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“Local” LibDem councillor resigns after plans to move abroad revealed – but when was...
Newly elected LibDem councillor for Colinton/Fairmilehead, Louise Spence, who tendered her resignation within a week of being elected, clearly knew in advance of the by-election about plans to move away from Scotland. Her new...
Queensferry Crossing traffic diverted onto Forth Road Bridge
Traffic on the M90 is now being diverted over the Forth Road Bridge, after the Queensferry Crossing was closed as a safety precaution due to a risk of falling ice.
Transport Scotland’s operating company BEAR...
Macmillan Art Show 2024 – more art than ever
More than 130 artists will exhibit their art at the Edinburgh Macmillan Art Show 2024.
The exhibition will open to public from 30 November to 1 December 2024.
Macmillan Cancer Support has announced the highest number...
Hidden Door – Saturday edition today – tickets available
Today at Hidden Door at The Paper Factory, after a free access afternoon for everyone to explore the building, there is more music and entertainment on offer from 6pm.
The festival proper will be...
Experience the magic of Christmas at The Leddie
The Leddie, Aberlady's boutique hotel and restaurant, is unveiling its first ever festive season lineup that promises to add sparkle to your calendar this Christmas.
Starting from 28 November, The Leddie Christmas offers a...
Festive feasting – Edinburgh’s top dining destinations this Christmas time
As we approach the season of ho, ho, ho, if slaving over a stove isn't your idea of festive cheer, why not let one of Edinburgh's restaurants and bars take the strain instead?
This...
Hidden Door Launch Party – last day on Saturday
On Saturday at Hidden Door it is free to visit to have a look around the huge Paper Factory site in the afternoon and then in the evening you will need a ticket.
On...
Team Lockhart defend curling title – just!
There were contrasting finishes to the women's and men's finals when the Edinburgh International Seniors curling event took place over three days at Curl Edinburgh.
The women's team, lead by Jackie Lockhart, required an extra...
Letter from Scotland
It’s been a cold week. The temperature has fallen to a chilly 4 or 5 C in most of Scotland. It reached minus 11.2°C in Braemar, the lowest temperature for mid- November for 26...
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Leith Harbour and Newhaven Community Council
The next meeting is at 6.30pm on 26 November at Custom House on Commercial Street. The meeting is being convened to discuss:
Western Harbour 24/05114/FUL – proposed residential...
Sex education leads to trans “explosion”
It is claimed that controversial sex education being taught in Scottish schools has fuelled an explosion in the numbers of transgender children over the last decade.
Data shows there has been a rapid rise in...
Orchestra tailors concert for older music lovers
The Scottish National Jazz Orchestra has added a special afternoon concert for older music lovers at the Queen’s Hall on Sunday 1 December to is upcoming Remembering Duke tour.
In partnership with Care UK, the...
Review – 101 Dalmatians ⭐️⭐️⭐️
First-night-itis struck again at the Edinburgh press night of 101 Dalmatians. Steps’ star, Faye Tozer, was on the sick list, much as Matt Cardle was when &Juliet came to town, as was Jason...
Blackwood appoints digital champion to drive tech innovation
Strategic hire reinforces commitment to independent living
A leading provider of specialist housing and care has strengthened its management team with the hire of an experienced transformation expert as Head of Digital Services.
Blackwood Homes and...
Meet Harley the real top dog
The Dogs Trust is currently caring for the tallest dog they have ever cared for who is 76cm in height when standing on his back paws and weighs a whopping 47kg, the same as...
Online discussion about Scotland’s European Path
An online event on 5 December will give two former Members of the European Parliament (MEPs) an opportunity to debate what is best for Scotland's future.
The two will discuss whether Scottish independence or...
King becomes Royal patron of National Galleries of Scotland
Today the National Galleries of Scotland has announced that it has been awarded the Royal Patronage of His Majesty, King Charles III.
This news comes following a review of all the patronages held by the...
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Education, Education, Education
This appears to be the winter of discontent as yet another group of people affected by council decisions will gather at the City Chambers today ahead of the Education Committee meeting. They...
City ad agency acquired three years after launch
Yatter, the Edinburgh-based paid advertising agency, has been acquired by ecommerce specialist Velstar just three years after it was set up.
The company has enjoyed consistent growth since starting out in 2021, currently managing more...
Edinburgh Open Workshop – Festive Makers Market
Enjoy a different kind of festive shopping experience at Edinburgh Open Workshop’s Makers Market.
Edinburgh Open Workshop will once again host its winter Makers Market, celebrating the best of homegrown artists and makers, on Saturday...
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Bin hubs - rules to be relaxed
Edinburgh Council has relented to pressure from residents and also opposition councillors in relaxing the rules as to the positioning of communal bins. One of the rules...
Jack and Victor visit The Centre, Livingston to meet their fans
Still Game fans and shoppers alike were treated to a very special guest appearance at The Centre, Livingston on Saturday when Jack and Victor from Still Game stopped by to sign copies of their...
The Big Butterfly Appeal
A leading butterfly charity has launched an "urgent appeal" for donations after financial pressures threatened its work to save the colourful insects.
Butterfly Conservation, the charity dedicated to conserving butterflies and moths, said it currently...
Sparkly crane above Jenners
Construction company, GRAHAM, has added some sparkle to the city centre skyline as the firm progresses with the transformation of the historic Grade-A listed Jenners building on Princes Street.
Draped in colourful lights,...
Biagi leaving councillor role to join The Scottish Government
Marco Biagi, councillor in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward and former MSP and Government Minister, has announced his resignation from the council today.
He is to join The Scottish Government in a senior role. Mr Biagi...
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Christmas tree lights are officially on
Although you may have seen the lights on the Christmas tree on The Mound illuminated before now, they were officially switched on last night by the Lord Provost and...
University to make staff redundant
The University of Edinburgh is to make members of staff redundant in a move said to be prompted by the rise in employers' national insurance contributions in the Autumn Budget.
The effect has been to...
Demarco Archive Trust dinner raises thousands
Professor Richard Demarco, CBE, is the embodiment of what is meant by a living legend.
Which other 94-year-old in Edinburgh could throw a party at Prestonfield and command the room as only he can?...
Bellevue petition will be incorporated into a new street cleansing report
Shane Carter is a one man activist who is trying to get improvements in street cleaning in Bellevue and Broughton, if not the whole of Edinburgh.
He suggested to the council committee who were...
Lizzie is looking for a new home
Lizzie is an eight-year-old Saluki cross who is as graceful as she is gentle.
She is looking for a calm and loving home with children aged 16 and over. Lizzie would prefer to be...
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