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Today at the council
The Housing Homelessness and Fair Work Committee meets on Tuesday and one of the items on the agenda is to...
Owners of hostel for asylum seekers concerned over online racial anger
The owners of a West Lothian hotel set to become hostel for asylum seekers have admitted to concern over ‘racial anger’ already circulating online.
The...
Licensing charges endangering gala days
Councillors were warned that gala days in Edinburgh are “close to folding” due to organisers having to fork out thousands on permissions to set...
Experts to explain hazardous concrete risk to public bodies
Owners and managers of public buildings are being offered expert support to navigate the hazardous concrete crisis which has disrupted schools int the UK.
Those...
Scots communities boosted by windfall for good causes
Social housing leaders delivering much-needed homes across Scotland have been bolstered by a £300,000 windfall from Scotland’s leading not-for-profit procurement organisation.
Delighted staff at public...
Council firms up plans for enforcement of short term lets
Edinburgh Council has set out how it plans to enforce the new licensing rules in respect of short-term lets. But the council has admitted...
Scots health tech could hold key to cervical cancer treatment
Technology pioneered by a Scottish health innovator has featured in promising new research which could deliver less painful and more effective treatment for cervical...
University links with Screen Education Edinburgh to teach the teachers
Queen Margaret University and Screen Education Edinburgh (SEE) are running short film equation courses to help teachers develop film skills.
The courses which are...
Combine harvester and tractor visit St Giles’ for Harvest Thanksgiving
A Harvest Thanksgiving service held at St Giles' was attended by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS).
As part of the congregation...
New boss for Harbour Homes
David Welsh, an experienced management consultant and Leith resident, has been appointed Chairperson of Harbour Homes.
David succeeds Caitlin McCorry who has stepped down...
Orienteering Sprint Championships taking place in Edinburgh next year
Edinburgh will be the centre of the orienteering world next July (12-16) as athletes descend for the global Sprint Championships.
And, according to local stalwart...
Helping girls and young women to get on their bikes #AndSheCycles
#AndSheCycles is a campaign by Sustrans Scotland, influenced by the Green Schools Ireland initiative of the same name.
The campaign, which launches today and runs...
Macmillan Coffee Morning held in Newhaven
The two local politicians, Ben Macpherson MSP and Deidre Brock MP got together to hold a joint Macmillan coffee morning on Friday.
Macmillan Cancer...
Josh Kerr – back to his roots with Edinburgh Athletic Club
Between winning the world 1500 metres title in Budapest and New York’s 5thAvenue Mile Josh Kerr returned to his roots, visiting Edinburgh Athletic Club...
Tennis – East boys and girls on the move
East of Scotland 12-and-under tennis boys, coached by Reuben Henry, are off to Nottingham shortly and national finals after travelling to Bideford, Devon, to...
Where to go out to eat and drink in Edinburgh this month
Now that the Festival is over I have settled down to city life again with bar and restaurant openings taking place all over town....
The Night Sky in October
The Astronomical Sky Above Edinburgh and Lothian showing celestial events and tips on what you will see if you look up this month.
The...
Have a spooky Halloween at Craigies
Craigies Farm in South Queensferry welcomes the arrival of October by inviting some spooky visitors to its pumpkin fields.
The destination will once again open its...
Manchester United legends to play in David Gray’s testimonial
Hibs fans will have the chance to celebrate ‘Sir’ David Gray’s magnificent career when a Manchester United legends XI visit Easter Road for his...
Unlimited softplay inspiring kids to be active
Inspire kids to get the active habit. With Edinburgh Leisure’s Young Explorer soft-play membership, children get to sample the world of sport and fitness...
Stop Rosebank protest in Edinburgh
Friends of the Earth Edinburgh protested against the approval for Rosebank outside the UK Government building on Sibbald Walk on Saturday.
Crowds gathered to protest...
New development officer appointed at Lasswade
Lasswade Rugby Club have appointed Jack Hall as their new development officer.
Jack has played and coached age grades with his home North Berwick club...
The Old Edinburgh Club looks back at October in history
Each month The Old Edinburgh Club reminds us of notable events which have happened in the capital over the centuries. Here is their list...
Leith Collective ask for donations of winter coats
The Leith Collective has launched a second winter coat exchange in a practical move to deal with increased costs as well as the climate...
Council weeding out herbicides in the capital
The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed to ban the use of glyphosate based weedkillers in the city’s parks in what is regarded as...
Red House brings back its winter comfort food menu
The Red House Hotel at Coupar Angus has launched its new autumn/ winter menu, jampacked with delicious dishes for all the family.
Famous for its...
Five things you need to know today
Planning matters
People who live in Eyre Place and Eyre Place Lane, and Rodney Street are busy gathering support to object to a developer who...
Squash – more success for Ian
A few weeks after we reported on his success In the British Masters over-75’s Portobello’s Ian Ross has been adding to squash laurels.
The retired...
East Association promoting “pyjama cricket”
East of Scotland cricket teams in the top three divisions next season will be encouraged to wear coloured clothing for matches under an Association...
Portobello walking group lauded for its dementia friendly inclusivity
Caring citizens win coveted active travel award
A dedicated group of individuals who run a weekly walking group have been recognised by the nation’s walking...
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