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Aldi Sports Fund now open for applications
Aldi’s Scottish Sport Fund has returned for its ninth consecutive year, giving sports clubs in Edinburgh and the Lothians the opportunity to receive a...
Celebrating Merchant Navy Day in Leith
Today is Merchant Navy Day, an official day of remembrance established in 2000.
The day is a way to commemorate more than 44,000 civilian...
Ukrainian refugee Arsenii is Craigmillar tennis champion
Arsenii Opryshko, a Ukrainian refugee from Kharkiv has won the men’s singles for 2024 at Craigmillar Park Tennis Club.
The tennis player who came...
Aussies must be aware Scots cricket is more professional
Scotland host Australia at the Grange club, Edinburgh, in three Twenty:20 cricket matches on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday this week.
From across the world...
Broughton Rugby prepare to mark centenary
During the new club rugby season north Edinburgh’s Broughton club will stage a number of events to mark its centenary.
First up will be a...
Hibs’ historic link with the colour purple
Hibs new purple and green striped third kit has already proved popular with the supporters and hundreds of replica shirts can been seen on...
At Capital Theatres from next week – until next year…
While the work continues at The King's, Capital Theatres continue to attract some big stars and shows to Edinburgh, using the Festival Theatre and...
Strange Town staging HER in October
Leith-based charity Strange Town uses theatre and the arts as a way of giving children and young people the chance to develop their creative...
After the crowds have gone – at SpaceUK
SpaceUK put on shows 19 theatres in 6 venues.
The company held a press preview on the first Friday following which there was a...
Crunching the numbers after Assembly Festival
The Fringe already seems a long time ago - but in reality it only ended last week and now all the major venues have...
NHS Lothian urges flu vaccine for children this winter
NHS Lothian is urging parents and carers to sign up for the flu vaccine for their children's protection this winter.
The nasal...
Tony Blackburn brings his Sounds of the Sixties LIVE to the Playhouse
Tony Blackburn,OBE, was the first voice of Radio 1, opening the very first show with the Controller of the BBC literally looming large over...
Fairtrade Fortnight begins next week – Be the Change
Fairtrade Fortnight runs from Monday 9 to Sunday 22 September and will promote a simple message: Be the Change.
This campaign highlights that many non-Fairtrade farmers...
Debut crime writer is long listed for McIlvanney Prize
A West Lothian author waited for more than 50 years to write his first novel - now it is in line to win Scotland's...
Five things you need to know today
SEPTEMBER
Our Five things you need to know today article will come back after the planned rest during August... slowly. As it can be quite...
Conservative leadership campaign – all Tory MPs backing Findlay
Russell Findlay MSP announced today that he has won the support of all five Scottish Conservative MPs and two former Secretaries of State for Scotland.
Former...
Old Edinburgh Club looks back in time
The Old Edinburgh Club reminds us of the notable dates in September through the centuries.
1st In 714, St Giles, patron saint of Edinburgh, died....
Mayfield Bowling Club celebrate 150 years
Local member Gavin Thomson scooped the £400 prize for winning Mayfield Bowling Club’s 150th anniversary tournament and is pictured receiving the trophy from past...
Fairtrade Fortnight – Be the Change
Fairtrade Fortnight takes place this year from 9 to 22 September and promotes a simple message: Be the Change.
Fairtrade represents more than two million farmers...
Edinburgh woman shares secret to living a long life
A 104-year-old Edinburgh woman enjoyed a spectacular birthday party to mark reaching her special birthday.
Lena ‘Alice’ Lamont, who lives at Care UK’s Murrayside, on...
Leith Pilates seek support for their new publication
Andy Pearson, Pilates instructor and comic book creator, has produced the Hypermobility Survival Guide, a unique blend of Pilates expertise and illustration to support...
Roadworks in Edinburgh this 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...
The astronomical sky over Edinburgh this September
September plays host to an equinox, a partial Lunar eclipse and a comet that may brighten to naked-eye visibility. Plus there are lots of...
Team at ACTIPH Water expands
Founder of ACTIPH Water, Jamie Douglas-Hamilton, has teamed up with the UK's fittest man, Zack George and CrossFit's Jay Younger to ensure that more...
Edinburgh creative firm recruiting and expanding
With a name like Multiply this creative firm is duty bound to grow - and it is announcing a recruitment drive and new board...
Social Bite lay down a 100-mile challenge
Homelessness charity Social Bite is asking people to take part in the 40 day 100-mile challenge which begins on 1 September.
Anyone can take part...
Advocate General for Scotland appointment announced
Catherine Smith, KC, has been appointed Advocate General for Scotland.
His Majesty King Charles has also confirmed he will confer a peerage of the United...
Scotland Women’s rugby team up with Edinburgh Zoo for free tickets
It will be an action-packed September for the Scotland Women’s rugby team. The team will play Wales and Fijiana at Hive Stadium next month....
Brian Cox narrates video of the latest developments at the King’s
The renovation of the Grade A listed King's Theatre is progressing. The project is now more than half way to completion.
Most of the demolition...
New Transport Convener steps up
Cllr Stephen Jenkinson is taking up the biggest public-facing position on the council as the new Transport and Environment (TEC) Convener.
His appointment was...
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