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Missing man – police appeal for information
Edinburgh Police have issued an appeal for any information which will help them to trace a man who has been reported missing from Edinburgh.
Martin...
Bannatyne Group returns to profit
Following the lean years during and just after the pandemic when gyms and health clubs were closed, The Bannatyne Group with clubs all over...
Cockburns of Leith win top industry award
Cockburn's of Leith the oldest wine merchant in Scotland has won a top industry award at the Decanter Retailer Awards.
The recognition is for...
Five things you need to know today
Go to Talbot Rice Gallery
If you have a spare fifteen minutes this week and you are in the city centre then our heartiest...
More social care cuts creating fear in Edinburgh
A sense of “dread and fear” is being felt in Edinburgh as the city faces cuts in vital health and social care services – which bosses warn...
Strikes at Heriot-Watt University
Today marks the beginning of a full week of strikes at Heriot-Watt over pay and working conditions.
Member of the UCU union joined colleagues...
Maths Week Scotland begins
With in person and online events in museums, libraries and galleries Maths Week Scotland will promote this year's theme, Maths in Motion.
There will...
Alex Cole Hamilton delivers speech to national conference
In his speech to the national Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth, Alex Cole Hamilton MSP for Edinburgh Western and the leader of the Scottish...
Missing woman – police appeal for help from the public
UPDATE Sunday - Moira Sutherland, also known as Robertson, who was reported missing in Edinburgh, has been traced safe and well.
Police in Edinburgh are...
Quadball training in the Meadows
Quadball, or quidditch as it was called in the Harry Potter books, is a real thing.
And it really is played on broomsticks and yes,...
Freddie’s Edinburgh Kimono sold at auction
A red satin kimono worn by legendary Queen frontman Freddie Mercury on stage in Edinburgh has fetched over £57,000 at auction -- nearly ten...
Scottish Thistle Awards for Edinburgh businesses
Two Edinburgh tourism businesses won at the VisitScotland Central and East Thistle Awards.
Camera Obscura & World of Illusions won Best Visitor Attraction and the...
New defibrillator in place at Bellfield
A new life-saving public assess defibrillator has been installed at Bellfield in Portobello.
Funds were raised by Action Porty, the charity which owns...
Celebrating World Car Free Day 2023
ScoreScotland were having fun at Gate 55 on World Car Free Day on Friday with free bike training for everyone.
Dr Bike was on...
Retired greyhounds going out for a walk
Sunday will be the biggest day of the year for those tasked with re-homing both retired racing greyhounds and those who did not quite...
Omni Centre on the market
The Daily Business reports that the Omni Centre, which comprises a cinema, bars and restaurants as well as a hotel in Edinburgh city centre, has been...
Letter from Scotland
Yet again Scotland is parting company with England over climate change. The First Minister Humza Yousaf has called Rishi Sunak’s retreat on target dates...
A new school approved for Wester Hailes
Work is set to begin to demolish an Edinburgh high school to make way for an energy-saving ‘superblock’ with allotments, an orchard and outdoor gym.
In a...
Police on the hunt for the missing Melville Plaque
Police are investigating a missing bronze plaque taken from the base of Edinburgh’s Melville Monument.
The plaque had been erected to clarify the involvement...
Get on board this World Car Free Day
Cllr Scott Arthur, The City of Edinburgh Council's Transport and Environment Convener urges everyone who can to leave their car at home tomorrow and...
Council tenant moved to home with broken heating
The City of Edinburgh Council has been ordered to apologise to one of its tenants moved into a home with broken heating and smoke...
Orienteering training – the Interlopers Club are off to the Highlands
For members of the Interlopers Club and other keen orienteers “training” will take on a new twist this weekend in the Highlands.
Interlopers are staging...
David Mercer Trophy match will be played this weekend
The second instalment of a match marking the contributions to rugby of the late David Mercer will be held at Wardie on Saturday when...
Opposition councillors call for urgent spending
At the Finance and Resources Committee on Thursday SNP and Green Councillors will propose plans to pay hundreds of pounds to the most in...
Cap on private rents to be retained in Scotland for further six months
The Scottish Parliament has decided that a cap on rents will be extended for up to six months.
Measures to protect tenants while prices and...
Dog of the Week – May
This is May, a sweet and gentle 8-year-old Border Collie who finds her greatest joy in the company of her beloved people is looking...
Lothian orders 50 new buses – to celebrate you can win a Ridacard
Lothian has just announced an order for 50 new Volvo BZL Electric double deck buses, each with MCV bodywork, for Scotland’s capital city.
To celebrate...
On the lookout for new locations
Buzzworks Holdings which owns and runs 20 restaurants all over Scotland is looking for new venues.
Their most recent opening in Greenock has enjoyed...
Taster weekend coming up at the Commie
The Royal Commonwealth Pool is holding a taster weekend on Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 September, offering the chance to access their fitness classes, swim, and...
Five things you need to know today
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report is finally here
After nine years of investigation, including evidence sessions and time to write the report and have it printed,...
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