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Travel from Kolkata to Mumbai with Dhoom
All aboard for a journey across India from East to West. Prasad the owner of Dhoom restaurant in Dunfermline has continued on his culinary...
New name appears on George Street
Womenswear brand ME+EM has opened its biggest store to date and its first Scottish location in Edinburgh this weekend.
The Edinburgh store at 43 George...
One last summer hurrah at Musselburgh Racecourse
Action-packed racing weekend promises to be a perfect end to the summer
A MASSIVE weekend of celebrations to mark the end of summer is set...
The sun shines on The Meadows
The spell of September sunshine continued on Friday with temperatures soaring to 24°. Alan Simpson photographer was out in the Meadows capturing the scene.
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RAAC – update on schools in Edinburgh
Schools which are affected by reinforced autoclaved aerated concrete (RAAC) is a lightweight construction material that was used in the construction of some public...
Planning news – student flats planned at Gillespie Crescent
Developers S Harrison Developments Ltd and Sight Scotland are holding a public consultation event on 13 September.
The collaboration has been formed to submit...
Tennis champions at Priestfield
Priestfield held their annual tennis club tournament on the Kirkhill Road courts when Jack Hogg and Hermione Macmillan took the men’s and ladies singles...
New show home open now in Rosewell
Housebuilder David Wilson Homes has opened the doors of its newest show home on the outskirts of the village of Rosewell.
Rosewell Meadow offers a...
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh serves up post-Fringe yoga and brunch
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh is transforming into the ultimate wellness retreat, bringing good vibes only for an exclusive wellbeing event on Sunday 10 September with yoga, sound healing and delicious...
Letter from Scotland
It’s nearly six months since Humza Yousaf became Scotland’s First Minister and this week’s launch of his Programme for Government gave us a chance...
Leisure centre will be lost in development of new school
A plan to demolish an Edinburgh village’s leisure centre so that a new school can be built to cope with the hundreds of new...
Government make statement on RAAC
The Social Justice Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville made a statement to The Scottish Parliament on Thursday afternoon about the problem of Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete...
Edinburgh cancer charity thrilled with support from Morrisons
Make 2nds Count, an Edinburgh-based charity that provides support to people affected by breast cancer, have received a donation of £7,500 from the Morrisons...
Art exhibition – Wanderings at Patriothall Gallery
An exhibition opens on Saturday at Patriothall Gallery in Stockbridge which includes the work of three artists.
The work of Lynsey MacKenzie, Rowan Paton and...
Police Scotland performance affected by reductions to funding and staff numbers
Police Scotland has issued a report on its performance which will be presented to the Scottish Police Authority next week, showing that a combination...
Eight arrests after police target county lines drug activity
Eight men have been arrested and cocaine worth up to £225,000 was seized in a day of action targeting county lines drug activity in...
Curls and cakes – new partnership announced
Two of the best known Edinburgh family businesses have collaborated in a sweet new deal.
Mimi's Bakehouse has several cafés in the capital and...
Council asks Holyrood for cash to fix crumbling concrete
Edinburgh City Council has called on the Scottish Government to stump up cash needed to fix crumbling school roofs, as councillors fear vital services...
First Minister asked to backdate the uplift in pay for social care staff
The First Minister Humza Yousaf was in Craigmillar on Wednesday morning to speak to people who work for and who receive care for themselves...
Dog of the Week – Hugo
Meet Hugo, a handsome one-year-old Border Collie brimming with boundless energy and a zest for life who needs a new home.
This energetic young dog...
Responses to Programme for Government
The response to the First Minister's first Programme for Government is mixed, but broadly positive from the comments we have found.
There are a...
Holiday lets owners and operators stage protest at Holyrood
Short-term let owners and operators gathered in Edinburgh on Tuesday to rally against new rules they say will “wipe out” the sector and destroy...
Another sunny day in the capital
The weather on Tuesday continued to be bright and sunny and many people in Bruntsfield took to the Links to sunbathe or play.
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Scotland’s Programme for Government laid before parliament
The First Minister was on his feet for just over half an hour on Tuesday afternoon introducing his first Programme for Government.
At the...
Grants available for youth led projects focused on climate action
The Energy Saving Trust Foundation has opened its next grant round in conjunction with Airbnb offering grants of up to £40,000 over two years...
RNLI issue safety reminder during the spell of hot weather
The RNLI has reminded everyone that it is essential to stay safe during the spell of hot weather.
Lifeguards remain in place at Coldingham...
Carlton enjoy success at Lord’s
The first side from Scotland to win a national (UK) age-group cup, Carlton under-15 cricketers will be the centre of attention when the Grange...
Be in at the beginning of the Book Club in Livingston
The Centre Livingston is establishing a new book club for all ages, featuring a different author each month. This follows the installation of a...
Stage school holding an open day and auditions this weekend
The co-founder of one of Scotland’s leading junior stage schools has called on young people interested in a career in the performing arts to...
Edinburgh Zoo preparing to send the pandas back to China
When the pandas arrived in 2011 there was a great fuss and anticipation about panda cubs being born in the Scottish capital, but sadly...
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