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Finalists for Independent Bookshop of the Year 2023 announced
The finalists for the British Book Awards 2023 Independent Bookshop of the Year have just been announced.
The list includes The Edinburgh Bookshop and...
LGBTQ+ adoption and fostering information evening
As part of LGBTQ+ Adoption & Fostering Week 2023, which is being organised by New Family Social, St Andrew's Children's Society are holding an Information...
Summerhall to have new schemes supporting Fringe performers
In a new initiative announced ahead of this year's Festival, Summerhall will try to help participants with the increasing costs of presenting work in...
Age Scotland warns against council cuts
Next week The City of Edinburgh Council will set its budget for the year ahead. The council will have to find almost £80 million...
Remembering firefighter Barry Martin
Barry Martin died on 27 January following injuries he sustained when tackling a fire at the former Jenners building in the city.
Later today...
Muirhouse Millennium Centre may close due to lack of funding
An Edinburgh community centre which has been a “lifeline” to the most vulnerable for more than 20 years could be forced to shut its...
Fringe tickets for 190 shows on sale now
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society has announced that tickets for the first shows at this year's Fringe are now available to book.
The 2023...
The Balmoral retains five star rating
The Balmoral Hotel has kept its five star status for the third year running
The Balmoral, a Rocco Forte hotel, has been awarded five stars...
Love Beauty returns to St James Quarter
Brush up on your beauty skills and meet the experts, as Love Beauty returns to St James Quarter.
Makeup brushes at the ready! St James...
Josh Campbell signs long term deal with Hibs
Hibernian FC have announced that Josh Campbell has committed his long-term future to Hibernian FC.
The 22-year-old hassigned a four-and-a-half-year deal extending his time at...
Poetry competition – results announced
The collections project Auld Reekie Retold ends this Sunday and to mark the event the winners of a poetry competition have been announced.
The...
Steven Noon sentenced for serious sexual offences
Steven Noon was sentenced to 16 years and six months imprisonment at the High Court in Livingston on Thursday.
He was found guilty on 19...
Looking ahead to a weekend of Scottish Women’s Football
Plenty of domestic women’s football on show during international break as Scottish Women's Football (SWF) pyramid heats up
With no SWPL action due to the...
Five things you need to know today
First Minister to step down
In news which really nobody expected, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon announced yesterday that she will step down as...
Teachers reject government’s fifth offer
A special meeting of the EIS Salaries Committee, held online, unanimously rejected the latest revised pay offer from the Scottish Government and COSLA.
The new...
Greens co-leaders praise Nicola Sturgeon for her leadership
First Minister "most significant political figure of devolution era"
Scottish Greens Co-Leaders: Patrick Harvie and Lorna Slater issued a statement on Wednesday morning saying that Nicola...
Lothian MSP praises central Edinburgh walking route
The Water of Leith Walkway in Edinburgh has received the seal of approval from Lothian MSP, Lorna Slater, who gained a new found appreciation...
Continuing reaction to the First Minister’s resignation announcement
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced her resignation as leader of the SNP and as First Minister when her successor is chosen.
The...
Resignation of First Minister leaves a political vacuum
The First Minister of Scotland, Nicola Sturgeon, has announced her intention to resign.
She said to members of the press in her resignation speech at...
Robotic systems to keep humans safe from harm
Edinburgh-based Touchlab is working with another company, BOW, to develop robotic systems which will remove people from harm in battlefield situations or when decommissioning...
Five things you need to know today
Viewcraig Street death
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the death of 18-year-old Lewis McCartney on Sunday in Dumbiedykes. The 19-year-old...
Government makes a fifth offer to teachers
The Scottish Government has confirmed a fifth offer to teacher has been made and considered by COSLA at a late afternoon meeting.
Most teachers...
First Fringe shows announced and tickets on sale now
For those of you who like to plan ahead this news is for you.
The big producers have announced their first Fringe shows for...
Man charged after Viewcraig Street death
A 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the death of another teenager in Edinburgh.
The 18-year-old who died can be named...
Former bank gets permission to become café
The owners of a former bank building in a popular seaside town have been given the go ahead to turn it into a café.
The...
South Queensferry shopkeeper disappointed about decision on colour scheme
A business owner who painted his shopfront purple without permission says he has ‘nowhere left to go’ after losing a lengthy battle with the council.
Andrew...
Police looking for witnesses to Meadows assault
Detectives in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an assault in the Meadows.
A 19-year-old man was seriously injured after being struck on the head...
Staycation Scotland lists refurbished Schloss Roxburghe
SCHLOSS Roxburghe Hotel & Golf Course in the Scottish Borders has recently joined Destination by Hyatt and completed an extensive refurbishment, including upgrading its...
Edinburgh Science Festival 2023 – Let’s experiment!
The message from the science festival team is a simple one: Let's experiment!
This year's programme uses 31 venues and intends to get everyone hands...
Five things you need to know today
New radio station on air in Edinburgh from today
From today the newest radio station Great British Radio on the DAB network will take to...
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