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Arts centre founder awarded honorary doctorate by Edinburgh Napier
The co-founder of world-renowned contemporary art attraction Jupiter Artland has spoken of her pride after being awarded an Honorary Doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University.
Nicky Wilson...
Winter Warmer at Asda cafés returns for pensioners
Asda Cafés bring back £1 'Winter Warmer' initiative for over 60s
The supermarket is bringing back soup, roll and unlimited tea and coffee for just...
Council considering cutting ‘invaluable’ pupil welfare staff
The City of Edinburgh Council is set to cut an “invaluable” service which helps to get some of the city’s most vulnerable children back into...
Lanarkshire minister announced as next Moderator of the General Assembly
A minister who was discouraged from going to university and told that his Lanarkshire accent would hamper his life prospects has been announced as...
Astley Ainslie Community Trust holding celebration event this weekend
The Astley Ainslie Community Trust which is campaigning for community ownership of the Astley Ainslie site is holding a family friendly event there this...
Treason the Musical to premiere at Edinburgh’s Festival Theatre
The world premiere of Treason the Musical will take place at the Festival Theatre between 25 and 28 October.
Treason tells the story of the...
The transformation of Granton continues with planning permission for the Art Works
The City of Edinburgh Council has granted planning permission on Wednesday for the National Galleries of Scotland’s exciting new community space, conservation, research and...
Reception held for Scottish Indian Arts Forum at Holyrood
A reception was held at The Scottish Parliament on Tuesday on behalf of The Scottish Indian Arts Forum (SIAF) just before their flagship celebration...
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Today at the Council
The Development Management Committee meets today to discuss a long list of planning applications all of which are recommended for...
Planning refused for hostel due to noise
Edinburgh residents living on a quiet close on a have successfully fought against plans for a neighbouring office to be turned into a 21-bedroom...
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton live
Samantha Fish and Jesse Dayton Live at Barrowlands
Samantha Fish left the crowd wanting more after her barnstorming performance at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall in 2022....
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Leith Collective want your coats
The charity which has an outlet in Ocean Terminal as well as Ocean Terminal is putting out a second call...
Edinburgh Trams – essential engineering works begin next weekend
Engineering works will take place later this month resulting in changes to evening and early morning tram services.
Essential works are required to replace...
Edinburgh hotel toasts to the next generation of surgeons
An Edinburgh hotel is celebrating the city’s latest class of medical graduates who will soon embark on careers in surgery with an exclusive offer.
Medical...
Edinburgh councillors discuss possible council tax freeze
The matter of The Scottish Government’s sudden proposal to freeze council tax announced recently by the First Minister at the SNP party conference was...
Barratt Developments raises funds for hospice care
The UK’s largest housebuilder has raised £90,244 for hospice and end of life care in the East of Scotland at a recent charity ball.
Barratt...
Jacob climbs the ladder
Jacob Fearnley, 22, from Dalkeith, claimed what was undoubtedly the biggest scalp of his fledgling pro tennis career when he defeated former world No...
Food and drink events to book now and enjoy in November
As the clocks go back next weekend, book some fun, food and drink events for November to get you through those long, dark...
Local community groups – apply now for free tickets for festive attractions
Applications are now open to local groups and charities who work with disadvantaged people to obtain tickets for rides and attractions at this year's...
Safestay make a return to Edinburgh
The operator of city hostels Safestay will return to the capital following the purchase of a £4.3 million property in the Cowgate.
The company sold...
Netball – Scotland’s National League highlights
The National League began its new season in Glasgow at the Emirates Arena on Sunday with Edinburgh teams playing a big part in this...
Business Week events next month
A week of business related events is arranged in November when Fife Council Economic Development will support the "What Forth Green Freeport Means for...
Storm Babet – boats sink in Granton harbour
Although the weather has affected areas in the north east more than others, Edinburgh has not gone unscathed.
In Granton the Old Chain Pier...
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At the City Chambers this week
There is an overspend of £14 million forecast at The City of Edinburgh Council and today there is a...
At Collective – two autumn exhibitions
Collective on Calton Hill has two new exhibitions for Autumn which run until 23 December: asweetsea by U.S. artist Liza Sylvestre, and John by Satellites artist Thomas Abercromby.
Both of these...
Whale dies on the beach at South Queensferry despite rescue efforts
A large sei whale which washed up on the eastern edge of South Queensferry on Saturday morning has died despite attempts by marine mammal...
LNER trains will not operate north of Edinburgh
Passengers are being advised not to travel on Saturday 21 October 2023 as severe weather is continuing to cause major disruption to services across the...
Irvine Welsh on the original choices for Trainspotting
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has revealed he originally thought Ewan McGregor was a Londoner and Robert Carlyle was too small to play Begbie on...
Storm Babet – further weather warnings issued
Storm Babet may be wreaking more havoc further north than it is here in the capital, but it is still wet and windy for...
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Planning application lodged for student flats in West Tollcross
The owners of the former Cavendish on West Tollcross have lodged plans to demolish the four...
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