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Food and drink events to book now and enjoy in November
As the clocks go back next weekend, book some fun, food and drink events for November to get you through those long, dark...
Local community groups – apply now for free tickets for festive attractions
Applications are now open to local groups and charities who work with disadvantaged people to obtain tickets for rides and attractions at this year's...
Safestay make a return to Edinburgh
The operator of city hostels Safestay will return to the capital following the purchase of a £4.3 million property in the Cowgate.
The company sold...
Netball – Scotland’s National League highlights
The National League began its new season in Glasgow at the Emirates Arena on Sunday with Edinburgh teams playing a big part in this...
Business Week events next month
A week of business related events is arranged in November when Fife Council Economic Development will support the "What Forth Green Freeport Means for...
Storm Babet – boats sink in Granton harbour
Although the weather has affected areas in the north east more than others, Edinburgh has not gone unscathed.
In Granton the Old Chain Pier...
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At the City Chambers this week
There is an overspend of £14 million forecast at The City of Edinburgh Council and today there is a...
Keep the Promise – second round of funding announced
The Scottish Government has announced a second round of funding for the Promise initiative first established in 2020.
A fund of £4 million will be...
At Collective – two autumn exhibitions
Collective on Calton Hill has two new exhibitions for Autumn which run until 23 December: asweetsea by U.S. artist Liza Sylvestre, and John by Satellites artist Thomas Abercromby.
Both of these...
Whale dies on the beach at South Queensferry despite rescue efforts
A large sei whale which washed up on the eastern edge of South Queensferry on Saturday morning has died despite attempts by marine mammal...
LNER trains will not operate north of Edinburgh
Passengers are being advised not to travel on Saturday 21 October 2023 as severe weather is continuing to cause major disruption to services across the...
Irvine Welsh on the original choices for Trainspotting
Trainspotting author Irvine Welsh has revealed he originally thought Ewan McGregor was a Londoner and Robert Carlyle was too small to play Begbie on...
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Planning application lodged for student flats in West Tollcross
The owners of the former Cavendish on West Tollcross have lodged plans to demolish the four...
Edinburgh Leisure want to help you lose some pounds by spending just a penny
In for a penny to lose the pounds
Be in for just a penny and lose the pounds in time for Christmas. Edinburgh Leisure is...
Edinburgh is best in Scotland on climate action
Edinburgh has been ranked the best council in Scotland on climate action, according to research by Climate Action UK.
The City of Edinburgh Council...
MagicFest returns to Edinburgh this December
This winter the Edinburgh International Festival of Magic will be back for its 14th year with Edinburgh's own Kevin Quantum as the sparkliest star.
MagicFest...
Collision on Queensferry Road – police and fire services in attendance
Two cars collided on Queensferry Road at Parkgrove Avenue earlier on Thursday and emergency services were called.
Lothian has reported that all of their bus...
Government promises funding for the Yard
First Minister announces support for disabled children’s charity.
A charity that provides support to disabled children and young people, and their families, is set to...
Creative Edinburgh finalists announced and party tickets on sale
The finalists in ten categories have been announced ahead of the Creative Edinburgh Awards on 17 November at The Biscuit Factory - and tickets...
Apology issued for “technical issues” at Picardy Place
An advertising company which installed a “horrendously bright” advertising screen at Picardy Place has apologised for emitting “unacceptable levels of brightness” and said this was caused...
Panda & Sons hits top 50 list of world’s best bars
Edinburgh cocktail bar, Panda & Sons has been announced as the 39th best bar in the world during a prestigious award ceremony held in...
Hunter paintings sold in Edinburgh
A collection of small oil paintings by the Scottish Colourist painter George Leslie Hunter, put together a century ago by the artist's trusted framer,...
Cavendish will be flattened to make way for student flats
The owners of the former Cavendish on West Tollcross have lodged plans to demolish the four stone buildings and replace them with purpose built...
Restaurants at W Edinburgh now open for booking
The three dining options at the new W Edinburgh which opens next month are now open for reservations.
Diners can book tables in any of...
Anger over council tax freeze
There is considerable anger in response to the announcement by the First Minister, Humza Yousaf that council tax next year will be frozen.
The Edinburgh...
Edinburgh home awarded top marks by Care Inspectorate
Residents’ wellbeing at the top of the agenda for family run business
A family-owned care home can lay claim to being one of the best...
Join the race to rescue Yampil from Ukraine
Five Sisters Zoo aim to rescue Yampil the bear from Ukraine, and have organised fundraising to support this work with the latest scheme being...
Knoops to move into George Street
The first Knoops store in Scotland will open early in the New Year on George Street at the corner of Castle Street where Starbucks...
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Pianodrome free concerts
From tomorrow there will be a series of free concerts at Pianodrome which is situated in the Wee Hub in Ocean Terminal....
Dog of the Week – Grace
Meet Grace, a gentle 15-year-old Staffie, whose golden years have brought out her sweet and lovable nature.
Grace is in search of a quiet...
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