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EDGAS presents a spectacular South Pacific!

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The lady sitting next to me leans over; 'This is my Mum; she saw the original with Mary Martin'. South Pacific is a bit...

100,000 tickets sold for Virgin Money Street of Light in a week

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An unbelievable 100,000 tickets have been dispensed for the newest event at Edinburgh's Christmas in just a week since they became available. Tickets are freeboot absolutely...

Council agree to proceed with enhanced terms to achieve staff cuts

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The City of Edinburgh Council has today agreed to make what is believed to be the highest level of redundancy packages offered to public sector...

Nominations open for The Edinburgh Award

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The search begins for the ninth recipient of the Edinburgh Award as nominations are launched today. Established in 2007, the Edinburgh Award is a way for Edinburgh...

Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service National Centre

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Milestone reached in National Centre Construction Cabinet Secretary for Infrastructure, Investment and Cities Keith Brown today marked a major milestone in the construction phase of...

Edinburgh charity celebrates 30th birthday with cake!

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  An Edinburgh-based charity dedicated to assisting older people and the disabled to live in their own homes and communities for as long as possible...

Migration is biggest factor in Scotland’s rising population

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The National Records of Scotland have issued figures today which show that the country's population is set to rise by 7% over the next 25...

New chancellor installed at Edinburgh Napier University

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The new Chancellor of Edinburgh Napier University has expressed the hope that his appointment would inspire people to chase their dreams. Speaking ahead of his inauguration, prison...

Hundreds protest outside City Chambers this morning

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  Union representatives were loud in their protests against proposed job cuts this morning outside the City Chambers joined by around 200 or so members of...

New coffee house opens on George Street

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There is a new coffee house on George Street and we are excited by it. There are a couple of wee tables outside for...

Botanic Lights 2015 – open to the public from today

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Botanic Lights returns this year with 22 nights at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE), running from 29 October to 22 November.  The idea is that...

Five things you need to know today

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Zoo Sleep Out  Charlie MacLean whisky expert The Dream of Shahrazad at The Filmhouse Millie Gray  Tickets available for the Scottish Chamber Orchestra tonight at the Queen's Hall  We...

Get your house ready for winter

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The clocks have just gone back and temperatures will no doubt plummet soon (although it is to be unseasonably warm today!) Now is the time...

Watch out for Frankenstein this Halloween!

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A cool ghoul in lederhosen and scarily sexy fräuleins in traditional Bavarian dresses took to the streets of Edinburgh to mark the opening of...

Unions plan protest at the City Chambers tomorrow

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Trade Unions including UNISON, community groups and anti-cuts organisations are gearing up for twin demonstrations in Edinburgh and Glasgow on October 29 against another...

LED lights to save council £77m over two decades

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As we reported from the Transport and Environment Committee meeting yesterday councillors approved plans to upgrade street lights across Edinburgh, saving the city an...

New restaurant opening at Saltire Court

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This winter, business partners Paul Brennan and Stuart Muir, former executive chef of Forth Floor Restaurant, Bar & Brasserie at Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, are...

Edinburgh cracks down on legal highs

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The City of Edinburgh Council has successfully begun to crack down on the sale of dangerous NPS (Novel Psychoactive Substances). Trading Standards officers from the...

Books – James Dashner at Assembly Roxy

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James Dashner, author of the well-loved Scorch Trials excited more than just the teenagers in Edinburgh’s Assembly Roxy last Friday.  Celebrating the release of...

Five things you need to know today

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Budget Consultation Gilbert and Sullivan's South Pacific opens tonight Open Day at City of Edinburgh's Music School  Chronicle Online - still time to get involved! Sign up for football...

The City of Edinburgh’s Music School holding an Open Day in November

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Is your child musically talented? If you are considering a specialist music school for your child - The City of Edinburgh's Music School is...

Edinburgh is the star in these films

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With the release of the new James Bond film this week we are reminded that Scotland plays a main role in many films including...

Edinburgh Airport tower lit up red for Poppy Appeal

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The 57-metre air traffic control tower at Edinburgh Airport is one of the first venues in Scotland to be lit up in red as...

Budget 2016 – Speaking to the Transport Convener

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The City of Edinburgh Council plans to set a four year budget in the spring of next year, agreeing how much they will have...

Edinburgh solicitor struck off following embezzlement conviction

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In a case ranging over twelve years in total the Scottish Solicitors' Discipline Tribunal has just issued its decision on Edinburgh solicitor, Michael Karus,...

Council pleased with progress on dealing with trade waste

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In 2014 the council decided to change the way that businesses would deal with their trade waste, and today they heard a pleasing report on...

Five things you need to know today

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Transport and Environment Committee meets today  Support the Bike Station's Balance Bike Project Sunset Song - tickets available from 11am Giselle comes to the Festival Theatre Glenogle Baths...

Good report for Edinburgh nursery school

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Education Scotland issued its report on Arcadia Nursery School at King's Buildings today. The school is housed in a purpose-built 'free play' environment designed by...

Giselle opens tonight at the Festival Theatre

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Following its critically acclaimed visit in 2011, Royal New Zealand Ballet (RNZB) returns to Edinburgh during its five city UK tour featuring an elegant take...

National flu immunisation programme for under-fives begins

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An Edinburgh nurse today encouraged parents of 2-5 year old children to book an appointment for their child to get vaccinated against flu as...

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