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New park opens in Granton
The council's project to refurbish the Granton Gasometer is a central part to the regeneration of the area and the new play park inside...
Forever Edinburgh partners with local tourism businesses and OneCity Trust
Forever Edinburgh has begun a new charity drive this month, collaborating with local tourism businesses to provide hundreds of free experiences to those most...
Panthers do coach Steph proud with first trophy
Gracemount Panthers basketball club, founded in 2012, have won their first piece of silverware after coming out on top in the first-ever Lothians Masters...
Airline offering a chance to win free flights for a year
Loganair is running a competition with the chance of winning 12 months’ worth of free flights for one lucky winner and a friend.
Inspired by...
Lothian badminton teams in double triumph
Lothian age-group badminton teams have been enjoying plenty of success with both the under-15s and under-19s triumphing in competitions.
Competing in the Scottish schools inter-area...
Can YOU assist a proposed Sporting Memories group
Sporting Memories Foundation Scotland (SMFS) and Edinburgh Leisure are seeking volunteers to help launch a new weekly club that tackles depression, dementia, and loneliness...
Royal nanny’s gift sold at auction in Edinburgh
A silver makeup case given by the late Queen to King Charles' Scottish nanny - who was later dismissed in a controversy over the...
The Rig – Speaking to Iain Glen and Martin Compston
When we last saw them, Magnus and Fulmer were being helicoptered to who-knew-where, as the first season of The Rig reached its devastating climax.
While...
Businessman and philanthropist Alastair Salvesen dies
Dr Alastair Salvesen, CBE, CA, MBA, Hon DSc, HRSA, FRSA, businessman and member of the well known Salvesen family has died aged 83.
Dr...
Knitted angels bring joy this Christmas
The Knit and Natter group at Northesk Church are placing handmade crocheted angels on the railings outside the church every Sunday and are inviting...
Granton Gas Holder now a permanent illumination in Edinburgh
From Friday night Gas Holder 1 in Granton will be permanently lit up as the centrepiece to the regeneration of the area.
First constructed...
Peerages announced for politicians today
Number 10 has announced that political peerages will be conferred by The King on those people listed below.
The Scots who will be honoured...
Letter from Scotland
I’ve been looking back through my diary of this year and three recurring stories leap out of its pages – wars, climate change and...
Five things you need to know today
The Royal Blind School in Edinburgh lit up the festive season with its annual Christmas show, A Race Across the world!
This year’s production...
Hearts v Petrocub – in photos
The club desperately wanted to be in Europe after the Festive break for the first time in 35 years and Petrocub from Moldova were...
Student accommodation project seeks innovative partner
Landmark development promises to transform international student living
A groundbreaking student accommodation project is looking for a strategic partner to develop up to 200...
Shelter’s move against the council is “alarming”
While Edinburgh Labour have chosen their Housing Convener as their group leader - and also contender for Council Leader - the Green group are...
Right Royal performances from capital boxers
Royal Amateur Boxing Club coach, Junior Burton, has heaped praise on fighters who successfully flew the flag for the club at a show organised...
Five things you need to know today Thursday
Appointment of a new council leader
The City of Edinburgh Council's final meeting of the year takes place at 10am this morning. While deputations are...
New education programme will support dentists
Young dentists to benefit from specialised training
A new innovative education programme in Scottish dentistry has been unveiled to help meet the demand for practitioners...
The cost of holding a council by-election
The cost of holding the recent by-election in Colinton/Fairmilehead has now been broken down by the Finance Convener - at least in part.
The...
Chief Christmas Officer is up to the job
Fort Kinnaird has revealed the successful candidate in its search for a new Chief Christmas Officer (CCO) – with six-year-old Ruari from East Lothian...
Five things you need to know today
Public meeting in South Queensferry on Wednesday evening
On Wednesday night Scottish Liberal Democrat leader, Alex Cole Hamilton who is the MSP for Edinburgh Western...
Edinburgh Business Stories podcast – the 50th episode is out today
Business podcast Edinburgh Business Stories is today celebrating the release of its 50th episode with local businessman Ricky Nicol, Co-founder and Vice Chairman of local...
Balmoral Hotel served 39,000 cups of tea this year
The Palm Court at the Balmoral Hotel reveals their top ten teas after serving guests around 39,000 cups of tea throughout the year, all...
Take a selfie of your rubbish for a chance to win on LitterLotto
In a bid to encourage people to bin their rubbish anyone in Edinburgh - visitor or resident - can talk a photo of their...
Candidates confirmed for January by-election
A by-election is being held in Colinton/ Fairmilehead on 23 January to fill two vacant councillor positions and today the council has announced those...
Division continues over who will run Edinburgh Council
The group currently running the minority administration in Edinburgh is divided over whether they should continue to do so.
A meeting on Monday was...
Planning approved for new investment in West Pilton Park
Planning permission has just been granted for the £4 million redevelopment of West Pilton Park.
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust (ELGT) will now lead the...
Government funding for play parks will help council in Edinburgh
The council has an investment plan for the council owned play parks in the city and that is set to be improved by a...
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