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Forthcoming Album by Edinburgh Youth Gaitherin’
Young musicians have been spending a year investigating and responding creatively to recordings and photos found in the School of Scottish Studies Archives at the University of Edinburgh. The seven participants are now raising...
Five things you need to know today
Cyclist case to be reviewed - Scots Guards - Boroughmuir High School - Proposed Local Development Plan - Gardening Scotland
The Crown Office have confirmed that they will be making an appeal against the sentence handed down...
Culture and Sport committee approve second Sky Ride
Councillor Richard Lewis convened a meeting of the committee this week with many diverse topics up for discussion, but a couple around cycling, including the approval of the second Sky Ride later this summer.
The...
Hearts v Hibs match tonight
Heart of Midlothian (U17s) v Hibernian (U17s)
Tynecastle Stadium
Friday 31st May, kick-off 6pm
Free admission
There’s an end-of-season derby at Tynecastle this Friday with the annual playing of the East of Scotland Shield. Hibs, who...
Man Convicted for Licensing Offence
A nightclub licensee who allowed customers to continue drinking on his premises, despite being too drunk, has been convicted.
John Allison was found guilty of the licence offence at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Monday 27th...
Teen arrested after Gilmerton Primary air gun incident
A teenager was arrested yesterday after up to 10 primary pupils at Gilmerton Primary where hit by pellets whilst playing in the school playground at lunchtime yesterday.
Chief Inspector Mark Patterson from Police Scotland said:...
Four arrests after waterfront drugs search
Four men have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after Police Scotland recovered Class A drugs in Edinburgh.
Officers carried out a search of a property in the Waterfront area of...
VIDEO – Scots Guards given the Freedom of the City
The 1st Battalion Scots Guards paraded down the Royal Mile today (Friday, 31 May 2013) after receiving the Freedom of the City of Edinburgh to celebrate their return from a tour of duty in...
Cuppa with a cop in North Edinburgh
Police Scotland have confirmed a series of dates and venues across North Edinburgh where local police officers will be holding surgeries.
Local community Police Constables Sarah Hall and Tony Lawrence will be at Royston Wardieburn...
Man stabbed at flat in Canongate
A section of the Canongate was closed off as a crime scene this morning following an incident in a flat there resulting in a 53 year-old man being stabbed.
A Police Scotland spokesperson said:- "Police in...
Budget savvy bikes: Mixing business with pleasure
This is a contributed article
Bikes are synonymous with leisure and recreation but when it comes to business, they offer plenty of advertising power.
Media Gang, one of Scotland’s leading producers of edgy and non-traditional advertising,...
Police make fresh appeal in Willowbrae murder hunt
Detectives investigating the murder of 25 year-old Mohamed Abdi are seeking information from the public about sightings of vehicles in the Restalrig area of Edinburgh.
In particular they are keen to hear from anyone who...
Edinburgh schools forge fair trade link with Ecuador
Pupils from Edinburgh’s 11 Fair Trade schools were today presented with a bag of the UK’s first ever Fairtrade crisps in recognition of all their hard work in support a fairer and more...
Borders Vintage car rally promises a great day out
Scottish Borders Historic Motoring Extravaganza was named as best classic car show in Scotland.
The event has been named the best classic car festival in Scotland by Sunday Times Driving. In the article, the show was...
Highland cow welcomes visitors to the airport today
EDINBURGH AIRPORT ARRIVALS GIVEN A PROPER HIGHLAND WELCOME
Travellers arriving at Edinburgh Airport today, were ‘moooved’ by the warmth of the welcome – Suzie the Highland Cow from Pollok Country Park was at international arrivals...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 – bigger better and brighter
The Edinburgh Festival Fringe is back for 2013. Bigger, better and brighter than ever before with an emotional rollercoaster of a programme. Get carried away, be inspired, have a blast, cry your eyes out;...
Council to sell Leith Waterworld
The council have decided this morning to sell Leith Waterworld to A & G who will develop the building as a soft play area.
The community group Splashback who wanted to reopen and run the...
Council Meeting 30 May 2013
The council meet today to report on their first year in office.
We are following online for once rather than being in the chamber...
Five things you need to know today
Splashback - Friends of Water of Leith Basin - EIFF - Fringe Programme launch - Leith Festival
The full council meets today at the City Chambers. Splashback is again on the agenda and will undoubtedly...
Council gets cautious thumbs up from Accounts Commission
A major independent audit of the City of Edinburgh Council by the Accounts Commission has found that the Council’s overall performance is good and that its current actions are likely to lead to further...
Rock and Roll Wedding
Today, Edinburgh couple Abbie and Craig are getting married in what will be a first, not only for the Hard Rock Café in George Street, but for any Hard Rock Café in Europe.
The happy couple are...
Cruise from Leith to Norway – buy one get one free
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...
Schools competition to make drivers slow down
webuyanycar.com Launches School Competition in Edinburgh
Schoolchildren to Design Road Safety Banners for their Schools
The UK car buying website, webuyanycar.com, is launching a campaign to keep school children safe in Edinburgh by encouraging drivers to reduce their...
Council to focus on new bus lane cameras
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...
£20,000 confiscated from Musselburgh drug dealer
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,...
Edinburgh International Film Festival programme now available
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...
Five things you need to know today
Portobello/Craigmillar Neighbourhood Partnership - Vintage Pop up Shop - Speed Dating - Ship Shape Leith Walk - Today's photo
Portobello Craigmillar Neighbourhood Partnership Meeting is tonight from 6.30pm to 8.30pm at the new East Neighbourhood Centre, 101...
Father’s Day gift ideas
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...
Police vehicle involved in Granton Road crash
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...
Big Fun Run exclusive – 2 for 1 entry available now
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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...
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