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MSP adds his story to alcohol and drugs campaign
Lothians MSP Miles Briggs has opened up for the first time about his father’s alcohol use.
He used the opportunity of backing a campaign to alcohol and...
Lifecare offer hairdressing at home for clients and carers
The COVID restrictions taught us all how much we value a visit to our local hairdresser to help us feel like ourselves, boost our...
Five things you need to know today
Weekend events
Here is a selection of events taking place this weekend as well as racing at Musselburgh.
If you know of any others or...
Letter from Scotland
The Scottish Government’s efforts to save the planet, and tidy up our streets and countryside, have exposed a whole landfill site of pungent issues....
Social worker wins £28,000 claim against council for racial discrimination
An employment tribunal has found that a former social worker for Edinburgh Council was left ‘humiliated and traumatised’ after being discriminated against by bosses because...
Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone “will create a healthier city”
It is now a year until Edinburgh can begin to enforce the Low Emission Zone (LEZ) which is in place in the city centre.
The...
Edinburgh Leisure will keep the children happy this summer
The city’s biggest sports and leisure provider has lots of activities to keep the kids active and entertained this summer.
Edinburgh Leisure is offering a...
Stuart Reid art exhibition ‘rite of return’ captures a special moment
Stuart Reid first visited Edinburgh as a young art student participating in Edinburgh Arts '73, invited by renowned artist, gallerist and impresario Richard Demarco....
Edinburgh Boiler Company installing heat pumps ‘for free’
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) is encouraging people to transition more quickly into renewables by installing hybrid heat pumps for free.
Grants of up to...
Edinburgh Trams Customer Relations team revving up ahead of Newhaven launch
Edinburgh Trams say their committed, highly skilled team with a passion for customer service is ready to help everyone make the most of the...
Volunteers’ Week – u3a can use your skills
There are some exceptional individuals giving their time to make u3a a joy for its 400,000 members.
u3a is a movement where those who are...
Quines Cast is back this month with two Edinburgh events
Scotland-based intersectional feminist theatre company Stellar Quines announce the return of their innovative and intersectional feminist podcast - Quines Cast, hosted by Caitlin Skinner...
Five things you need to know today
Full council meeting begins today at 10am
Today the monthly meeting of all 63 councillors takes place in the CIty Chambers.
In the papers for...
Scottish Fiddle Orchestra comes to the Usher Hall
The Scottish Fiddle Orchestra have a lively programme of traditional Scottish music to perform at Edinburgh’s Usher Hall on Saturday 10 June 2023.
The 80-strong orchestra...
Looking back at historical events in Edinburgh in June
Each month Jerry Ozaniec, Membership Secretary of the Old Edinburgh Club compiles a list of the notable dates in history. There are quite a...
Hidden Door 2023 begins
Hidden Door opened on Wednesday with an ambitious series of immersive performances - Environments - all site specific.
The festival organisers think that everyone...
Questions raised over “indefensible” council salary
At Thursday's council meeting Cllr Vicky Nicolson has questioned the "indefensible" salary being offered to an interim appointee who will be recruited to Director...
Edinburgh East MP calls for portaloos in Porty
An Edinburgh MP is putting pressure on the city council to pay for portable toilets at Portobello Promenade this summer to avoid beachgoers using ‘alleyways...
Fourth award in six months for Ignite restaurant
One of Edinburgh’s Indian and Bengali restaurants, Ignite, has attracted its fourth award in just six months.
Ignite has now been named ‘Indian Restaurant of...
Scotland’s newest bathing water at Wardie Bay
As we reported last week, Wardie Bay has become Scotland's newest bathing water approved area.
This follows a decision by Cabinet Secretary for Net Zero and...
Three members of the First team squad leaving Hibs
Hibernian FC has confirmed its retained list of players following the conclusion of the 2022/23 cinch Premiership season, but there is one more to...
Tour of Commonwealth War Graves – two more later this summer
In glorious weather, Commonwealth War Graves Commission volunteer David Harrison guided individuals who had signed up for the Edinburgh (North Merchiston) tour around one...
Taylors hungry for growth as it secures regional listings
A brand new Scottish crisp brand created by a much-loved Scottish snack producer has officially hit the shelves across the country’s biggest supermarkets following...
Pathhead Choir performing at three concerts
The Pathhead Choir perform this new music at three concerts around the Lothians, conducted by choir leaders Sophie Bancroft and Gina Rae and accompanied...
Five things you need to know today
Hidden Door 2023
Everything begins at the biggest office party in town later today. The Hidden Door regulars really do hunt down (and find) the...
City cheese shop is on the market
Specialist business property adviser Christie & Co has been instructed to market George Mewes Cheese, two high turnover artisan cheese shops in Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scotland.
George...
More discussion on deposit return scheme
The Scottish Government's deposit return scheme was to be the best in Europe but it is already delayed until next year, and now the...
Tour guides say increased charges are “unfair”
Self-employed tour guides working in Edinburgh have criticised an “unfair” hike in charges to take groups into cemeteries.
The council has been urged to have...
Davidson’s Mains crash – photos
At around 11.30 on Tuesday morning there was a two car collision in Davidson's Mains.
This occurred at the pedestrian crossing just off the...
Ministerial statement by Circular Economy Minister
Following the UK Government's response to The Scottish Parliament on the proposed Deposit Return Scheme in which they approve it but exclude glass from...
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