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Boroughmuir and Broughton pupils get schooled in STEM opportunities
Pupils from Boroughmuir High School and Broughton High School joined girls from Larbert High School last week to find out about the careers they...
The Roslin Institute appoints new head
The Roslin Institute have appointed Professor Eleanor Riley to lead them forward later this year to succeed Professor David Hume.
At the moment Professor Riley is currently...
And now it’s time for the Edinburgh International Science Festival
And the Time Lord himself might approve of some of the events on the agenda this year!
The bigger than ever before Edinburgh @EdSciFest is on...
PHOTOS – Launch of easy access defibrillators on all Edinburgh Trams
All Edinburgh Trams now have a defibrillator in a special holder in the middle of the tram, ready to be used if and when...
#Edinburgh2050 – Peter Proud wants innovation and change
Last September the #Edinburgh2050 conversation was launched at the Edinburgh offices of Cortex. The Cortex Founder and Managing Director Peter Proud names Bill Gates as one...
X Factor is coming to Edinburgh!
If you believe that you are the next One Direction or Olly Murs then get along to Waverley Mall on Friday where the X...
#Edinburgh2050 Hugh Rutherford’s view on Edinburgh
In the latest edition of the #Edinburgh2050 blog series, Hugh Rutherford tells us about the Edinburgh Business Forum's involvement in creating a vision for the...
Edinburgh Airport announces further growth on last year
Edinburgh Airport has told us they are very pleased with the latest passenger figures showing that 781,753 passengers passed through the airport in January 2017.
This...
#Edinburgh2050 – the tourism perspective
At the Edinburgh Tourism Action Group Conference 2017, held recently at Edinburgh Zoo, the council commissioned an information video featuring some of the main players...
Spotted the #Tramspotting tram yet in Edinburgh?
The Tramspotting tram is now on track - but what about other tram advertising?
The tram with the eye-catching wrap has been on the...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Housing Convener
by Councillor Joan Griffiths MBE who represents the Craigentinny/Duddingston Ward and who was recently appointed as Housing Convener.
The council passed its 2017/18 budget on...
Edinburgh has a lot to pucker up for this Valentine’s weekend
Looking for some ideas on where to go and what to do to celebrate Valentine's Day? Here are some ideas for you
WHERE TO HAVE...
An Edinburgh return for The Pigeon Detectives
In 2002, the Pigeon Detectives led by Matt Bowman broke onto the British music scene with their first record Wait for Me, a young...
#Edinburgh2050 Julia Amour Director of Festivals Edinburgh on her vision for the city
This year will see the Edinburgh Festivals celebrate our 70th anniversary, a remarkable achievement in a world where cultural trends seem to have an...
Letter from Scotland
There was a time when all government was local government. Your town council organised most of public life, schools, colleges, hospitals, social and welfare...
Every little litter picker helps
The P2 pupils from Dalry Primary School were very excited on Friday morning. Not only was it about to be holiday time, but also...
Cost of getting hitched has gone up in Edinburgh
For those romantics among you who plan to get married at one of Edinburgh's registrars' offices the cost has gone up by 4.44%.
Following the setting...
The Cole Report blames poor workmanship for defects in Edinburgh schools
The Cole Report was published yesterday. It is a report commissioned by the Chief Executive of The City of Edinburgh Council following school closures last...
Kids go free at Monkey Business
Kids can now go free to Monkey Business at the National Museum of Scotland until the exhibition closes on 23 April, thanks to support from players...
Schools report – Chief Executive ‘believes all schools safe’
Today at the City Chambers they had a lot to discuss. First there was the budget meeting and then there was the publication of...
Changes in train times in February and March
The ScotRail Alliance is urging customers in Fife, Perth and Dundee to check their journey times before they travel, as engineering works are taking...
Car Parking charges to increase from 1 April 2017
The council passed its draft budget earlier today which includes proposals to increase the cost of car parking in Edinburgh.
Car parking charges will go...
Councillor chooses words carefully at Budget meeting
Councillor Gordon Munro is Labour councillor for Leith Ward. He is an experienced councillor who is never stuck for words, but we were again...
Independent report into schools closure now published
Last spring the outer skin of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School fell off. Following that defects were found in 17 schools across the...
Edinburgh’s draft budgets for 2017-18 in full
The four political parties represented on the council in Edinburgh have all lodged their own versions of what the council should spend almost £1...
TERLive! Edinburgh Council sets its budget for 2017-18
With warnings that council tax will rise by 3% the council will discuss its budget for the forthcoming year today.
Here you can follow all...
Edinburgh Green Group protect libraries and swimming pools in their draft budget
Later today at the City Chambers, Edinburgh's Green Group will claim that their budget proposals would reverse cuts in spending on libraries, special schools and...
Half term – places available at Edinburgh Leisure Holiday Clubs
With half term coming up you may be wondering how to deal with childcare - or just making your children busy over the few...
Design competition launched today for Ross Bandstand replacement
Malcolm Reading Consultants have today launched a competition to find an architectural team who can redesign the space presently occupied by the Ross Bandstand....
Edinburgh Conservatives set out their budget plans
Edinburgh Council’s Conservative Group today set out proposals in an alternative budget that would maintain and improve key Council services whilst making a general...
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