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Two men arrested following serious assault in Leith Walk

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Police in Edinburgh have arrested two men following a disturbance in the city's Leith Walk in the early hours of today. The men, both aged...

Star Flyer closed after seat breaks off and crashes to ground

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The Star Flyer in St Andrew Square has been closed after a section of seating broke off and crashed to the ground last night...

Callum Boyd wins Red Bull Crashed Ice qualifier

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Forty nine competitors from seven countries took part in the Scottish qualifier of the Red Bull Crashed Ice yesterday (Friday 13 December) at Murrayfield...

Paul Cairney aims to silence his family in Celtic end

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When Terry Butcher asked a crowded dressing room how many of those present had won at Parkhead, he was pleasantly surprised at the amount...

Five things you need to know today

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Christmas trees - Today at the Museum - Exam timetables announced for prelims - Volunteers needed in Oxgangs -  City Centre Neighbourhood Partnership Environment...

Council announce festive waste collection arrangements

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For the majority of Edinburgh households there will be no change to collection dates for green wheelie bins, food waste bins and red and...

Autism: Life in Colour exhibition is welcomed back to Edinburgh

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  On 2nd April 2013, World Autism Awareness Day, people with autism across Scotland were invited to take two photographs or video clips that showed:...

Older people who feel lonely should call Silver Line Scotland

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  Age Scotland is calling on older people in Edinburgh who feel lonely, or who face difficulties, over the Christmas holiday to make use of...

Drink Driver Convicted Following Fatal Road Collision

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A drink driver who caused the death of a man following a road collision in Edinburgh last year has been convicted. At Edinburgh Sheriff Court...

Edinburgh renewable company signs up to Fourth Carbon Budget

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Aquamarine Power has today joined some of the UK’s major businesses, investors and trade associations, calling on the Government to follow the advice of...

Crackdown on criminal behaviour on public transport.

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The Lord Advocate has today announced a crackdown on criminal behaviour on public transport in a bid to ensure the safety of passengers and...

F1 – Di Resta out at Force India

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Paul di Resta looks to be out of a drive for the 2014 Formula One season after Force India yesterday confirmed the signing of...

Fire Service urges people to #Jointhefightagainstfire.

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As the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) enters what is historically the busiest time of year for accidental house fires, Area Manager (AM)...

Scotland to get tough on tax

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  The Scottish Government announces plans to beef up the way devolved taxes are collected. An independent authority responsible for collecting devolved taxes in Scotland will...

Five things you need to know today

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  Forrester High School Basketball Competition - Christmas sweaters - The Hobbit - Concert at St Giles - Pipe Band Today's Five things have been chosen...

Butcher insists Barcelona defeat won’t be a factor on Saturday

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Hibs boss Terry Butcher knows what it takes to beat Celtic at Parkhead, having done so last season with Inverness, and has a game...

Charity Christmas cards on sale in Paper Tiger to raise cash for Syria crisis

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  Christmas is a time for giving and this is certainly the case for a leading Edinburgh retailer which is selling Christmas cards in a...

Stockbridge Photography Club Photo of the Week

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This week’s photo is from Mark Brown, who captured the top of the Melville Monument looking out over North Edinburgh, the Forth and Fife. The...

Stevenson blow for Hearts

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After losing 11 goals in their last two games and seeing the gap at the bottom of the SPFL increase following their 4-1 defeat...

Local band Until We’re Winning launch album in Edinburgh

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  Edinburgh pop-rock band Until We're Winning are celebrating the release of their debut album with a launch party this weekend. The band - made up...

Call goes out to join Global 24-hour Commonwealth Ceilidh

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Cabinet Secretary for Culture and External Affairs Fiona Hyslop today invited people from across the world to join a 24-hour Commonwealth Ceilidh which aims...

National Galleries of Scotland announces 2014 exhibition programme

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A major exhibition of stunning American Impressionist paintings, an ambitious survey of 25 years of contemporary art in Scotland and a fascinating look at...

Funding now in place for the new Boroughmuir High School

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  COUNCIL COMMITS MAJOR FUNDING INVESTMENT FOR NEW BOROUGHMUIR HIGH SCHOOL Funding of £35m to build a new Boroughmuir High School at Fountainbridge has been approved...

Podium finish for Capital students

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Two Capital engineering students are celebrating after winning bronze at a national skills event. Edinburgh Napier mechatronics undergrads Ruth Needle and Stephan McColl recently competed...

Michael Stewart visits East Craigs Primary to see how ChildLine is protecting local children...

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Former Hearts, Hibs and Manchester United player  Michael Stewart joined primary six and seven pupils at East Craigs Primary School this week to see...

MP Sheila Gilmore welcomes review of benefits

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Edinburgh East MP and Work and Pensions Select Committee member Sheila Gilmore today welcomed the publication of an independent review of the test for...

Police Urge Public to Stay Safe on Nights Out During Christmas and New Year

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Police in Edinburgh are urging people to stay safe during festive nights out within the Capital. Officers have been engaging with the public to offer...

Lewis Stevenson joins the 200 Club

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On Saturday, Lewis Stevenson became the first player this century to play 200 games for Hibs in a single spell. The last player to do...

Five things you need to know today

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Full council meets today - Budget consultation - Santa visits Royal Commonwealth Pool - Christmas Tree Festival - Ballet The full council meets today for...

Building work begins on James Gillespie’s High School

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All the paperwork is now in place which allows the building work at the new multi-million pound school to begin. Construction has started on...

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