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Road closures to allow Soco development to move ahead
Tonight the eastward side of Chambers Street between West College Street and South Bridge will be closed and the eastward side of Guthrie Street near...
South Morningside Scout Leaders get prestigious Queen’s Award for Volunteering
The volunteer leaders of South Morningside Explorer Scout Unit have been chosen as recipients of the prestigious Queen’s Award for Voluntary Service - the...
Junk food advertising – aimed at children?
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Picture this: children sitting happily in front of the telly, giving you a moment’s peace. And then the adverts come on and instantly...
Two Edinburgh schools enjoy success at National Schools Consumer Quiz
Two Edinburgh schools represented Scotland in each of the competitions, Kaimes School in the Consumer Challenge Quiz and Boroughmuir High in the Young Consumers...
Edinburgh’s Rock House used in TV programme
Four Scottish houses selected by Historic Scotland are to feature in the ITV series Britain’s Secret Homes, including Rock House in Edinburgh.
The three others...
By election in Liberton/Gilmerton today
Voters in the Liberton/Gilmerton are heading to the polls today to elect a new councillor to represent the Ward.
The seat became vacant following the...
Edinburgh schoolchildren hold court with tennis stars
Local school children were today showing off their new-found racquet skills to former US Open and Wimbledon finalist, Mark Philippoussis, and previous Queen’s Club...
Ferryhill Primary School get new tennis kit from Champs of Tennis sponsors
Law firm Brodies LLP has gifted new tennis equipment including 30 racquets, a portable net and balls to pupils at Ferryhill Primary School in...
Two Edinburgh hotels gain excellent ratings
Guests Help Hotels Secure Certificate of Excellence
Two recently refurbished hotels in Edinburgh have been awarded a top award which is based solely on the...
Corstorphine Hill Murder – Police trying to trace Renault Scenic
Detectives investigating the murder of a woman in Edinburgh are appealing for information in relation to the sighting of a vehicle near Corstorphine Hill,...
Five things you need to know today
Royal Highland Show - Launch of the Edinburgh International Book Festival - Nile Rodgers at Summerhall - Rob Hopkins - Help The Scotsman film Scotland
This...
William Hague in Edinburgh today
UK Foreign Secretary William Hague is due to make a speech in Edinburgh today.
He is expected to use the opportunity to set out the...
Napoleon’s Table to be sold by Edinburgh auctioneers
A table once used by the Emperor Napoleon valued at £300 will be sold at auction by Lyon & Turnbull in their Fine Antique...
Edinburgh College students guaranteed NHS employment
Edinburgh College Health and Social Care students will soon be guaranteed employment on successful completion of their course, thanks to a new partnership with...
Mervyn King given peerage
The Prime Minister has announced today that Sir Mervyn King who is the outgoing Governor of the Bank of England will receive a peerage...
Police make fresh appeal to trace missing student
Police in Edinburgh are making a fresh appeal for information to help trace a missing Russian student; a week on from when she was...
Corstorphine Hill Murder – Crimewatch Appeal
The murder of a woman whose remains were discovered on Corstorphine Hill in Edinburgh a fortnight ago will be featured on the BBC's Crimewatch...
Brodies Champions of Tennis – top stars head to the capital
Edinburgh’s tennis fans will get the chance to watch some of the world’s greatest players at the Brodies Champions of Tennis tournament at the...
Former Hibs star Jimmy Thomson dies aged 80
Former Hibs star Jimmy "Tiger" Thomson, who played a major role in the club’s first European campaign passed away last week in Edinburgh, aged...
Teddy Bear Sleepover at Leith Library tonight!
If you go down to Leith Library tonight.........you will find teddy bears sleeping there....among the books and with eyes wide open....except that teddy bears...
Five things you need to know today
The City of Edinburgh (Portobello Park) Bill - Spokes Bike Breakfast - Nile Rodgers at Summerhall - Induction days at secondary schools - Film...
Spartans and Edinburgh City to play in new Scottish Lowland Football League
Spartans and Edinburgh City will be among the twelve clubs selected to compete in the new Scottish Lowland Football League, the Scottish Football Association...
Brodies Champions of Tennis Trophy Unveiled
When the players take to the court in this week’s Brodies Champions of Tennis, they will be competing for the honour of being the...
First Student Women’s oOfficer in Scotland appointed at Edinburgh College
Edinburgh College is the first college in Scotland to have a full-time women’s officer after announcing the four students elected as the new Students’...
Another lovely book sculpture delivered to Leith Library this week
The Edinburgh Reporter loves the story of the mystery book sculptures. It is so wonderful that even in these times of social media, photos...
Restoration Plan for Leith Boys’ Brigade Company War Memorial
Retired Edinburgh civil servant Bob Lawson is spearheading a project to restore the Leith Boys’ Brigade Company War Memorial at the foot of Easter...
M & S Bike 24 charity challenge
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CYCLES AT THE READY: EDINBURGH M&S STORES PREPARE FOR £1.5M CHARITY CHALLENGE
- M&S Gyle and Kinnaird employees taking part in the Britain’s largest...
Five things you need to know today
Totally Sound - Queen's Award for Enterprise - Nile Rodgers at Summerhall - Jonathan Joyce - Missing student Yulia
Totally Sound Music Project offers young...
Hearts to appoint Administrator
After weeks of speculation, Hearts have served notice of their intention to appoint an administrator and papers have now been lodged with the Court...
Birds of prey winging in to raise £400 for student charities
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Edinburgh College Veterinary students have raised over £400 for two animal charities at a campus fun day, with the help of some feathered...
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