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Decision on Tynecastle High School overturned on appeal allowing student flats
The council's planners refused a purpose built student flat development on the site of the former Tynecastle High School but this has now been...
Three options for the Pride bridge
The fate of a beloved Edinburgh footbridge at the centre of a community campaign fighting to stop it being demolished by the council will...
Man dies after Oswald Road crash
A 52-year-old man has died following a one vehicle crash on Oswald Road, Edinburgh, at the junction with South Oswald Road.
The incident involved a...
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Firefighter dies following Jenners fire
Barry Martin, the 38-year-old firefighter from Fife who was among the 100 or so firefighters tackling the blaze at the...
Police describe crash in Morningside as “serious”
Police officers are appealing for information following a serious road crash on Oswald Road, near the junction with South Oswald Road, which took place...
Corstorphine/Murrayfield by election – Scottish Libertarians to field a candidate
Gary Smith is standing as the Scottish Libertarian Party candidate in the March by election.
Mr Smith also stood in the Drumbrae/Gyle ward in 2022.
He...
Injury update – Rocky Bushiri will be out for months
Hibernian FC say that Rocky Bushiri will be out for a significant period of time.
The defender was stretchered off during Sunday’s defeat to Hearts...
Moderator to visit South Sudan
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland is visiting South Sudan with Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury from...
Cycle hire scheme unlikely to be reintroduced due to cost
Bringing a cycle hire scheme back to Edinburgh would cost around £20 million, estimates have revealed, as the council said one returning to the...
Jenners fire – firefighter Barry Martin dies
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has announced that Firefighter, Barry Martin, injured in Monday's fire at the former Jenners store, has died on...
Council plans to spend £1 billion on a refreshed active travel programme
A major review has been carried out of all of the transport policies in Edinburgh, and there will be a step change in active...
Porteous to fill a gap at Watford
Ryan Porteous has joined English Championship side Watford on a permanent deal.
The Club has received a significant six-figure deal for the defender and has...
Dhoom looks to Calcutta for inspirational new tasting menu
Dhoom Indian Street Restaurant & Bar in Dunfermline has announced the launch of its latest tasting menu, which this time will showcase the street...
Call for more transparency over spending on royal visits
Calls have been made for more transparency around how much The City of Edinburgh Council spends on royal visits.
It comes after the council successfully...
Council to buy army homes at Dreghorn
More than a dozen homes lying empty at Dreghorn Barracks will be bought up by the council in a bid to secure more affordable...
Work to begin on green corridor between Roseburn and the Union Canal
Work is about to begin to transform public spaces along the route between Roseburn and the Union Canal.
This will create a ‘green corridor’ and...
Huddersfield Town recall Schofield from Easter Road
Hibernian FC have confirmed that Ryan Schofield has been recalled by Huddersfield Town.
The 23-year-old goalkeeper joined the club in August last year as back-up...
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Salute Ukraine!
On the weekend of 24 February 2023, which marks one year since the latest Russian invasion, Edinburgh will host events to demonstrate solidarity...
Corstorphine/Murrayfield by election – Conservative candidate Findlay on cleaning up the capital
Hugh Findlay is a local to the Roseburn area, and he is also Chairman of the Edinburgh Conservative and Unionist Association.
He is the Conservative...
Councillors warn against making same mistakes over Christmas contract
Edinburgh Council is at risk of repeating the same mistakes that nearly resulted in the Christmas market being cancelled last year, councillors have warned, after...
Letter from Scotland
It’s always uplifting when a team of part-timers beat premier division professionals, except if you are an Aberdeen supporter.
In the 149 years of...
Costs of repairs to North Bridge rise again
The cost of repairing North Bridge have risen by another £1.2 million, it has emerged, as the council warned the project’s budget is still...
EHRSS Annual concert at Queen’s Hall
Edinburgh Highland Reel & Strathspey Society are holding their annual concert at Queen's Hall on 11 March 2023.
The concert will include a varied...
Spread the love on Valentine’s Day at Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is inviting guests to spread the love this Valentine’s Day as it reveals its romantic line up of events. Whether you’re looking for love, in need of a getaway...
Public meeting being held tonight – Muirhouse Millennium Centre in danger of closing
A public meeting has been called for Thursday evening to share the news of the likely imminent closure of the Muirhouse Millennium Centre with...
Edinburgh Women’s Aid celebrates half a century
Edinburgh Women’s Aid, which opened its first refuge 50 years ago in 1973, marked its 50th anniversary with the unveiling of a commemorative artwork...
Corstorphine/Murrayfield by election – Elaine Miller
Elaine Miller (50) is a Fellow of the Chartered Society of Physiotherapy who specialises in women’s health, as well as being a comedian.
No...
Singer sends love from Ronnie Scott’s ahead of Queen’s Hall date
Award-winning vocalist Georgia Cécile plays a special Valentine’s Day concert at the world-famous Ronnie Scott’s jazz club in London before coming north to appear at...
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The fire at Jenners remains the big news of the week, and sadly a 38-year-old firefighter, Barry Martin, is in a critical condition in...
Plans for affordable housing in Wester Hailes approved by council
Plans for new “sorely needed” affordable housing in Wester Hailes have been given the go-ahead.
The council-led development will provide 73 flats on the former site...
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