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Murrayfield community councillor delivers message to Prime Minister
Chair of One Democratic Palestine (ODP), Pete Gregson, went to Downing Street on Thursday to hand in a letter to the Prime Minister signed...
Woman charged with driving offence during pro-Palestine march
A woman has been charged with a driving offence following an incident on The Mound during the pro-Palestine march held in Edinburgh on Saturday.
According...
Festive cheer for Edinburgh businesses
Figures released show that more people stayed in hotels and patronised retail and leisure businesses in Edinburgh over Christmas and Hogmanay.
The Business Improvement...
Pizza Geeks have a January offer
All three outlets of Pizza Geeks in Haymarket, Leith and on Easter Road have a January offer available to customers.
Kyber Mondays90 minutes of...
Letter to the Editor
From Elaine Kinnell, NSPCC Scotland Schools Service Manager
Dear Editor,
This month, the NSPCC is calling on people across Scotland to help us deliver vital child...
Costs of short term let legal actions revealed
The City of Edinburgh Council spent nearly £400,000 defending their short-term let policies which were eventually declared unlawful after two court cases in twelve...
Stolen in Leith – have you seen this dog?
A white three year-old Staffie called Dutch was stolen on Thursday evening around 8pm from outside Aldi on Commercial Street.
The dog has a...
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Paolozzi at 100
Paolozzi at 100 will be a celebration of the centenary of the birth of one of Scotland’s most well-known artists, Sir Eduardo Paolozzi....
City accountant gains new status
Jacqueline Whyte, Director of Audit at Thomson Cooper Accountants, has gained what is known as Responsible Individual (RI) status.
The firm, with approximately 100...
Health board urges people to have Covid and flu vaccination this winter
NHS Lothian is urging those eligible for a Covid-19 and/or flu vaccine to take up the offer, with the winter vaccines available until March.
Public...
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Chief Executive of Council to step down
The Chief Executive of The City of Edinburgh Council, Andrew Kerr, OBE, is to step down in June....
Lunch-time orienteering on menu
In a new initiative to enhance the prominence of orienteering, a series of events will be held on Edinburgh streets...
Compensation for Post Office victims must be speeded up
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called on the government to speed up delivery of compensation to victims of the Post Office Horizon scandal.
The...
Council Chief Executive to retire
The Chief Executive of The City of Edinburgh Council, Andrew Kerr, has announced that he is to retire.
Mr Kerr, who turns 65 in March,...
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Development Management Committee meets today
Councillors on the Development Management Committee will convene at 10am to discuss several planning applications.
Today these include:
advance notification...
Jacob’s title double to start 2024
Dalkeith tennis exile Jacob Fearnley has won both singles and doubles titles at the M25 Esch-sur-Alzette tournament in Luxembourg in carrying over fine form...
Junior titles for Arthur and US-bound Lance
Lance Nisbet, a captain at the Merchiston Castle tennis academy with strong links to the Blackhall Club, gave himself a boost going into a...
Third person arrested and charged in connection with Granton murder
A third person has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of a 38-year-old man in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called just before...
St Columba’s Christmas appeal raises tens of thousands for hospice
The St Columba's Hospice Care Light up a Life appeal which involves placing lights on the 30 feet tall Christmas tree in Charlotte Square...
Jules and Greg’s Wild Swim interview
AS one of Scotland's famous celebrity couples, he is best known for his role as Victor McDade in the hit sitcom Still Game and...
Pavement parking letters sent to thousands
The City of Edinburgh Council has written to 6,500 households in the capital warning them about inconsiderate parking ahead of the introduction of tough...
Shelter’s annual sale raises thousands for the charity
A Stockbridge charity shop has now brought in over £24,000 in less than a week after it stocked its shelves with designer brands and...
Kyle musical goes from Edinburgh to USA
It was one of the hits of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe last summer - now The View frontman Kyle Falconer has revealed that No...
Third arrest made in connection with Granton shooting
A third person has been arrested in connection with the death of a 38-year-old man in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called just before midnight on...
Planning proposal to extend homeless hostel sparks concern
Plans to expand a homeless hostel in Abbeyhill have sparked concerns among locals who have argued the area is “already doing its fair share”.
Owners...
Advice Shop wins accreditation for its work
Advice Shop has been accredited by the government's Scottish National Standards for Information and Advice Providers.
The service provides advice on welfare benefits and money....
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Monarchs of the Glen
Christopher Baker, author and curator, talks all things 'Monarch of the Glen' with Dovecot Studios Director, Celia Joicey on 15...
Gleneagles begins New Year with afternoon tea
The Spence, Gleneagles Townhouse’s all-day dining restaurant, will serve an afternoon tea experience from 8 January for a limited time only, until 30th April....
Ondine will celebrate 15 years with a Burns Supper
Ondine Oyster & Grill in Edinburgh are delighted to announce award-winning Chef Tom Brown will bring The Pearly Queen to Ondine to mark their 15...
Missing woman – police seeking assistance
Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for help from the public to trace a 35-year-old woman. Khasha Smith was reported missing on Friday, 5 January,...
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