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Time for respectful debate over council’s transport plans
A newly-approved consultation on roads and active travel in Edinburgh should not descend into another “cars versus bikes” debate, the city’s Transport Convener has...
Pride Bridge has been saved – for now
The council has decided to keep the matter of the Pride Bridge firmly in its sights, but no decision was taken at its meeting...
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Boroughmuir High School
Boroughmuir High School win first UK Young People in European Forests award.
A High School team from Edinburgh has been named the...
Letter from Scotland
They called it “Walkout Wednesday” and it is the nearest Britain, and Scotland, has been to a general strike for 40 years.
An estimated...
Big transport ideas passed by Transport Committee
A major transport shake-up to cut car journeys and increase bike and bus usage across Edinburgh will be put to the city’s residents, despite...
Politicians have their say on the upcoming council budget
The council is legally obliged to set what is called a "balanced budget" this month.
There are obvious problems in doing this, and up...
Rare document signed by Lord Nelson to be sold in Edinburgh
A marriage document signed by Lord Nelson, his mistress and others in his social circle will be signed by Lyon & Turnbull from its...
Eat Out Edinburgh campaign to be repeated
Foodie fortnight is back with Essential Edinburgh's campaign Eat Out Edinburgh being brought back for another year.
The two week long emphasis on city...
Barley to step down as Director of Book Festival
Nick Barley, Director of Edinburgh International Book Festival, has announced he is stepping down as Director of the festival this year.
Barley has delivered 14...
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School strikes
Edinburgh is one of the areas targeted by strikes by members of the EIS teaching union. The City of Edinburgh Council has...
Swinney urges parliament to back the budget
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has urged MSPs to back The Scottish Government’s Budget for 2023-24, saying that it “delivers for the people of...
Edinburgh Council children’s home reprimanded again
An Edinburgh council run children’s home where staff ‘assaulted young people’ and used inappropriate restraints, has been reprimanded again – this time by an...
Promotions announced at Thomas & Adamson
Director Heather Holbrook has been promoted to partner at the construction and property firm. Thomas & Adamson.
Heather has worked for the firm for...
Celebrating Lust for Life at the Voodoo Rooms
Former bass-player with both Iggy Pop and Tin Machine, Tony Fox Sales, is marking 45 years since the album Lust for Life was released...
Budget plans do not add up at City Chambers
Finance officers at The City of Edinburgh Council have failed to put forward a balanced budget for the year ahead, it is understood.
Councillors are...
Strike action in Edinburgh
On Wednesday it was the turn of the PCS Union, one of the biggest in the UK with more than 100,000 members, to take...
John Preece – photographer – 1957 -2023
John Preece, who was "our" photographer for more than a decade, was an integral part of The Edinburgh Reporter team, and we are very...
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Self-driving bus for the capital
A world first may come to Edinburgh as a self-driving bus is planned.The world’s first full-sized, self-driving bus service is...
Save Gorgie Farm Forever continues its survey while council moves to appoint new operator
The Education Committee discussed the ongoing issue of Gorgie Farm when it met on Tuesday, with councillors insisting that any future developments are notified...
Self-driving bus service to be introduced in Edinburgh
Passengers will board the world’s first full sized, self-driving bus service in Edinburgh from the spring, after it was awarded a share of £81...
SNP call for freight debate
The SNP group of councillors at The City Chambers are calling for a summit of delivery and logistics companies to work towards a new...
Calling time on The Spey Lounge
Councillors have decided that an Edinburgh pub will call last orders early as punishment for failing to control drunken “riots” which left customers and staff...
Gorgie Farm could have a new operator by next week
A new community organisation to run Edinburgh’s crisis-hit Gorgie Farm could be agreed by next week, according to the council.
The authority’s education chief said...
Time for Scotland rally will take place despite high wind warning
A torchlight procession and rally will go ahead at The Scottish Parliament tonight marking the third anniversary of Scotland’s forced removal from the EU,...
BBC cuts – Westminster Hall debate today
Tommy Smith, OBE, is spearheading the backlash against proposed cuts by the BBC in their programming of jazz, classical and folk music.
On Tuesday Pete...
New painting of Waverley Bridge bought for National Galleries
National Galleries of Scotland (NGS) has acquired a vibrant painting called Waverley Bridge which is now on display.
The paining by renowned Italian artist,...
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Brexit anniversary
It is three years since the UK left the EU, and those who are still pro-EU or pro Remain, will take to the...
Opinion – Choudhury on exploitation in Bangladesh
Foysol Choudhury, MBE, MSP, is a Bangladeshi-born British businessman, and the first MSP of Bangladeshi background to be elected. Here he responds to reports...
Filmhouse loses licence – so what now?
A decision to strip the former Edinburgh Filmhouse premises of its licence to serve alcohol has sparked fears it will be turned into “luxury...
At Summerhall – Art Terry & The Black Bohemians
Art Terry & the Black Bohemians, who fuse gospel transcendence with punk playfulness and skilfully orchestrated funk, will return to Edinburgh this February, playing...
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