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Fulbright scholars in Edinburgh
The University of Edinburgh is hosting a visit from 20 higher education administrators from the United States this week.
Part of a Fulbright Commission initiative,...
RNLI Queensferry rescues two from yacht in Forth
RNLI Queensferry were called out on Tuesday evening just before 8:00pm to a yacht with two persons on board, which was well aground near the...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 The Really Terrible Orchestra
How can terrible be so good?
The Really Terrible Orchestra is gearing up for yet another assault on the senses this Saturday at 15:00 at...
Fringe success leads straight to the hairdressers!
The Assembly Rooms Fringe, George Street celebrate the three First Ladies of Cabaret.
Christine Bovill, Lady Carol and Micheline Van Hautem got together at Cheynes...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW — Trash Cuisine *****
In this morning’s papers, we read of allegations from Guardian Editor, Alan Rusbridger, that GCHQ officers oversaw the destruction of computer hard drives containing...
Trolleywise working for Sainsburys
WE’RE TROLLEYWISE!
Did you know that over 1.5 million shopping trolleys are abandoned each year in the UK?
To help to reduce this number, Sainsbury’s Straiton...
Makars Court to get busier with more verse
The Edinburgh Council Culture and Sport Committee have agreed to plans to put even more verse in Makar's Court when they met this morning.
The...
University spin out company to raise cash by crowd funding
A new spin-out company from the University of Edinburgh’s School of Geosciences which was awarded an initial £141,000 from Scottish Enterprise’s SMART Scotland fund and...
Serious assault on Leith Walk
Police Scotland advise that they are appealing for witnesses to a serious assault which took place outside a pub on Leith Walk in the...
Five things you need to know today
Fire safety advice - Festival of Sport - Edinburgh International Book Festival pick of the day - Edinburgh Festival Fringe pick of the day...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 – REVIEW – Making News ***.5
Making News, Pleasance Courtyard 1pm, until 25 Aug, £15/14 (£14/13 concessions)
With an interesting premise and 'comedy-drama' essence, Making News has great potential which is...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2013 – REVIEW – Alistair McGowan: Damn Labels! ****.5
Alistair McGowan: Damn Labels!, Gilded Balloon 7:30pm, until 25 Aug (except 22), £14.50 (£13 concessions)
The Gilded Balloon Debating Hall's 7:30pm slot is now home to...
Edinburgh International Festival: Cybraphon
The Edinburgh Reporter's Trystan Davies spoke to Ziggy Campbell of collective art group Found about the award winning Cybraphon - the autonomous emotional robot band that makes...
Rupert Everett confirms boycott of Sochi Winter Olympics
Yesterday, at the 2013 Edinburgh International Book Festival, actor Rupert Everett revealed that he will boycott the 2014 Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia along...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW Solomon and Marion *****
This elegantly constructed play by Lara Foot is a real pleasure to watch, a slow burner revealing real heart and courage. It’s the cold...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW The Boss Of It All ****
The Boss Of It All at Assembly Roxy is an intriguing modern farce adapted from the film by Lars Von Trier. The central premise...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW The Tin Ring *****
The Tin Ring at Summerhall is a remarkable and refreshing live theatre experience, with none of the usual Edinburgh bangs and whistles. Performed by...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – Nirbhaya *****
Told with great heart, quiet ferocity, and visual beauty Nirbhaya is an extraordinarily powerful issue based drama. It tells the story of Jyoti Singh...
Richard Demarco awarded European Citizen’s Prize
At a ceremony at the European Parliament Office in Edinburgh today, Professor Richard Demarco CBE was presented with the 2013 European Citizen's Medal by...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Major new poetry prize announced
MAJOR NEW POETRY PRIZE FOR YOUNG SCOTTISH POETS ANNOUNCED AT THE EDINBURGH INTERNATIONAL BOOK FESTIVAL
Details of a major new poetry prize for young Scottish poets...
The Edinburgh Reporter’s Weekly Sports Round-up
We apologise firstly for the brevity of this round-up! Our main sports editor John Hislop has been forced to take some time off due...
Emma Thompson becomes face of Edinburgh College’s Performing Arts Studio Scotland
British superstar and Oscar award winning actress Emma Thompson has become the new face of Edinburgh College’s Performing Arts Studio of Scotland (PASS).
The Nanny...
Grant Thornton expands Edinburgh office
GRANT THORNTON UK WELCOMES SEVEN STRONG TEAM IN LATEST GROWTH PUSH
One of the country’s leading business and financial advisers has boosted its financial services...
Sainsburys Straiton choose Cancer Research UK as charity partner
Cancer Research UK announced as Sainsbury’s Straiton new local charity partner
CANCER research in Edinburgh is to receive a welcome boost thanks to a new local...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – Avenue Q *****
Few musicals offer such unadulterated fun as Avenue Q and this production by the Royal Conservatoire of Scotland at the Assembly Rooms is a...
Do you know a Lothians Health Hero?
LAST CHANCE TO HONOUR LOTHIAN HEALTH HEROES
Deadline for Scottish Health Awards 2013 approaches
Lothians residents are called upon to nominate their local healthcare heroes for...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe INTERVIEW – Cast of The Bloody Ballad
The Bloody Ballad, Assembly Roxy 7:45pm, until 25 Aug (except 12, 19), £12 (£10 concessions)
With many glowing reviews (including ours), the cast of The Bloody...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe REVIEW – Ed Byrne – Roaring Forties ****
Ed Byrne - Roaring Forties, Venue 150 @ EICC 9:20pm, until 25 Aug, £19.50/17.50
Combining personal experiences from the last two years with brilliant observations, Ed Byrne creates a...
Green network urges Edinburgh locals to grow their own
Edinburgh locals are being encouraged to grow their own plants, fruit and vegetables in allotments, orchards or gardens this year to celebrate World Kitchen...
Alexei Sayle at Amnesty International Secret Comedy Podcast
Comedian Alexei Sayle appeared at the Amnesty International Secret Comedy Podcast on Sunday 18 August at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe.
The 15 live shows throughout August...
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