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Weather “unsettled” but “perfect” for the Torchlight Procession
The Met Office is warning of high pressure over the UK which has led to largely overcast weather conditions, low cloud and fog and...
First tickets for HippFest on sale now
The first tickets have been released for Scotland’s only festival celebrating silent film and live music. HippFest, which takes its name from its home...
Soul sauna comes to Granton
Soul Water Sauna has opened at a new location next to Granton Beach.
The wild-spa wellness experience, featuring two Siberian Cedar saunas and cold...
When your bins and Christmas trees will be collected
There are some changes to bin collections in the next ten days or so.For kerbside collections the council advises that if your usual collection...
Rocco Roy and Bear are looking for new homes
The Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home have three dogs which are ready to be rehomed immediately.
The home hopes that the trio will have...
Accessing health services this winter
The First Minister, John Swinney, chaired a meeting on NHS winter preparedness on Boxing Day, and afterwards he urged everyone to familiarise themselves with...
League triumph for young Trojan swimmers
Whitburn based Trojan swimming club capped a very successful year in the pool by finishing top of the 2024 Forth Valley Junior League competition...
Buy tickets online to get you to the match
The 1872 Cup will be played on 28 December at Scottish Gas Murrayfield and Edinburgh Trams advise buying tram tickets online to save time...
Marvels and mystery with MagicFest
Chicago-born Tim Licata learned magic from his favourite uncle – but Sal had more secrets than just how to make cards disappear.
Now living in...
Christmas at the Zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has shared photos of the animals in its care this Christmas time.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS) "spoils" the animals with...
Pizza Hut revived in Stockbridge
In good news for pizza lovers Pizza Hut has opened again at 132 Raeburn Place .
The shop was formerly Pizza Hut but operated under...
Soundhouse Winter Festival success
The first Soundhouse Winter Festival which was part of Edinburgh's Fair Saturday events around St Andrew's Day has been declared a success after the...
Support for Gaelic community hub is “overwhelming”
The Gaelic community organisation Ionad Gàidhlig Dhùn Èideann has published the results of its survey about the possible benefits of a Gaelic Hub for Edinburgh....
Corstorphine’s remarkable journey to the top of women’s rugby
Corstorphine Cougars have capped an unbeaten league season by winning the Arnold Clark Scottish women’s rugby premiership with a 22-20 victory over defending champions,...
Indian mother of pearl from Penicuik sold at auction
Rare 17th century Indian mother of pearl vessels found on the Penicuik Estate attract international interest at London auction.
A collection of gleaming vessels made from...
Christmas message from The Church of Scotland
The Rt Rev Dr Shaw Paterson, Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotla sends his Christmas message to everyone today.
We...
Simon Community says rough sleeping has doubled in last three months
The number of people sleeping on Edinburgh streets is now back to what it was before the pandemic five years ago. Simon Community Scotland...
Edinburgh’s new path connects the past to the future
Edinburgh's paths offer something bucolic, something of an escape from the often congested city. Edinburgh's best paths are generally found along waterways and ex-railways.
The...
Christmas message from the Prime Minister
The Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, is celebrating Christmas for the first time since taking office in July.
He has issued this Christmas message:...
Sophia takes badminton crown unseeded
Sophia Gajri, a pupil at St George’s School, confirmed her immense promise by winning the girls under-13 singles at the Scottish Schools age-group tournament...
Reminder from Energy Advice Scotland
Scottish households are reminded that it is best practice to submit meter readings to their energy supplier between now and the New Year, as...
Running round in circles for festive tradition
Two city runners devised a route to create a Christmas bauble on the map based app Strava.
Gill Menzies and Lorraine Twyford put on their...
Canberra and Auckland on Jacob’s schedule ahead of slam
Edinburgh tennis star Jacob Fearnley will start the new season at the Canberra Challenger event as he builds up to a first appearance in...
Irvine’s punk inspiration
Irvine Welsh says punk music changed his life after it inspired him to abandon his trade to pursue a career in the arts.
The Trainspotting...
Early Christmas present for North Edinburgh Arts
The UK Government has awarded £1.7 million in funding from the Community Ownership Fund to North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) capital programme.
NEA has almost completed...
Carlton 2nd XI finally confirmed as champions
After an anxious wait while a rival team unsuccessfully appealed a decision to dock them 20 points, Carlton cricket club’s 2nd X1 have finally...
Approval for key site in West Edinburgh
Planning permission has been granted for a major new development of 3,000 homes on the old (and little-used) north-south runway at Edinburgh Airport.
Crosswinds Developments...
Business confidence rises in December
According to recent results business confidence in Scotland has risen by 14 points to 44%, accompanied by a jump in optimism about the economy.
The...
Call for fair pay and conditions for all hospitality and retail workers
There is a call for all hospitality and retail workers to receive fair pay and conditions as they face the rush of the Christmas...
Super league call for capital’s wheelchair Giants
Edinburgh Giants wheelchair rugby league club have been confirmed as the first Scottish outfit in any variant of the sport to play in the...
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