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Gordon’s Trattoria – same old name under new owners
The Italian restaurant on the High Street which was opened by Gordon Scott in 1982 is to continue trading under new owners.
Merchant Leisure...
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Edinburgh Integration Joint Board
The organisation responsible for delivering health and social care meets today with what are potentially some difficult decisions to make.
At...
Warning to take care against “spiking” this festive season
During this festive period, Foysol Choudhury, Scottish Labour MSP for Lothian raises awareness around the prevalence of spiking.
Spiking can take various forms, including but...
Bill McInnes to be remembered with three day Crags basketball festival
Widely regarded as Scotland’s greatest basketball player, Bill McInnes, who died in 2017 aged 71, is again to be remembered by his former Boroughmuir...
Stand by your beds! Scotmid at the ready
The veterans’ charity, Erskine, has received a major donation from Scotmid which will make a difference to the lives of their residents in Edinburgh.
The...
Scottish Water overflow map now online
A map which shows where Scottish Water is monitoring waste water overflows and recent overflow activity is now online.
Members of the public can...
Scottish Secretary reveals his official Christmas card
The Scottish Secretary has chosen his official Christmas card, designed by 12 year-old Amelia Marchenko from Ukraine who now lives in Edinburgh with her...
Edinburgh Labour choose Housing Convener as new group leader
The Edinburgh Labour group has chosen Cllr Jane Meagher to be their new leader.
Cllr Meagher was elected first in May 2022 as a...
IT failure results in delays at Edinburgh Airport – check with airlines
Passengers are delayed at Edinburgh Airport this afternoon as a result of an IT failure.
The airport advised on X at 3.54pm that "due...
Free trams on Hogmanay
Edinburgh Trams will run free all-night services to help tens of thousands of partygoers enjoy themselves at Hogmanay in the city centre.
The move has...
Labour to select new group leader today
The Labour group of 10 councillors meets online today to choose a new group leader to replace Cllr Cammy Day who was "administratively suspended"...
Two new Directors recommended to council
The City of Edinburgh Council will be asked to approve the appointments recommended by the Recruitment Committee to two important roles in the council....
Scotland care homes win national award
Eight Scottish care homes are celebrating after winning a prestigious national award.
Care UK’s Scottish homes, including Edinburgh-based Cairdean House, Lauder Lodge and Murrayside, as...
Specialist psychotherapy clinic grows to meet demand
An Edinburgh clinic will become the largest private practice of its kind in Scotland with new additions to its team.
A specialist mental health clinic...
Scottish Government announce “increase in funding” for local authorities
The Scottish Government has announced that all Scottish councils will share a "record funding settlement of more than £15 billion subject to passing of...
Help The Bike Station move to new premises
The charity Bike Station is crowdfunding to help it move to new premises after what it described as a "dramatic increase" in rent at...
Swamplesque – burlesque meets drag meets Shrek
Swamplesque is a burlesque and drag parody that has captivated audiences across Australia and makes its Edinburgh debut this year.
A celebration of queer and...
Seb and Max gain Eric Liddell community award
Seb and Max Jellema, from south Edinburgh, have been awarded the Eric Liddell Community Hero award for charitable fund raising efforts.
Since 1 January 2023...
Heart of Newhaven has the tallest knitted Christmas tree
The tallest knitted Christmas tree stands in the Heart of Newhaven - and anyone can go and see it until 22 December.
Volunteer Pat...
Getting ready for the Torchlight Procession
The Torchlight Procession is presented by the organisers, UniqueAssembly who have joined forces with EventScotland to begin the four days of Hogmanay festivities with...
Breadalbane Cup launch for ‘Sonians v Melrose rugby
Watsonians and Melrose will be contesting a new trophy on Saturday, 14 December, when they meet at Myreside (kick off 3pm) in the Arnold...
The Gift – begins at The Studio on Saturday
Barrowland Ballet return to The Studio with their award-winning show - back by popular demand!
Performers from Barrowland Ballet’s The Gift enjoyed Taylor's of Edinburgh’s Helter...
Social Bite show off the future with virtual reality
Social Bite founder, Josh Littlejohn, MBE, and Danny Campbell from HOKO designs, presenter and judge on Scotland’s Homes of the Year, were at...
Castle of Light illuminates Edinburgh women that history forgot
It is a commonly held belief that there are more statues of animals in Edinburgh than of named women. The jury is out on...
Ten thousand same sex weddings celebrated in the last decade
Since The Scottish Government changed the law in 2014, there have been more than 10,000 weddings in first decade of same sex marriage.
Scotland’s Registrar...
Opinion – by The City of Edinburgh Council Transport Convener
Fixing our roads and pavements and making them safer for all.
In my experience as a local politician the overriding issue that comes up time...
Industry specialist to head up national acting programme
Leading expert to lead major acting programme.
Scotland's leading performing arts institute is set to reach new heights after announcing the appointment of a leading...
Midlothian bowling club champions
Bowling clubs around Midlothian have been holding their annual prize-giving. Here are a selection of winners.
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Post-a-Brownie
Bongou Cafe has announced a partnership with Soul Food Edinburgh with a new festive treat. Under its bakery brand, The Brownie & Blondie Shop,...
Ready teddy go as city firm supports primary school’s fundraiser
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies has entered into the festive spirit by donating a giant teddy bear to the Prestonfield Primary School Christmas...
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