Tag: Edinburgh local news

Cruise and Maritime Voyages (CMV) have included a 13 night cruise to the North Cape and Spitzbergen sailing from Edinburgh Leith on 30 June in their ‘Buy One Get One Free' promotion. This amazing offer means...

webuyanycar.com Launches School Competition in EdinburghSchoolchildren to Design Road Safety Banners for their SchoolsThe UK car buying website, webuyanycar.com, is launching a campaign to keep school children safe in Edinburgh by encouraging drivers to reduce their...

Bus lane cameras are set to be expanded to cover all major public transport corridors in Edinburgh.Councillors will consider the proposal to expand camera enforcement at the Transport and Environment Committee on 3 June...

At Haddington Sheriff Court yesterday, a Confiscation Order for £20,790 was made against Craig Shaw, from Musselburgh, who was previously convicted of dealing cocaine.On 21 March 2012, officers searched Shaw's home address in Musselburgh,...

The programme for this year's EIFF is as diverse as always, and the official trailer for it shows you a mere hint of what will be on offer from 19-30 June. There are 146...

Portobello/Craigmillar Neighbourhood Partnership - Vintage Pop up Shop - Speed Dating - Ship Shape Leith Walk - Today's photoPortobello Craigmillar Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting is tonight from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the new East Neighbourhood Centre, 101...

With Father’s Day just around the corner, The Whisky Shop is on-hand to take the panic out of choosing the perfect present.The teams of experts at the Edinburgh stores are available to offer you...

A police vehicle was involved in a collision with a wall on Granton Road earlier today. The vehicle crashed through a wall and into a garden at around 17.45 tonight.A police spokesperson said:- "One...

Fun! Fun! Fun! Savings! Savings! Savings! Would you like some? The Edinburgh Reporter is delighted to offer our readers a sporty 2 for 1 entry to the Big Fun Run Edinburgh on 28 July 2013...

Victoria plans to scale the UK’s highest peak for the NSPCCVictoria Crossey from Portobello is preparing to help end cruelty to children by climbing the UK’s highest mountain for charity. And she’s inviting those who...

Detectives investigating the murder of a 25 year-old man in Edinburgh at the weekend have appealed for information about a vehicle which was involved in the incident. They are keen to hear from people in...

ESPC and Fine & Country partner to serve high-end property marketESPC, the leading property marketing company in East Central Scotland, today announced a partnership with Fine & Country to extend its high quality service...

Art For All is delighted to announce that North Edinburgh Arts has agreed to host a film screening of the ground-breaking film by the 350.org team Do The Math! on Wednesday 29 May.This film...

Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following an attempted robbery that happened in the Meadows area of the Capital on Sunday.A 19-year-old woman was walking along Leamington Walk, the main pedestrian/cycle walkway through...

This Friday staff, young people, supporters and anyone interested in helping raise money for charity are invited to take part in the Fet Lor Youth Centre Bike-A-Thon.Fet Lor Youth Centre is one of the...

OneCity Trust supports a healthy breakfast for Edinburgh’s pupilsDonald Wilson, Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh, will today visit the Aegon Breakfast Club at Canal View Primary School to celebrate the latest donation...

Trams on the way - Craiglockhart Community Council - Volunteer your sleep for the Moonwalk - Festival of Cycling - Eardley painting on sale this weekThe Edinburgh Trams project team and contractors have confirmed...

Police in Edinburgh have now identified the murder victim who died in an incident that happened in the Willowbrae area at the weekend.He is 25-year-old Mohammed Omar Abdi from the Leith area of the...

A 78-year-old man has been charged with alleged licensing offences after police seized a large quantity of weapons from a business in Edinburgh.In line with Police Scotland's commitment to tackling violence, officers carried out...

Man identified following Firth of Forth incidentPolice Scotland Edinburgh Division have today named the man who died following a rescue by members of Queensferry RNLI from a capsized dinghy in the Firth of Forth...

The Grassmarket was home to a fun-filled day of free pony rides to launch the area's summer season of markets, events and fun days, and what a scorcher it was!Dozens of families lined up...

 The first images for the new Boroughmuir High School at Fountainbridge have been unveiled today.Plans for the canal-side site have been drawn up by Allan Murray Architects, and show the new building designed to...

 Edinburgh Polo Club Spring Tournament, Day 2In complete contrast to the Saturday, Sunday dawned grey and cold (or, at least, it was by one-ish), but dry so the completion of the weekend's play was...

By Edmund BrownA first half goal from Sarah Ewens sealed the victory for Spartans against their rivals Celtic in the Scottish Women’s Premier League with a 1-0 win at Ainslie Park, meaning their unbeaten...

Monday holiday - Capital Coalition - Bill Bailey - Forth Bridge - Richard HollowayToday is yet another Monday holiday in Edinburgh. Lothian Buses are running a Saturday service today across the city.Do remember that...

Commiserations this week to Hibs who were unable to end their Scottish Cup Hoodoo, losing 3-0 to Celtic at Hampden.https://dftnngj7vho79.cloudfront.net/prod/toutPlayer.swf?autoplay=false&product=embed&website_origin=http://www.tout.com&api_origin=https://api.tout.com&oauth_origin=https://www.tout.com&tout_api_path=/api/v1/touts/p40x4w&mixpanel_token=8f42d6c99005ef738c46dc8f6350829bAnd congratulations go to Edinburgh University male and female rowing teams for beating their Glasgow...

Edinburgh Polo Club Spring Tournament, Day 1.Spring finally seemed to have arrived at the weekend as Edinburgh Polo Club held their Spring Tournament at Dalmahoy on the outskirts of Edinburgh. With a wide variety of...

Police Scotland have today launched a murder hunt after a man aged 25 who was found in the street died in hospital.The murder inquiry is being led by Detective Superintendent Gary Flannigan, of the...

  Fire crews were called to a house in Gilmerton Dykes Avenue just before 8:00pm on Sunday evening. The alarm was raised when a member of the public heard a smoke alarm and could smell...

 Four local charities are to benefit from Brodies Champions of Tennis – Maggie’s Centre; Edinburgh Dog & Cat Home; Fresh Start; and LifeCare.Viki Mendelssohn, Tournament Director, said:- ‘My vision for this fantastic event was...