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Two Edinburgh councillors censured by the Standards Commission
Two city councillors, Neil Ross and Marie-Clair Munro were censured by the Standards Commission on Wednesday after a hearing held at the City Chambers....
Herbie More’s Cocktails & Kitchen now serving at Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Named in honour of the conductor of the Palm Court Orchestra at Patrick Thomson's, the late lamented store on North Bridge, a new bar...
Tribute paid to prison search dogs
Jailhouse hounds trained to sniff out hidden illegal drugs have been honoured for their vital crime-busting role behind bars.
Two inmates at Glasgow’s Barlinnie jail...
Traitors star Tyce was scared of looking like a numpty
Scots crime writer Harriett Tyce has said she was scared that appearing on The Traitors could backfire – if she came across like a...
Lochend Football Academy in final double
Lochend football academy have once again excelled on the youth stage by reaching two national cup finals with separate teams.
The under-14s, fresh from defeating...
Fiends in the Furrows bringing folk horror to Leith
A brand new film festival will take place in Leith next month.
Fiends in the Furrows will run from 23 to 26 April. It is...
Newington bookshop wins at British Book Awards
An Edinburgh bookshop has been awarded Independent Bookshop of the Year for Scotland at the British Book Awards.
Book Lovers Bookshop in Newington won the...
Sign up now for Easter Camps at George Watson’s College
For parents looking to get their children out of bed and into the action this April, George Watson’s College has the perfect solution.
Their...
Protect the staff in Edinburgh’s libraries
by Foysol Choudhury, MSP for Lothian Region.
While libraries across the UK have faced years of closures, Edinburgh has been moving in the opposite direction.
As...
Advice to future proof landline phone systems now
In 2027 BT Openreach will close down landline phone systems, but it is possible to future proof phone systems now according to one West...
Drug drivers now the biggest threat
NEW figures show drug driving has overtaken alcohol as the biggest threat to safety on Scotland’s roads.
Around 3500 drink and drug driving tests were...
Dunblane 30 years on
A BBC documentary will this week mark the 30th anniversary of the Dunblane massacre by telling the story of the parents, politicians and campaigners...
Irvine Welsh on what made him “less of an atheist”
Irvine Welsh has said that experimenting with a hallucinogenic drug had made him "less of an atheist".
The Trainspotting author took Dimethyltryptamine, also known as...
Fan zones considered for late opening
Licencees of fan zones in Edinburgh for the World Cup may be able to apply for similar late opening hours to pubs, according to...
My Name’5 Doddie Foundation Triple Crown 2026 gets underway
Riders taking part in Doddie’s Triple Crown 2026 set off from Murrayfield Stadium arriving in Melrose on Monday evening ahead of beginning the challenge on...
Councillor’s miniature poodle wins at Crufts
A woman who owns a dog grooming company in Edinburgh was left "shocked" after winning in one of the categories at the Crufts International...
Tartan Silk seamlessly transitions with Four
Edinburgh PR company, Tartan Silk, has created a new alliance with Four Marketing Agency to ensure the succession to its portfolio of clients.
Since January...
Rooftop bar will have a new roof
Cold Town House in Grassmarket is to have a major £500,000 makeover in time for the Easter weekend.
Since opening its doors in 2019, Cold...
Lady Haig’s – a hundred years of remembrance
Edinburgh's Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory is marking 100 years of producing poppies which has relevance around International Women’s Day.
For it was Countess Dorothy, wife...
Samantha Fish at Queen’s Hall
A sold-out Queen’s Hall trembled under the Grammy-nominated guitarist’s blistering riffs, intimate ballads and moments of raw, human connection.
The Queen’s Hall was packed to...
Jacob heads for Miami in better fettle
Edinburgh tennis pro Jacob Fearnley can take confidence looking ahead to the Miami Masters (March 15-29) from taking world No 7 Taylor Fritz...
Colin takes the reins at Postal BC
Colin Forfar has been elected as president of Postal Bowling Club for the year ahead.
He suceeds Scott McCardle.
The opening day for play will be...
Robbie to skipper Grange 1st X1
Grange cricket club are promising a changing of the guard both on and off the field this season.
On the field, Robbie McGlasham, in his...
Celebrating the women who make up a fifth of operational volunteers at RNLI Queensferry
At South Queensferry, one of the RNLI’s busiest lifeboat stations, five out of the 25 operational volunteers are women. This is something to celebrate...
Wild Edinburgh – a celebration of nature in the city
Edinburgh is a famously green city, with its multitude of parks, hills and waterways.
From the air, its natural character is immediately striking. "The...
Food delivery drivers say they are victims of crime
Although food delivery riders face violence, danger and theft while working in Edinburgh, a workers' rights group has offered help.
Workers’ Observatory polled a group...
Edinburgh centenarian reveals secret to long life
One Edinburgh centenarian has shared her refreshingly straightforward advice for leading a long and happy life.
Nina Wood, who lives at Care UK’s Cairdean House...
Edinburgh private hire driver suspended for a month
One Edinburgh private hire driver has been suspended from driving for a month.
The driver was convicted of drug offences and cut a queue...
Community conversation for young people to be held at Castlebrae
Young people from two secondary schools in Edinburgh, Castlebrae Community High School and George Watson's College will get together on 12 March to discuss...
Spacecraft backed by Scottish flight systems
Edinburgh aerospace business Aurora Avionics plays a role in a European space mission which will send a reusable spacecraft into orbit and bring it...
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