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New CCTV camera in Morningside after “concerning rise” of shoplifting
A NEW CCTV camera has been installed in Morningside after a “concerning rise” in retail crime and shoplifting was noted by retailers and the local MSP.
The...
Man caught with child abuse images at Royal Infirmary avoids jail
AN NHS radiographer who was arrested at the hospital he worked at after being caught possessing a horror haul of child abuse images has...
Peebles woman sentenced after starving ponies and horse
A woman from Peebles has been sentenced after starving two ponies and a horse to such a degree that vets had no choice but...
Top marks for one of Edinburgh’s care homes
An Edinburgh care home has kept the highest rating for supporting the wellbeing of its clients, following an unannounced inspection by the Care Inspectorate.
Cluny...
Edinburgh care home praised for tackling social isolation among residents
An Edinburgh care home has been praised by residents for the steps it has taken to tackle social isolation.
The scheme was launched by Glencairn,...
Protect the Wild protest against ongoing Guga Hunt outside NatureScot conference
Protect the Wild continues to protest about the ongoing Guga Hunt on the Isle of Ness, and today they demonstrated outside the NatureScot conference...
Council by-elections – nominations open this week
The Returning Officer for the City of Edinburgh Council, Paul Lawrence, has published a Notice of by-elections to fill vacancies in the Southside/Newington and...
Stirring revival earns Merchiston 2nds VMH Solicitors tennis title
Merchiston tennis club's men's 2nd team proved masters of the comeback when winning Division 5A of the VMH Solicitors East of Scotland league.
The Polwarth...
Fringe 2026 – events on George Street may be affected after fire
The road closures on Princes Street, with bus diversions and the cancellation of any trams past the West End stop will continue until next...
Princes Street to remain closed until next month
The Council has announced that Princes Street is expected to be closed until August after last week's fire.
Work is continuing to make the building...
Property factor complaints soar
Complaints about property factors have more than doubled in six years, fuelling calls for a crackdown on rogue operators.
Figures show a sharp increase in...
Tenants in Breadalbane Street flats advised to move out of flats following “expert advice”
Tenants and residents in the Bond Building in Breadalbane Street have been advised to move out two years after a major fire, and in...
Two hospitalised in Edinburgh after car crash involving pedestrian
Two people have been taken to hospital in Edinburgh after a car crash on Monday evening.
Police confirmed that the Barnton Avenue collision involved a...
Powderhall active travel plans for former railway line gain momentum after SNP pledge
The City of Edinburgh Council is locked in negotiations with Network Rail over the purchase of the former Meadowbank-Powderhall railway line, as the government pledge support for the project.
Campaigners...
Expansion on the horizon for Edinburgh football clothing brand
An Edinburgh football fashion brand has reshaped its strategy heading into its busiest trading period since launching after Business Gateway support.
Universal Language, founded by...
West Lothian Council demand an update from the government on school funding
West Lothian Council has demanded clarity from The Scottish Government over £15m in promised funding for St Kentigern's Academy, after months of silence, despite...
Jacob saves SIX match points for fifth challenger title
Jacob Fearnley gave himself an early birthday present - 25 on Wednesday - and made challenger tennis history as he came roaring back to...
EBUG demands the council opens up more bus lanes
Following the closure of Princes Street to all forms of traffic between Frederick Street and Castle Street, Edinburgh Bus Users Group say that the...
Garbage at Edinburgh Castle – this could be the last time?
Shirley Manson announced that she was excited about her band's gig at Edinburgh Castle, but she may have hoped for a more pleasant evening...
Glenn Campbell receives honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier
Journalist, Glenn Campbell who is political editor with the BBC, has been awarded an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier, even though he did not...
Review – Evil Dead Burn ⭐️⭐️
The Evil Dead series continues with this, its sixth instalment.
Based on Spider-Man director Sam Raimi’s original trilogy starring Bruce Campbell as the chainsaw-toting Ash, which wrapped...
Dundee based artist wins the Spirit of Spark to design Princes Street Gardens...
An artist from Dundee University has been chosen to design a memorial for writer Muriel Spark in Princes Street Gardens.
Dr Jacqueline Donachie, based at...
Burnham encouraged to “move the UK closer to the EU”
Former senior Labour MEP, David Martin, said that closer EU links are "critical to our economy and security and to protection our way of...
Princes Street fire – update on Friday lunchtime
Police and fire services are conducting an investigation into the fire at the former Debenhams store on Princes Street, where the street remains closed...
Local reaction to Leith’s Town of Culture bid
Leith has been named as one of fifteen towns in the UK which will be awarded £60,000 to progress to the next stage of...
Princes Street fire – heritage body calls for fabric of the building to be...
A spokesperson for Edinburgh World Heritage said the news about a fire on Princes Street was "deeply saddening and concerning", and have called for...
Princes Street – Debenhams fire – aerial shots show extent of the damage
After the fire at a part of the former Debenhams store at 109 Princes Street, it is difficult to comprehend the extent of the...
Leith is shortlisted for UK Town of Culture title
Leith has been included on the shortlist for the title of the first UK Town of Culture, as one of three Scottish "towns".
Leith, Lerwick...
Princes Street fire – Heritage society call for oversight of next stages
The Architectural Heritage Society of Scotland has written to the Chief Planning Officer of The City of Edinburgh Council, David Givan, after the fire...
Princes Street fire – fire service union says the latest blaze shows the need...
The Fire Brigade Union says there is a need for proper resourcing of the emergency service to continue to provide a professional response to...
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