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Fringe review 2026 – Alexander Bennett: All It Takes ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Comedy, and stand-up in particular, dominates the Fringe.
Some see this as in tension with the idea of the Fringe as a home for...
Edinburgh Bus Users Group say Princes Street closure affects 120,000 journeys each day
Edinburgh Bus Users Group (EBUG) are keeping up the pressure on the council by making a deputation before the meeting of all councillors on...
Champion show by Kirk Brae CC
Kirk Brae Cricket Club's 1st XI have been crowned 2026 ESCA Division 3 champions after an outstanding season.
The team finished top of the East...
Jacob wins opening qualifier
One down two qualifying ties to go (hopefully) for Edinburgh's Jacob Fearnley in his quest to reach the first round proper of the US...
Ben Macpherson steps down from government
The MSP for Edinburgh North Eastern and Leith, Ben Macpherson has stepped back from government for health reasons.
Mr Macpherson was appointed Minister for Innovation,...
Edinburgh care home makes a donation to dance school
A care home in Edinburgh has supported emerging dance talent.
As part of its commitment to the surrounding community, Care UK’s Lauder Lodge in Portobello...
EIF review 2026 – Strauss’s Elektra at the Usher Hall ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
Dysfunctional families is a recurring theme in ancient Greek theatre, this opera using that as its basis.
Elektra is determined to avenge the murder...
Local MP to host a coffee morning for constituents
Gregor Poynton, MP for Livingston, is to host a coffee morning for his constituents at Dechmont Memorial Hall on 29 August, from 10am to...
Milestone season for Lismore Rugby
Lismore rugby club will be celebrating a 125th anniversary this season with a milestone dinner on 3 October at Surgeon's Hall.
Guest speakers will be...
Heriot’s lift Scottish cricket cup
Heriot's are the Scottish cricket cup winners for 2026 after defeating Clydesdale by four runs and with three balls remaining in the final at...
Hospitality needs the human touch
As Edinburgh's hospitality industry embraces technological advances in customer care, one leading sales expert insists human interaction remains central to success.
Cat Wilson has been...
Vigil for Professor Jason Arday held in Edinburgh
A vigil was held for Jason Arday on Saturday afternoon, organised by Educators for Peace and supported by Stand Up to Racism and other...
Fringe review 2026 – Little Animals ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️
There is something entrancing about watching an audience slowly become part of a story they thought they had simply come to watch.
Little Animals,...
Fringe 2026 – Ross Allen on the unreality a self-funded Fringe show
This is Ross Allen's first play, and his first time performing at the Edinburgh Fringe.
He has been to the Fringe as an...
Fringe review 2026 – Pip Utton’s Farewell to Edinburgh : Bacon ⭐️⭐️ ⭐️ ⭐️...
Pip Utton as Francis Bacon is combing his hair while bathed in red light.
A bottle of champagne is within reach, hair swept back,...
Fringe 2026 – Quentin Blake’s Mrs Armitage on Wheels
The cast of Edinburgh Fringe children’s show “Quentin Blake's Mrs Armitage on Wheels” including Breakspear the dog had a wheel-y great time creating new inventions in...
Waverley honour ex-president with “Jasper lounge”
Waverley Lawn Tennis, Squash and Sports Club will this weekend name their clubhouse lounge in memory of former Hon President, Jasper Carmichael who died...
Review – Hollywood Vampires
There is something cinematic about Hollywood Vampires before they have played a note.
A film shows the four members as skeletons before they transform...
Winner Jacob faces Taro Daniel tonight
Jacob Fearnley is back in the world's top 100 tennis players for the first time since May after reaching the quarter final of the...
Shona McCarthy takes up new position heading up Arts Council
The former boss of Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society, Shona McCarthy has been announced as the new director of the Arts Council
She is leaving the...
Police confirm Morningside Road has reopened
Following an incident earlier on Thursday afternoon, emergency services were called to Morningside Road around 2pm.
Police Scotland said a report had been made to...
Incident on Morningside Road – emergency services on scene
Police and fire crews are in attendance on Morningside Road on Thursday afternoon.
An area of the road near Hermitage Terrace has been taped...
Edinburgh care home honours VJ Day
A care home in Edinburgh has marked the end of the second world war with a day of special events.
On 15th August 1945, Japan...
Fearnley quickly back on court after Quebec win
Edinburgh's Jacob Fearnley is straight back into competitive tennis action tonight at the Quebec Challenger event.
Fresh from defeating USA's Mackenzie McDonald 6-4, 7-5 Jacob...
Council by-elections – Portobello/ Craigmillar – Jim Wyke
Jim Wyke is the Scottish Labour candidate in Portobello/Craigmillar Ward at the by election on 3 September.
He has lived in Edinburgh for 25 of...
EIFF Closing Night Film – Bel ⭐️⭐️⭐️
The 79th Edinburgh International Film Festival wrapped on Wednesday night with Bel, the first feature-length documentary from acclaimed television director Louise Lockwood.
The work...
EIFF 2026 – awards presented on closing night
On the final night of the Edinburgh International Film Festival two awards were announced.
The winner of this year’s Thelma Schoonmaker Prize for Short Filmmaking Excellence...
Communist Party candidates condemn Edinburgh Council over women’s rights
The Communist Party of Britain (CPB) has lashed out at the council and its policies on women’s rights and opportunities in their by-election campaigns.
They...
Taxpayers to foot bill for Edinburgh Royal Infirmary repairs
Millions of pounds worth of taxpayers cash will be needed to refit the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh when the facility is transferred into public...
Area of St Andrew Square cordoned off by police
An area of St Andrew Square has been cordoned off since around 11.30am on Wednesday morning.
A green forensic tent has been put outside...
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