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General Election 2024We would very much like to encourage questions from our readers which we can then put to prospective MPs at the next General Election whenever it is held. That way we can have...

Council warned social care cutbacks will see ‘hospitals, care homes, prison cells and morgues...

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Unions and charities urge the council to reject a package of cuts to health and social care, which includes the closure of two care homes and funding for support services slashed.Funding cuts to charities...

Countdown underway to world orienteering

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As well as elite athletes this summer’s Sprint World Orienteering Championships in Edinburgh (July 12-16) will provide opportunities for locals to run part of the course.Races are being organised for under-10s upwards allowing those...

Líam Rudden – Must See Theatre No 2 March 2024

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Edinburgh’s Mr Entertainment picks his hot tickets to see in the Capital and beyond.There's nothing like local talent to put bums on seats and over the years Edinburgh has produced more than a few...

Hotel begins Artist in Residence programme – and is looking for the next one

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A call was issued to emerging artists by Virgin Hotels Edinburgh which has set up an Artist in Residence programme to support the capital's creative community.The first artist who has been appointed is...

Melville Monument plaque has been replaced

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The plaque on the monument to Henry Dundas, The Viscount Melville which towers above St Andrew Square has been replaced with a new one which has the same wording.The previous one was stolen...

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This week at the City ChambersMonday 18 March 2024 at 10.00 am Edinburgh Integration Joint BoardTuesday 19 March 2024 at 10.00 am Governance, Risk and Best Value Committee19/03Tuesday 19 March 2024 at 2.00 pm Pensions Audit Sub-CommitteeWednesday...

Take a tram from the airport

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With the Easter fast approaching, anyone planning to fly into Edinburgh for a short break can ‘relax and glide’ from the airport with the city’s trams.Alongside the popular ‘Airport Return’ tickets, which are priced...

At Dovecot – Andy Warhol: The Textiles

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Andy Warhol: The Textiles takes you on a journey through the unknown and unrecorded world of designs by the well-known artist.Showcasing more than 60 of Warhol’s textile patterns from the period, these depict an...

Easter Play 2024 in Princes Street Gardens

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This year, Edinburgh’s passion play in Princes Street Gardens will tell the story of Easter from a new perspective — through the voices of the women.Easter - The Women’s Story, which will be performed...

New Scottish disability benefit to be introduced

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The Scottish Government has announced plans to introduce a Scottish Adult Disability Living Allowance for those with a disability or long-term health condition . This would be a like-for-like benefit to enable seamless transition.The...

Hibs enjoy a comfortable win over Livingston

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Hibs sent Livingston home after a comfortable win with three goals in the first half scored by Jordan Obita, Myziane Matilda and Adam Le Fondre.Hibs manager Nick Montgomery was pleased with his team and...

Roadworks in Edinburgh next week

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This is the most up to date list of roadworks and events leading to road closures or diversions for traffic in Edinburgh for the next week or so.If you see anything on the...

Road race titles for James and Lauren

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James Dunn (Corstorphine) and Lauren Dickson (Lasswade) were the respective winners of the Lasswade 10 mile road race, revived after a Covid enforced break of four years and sponsored by VMH Solicitors.In decent conditions...

New Fringe Hub puts adult learning classes ‘at risk’

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Edinburgh to lose its only dedicated adult learning centre as Fringe move approvedThe future of Edinburgh’s adult learning and education services is 'at risk', the council has been warned, as dozens of classes are...

Letter from Scotland

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“It’s been a quiet week in Lake Wobegon.” It was always the first line in the American humourist Garrison Keillor’s radio show, broadcast from the prairies of Minnesota in the 1970s, 80s and 90s.  And...

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Sign up to our monthly newspaper Our March newspaper has been published for a while. Please pick up a copy from any of our stockists or subscribe here to have your own copy delivered to your door. This...

Call to restrict bin lorries from driving near schools after fatal crash

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Local councillor calls for restrictions at key travel times, following the tragic death of an 11 year old whose bike was hit by a bin lorry near Cramond Primary.An Edinburgh councillor is calling...

Beating Retreat to bid farewell to the Stone of Destiny

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A ceremony was held on Thursday at Edinburgh Castle to formally mark the transfer of the Stone of Destiny to Perth.Following a short speech by the First Minister in the Great Hall, pipers led...

Council open Leith Community Centre as rest area after fire

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The council has set up a rest area at Leith Community Centre following the large-scale fire earlier today.Council Leader Cammy Day said: "Thankfully everyone has been evacuated to safety but this is a large-scale...

South Bridge Resource Centre – existing tenants raise objections to the Fringe moving in

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If the Festival Fringe Society get a long lease of the South Bridge Resource Centre from the council on Thursday then it will fly in the face of fairness according to some of the...

Dragons’ Den event hosted for 60 young entrepreneurs

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More than 60 young entrepreneurs from seven Edinburgh schools attended a Dragons' Den event hosted by pension provider Aegon at their offices in South Gyle along with Social Enterprise Academy.The young teams from both...

Fire in Breadalbane Street – PHOTOS

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The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called to a fire in Breadalbane Street just off Bonnington Road in the early hours of Thursday morning.Around 60 firefighters, nine fire appliances and other vehicles...

Proposals for introducing a visitor levy making progress

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The City of Edinburgh Council aims to be the first council area in Scotland to implement the new tourist tax plans when these become law, possibly later this year.For at least the last...

Developers “excited” about approval for Ferry Road project

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Plans for the development of 525 Ferry Road can now proceed after approval for the 256 homes and commercial space was granted after council officers worked out a way of allocating a revised level...

Two council-run care homes slated for closure

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The proposal to close two care homes comes as part of a new raft of cuts to health and social care services, to help plug a £60 million funding gapClovenstone and Ford Road care...

The Spanish Butcher to open in May

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Meat lovers are in for a treat this spring as RUSK & RUSK, the independent Scottish restaurant group, has confirmed its award-winning dining concept, The Spanish Butcher, will open on North Castle Street in...

Margo learns to tap dance at 90

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An Edinburgh woman was over the moon when her wish to learn to tap dance became a reality at the age of 90.Margo Bald has always been a keen dancer, but the one kind...

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Charity moveThe Edinburgh Marriott Hotel Holyrood has donated more than £11,000 of furniture to the nearby charity Scottish Veterans Residences. This includes armchairs, artwork and televisions and desks, all of which were surplus to...

Murrayfield TC holding an Open Day on Saturday

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Murrayfield tennis club, Corstorphine Road, are holding an Open Day this Saturday, 16 March, with major input from coach Dave Brown, LTA level three. Dave will run sessions for juniors in the morning (9.30 aged...