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Creative Cookware launches exclusive Wonderbag
Creative Cookware in Rose Street is the only business in Scotland to launch a revolutionary new cooker which saves time, money and fuel while helping African families in need.
The Wonderbag is a non-electric heat...
McPake Aims for 7th Place and Scottish Cup Win
Hibs skipper James McPake insists that last May’s cup final defeat to Hearts will be the last thing on his mind when he lines up against Falkirk in this weekend’s William Hill Scottish Cup Semi...
Review: Kung Fu Academy – Super 8 Flashback
Kung Fu Academy definitely like to keep you on your toes.
Gyrating through more genres in one song than many bands manage in their career, the Edinburgh four-piece’s latest release begins with a guitar rift...
Police issue CCTV image to find suspect
Police in Edinburgh have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with their enquiries into a serious assault that happened in the Capital in the early hours of Sunday,...
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Royal Scottish Academy - Edinburgh College - Debating next week - Giant pandas waiting for the right moment - #Edinhour
The Royal Scottish Academy is opening a new exhibition from tomorrow, featuring the works of...
Edinburgh College in New York for Tartan Week
Students Perform in NYC Tartan Week
Dance students were given a taste of international performance on a recent trip to New York for NYC Tartan Week. Twenty students from Edinburgh College’s BA Honours and HND...
New pitch opened at Meadowbank
A new pitch was formally opened at Meadowbank Sports Centre yesterday, with the local MSP, Kenny MacAskill and Councillor Richard Lewis, Culture Convenor on hand for a bit of football practice with some young...
Police search for mother of baby found in Hailesland Park
Police concern over mother of newborn baby, Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh are concerned for the wellbeing of the mother of a newborn baby found on a bench behind a block of flats known as Hailesland...
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh commemorated
Scotland’s forgotten bloodiest battle is brought back to life
A university has joined forces with local dramas groups to commemorate Scotland’s near forgotten ‘Battle of Pinkie Cleugh’.
The battle between the Scots and English at Pinkie...
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Man arrested - John Byrne on a new commission - Lothian Buses - Fringe tickets - In Chambers Street tonight -
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident...
Port of Leith Housing boss up for an award
POLHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE NOMINATED FOR SCOTTISH BUSINESS AWARD
The Chief Executive of an Edinburgh-based housing association has been shortlisted for a prestigious Scottish Business Award.
Keith Anderson from Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has been...
John Byrne to redesign the ceiling at the King’s
BYRNE TO LIGHT UP THE KING’S DOME
The Festival City Theatres Trust has commissioned renowned Scottish artist John Byrne to redesign the domed auditorium ceiling of the King’s Theatre as part of the building’s ongoing...
90th Anniversary of the Birth of Hibs’ Legend Eddie Turnbull
Friday marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of the man who is considered by many to have made the greatest overall contribution to Hibernian Football Club.
In an unparallelled career, he was a winner...
The Royal Yacht Britannia celebrates 60th anniversary in Edinburgh
60 Glorious Years of The Royal Yacht Britannia 1953-2013
The Royal Yacht Britannia, The Queen’s former floating palace, celebrates her 60th Anniversary this month. Echoing the glamour of the era, Britannia is inviting visitors to come dressed in vintage 50s fashion on...
Lothian Buses make two top deck appointments
Two New Managerial Appointments at Edinburgh’s Biggest Bus Company
Lothian Buses announces the appointment of two new members to the Company’s Senior Leadership Team.
In May, Walter Herring will take on the new role of Head of Operational Risk. He...
Council spell out the risks of the no eviction policy
Next week's Corporate Policy and Strategy Committee has a serious problem to discuss.
The Capital Coalition has already declared that it will not evict any council tenants whose benefit is cut due to the reform...
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Royal Mile Clean up - Ewan Williamson - Pandas - Taoist Tai Chi Centre grand opening - Assembly Rooms Fringe
Yesterday afternoon the council led a clean-up on The Royal Mile to get it ready...
Man found in Royal Infirmary car park had ‘significant injuries’
Suspicious death, Edinburgh
Police investigating the suspicious death of a man in Edinburgh have confirmed he died as a result of significant injuries.
The body of the 43-year-old was discovered in scrubland near the car park...
Elderly woman assaulted at Princes Street ATM
Assault and attempted robbery, Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following an incident where an elderly woman was assaulted as she withdrew money from a city centre cash machine.
The incident happened around 11.30am...
VIDEO – Royal Clean-up on the Royal Mile
The Royal Mile was given a fresh look in time for spring as Council staff, residents and businesses come together to spruce up the thoroughfare today.
This morning, volunteers tackled a range of issues such as...
News about The Melting Pot’s Social Innovation Incubator Award
The search for applicants for the next Social Innovation Incubator Award programme is now under way. Please read on for information on The Melting Pot’s fantastic Award programme.
"We’re looking for your help in finding...
Edinburgh theatre company to stage Mamet’s witty take on gay marriage
Edinburgh’s award-winning Arkle theatre company present a rare chance for audiences to enjoy one of David Mamet’s most sparkling comedies.
’Boston Marriage’ is a stylish historical snapshot of same-sex commitment that clearly resonates with current...
North Edinburgh ‘Bedroom Tax’ Meeting
Bin the Bedroom Tax - Start Local Fight-Back Groups NOW
Come along on Thursday 11th April 2013 @ 7pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre. All welcome.
This meeting is to help form/ support local groups in Pilton, Muirhouse, Royston Wardieburn,...
Pandas – the ten day countdown starts
It looks as though the date is now set for panda activity of the mating kind.....
EdinburghZoo say that giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang are likely to meet for the 2013 breeding season...
2012 Poppyscotland appeal raised £2.58m
Poppyscotland announced today that the 2012 Scottish Poppy Appeal has raised £2,586,788. Although proud of the result, the charity emphasised the need to raise more money in 2013 to continue to deliver vital support...
Man found in Cumberland Street identified
Police have now identified the man whose body was discovered in a lane off Cumberland Street in the New Town area of Edinburgh on Friday 5 April 2013.
He is 28-year-old Lee Hayburn, of no...
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Vulnerable adults - The Edinburgh Reporter on YouTube - Harlaw Hydro - Royal Mile Clean up today - House Concerts @42
The council would like you to consider sharing your home with vunerable adults. They...
VIDEO – Harlaw Hydro is open for investment today
From today you can invest in a local renewable energy cooperative which will use the profit that it hopes to make for the benefit of the community in Balerno.
The people behind it are keen...
Skills Development Scotland announce new services for employers
Businesses in Edinburgh to benefit from new employer services team
Sam Kemp and Vicki MacLean on board to identify and advise on recruitment and skills needs
Employers in the Edinburgh area can now benefit from more...
Salmond speaks to Carnegie Council as part of Scotland Week
The peaceful and orderly conduct of Scotland's century-long constitutional journey should stand as an exemplar of popular democracy for countries all over the world, First Minister Alex Salmond has told a prestigious institute in...
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