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Omni Centre on the market
The Daily Business reports that the Omni Centre, which comprises a cinema, bars and restaurants as well as a hotel in Edinburgh city centre, has been...
Letter from Scotland
Yet again Scotland is parting company with England over climate change. The First Minister Humza Yousaf has called Rishi Sunak’s retreat on target dates...
A new school approved for Wester Hailes
Work is set to begin to demolish an Edinburgh high school to make way for an energy-saving ‘superblock’ with allotments, an orchard and outdoor gym.
In a...
Police on the hunt for the missing Melville Plaque
Police are investigating a missing bronze plaque taken from the base of Edinburgh’s Melville Monument.
The plaque had been erected to clarify the involvement...
Get on board this World Car Free Day
Cllr Scott Arthur, The City of Edinburgh Council's Transport and Environment Convener urges everyone who can to leave their car at home tomorrow and...
Council tenant moved to home with broken heating
The City of Edinburgh Council has been ordered to apologise to one of its tenants moved into a home with broken heating and smoke...
Third award in 2023 for Ignite restaurant
Edinburgh’s Ignite restaurant, which specialises in authentic Indian and Bengali food, has won its third award of 2023.
The restaurant was selected as Best Asian...
Orienteering training – the Interlopers Club are off to the Highlands
For members of the Interlopers Club and other keen orienteers “training” will take on a new twist this weekend in the Highlands.
Interlopers are staging...
David Mercer Trophy match will be played this weekend
The second instalment of a match marking the contributions to rugby of the late David Mercer will be held at Wardie on Saturday when...
Opposition councillors call for urgent spending
At the Finance and Resources Committee on Thursday SNP and Green Councillors will propose plans to pay hundreds of pounds to the most in...
Cap on private rents to be retained in Scotland for further six months
The Scottish Parliament has decided that a cap on rents will be extended for up to six months.
Measures to protect tenants while prices and...
Dog of the Week – May
This is May, a sweet and gentle 8-year-old Border Collie who finds her greatest joy in the company of her beloved people is looking...
Lothian orders 50 new buses – to celebrate you can win a Ridacard
Lothian has just announced an order for 50 new Volvo BZL Electric double deck buses, each with MCV bodywork, for Scotland’s capital city.
To celebrate...
On the lookout for new locations
Buzzworks Holdings which owns and runs 20 restaurants all over Scotland is looking for new venues.
Their most recent opening in Greenock has enjoyed...
Taster weekend coming up at the Commie
The Royal Commonwealth Pool is holding a taster weekend on Saturday, 23 and Sunday, 24 September, offering the chance to access their fitness classes, swim, and...
Five things you need to know today
Edinburgh Tram Inquiry Report is finally here
After nine years of investigation, including evidence sessions and time to write the report and have it printed,...
Two men convicted of non-recent sexual abuse at Edinburgh High Court
Two men responsible for the non-recent sexual abuse of children were convicted at the High Court in Edinburgh.
On Tuesday Alexander Philip, 57, and Craig...
New sponsor for Livingston FC
One of Scotland’s largest shopping malls, The Centre, Livingston has announced a two-year sponsorship deal with local team Livingston FC on Tuesday ahead of...
The Edinburgh Tram Inquiry report – at long last
In light of the reports on the ever-rising cost of the Edinburgh Tram inquiry, we did wonder whether the report would ever be produced...
Tour celebrates a milestone in UK railway preservation history
A railway tour reached Edinburgh on Saturday marking a milestone moment in UK railway preservation history.
This mainline tour - the Pilgrim Centurion -...
Granton gasholder project – council at “high risk” of overspend
The Granton Gasholder restoration is at "high risk" of overspending due to a lack of budget oversight, it has emerged.
Work to transform the landmark...
The Travelling Auctioneers to visit Dalkeith Country Park this week
The BBC One show The Travelling Auctioneers is to visit Restoration Yard at Dalkeith Country Park on Thursday and are looking for locals to...
Promotion at city property firm
Construction and property consultancy Thomas & Adamson has promoted one of its own staff to senior management level.
Edinburgh based Greig Fenton has taken on...
Edinburgh nurse meets HM The King
An Edinburgh nurse who is a representative of Children's Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS) and who is also a staff nurse at Rachel House, ...
Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News journalists on strike
Journalists working at The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News took industrial action on Monday outside the WeWork building at 80 George Street where the...
Leith Central Community Council meets on Monday
Leith Central Community Council meets on Monday evening at McDonald Road Library at 7pm and the agenda under discussion is shown below.
The council...
Five things you need to know today
Organ and Tissue Donation Week
The City Chambers and the EICC will be lit up pink this week in support of the health campaign raising...
Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News journalists on strike today
Journalists working at The Scotsman and Edinburgh Evening News will take strike action on Monday outside the WeWork building at 80 George Street where...
Edinburgh Leisure’s innovative programme secures additional funding
Edinburgh falls prevention programme, Steady Steps will continue with more funding from the council and NHS Lothian.
With Falls Awareness Week happening from 18-22 September...
Edinburgh will light up pink in support of Organ and Tissue Donation Week 2023
This week the focus turns to health matters with the City Chambers and the EICC lighting up pink in support of a campaign to...
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