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Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – the results
The votes have been cast in the Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election January 2025 and the electorate have had their say.
This is the second by-election in...
Council cancels all non-essential services on Friday
The Council has announced the cancellation of all "non-essential" council services on Friday due to the anticipated extreme weather conditions.
The Met Office has issued...
Hospitality body asks for delays to tourist tax
UKHospitality Scotland has called on Edinburgh Council to delay the beginning of a planned transition period for collecting levy funds from May to at...
Storm Éowyn – BEAR Scotland offers advice to motorists
The Met Office has issued a red weather warning for strong winds up to 100 mph affecting most of central and southern Scotland from...
Edinburgh law firm recruits new partner
Edinburgh-based law firm Ralph Sayer has promoted Robyn Donaldson to partner in the firm.
At 31, she becomes one of the youngest to hold such...
NHS Lothian cancels non-urgent procedures on Friday
As a result of the red weather warning in place on Friday 24 January 2025, NHS Lothian has made the decision to cancel all...
Warrender are under-16 water polo champions
Warrender, from Edinburgh, were the dominant club when the male 2010+ age group water polo championships took place in Stirling - adding to the...
BEAR Scotland warn that bridges will be affected during the storm
BEAR Scotland warns road users to expect closures and restrictions on major bridges in South East Scotland during Storm Éowyn on Friday.
The Met Office...
Divino Enoteca reopens today – one glass at a time
The Italian Divino Enoteca is reopening on Thursday with 16 wines by the glass from the upgraded Enomatic® Roma system.
This is the only restaurant...
By-election count to be held on Thursday night due to weather
As a result of the inbound storm and red weather warning The City of Edinburgh Council has decided to move the by-election count to...
Samaritartan unveiled for Burns Night
The charity Samaritans Scotland has commissioned a tartan to represent their work in Scotland.
The charity is committed to reducing feelings of isolation and...
Five things you need to know today
Bike maintenance on Friday
Edinburgh and Lothians Racial Equality Council (ELREC) are running bike maintenance workshops on various dates including Friday 24 January at Clovenstone...
Schoolboy fundraiser inspired by Olympian Scott
A schoolboy inspired by his swimming teacher and a meeting with Scotland’s most decorated Olympian has raised more than £1,000 for charity after taking...
Scaffolding to be removed from G&V Hotel – at last
The plastic covered scaffolding wrapped around the facade of the former G&V Hotel on George IV Bridge has been there for so long that...
Event to celebrate B Corp businesses
The first ever festival of B Corps and purpose led businesses will be held in Edinburgh this spring.
The event on 4 March 2025 at...
Industry expert to lead national foundation programme
New appointment brings fresh vision to performing arts education.
The Scottish Institute (The SI) is set to enter an exciting new phase with creative arts...
Three on the ALBAS short list
Three people working in Edinburgh, James Douglass, Patricia Berakova and Robert Stewart have all been short-listed for Lantra Scotland’s Awards for Land-based and Aquaculture...
Kwik Fit celebrates major refurbishment in Dundee Street
This Friday and Saturday Kwik Fit, will celebrate completing a major refurbishment of its centre in Dundee Street, Edinburgh.
Customers will be able to...
Five things you need to know today
The Pride Bridge
The refurbishment of the Pride Bridge will be considered at today's planning meeting. Officers have recommended granting planning permission to fully replace...
Ramping it up in Charlotte Square
A ramp has been built in the centre of Charlotte Square prompting locals to ask questions about the crude structure in one of Edinburgh's...
Fireworks laws need “urgent update”
The law on fireworks sales needs an "urgent update" after many MPs supported a bill that would ban the noisiest from public sale, according...
Mary Poppins’ star reveals her stage secrets
After winning a Sydney Theatre Award for ‘Best Performance in a Leading Role in a Musical’ for her performance in the Australian version of...
Scotland’s beloved bard – a night of tradition and revelry
As January's winter chill grips Edinburgh, the city prepares to honour its most celebrated poet, Robert Burns.
Born in 1759, Burns captured Scotland's heart...
BNY Mellon announce “significant redundancies” in Edinburgh
BNY Mellon, the global financial services company with an office at Capital House on Lothian Road, has shocked employees today by announcing it is...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Dr Mairianna Clyde
Dr Mairianna Clyde is the SNP candidate in this week's by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead where there are two councillor positions to fill.
The first position...
Sign up to the RSPB Big Garden Birdwatch this weekend
This weekend (24 - 26 January) RSPB invites everyone in the UK to spend an hour counting the birds in their gardens and local...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Conor Savage
Conor Savage is the Scottish Labour candidate for Colinton/Fairmilehead at this week's by-election.
There are two councillor seats vacant, but all political parties have...
Colinton/Fairmilehead by-election – Neil Cuthbert
Neil Cuthbert is standing as the Conservative candidate in Colinton/Fairmilehead in this week's by-election. He lives in the ward and hopes that his local...
Acquisition continues growth for 2i Testing
Edinburgh based 2i Testing, a software testing partner, has announced its acquisition of nFocus, the UK’s longest established UK-owned testing consultancy.
This acquisition follows...
Party planned at The Piper’s Rest
There is a huge party planned this Friday at The Piper’s Rest to celebrate their fifth year in business and to say thank you to their...
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