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Tickets released now for next Hogmanay
The numbers for Edinburgh's Christmas and Hogmanay have been so hit that early bird tickets for this year's event in 12 months time are...
Chenming leads East swoop on junior tennis titles
East of Scotland youngsters posted a string of singles successes when the Scottish junior indoor championships were held at Scotstoun. These included a top...
City legal firm appoints new partners
A city legal firm has appointed two new partners, commercial property lawyer, Stephanie Nichol and private client specialist, Rob McNab. This takes the number...
Letter from Scotland
It’s been a rude awakening after the slumbers of the festive season.
The first week of the year has brought heavy snow to the...
Edinburgh swim centre set for refurbishment
Edinburgh Council has put out work to tender to refit the Victorian pool in Portobello, at an estimated cost of £7.5million.
The building dates from...
UK Government Local Growth Fund will introduce monies into Edinburgh and South East Scotland
Edinburgh and South East Scotland are to receive £37.8 million from the UK Government Local Growth Fund to drive economic growth.
This share of the...
Planning application lodged for Mollie’s Motel and diner
An application has been lodged for a 207 bedroom Mollie's Motel and diner at Edinburgh Park.
The news about Mollie's moving into Edinburgh broke last...
Comma butterfly reintroduced to Scotland
A butterfly that disappeared from Scotland 150 years ago has enjoyed its best year on record since its return north of the border.
The comma...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
Applications of note include a hotel...
Advisers find that Constance did not mean to breach the Ministerial Code
The independent advisers, on instructions of the First Minister, have investigated the Cabinet Secretary for Justice and Home Affairs, Angela Constance, with regard to...
It’s cold enough for skating on Inverleith Pond today
It has been cold enough for Inverleith Pond to freeze over allowing skaters to take to the ice for a game of ice hockey...
Sturgeon warns against laughing about Trump – “it is a serious moment in history”
Nicola Sturgeon said it is too easy to regard politicians like US President, Donald Trump, as some sort of comedy, but the implications are...
Resurfacing works on M90 begin next week
Work will begin on 14 January to resurface the M90 just north of the Queensferry Crossing between junctions 1B, Ferrytoll and 1C, Admiralty. It...
Windsor stalwart Johnny Brown gets top recognition
Musselburgh Windsor Football Club have awarded stalwart, Johnny Brown, their highest accolade - the John Murray Shield.
The shield, which commemorates the club's chairman from...
Thousands see the festive lights at the Botanics
More than 90,000 people attended a spectacular seasonal lights event at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE).
The garden was transformed into "an...
Book a course at Edinburgh Open Workshop
Edinburgh Open Workshop (EOW) has a hands-on programme of creative courses designed to help people turn resolutions into reality - whether that means learning...
It’s freezing out there – the Ross Fountain in photos
You know it's cold in Edinburgh when the Ross Fountain in Princes Street Gardens freezes over.
And today it did just that, amid temperatures...
Strikes at STV may go ahead this week
Staff at STV are due to strike on Wednesday over the compulsory redundancies and plans to cut the north edition of the News at...
Swinney says it is time to see ourselves as others see us
SNP leader, John Swinney, made a speech to begin the New Year in Glasgow on Monday morning referencing the Burns poem, To a Louse,...
#SpringCleanScotland is looking for volunteers
The charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful, is looking for thousands of volunteers in Scotland to help clean up the country.
This is the biggest mass...
Better training would reduce injuries to police officers
Improved training techniques could reduce the number of frontline police officers injured by more than 50% when they are assaulted in the line of...
Shelter takes thousands on first day of annual sale
The Shelter charity shop in Stockbridge took in more than £14,000 on Saturday - on the opening of its annual sale of designer brands.
The...
Salle Holyrood throw open their doors
Following a successful Open Day at their new West Bowling Green Street premises Salle Holyrood fencing club are offering incentives for newcomers to take...
Conservatives say cost of living will define the election
In a speech later in Edinburgh, Scottish Conservatives leader, Russell Findlay, will say that cost of living pressures will define the Scottish Parliamentary election...
Bonnie Prince Charlie secret snuff box sold
A rare 18th century tartan snuff box concealing a secret portrait of Bonnie Prince Charlie has fetched nearly £5,000 at auction.
The circular wooden box,...
Watsonian aid for children’s charity
Watsonian Football Club have again proudly raised £10,000 for Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC).
It is the second consecutive year Watsonians have shown such generosity...
UK Padel title for Sports Club pair
Edinburgh Sports Club pair Ashley Mears and Rosie Dennis have been crowned UK padel champions in the women's over-60 group.
The duo travelled to Bristol...
Hockey collective working well – but faces challenges
One of the biggest sporting success stories of 2025 was undoubtedly the South Edinburgh Schools hockey initiative.
The project brings together pupils from Boroughmuir, Balerno,...
League title for Hutchie U-14 girls
Hutchison Vale under-14 girls football team are celebrating the biggest win during the six years they have been together.
Captained by Caitlin Hollick, a centre...
Feuds among prisoners causing instability in prisons
Feuding gangland villains are "destabilising" overcrowded Scottish jails as "burnt out" prison guards struggle to keep rival gangs apart.
The Scottish Prison Service (SPS) warns...
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