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League triumph for young Trojan swimmers
Whitburn based Trojan swimming club capped a very successful year in the pool by finishing top of the 2024 Forth Valley Junior League competition...
Buy tickets online to get you to the match
The 1872 Cup will be played on 28 December at Scottish Gas Murrayfield and Edinburgh Trams advise buying tram tickets online to save time...
Marvels and mystery with MagicFest
Chicago-born Tim Licata learned magic from his favourite uncle – but Sal had more secrets than just how to make cards disappear.
Now living in...
Pizza Hut revived in Stockbridge
In good news for pizza lovers Pizza Hut has opened again at 132 Raeburn Place .
The shop was formerly Pizza Hut but operated under...
Soundhouse Winter Festival success
The first Soundhouse Winter Festival which was part of Edinburgh's Fair Saturday events around St Andrew's Day has been declared a success after the...
Support for Gaelic community hub is “overwhelming”
The Gaelic community organisation Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann has published the results of its survey about the possible benefits of a Gaelic Hub for Edinburgh....
Corstorphine’s remarkable journey to the top of women’s rugby
Corstorphine Cougars have capped an unbeaten league season by winning the Arnold Clark Scottish women’s rugby premiership with a 22-20 victory over defending champions,...
Indian mother of pearl from Penicuik sold at auction
Rare 17th century Indian mother of pearl vessels found on the Penicuik Estate attract international interest at London auction.
A collection of gleaming vessels made from...
Christmas messages from Scottish politicians
Scottish Conservative leader Russell Findlay urges people to reach out to anyone who may be alone. He said: “In my first festive message to you...
Christmas message from the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is celebrating Christmas for the first time since taking office in July.
He has issued this Christmas message:...
Sophia takes badminton crown unseeded
Sophia Gajri, a pupil at St George’s School, confirmed her immense promise by winning the girls under-13 singles at the Scottish Schools age-group tournament...
Reminder from Energy Advice Scotland
Scottish households are reminded that it is best practice to submit meter readings to their energy supplier between now and the New Year, as...
Running round in circles for festive tradition
Two city runners devised a route to create a Christmas bauble on the map based app Strava.
Gill Menzies and Lorraine Twyford put on their...
Canberra and Auckland on Jacob’s schedule ahead of slam
Edinburgh tennis star Jacob Fearnley will start the new season at the Canberra Challenger event as he builds up to a first appearance in...
Irvine’s punk inspiration
Irvine Welsh says punk music changed his life after it inspired him to abandon his trade to pursue a career in the arts.
The Trainspotting...
Early Christmas present for North Edinburgh Arts
The UK Government has awarded £1.7 million in funding from the Community Ownership Fund to North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) capital programme.
NEA has almost completed...
Carlton 2nd XI finally confirmed as champions
After an anxious wait while a rival team unsuccessfully appealed a decision to dock them 20 points, Carlton cricket club’s 2nd X1 have finally...
Approval for key site in West Edinburgh
Planning permission has been granted for a major new development of 3,000 homes on the old (and little-used) north-south runway at Edinburgh Airport.
Crosswinds Developments...
Call for fair pay and conditions for all hospitality and retail workers
There is a call for all hospitality and retail workers to receive fair pay and conditions as they face the rush of the Christmas...
Super league call for capital’s wheelchair Giants
Edinburgh Giants wheelchair rugby league club have been confirmed as the first Scottish outfit in any variant of the sport to play in the...
New park opens in Granton
The council's project to refurbish the Granton Gasometer is a central part to the regeneration of the area and the new play park inside...
Forever Edinburgh partners with local tourism businesses and OneCity Trust
Forever Edinburgh has begun a new charity drive this month, collaborating with local tourism businesses to provide hundreds of free experiences to those most...
Panthers do coach Steph proud with first trophy
Gracemount Panthers basketball club, founded in 2012, have won their first piece of silverware after coming out on top in the first-ever Lothians Masters...
Lothian badminton teams in double triumph
Lothian age-group badminton teams have been enjoying plenty of success with both the under-15s and under-19s triumphing in competitions.
Competing in the Scottish schools inter-area...
Can YOU assist a proposed Sporting Memories group
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SMFS) and Edinburgh Leisure are seeking volunteers to help launch a new weekly club that tackles depression, dementia, and loneliness...
Royal nanny’s gift sold at auction in Edinburgh
A silver makeup case given by the late Queen to King Charles' Scottish nanny - who was later dismissed in a controversy over the...
The Rig – Speaking to Iain Glen and Martin Compston
When we last saw them, Magnus and Fulmer were being helicoptered to who-knew-where, as the first season of The Rig reached its devastating climax.
While...
Businessman and philanthropist Alastair Salvesen dies
Dr Alastair Salvesen, CBE, CA, MBA, Hon DSc, HRSA, FRSA, businessman and member of the well known Salvesen family has died aged 83.
Dr...
Knitted angels bring joy this Christmas
The Knit and Natter group at Northesk Church are placing handmade crocheted angels on the railings outside the church every Sunday and are inviting...
Granton Gas Holder now a permanent illumination in Edinburgh
From Friday night Gas Holder 1 in Granton will be permanently lit up as the centrepiece to the regeneration of the area.
First constructed...
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