinburgh Cocktail Week.
The Chef's Table Inspired...
Preston Lodge rugby unveil new “heritage” kit
Preston Lodge Rugby Club have unveiled a special “heritage strip” as they continue to celebrate their 95th anniversary season in some style – two...
City firm chosen to host Scottish return of Landscape Academy
The Landscape Academy is returning to Scotland later this month to stage another workshop hosted by Edinburgh-headquartered St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies.
The Chester-based...
Alana comes back to D&G in an exciting new role
Thanks to specialist training from D&G Autocare, one of Scotland's largest independent autocare firms, a Fife woman says she is blazing a trail for...
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