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Be in for just a penny and lose the pounds in time for Christmas. Edinburgh Leisure is...
MagicFest returns to Edinburgh this December
This winter the Edinburgh International Festival of Magic will be back for its 14th year with Edinburgh's own Kevin Quantum as the sparkliest star.
MagicFest...
Collision on Queensferry Road – police and fire services in attendance
Two cars collided on Queensferry Road at Parkgrove Avenue earlier on Thursday and emergency services were called.
Lothian has reported that all of their bus...
Government promises funding for the Yard
First Minister announces support for disabled children’s charity.
A charity that provides support to disabled children and young people, and their families, is set to...
Creative Edinburgh finalists announced and party tickets on sale
The finalists in ten categories have been announced ahead of the Creative Edinburgh Awards on 17 November at The Biscuit Factory - and tickets...
Apology issued for “technical issues” at Picardy Place
An advertising company which installed a “horrendously bright” advertising screen at Picardy Place has apologised for emitting “unacceptable levels of brightness” and said this was caused...
Panda & Sons hits top 50 list of world’s best bars
Edinburgh cocktail bar, Panda & Sons has been announced as the 39th best bar in the world during a prestigious award ceremony held in...
Hunter paintings sold in Edinburgh
A collection of small oil paintings by the Scottish Colourist painter George Leslie Hunter, put together a century ago by the artist's trusted framer,...
Cavendish will be flattened to make way for student flats
The owners of the former Cavendish on West Tollcross have lodged plans to demolish the four stone buildings and replace them with purpose built...
Restaurants at W Edinburgh now open for booking
The three dining options at the new W Edinburgh which opens next month are now open for reservations.
Diners can book tables in any of...
Edinburgh home awarded top marks by Care Inspectorate
Residents’ wellbeing at the top of the agenda for family run business
A family-owned care home can lay claim to being one of the best...
Join the race to rescue Yampil from Ukraine
Five Sisters Zoo aim to rescue Yampil the bear from Ukraine, and have organised fundraising to support this work with the latest scheme being...
101 Dalmatians will pack out the Playhouse
A new musical version of Dodie Smith’s classic book 101 Dalmatians will begin a UK tour, and will arrive at the Edinburgh Playhouse in...
Knoops to move into George Street
The first Knoops store in Scotland will open early in the New Year on George Street at the corner of Castle Street where Starbucks...
Five things you need to know today
Pianodrome free concerts
From tomorrow there will be a series of free concerts at Pianodrome which is situated in the Wee Hub in Ocean Terminal....
Dog of the Week – Grace
Meet Grace, a gentle 15-year-old Staffie, whose golden years have brought out her sweet and lovable nature.
Grace is in search of a quiet...
Council threatens action over removal of Dundas plaque
The City of Edinburgh Council has said it will take legal action against descendants of Henry Dundas if they do not return a stolen...
Edinburgh MSP welcomes the first UNESCO Week of Sound to the capital
The UNESCO Week of Sound, a week of events organised around the themes of hearing health, the sound environment and musical expression which aims...
Talent contest will be part of the next Life on the Bay series
LOCAL TALENT CONTEST WILL BE PART OF NEXT “LIFE ON THE BAY” SERIES
15 acts will be showcased at Pettycur Bay on Saturday night
Pettycur Bay...
First Minister freezes council tax next year
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has frozen council tax in Scotland next year.
He said at the SNP annual conference in Aberdeen: "Council tax...
The Scottish Government to issue bonds
The First Minister, Humza Yousaf, has announced that The Scottish Government will take steps to issue its first ever bond to invest in key...
Benedetti to receive The Edinburgh Award
Following in the footsteps of her predecessor, The Festival Director of the Edinburgh International Festival and internationally acclaimed classical violinist Nicola Benedetti, CBE, has...
Council rejects permission for 5G mast in the Grange
Plans to site a 5G mast in the Grange have been refused after more than 300 local people objected.
Council planners ruled the 15-metre high...
Lothian disability sport award winners
Graeme Smith and Francesca Snitjer have been jointly named Lothian Disability Sports Coach of the Year.
Earlier in 2023 the club became the first in...
Council to look into banning larger cars in Edinburgh
The City of Edinburgh Council has backed a call to explore banning Sports Utility Vehicles (SUVs) from parts of the city amid concern they...
New bus gate operational in Leith from Wednesday
A new Edinburgh bus gate camera is being set up by Leith Links as part of more Low Traffic Neighbourhood measures being rolled out in the...
Spooky things happening at Edinburgh Leisure
All of your little monsters can actively enjoy Halloween this year and have a frightfully good time at Edinburgh Leisure’s three soft-play centres across...
New post office opens on Broomhall Drive
Broomhall Drive Post Office opens at new location.
Broomhall Drive Post Office has opened at a new location at Day-Today Express, 37 Broomhall...
Staff at Edinburgh schools will join Scotland wide strike
The largest local government union, UNISON, confirmed today that there will be a rolling schedule of strike action at schools in Scotland beginning in...
Asda Leith fundraising for Tickled Pink campaign
The staff at Asda in Leith are raising funds for the Asda Tickled Pink campaign which funds research and information to help change the...
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