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Review – Robert Plant live at Usher Hall ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Robert Plant has never been interested in standing still. “Saving Grace”, released in September, captures the latest phase of his long post-Zeppelin journey: a...
Local café owner to donate Christmas Eve takings to charity
The owner of Bliss House Café, Meadowbank, Fadi Bacheet, is spreading festive cheer this Christmas by pledging an entire day’s takings on 24 December...
Five things you need to know today
The McTominay goal is a work of art
A spectacular new photograph is on show at National Galleries Scotland: Portrait to celebrate Scotland’s men reaching the FIFA World Cup 2026.
In November, the crowd...
Letter from Scotland
The great wheel of time has ticked over another year. Even through the happy veil of Christmas, looking back on 2025 is a worrying...
Starcatchers present a trail featuring Narnia inspired characters
There was festive cheer last week in Wester Hailes as a series of Narnia-themed events took place.
The organisation Starcatchers worked in collaboration with community...
Thousands raised from Andy Murray’s shortbread jumper
A high bid of £3,000 has secured the one-of-a-kind Christmas jumper which Sir Andy Murray wore in the Walker's Shortbread adverts.
The funds will...
Review – Shack at La Belle Angele ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Opening band Credits bring a slice of California sunshine to a cold night in the capital.
With a clear gift for melody and songwriting...
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Councillors meet for the last time this year
The last council meeting of the year takes place at the City Chambers today.
The papers...
Santa found with elf, turkey and trimmings
A baby Santa has been found together with a sleigh and snow, an elf, turkey and all the trimmings – in a festive...
Edinburgh Central MSP’s Christmas Card competition – result revealed
A Dalry Primary pupil has been announced as the winner of Angus Robertson MSP’s Christmas Card Competition.
Sumika, a P3 pupil at Dalry Primary School,...
The magic of Christmas is here – enjoy a merry MagicFest
It is the season of wonder Edinburgh magicians, including big hits from this year's Fringe, are gearing up to blow your mind this Christmas...
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New Town Quarter - proposal recommended for approval despite hundreds of objections
The City of Edinburgh Council 's Development Management Committee meets today and...
New Town Quarter – student flats recommended for approval despite hundreds of objections
The council's Development Management Sub Committee meets on Wednesday, and one of the matters they will discuss is the New Town Quarter.
If that...
Man convicted of drugs offence granted private hire driver’s licence
An Edinburgh man once convicted of growing marijuana in his attic has been granted a private hire driver’s licence.
Marcin Krzysztof Rozwadowski was sentenced in 2017...
Ricky Gervais donates millions for animal charities – including the Edinburgh Dog and Cat...
Actor and comedian Ricky Gervais has donated almost £2.5 million to charities which care for animals - and our own Edinburgh Dog and Cat...
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Discussion on two-way cycling on city streets
The council's Traffic Regulation Order subcommittee is a quasi judicial committee with powers to impose new regulations on...
Five things you need to know today
NHS issues flu guidance for hospital visitors
From Monday NHS Lothian has issued guidance on urgent precautions which will help protect patients and staff against...
Book – The Show Must Go On – Travels of the Tattoo Producer
Tippermuir Books have published a new book about the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
This latest is written by former producer Brigadier Sir Melville Stewart...
Touch of retro comfort as care home brings back the 70s
Luxury care home unveils brand new time capsule snug
A new 1970s-themed snug has been unveiled at an Edinburgh care home, aiming to help residents living with dementia...
Scots women cricketers bound for Nepal
The Scotland women’s cricket squad has been named for the ICC T20 World Cup qualifier in Nepal from 12 January to 2 February.
It is...
New guidance for hospital visitors to protect against flu
NHS Lothian has issued guidance on urgent precautions which will help protect patients and staff against flu this winter.
The health board expects a surge...
Sign up for new Edinburgh Padel League
Intending participants in a new Edinburgh Padel League have until 9 January to sign up for a competition running from 19 January until 22...
All the latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
Every week The City of Edinburgh Council's travel team publishes its list of streets in the capital where roadworks are planned.
There seem to be...
Batman returns to Edinburgh
The date is imprinted on my mind - 11 August 1989.
All over Edinburgh, mysterious bill posters had begun to appear across the city. The...
Ringing in the new year with (bar) bells at The Pitt
Pitt Strength, a strength and conditioning gym based at West Shore Road as part of the £1.3 billion Granton regeneration programme are offering a...
Fencing club holding Open Day on Sunday
Salle Holyrood is holding an open day on Sunday for anyone aged 8+ to find out more about joining a fencing club in the...
UK Government to invest Pride in Place funding in the east of the city
After a process undertaken over the last two months, the UK Government has announced that it will award £20 million funding to Bingham, Magdalene,...
Calls for legislation on mandatory flat owners associations
Two property related organisations, Under One Roof and Built Environment Forum Scotland (BEFS), demand that the government makes it obligatory for owners in a...
Letter from Scotland
‘Tis the season to be merry and to lose yourself in the fantastic world of pantomime. It’s a joyous escape from the grind of...
Times editor suspended regarding “indecent communications”
The editor of The Times and The Sunday Times in Scotland, David McCann, 43, who took up his post in July 2025, was arrested...
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