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SNP candidate urges voters to get out and vote on Thursday
The SNP candidate for Edinburgh South West has urged voters across the constituency to ensure their voice is heard, highlighting postal ballots that have...
Top East tennis league awaits unbeaten Dunfermline
Dunfermline tennis men's team will play in Division One of the VMH Solicitors East tennis leagues next season after romping through Division Two unbeaten.
The...
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General Election coverage
There are five constituencies in Edinburgh with around five or six candidates standing in each.
We have interviewed as many of the...
Northern men Ayr bound – women just miss out
Northern Bowling Club’s men’s four have qualified for the finals of the national championships at Ayr from 27 July to 3 August after an...
Honorary degrees for rugby medic and Chief Nursing Officer
Queen Margaret University (QMU) has awarded two honorary degrees today to two "exceptional healthcare workers".
The first is Dr James Robson, MBE, a Scottish...
Sir Geoff will be honoured today
Professor Sir Geoff Palmer, OBE, will be inducted into Scotland's highest royal ancient order later today.
He was awarded the position which is in...
Business stream honoured at industry awards
One of the UK’s largest water retailers received three accolades at a major industry awards ceremony in London.
Edinburgh-based Business Stream emerged as a top...
Sally Gray receives honorary degree from QMU
Sally Gray, TV presenter, media trainer, business leader and charity worker, was awarded an honorary degree by Queen Margaret University (QMU).
The QMU graduate who...
Kempster is Ratho Park champion
James Kempster receives his trophy from club captain Iris O'Neill after winning the Ratho Park golf club championship.
Other winners were Phillip Thomson (B), Graham...
Powderhall Bronze running summer foundry tours
Bookings are now live for a series of tours at Powderhall Bronze, one of the only remaining fine art foundries in Scotland.
Located in Granton,...
Firm sets up a business sale basecamp
A new consultancy which helps company owners get their businesses ready for sale has launched in Edinburgh.
The first of its kind in Scotland, Business...
Strike action by Unite members now likely in Edinburgh
The staff who carry out cleansing and waste services for half of the councils in Scotland have voted to go on strike - perhaps...
General Election 2024 – Richard Shillcock – Communist Party of Britain – Edinburgh North...
Richard Shillcock is in the minority and he is gracious enough to laugh a little when asked how that feels. He is standing for...
General Election 2024 – Deidre Brock – Edinburgh North and Leith
Deidre Brock has been an SNP MP for the last two terms, and was previously the Depute Lord Provost in Edinburgh as well as...
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The July issue of our newspaper is out now in the usual stockists. If you would like to ensure you get...
General Election 2024 – Tommy Sheppard – SNP candidate in Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Tommy Sheppard has been SNP MP for the old constituency of Edinburgh East for the last two terms, and was one of the 56...
General Election 2024 – Open Letter to all Edinburgh candidates
The Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce, Liz McAreavey has written an open letter to all candidates in the General Election.
The letter...
Parliamentary exhibition will mark Liddell’s legacy
The Eric Liddell 100 is running a campaign to promote awareness of the Scottish athlete which operates to remember his legacy with the patronage...
General Election – Charles Dundas – Scottish Liberal Democrats Edinburgh East and Musselburgh
Charles Dundas was a councillor in Edinburgh between 2007 and 2012, and is now the Chief Executive of a Scottish conservation charity.
He is...
Alien to premiere at Film Festival
The latest instalment in the horror film franchise Alien will have its UK premiere in Edinburgh this summer.
Alien: Romulus will launch a new Midnight...
General Election 2024 – Cameron Rose – Reform UK Edinburgh South
Cameron Rose has found his political home in Reform UK for this election.
Mr Rose was a Conservative councillor in this part of Edinburgh...
Legends of Kilspindie triumph again
Legendary status for two players at Kilspindie Golf Club was reinforced in the annual championship.
Bob Humble won the men’s title for the 22nd time...
Mortonhall are under-11 tennis champs
The Mortonhall boys team of Thomas Easton (who unfortunately missed the photo call), Gregor Logie, Wilson Tervit, Jude Cowan, Hamish Coffey and Matthew Walker...
Title ‘hat-trick’ for Andrew at Bruntsfield Links
Andrew Fernie won the Bruntsfield Links Golfing Society championship for the third successive year when he defeated Michael Rolland 5 and 4 in windy...
General Election 2024 – today’s election messages from the major parties
SNP
The SNP says that only a vote for the SNP will protect Scotland’s Parliament from what they regard as increasing Westminster power grabs, as...
General Election 2024 – David Henry – Independent candidate in Edinburgh West
David Henry is standing as an independent candidate in Edinburgh West at this election.
Previously he was a member of the Alba Party, but he...
Stanley Reilly – a life through the lens
Unassuming Stanley Reilly was dealt a tough hand as a youngster in Edinburgh but carved out a new life which led to him being...
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Moredun Summer Fun Day on Wednesday
Bethany Christian Trust is holding a summer fun day in Moredun on Wednesday. There are free activities - and...
Firrhill High School win league and cup double
Firrhill High School footballers have enjoyed a season to remember winning both the Edinburgh under-13 A League and also the League Cup.
Captained by Connor...
Edinburgh schools track and field competition returns
Almost 100 pupils displayed their athletic ability as the Edinburgh Secondary Schools Track and Field competition returned for the first time in seven years.
The...
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