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From pig crisis to pulled pork pioneers: Oink celebrates 25 years
The Scottish hog roast business, Oink, known for the freshly roasted pig on display in its three Edinburgh shop windows is celebrating a quarter...
Smart network injections help to keep water flowing
Ageing networks, climate change, and population growth are driving an increase in water supply disruptions, with utility companies facing more frequent and severe bursts.
There...
Phishing attack on Edinburgh schools IT system on Friday
A targeted phishing attack on schools and early years network means that school pupils who are revising for exams this weekend will require a...
Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
This is the most up to date list of roadworks, road closure and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh...
Scottish Institute goes into liquidation
The Scottish Institute based in Livingston has been placed in liquidation by an order passed at Livingston Sheriff Court on Thursday.
The court has...
Lothian’s unclaimed lost property raises £16,000 for Shelter Scotland
Edinburgh's bus company, Lothian, has raised £16,000 for Shelter Scotland in twelve months.
The "stock drive partnership" with the homelessness charity means that unclaimed...
Adults encouraged to learn to swim to boost water safety this summer
Each summer, families across Scotland flock to pools, lochs, and beaches – yet a familiar pattern emerges. Children splash and dive while many parents,...
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Form a human chain on Saturday
Everyone is invited to help the lovely people at Birthlink move all their remaining stock from Lower Gilmore Place...
Letter from Scotland
One of the charming characters to come out of the Second World War is Wojtek, the brown bear who became the mascot of the...
A peaceful protest on Ashley Terrace – but with a serious message
On Wednesday evening locals took to the streets in a peaceful protest drawing attention to the amount of traffic, the speed of the traffic...
Edinburgh Model Railway Club roll into new clubroom
The Edinburgh and Lothians Miniature Railway Club is holding an open evening on Wednesday 14 May to welcome the public to their impressive new...
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Edinburgh 900 - Project Esperanza
This is one of the groups supported by the Edinburgh 900 fund offered by The City of Edinburgh Council. Project...
This week’s planning applications in Edinburgh
All of the planning applications made to the council's planning team this week are shown on the list below.
Any property owner seeking to build,...
Capital House office on Lothian Road to become hotel
A planning application has been made for a new 195-bedroom hotel on Festival Square in the heart of Edinburgh city centre, converting an office...
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Join an online book event today with Graeme Macrae Burnet
Want to have a wonderful Wednesday? Then sign up today for tomorrow's online event with...
Alarm on lodge house in Dalry Cemetery to be “deactivated”
Following a long running court case involving the owner of the lodge house at Dalry Cemetery, Philippa Berry, and the founder of Friends of...
Dream day out for Dunbar rugby girls
Dunbar Rugby Club's under 14 girls had a once in a lifetime training session with some of Scotland’s top rugby stars.
Scottish Building Society and...
Two Edinburgh schools become phone free zones
Two schools in Edinburgh will become phone free zones this month.
From today pupils at Portobello High School will be asked to store their phones...
VE80 Concert begins commemorations
A spectacular poppy drop brought a poignant close to the nations official 80th anniversary commemoration concert for VE Day at the Usher Hall in...
A sunny day in the capital with more good weather forecast
The sun was shining almost all day in the capital on Tuesday and nowhere more than at the West End where the sun was...
Carol Grigor to receive the Carnegie Medal
Philanthropist Carol Colburn Grigor, CBE, will receive the Carnegie Medal at a ceremony at The Signet Library on Wednesday evening.
The international family of Carnegie...
Luxury Edinburgh hotel adds to executive team
The Sheraton will increase its sustainability and excellence with the appointment of a new Director of Operations.
The Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa has announced...
Peak rail fares scrapped for good
In the programme for government announced at Holyrood on Tuesday the scrapping of peak rail fares is one which stands out and which has...
The world was watching Edinburgh
Former police officer turned crime writer, Lee Cockburn, has revealed the proudest moment of her 24-year career with Police Scotland and before that Lothian...
Caitlin at the double for upwardly mobile Cougars
Caitlin Hadley was a double winner when Corstorphine Cougars held their annual awards.
The second row picked up prizes as both "young player of the...
Virtual event to learn all about fostering
St Andrew's Children's Society are holding a Virtual Fostering Information Event on Thursday, 22 May from 6pm to 7.30pm as part of Foster Care Fortnight™,...
Police officers are not prepared for XL Bullies
Frontline police officers are not properly trained or equipped to deal with potential attacks by out-of-control XL bully dogs according to the Scottish Police...
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VE Day Concert tonight
Organised by The Royal British Legion Scotland and Poppyscotland, a concert at Usher Hall on Tuesday evening follows last year’s Scotland...
SCVO publish shortlist for the Scottish Charity Awards
The Scottish Council for Voluntary Organisations (SCVO), the Scottish Charity Awards celebrate the best of Scotland’s voluntary sector each year.
This year’s shortlist includes 42...
Official opening of new UK headquarters in Edinburgh
HEINEKEN’s new UK headquarters in Edinburgh on St Andrew Square are officially open.
The move to the city centre reaffirms the company’s commitment to...
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