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Easter at The Centre – meet the Comic Con superheroes
Shoppers could be in for a special treat this Easter as Batman and the Tumbler Batmobile, along with his superhero friends, will visit The...
Family restaurant fear closure because of smelly bins placed outside
A family-run Edinburgh restaurant fear they could face closure as a result of the council’s installation of a “smelly” bin hub just a few...
Easter idea – Sunday jazz with a side of roast at Le Petit Beefbar
This Easter, get together at Le Petit Beefbar for a celebration with friends and family.
Enjoy a jazz Sunday roast followed by an egg-citing Easter...
Council leaves pigeons in peril under Russell Road bridge
Bird lovers have accused Edinburgh City Council of trapping pigeons in a metal mesh designed to stop them pooping on passers-by - leaving at...
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Assisted Dying Bill
Liam McArthur MSP will launch his Assisted Dying for Terminally Ill Adults (Scotland) Bill today in The Scottish Parliament.
The bill was...
Astronomical sky above Edinburgh and Lothian April 2024
The opening weekend of April is the last chance to try the Messier Marathon in 2024 but the headline grabbing news is that the...
Mountain GOAT back down to earth – but no running this week!
A biography on the University of Edinburgh website pays tribute to their veterinary lecturer employee and also describes Jasmin Paris as “a keen hill...
Tattoo unveils new programme for this year’s show
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo has announced the launch of this year's new show, Journeys, featuring more than 800 performers from around the world....
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Tonight in South Queensferry
The Queensferry Heritage Trust meets this evening and Francis Hay will present a talk about the accidents which took place...
National Lottery funding announced for Edinburgh charities
Several Edinburgh charities will benefit from the latest National Lottery funding announced today.
The Green Projects programme at North Edinburgh Arts will receive £148,821...
Scoot along to The Ripple Refinery
The first community run refillery project in North East Edinburgh will open on Wednesday 27 March at Restalrig Lochend Community Hub.
This will be run...
Eric Liddell 100 – The Flying Scot remembered in France
In a tribute to one of Scotland's most celebrated sporting figures, The Eric Liddell 100 campaign have celebrated a historic moment at the Stade...
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Children's theatre gala
Forth Children's Theatre are holding a 45th anniversary gala performance featuring some of the best musicals the company have every staged.
Between...
Changes needed to encourage diversity in finance sector
A lack of diversity at senior level could be stunting growth and innovation in Scotland’s financial sector, according to a recently launched insights report.
Core-Asset...
Concern over ‘false narrative’ around Blue Badge misuse whilst thousands unclaimed
A “harmful false narrative” is being created around disabled people and benefit fraud, an Edinburgh councillor has claimed, after the council “boasted” about catching...
Fears for future of ‘decaying’ Art Deco cinema
Council to examine options for the empty George cinema building in Portobello, amid fears it could be "demolished by default"
City councillors called for urgent...
Government commits more funding for mental health
The Scottish Government has announced monies for two funds to help mental health projects for children and young people as well as adults.
The Communities...
Under the Table to open in April
A new restaurant is to open on Dundas Street, as a joint venture between chef Sean Clark and his business partner Paul O'Donoghue,...
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Drop in sessions at Citizens Advice
There will be extra sessions at Citizens advice on Dundas Street each Thursday from 9.30am to 12.30pm. You don't...
Review: Blue Beard ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Ramshackle and radical, forthright and angry, Emma Rice's retelling of Blue Beard, based loosely on the French folk tale in which a wealthy wife...
Roadworks in Edinburgh 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...
New store opening at Fort Kinnaird
Mountain Warehouse is to open a new store at the shopping centre at Fort Kinnaird.
UK outdoor retailer, Mountain Warehouse plans a new-look larger store...
Edinburgh care home shortlisted for national award
A care home in Edinburgh has been nominated as a finalist for prestigious national award.
Care UK’s Murrayside, on South Beechwood, has been celebrating after...
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Earth Hour
Everyone is invited to switch off the lights and give an hour for Earth on Saturday 23 March at 8.30pm. This is...
Six by Nico now offering a slice of the Big Apple
Chef Nico Simeone visited New York recently to be inspired for the next set of menus which will be offered in his Edinburgh, Glasgow...
Outboard is open again for the summer
After a short winter break, Buzzworks has announced the reopening of its dog-friendly summer hotspot, Outboard by Scotts in South Queensferry on Friday.
Outboard is next door...
Mental health campaign calls for change in behaviour
Scots are still afraid to have a conversation with someone with a mental illness, according to a new survey.
See Me, Scotland’s national programme to...
Questions raised over Edinburgh 900 celebrations
The council has allocated £500,000 to spend on the city's 900th anniversary, but no firm plans have yet been made about how the funding...
New Scouts badge now extended to all age groups
All Scouts in Scotland can now achieve the new human rights badge, including those between 14 and 18, the Explorers group.
The Rights Challenge Badge...
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Edinburgh Tool Library
Edinburgh Tool Library has a cycling project to get people on bikes and keep them there by showing them how to...
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