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Review – Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit
A sense of atmosphere builds before Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit take the stage at the Usher Hall.
Save The World begins with a flourish of colourful electric arpeggios. When his playing leaves...
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...
Breaking news – new LibDem councillor resigns
In a shock move, new Liberal Democrat councillor, Louise Spence, has resigned “for personal reasons” just a week after being elected.
The win by Ms Spence was heralded by LibDem leader, Alex Cole Hamilton MSP...
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...
Boroughmuir High School holding their 120th anniversary dinner
Boroughmuir High School is Celebrating its 120th Anniversary with a dinner on 29 November at Canalside.
The Former Pupils Association has collaborated with the School in organising a dinner to celebrate the 120 years since 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...
University study finds link between tantrums and ADHD
University of Edinburgh has found in a recent study that pre-school children who struggle to control emotions and behaviour have more symptoms of attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) at age seven.
The research discovered...
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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...
Council report on ASN education “lacks clarity”
The Education Committee meets on Thursday when it is being asked to note the contents of a 67 page officer report entitled Inclusion Review - and which says clearly that "there are no savings...
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...
Blackwell’s Book of the Year 2024 is announced
Book store Blackwell's has announced its Book of the Year for 2024.
The store has chosen Eighteen A History of Britain in 18 Young Lives by Alice Loxton as the winner
Blackwell's say that...
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,...
Duck & Waffle will transport you to Narnia this Christmas
Step into the wardrobe and discover an enchanting Narnia themed world at Duck & Waffle Edinburgh this Christmas.
Inspired by the classic The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, restaurant guests at St James Quarter will be...
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...
Second by-election to be held in Colinton/Fairmilehead ward
Following the by-election held only last week when a Liberal Democrat councillor was elected in Colinton/Fairmilehead ward, there will now be a second by-election in the same council area.
The SNP councillor and former...
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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...
Karma Lake of Menteith is waiting for you
A culinary adventure awaits at one of Scotland's most picturesque locations, where the Karma Lake of Menteith Hotel is making waves with its new dining experience.
Nestled on the shores of Lake of Menteith,...
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