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Shuttle title for Lothian badminton players
Young Lothian players won the Scottish senior inter area group badminton championship in unbeaten style.
They defeated runners-up West 8-1. Lanarkshire 6-2, Glasgow and North...
St James Quarter begin their Christmas programme today
On Saturday the lights were officially switched on a St James Quarter where there is to be a programme of festive magic between now...
Granton Waterfront – next part of regeneration project to begin with government funding
The Granton Waterfront is a brownfield site where the £1.3 billion regeneration project has already started with the restoration of the Gas Holder, the...
Newtongrange Primary School celebrating its centenary
It is a century since the primary school in Newtongrange opened to children and teachers, and this week this anniversary will be celebrated in...
Santa Paws is coming to Dobbies
Dogs are always welcome at Dobbies at any time, but especially from the end of November to Christmas Eve when they can take part...
Curl Edinburgh to host part of the Grand Match
Curl Edinburgh is one of several venues around Scotland preparing to host the Indoor Grand Match – the single biggest curling match in the...
Barry Fish attracts Michelin success
One of Edinburgh's newest restaurants has won a place in the Michelin Guide just eight months after opening.
Barry Fish is the first restaurant...
Rare cheetah comes to live in Edinburgh Zoo
Four year old female cheetah, Domino, has come to live at Edinburgh Zoo.
The animal was previously resident at the Zoo de Cerza in France....
A lively conversation at the Cockburn event
The most effective public discussions confront fundamental issues head on.
This high standard was met at the Cockburn Association’s "Campaigning for Edinburgh" event this...
Five things you need to know today
Remembrance events this weekend
The main ceremony at the City Chambers on the Royal Mile will take place at 11.00 am, followed by a parade....
Letter from Scotland
Scotland is being swept along in the general retreat on climate change.
Now that our rivers are being topped up again with new rain,...
Edinburgh Council may return to running holiday hubs after vote
Edinburgh Council may start running its own holiday hubs again after concerns raised over a reduced service.
Until last spring, the council-run Braidburn holiday hub...
Christmas Fair at LifeCare
Crafters or makers with something to sell can book a space to sell their crafts and wares at the LifeCare Christmas Fair in Stockbridge...
Two veterans off to the Cenotaph this weekend
Two veterans, one from West Lothian and one from Edinburgh will march in London this weekend in the Remembrance Day Parade at the Cenotaph.
The...
Trampolinist Holly excels at British level
The City of Edinburgh trampoline club’s Holly Allfrey secured a highly commendable fourth place at the senior women’s British Championships in Telford.
To qualify for...
Edinburgh charity’s Christmas card campaign begins today
The Edinburgh-based charity, Vintage Vibes, is launching a campaign urging people in the capital to spread joy amongst those at risk of loneliness and...
Record investment will benefit young Scots
Hundreds of young people across Scotland have benefitted from a record £3.5 million investment from the Essentia Foundation in 2025.
This total includes their largest...
City accounting firm targeting national honours
Accounting firm Accountability Edinburgh is aiming to complete a memorable year with success at the upcoming Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) Impact Awards.
The firm...
Italian restaurant keeps it in the family
This year's festive season will be special for the Teti family who run the Dunfermline Italian restaurant, Casa Mia.
Along with celebrating eight years of...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
The planning applications lodged with the council's planning department this week are detailed on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build, improve or...
Five things you need to know today
Council underpaid staff at Outdoor Centre
Edinburgh Council's Governance committee meets today and will hear from the Corporate Director for Customer and Corporate Services, Dr...
Local people attend organised fireworks display in Clermiston
Local people in Clermiston got together to put on a firework display of their own on Guy Fawkes night.
Families watched the pyrotechnics from a...
Emma battles pain barrier for British title
Emma Davison, of the Edinburgh Combat Project, is pictured with her trainer and fiancé,Pawel Zakrzewski, after winning the British Muay Thai championship in Newcastle....
Decade of teaching Scotland to swim celebrated at anniversary event
A programme that has created a legacy of confident swimmers across Scotland has reached a major milestone, celebrating ten years of transforming lives through...
Former Makar’s archive now available at National Library of Scotland
The literary archive of Scotland’s former national poet Jackie Kay has been made available for research and public viewing for the first time, at...
Edinburgh’s Christmas – the show goes on despite planning refusal
An application heard by the Development Management Sub-Committee on Wednesday to alter the permission already granted in 2024 for Edinburgh's Christmas East Princes Street...
Tennis title for young capital players
Edinburgh were winners of the Tennis Scotland 8 & under Inter-Club Finals at Glasgow’s Scotstoun Leisure Centre.
The successful team of twins Louis and Callum...
Five things you need to know today
Fireworks
Tonight is Guy Fawkes Night, but the Firework Control Zones in Edinburgh remain in place until 9 November. The restrictions make it an...
Global glory for Taekwon-do expert Amy
Scotland has a new world champion in 20-year-old Taekwon-do expert, Amy McNair.
Amy was part of a four strong contingent from the South Queensferry club...
Council still examining subsidised bus to serve Ratho
A new minibus service could be launched between Ratho and the city centre under plans set to be considered by Edinburgh councillors.
If approved, council...
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