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General Election – help us ask the questions you want answered
What issues should candidates be addressing during the general election campaign in the five Edinburgh constituencies?
We want to know what issues are most important...
Charitable status and a new sponsor for Demonburgh
Demonburgh Junior Roller Derby has been officially recognised as a charity, becoming the city of Edinburgh’s junior roller derby league.
The new status represents a...
Five things you need to know today
This week at the council
Tuesday, 4 June, 2024
10.00 am Governance, Risk and Best Value Committee04/06 - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers
The committee...
The Yard – a “happy place” for families raises thousands
A charity for children with special needs has raised more than £80,000 at its annual fundraising ball.
The Yard is a charity which supports children...
Farr Out joins Zedify – the UK’s largest cargo bike delivery company
Edinburgh-based independent cargo bike company, Farr Out, has joined Zedify, the UK’s largest cargo bike delivery network.
The move means Farr Out’s customers will be...
Ukrainian Festival in Edinburgh next weekend
Edinburgh’s Ukrainian Club is throwing its doors open this weekend for an event to celebrate the country’s culture.
The event, taking place on Sunday 9...
General Election 2024 – Kayleigh O’Neill – Edinburgh North and Leith
Kayleigh O'Neill is the Scottish Greens candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith.
Ms O'Neill was elected as a councillor for Forth Ward in 2022....
Five things you need to know today
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This is Indie News Week and we would love it if you can support us anytime but particularly this week. You...
Edinburgh Leisure celebrating National Volunteer Week
During National Volunteer Week which runs from 3 to 9 June, Edinburgh Leisure will be holding a thank you at Meadowbank Sports Centre....
Porty plan a four day jamboree to mark rugby centenary
Portobello rugby club have four consecutive days of celebration lined up for later this month to bring down the curtain on their centenary season.
Festivities...
Duck & Waffle team up with PIGGS
World Tapas Day is in June and the team at Duck & Waffle have looked no further than PIGGS to find a talented culinary...
Cricket Scots unveil new strip – and sponsor
When the Scotland cricket team begin their bid for the ICC men’s T20 world cup in the West Indies early next month as well...
Meadows Festival 2024 – photos
The free volunteer run Meadows Festival takes place this weekend on Saturday and Sunday.
Activities include sports, music stalls and family entertainment, and the fun...
Greens say LEZ will save lives
The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) which will be enforced from today in Edinburgh as well as those in Aberdeen and Dundee will save lives...
New pass is good for golfers
Edinburgh Leisure is launching a new short-term golf pass allowing visitors to the city and residents to play their six world-class courses without having...
Jacob set to hit the pro circuit as US college stint ends
Scotland’s senior tennis player of the year, Jacob Fearnley, from Dalkeith, will look to British No 1 Cameron Norrie for inspiration as he prepares...
Northern ‘gentlemen’ share spoils with Irish – now for Milan
Edinburgh Northern rugby club’s over-35 team, known as “The Gentlemen of Northern” recently entertained a visiting Irish club from Clonakilty, West Cork, at Inverleith...
Edinburgh Trams on track to win more awards
With a wide collection of awards, Edinburgh’s tram network is in line ti win more as it celebrates ten years of operation this month.
Edinburgh...
Edinburgh poet announced as new Disability Arts Online Associate Artist
Disabled-led arts organisation Disability Arts Online (DAO) has today announced that a poet from Edinburgh has been selected as its new Associate Artist, in...
New chair appointed to CrossReach board
The General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has appointed Dr Mike Cantlay, OBE, as Convener of its Social Care Council. Mike will chair...
School uniform exchange opens on Saturday
The Leith Collective launches its free school uniform exchange on Saturday 1 June at Ocean Terminal and Fort Kinnaird.
The Community Interest Company is calling...
Enforcement of the Low Emission Zone begins on Saturday 1 June
Enforcement of the LEZ begins on Saturday
Don't get caught out. Enforcement of the Low Emission Zone begins in Edinburgh on Saturday with the automatic...
Scottish Government criticised for physiotherapy workforce ‘failure’
A cross-party coalition of MSPs told The Scottish Government to “get to grips” with addressing a critical workforce shortage in the physiotherapy sector.
Speaking in...
Book Festival ends sponsorship with Baillie Gifford
The Edinburgh International Book Festival have ended their 20-year sponsorship deal with Baillie Gifford, despite claims by the firm that those protesting are doing...
Matheson scandal continues to cast long shadow over Parliament at FMQs
The expenses scandal surrounding Michael Matheson continues to dominate The Scottish Parliament as the First Minister faced a cross-party challenge on the controversy on...
Neuk Perspectives – exhibition of neurodivergent art
This summer, Neuk Collective is proud to present "Neuk Perspectives," an exhibition that showcases the diverse talents of 41 neurodivergent artists from across Scotland,...
Bob takes the McNab Trophy at Dean Bowling Club
Dean Bowling Club's Bob Cranston collected the McNab Trophy for a third time when he defeated Jim Dennington in the final of a competition...
East tennis coaching programme to be based at Merchiston Castle School
East of Scotland Tennis have a new home for their coaching programmes after signing an agreement with Merchiston Castle School in Colinton.
The regional tennis body...
Sea Cadets looking for volunteers
Sea Cadets Edinburgh Trinity are seeking new Volunteers to jump on board
Are you looking for a new challenge? Do you want to support young...
Council issues prohibition notices to stop risky aesthetic treatments in the capital
Over the past month, The City of Edinburgh Council’s Environmental Health team has issued eight Prohibition Notices to businesses and practitioners over three locations...
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