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Break the Cycle fundraising bike ride – in photos
Sir Chris Hoy, Gregor Townsend, Al Kellock, Shanaze Reade, Elaine C Smith and Jennifer Reoch led the way on Sunday as they joined hundreds...
Girl from the North Country coming to Edinburgh Playhouse
Girl From The North Country, written and directed by celebrated playwright Conor McPherson (The Weir, The Seafarer) with music and lyrics by Bob...
Review – Walking with Ghosts ★★★★★
Gabriel Byrne’s one-man show reached Edinburgh for the first time outside of Ireland before travelling to London’s West End for a run in September...
Council to consult on rolling out 20mph on more streets
Edinburgh residents will be asked to give their views on plans to reduce speed limits on 30mph roads to 20 mph — although a...
Edinburgh Women’s Aid is turning 50
Edinburgh Women’s Aid, which opened its first refuge in 1973 has unveiled plans for a series of year-long events next year to mark 50...
Fishmonger lands a “Little” whopper
Fancy eating out of town this weekend? Fish is definitely on the menu at Little's Restaurant in Blairgowrie.
Fishmonger Willie Little, who runs award-winning...
At The Scottish Gallery – Ross Ryan ‘From Crinan to Catterline’
At The Scottish Gallery this September visitors are taken on a journey 'From Crinan to Catterline' by Scots artist, Ross Ryan. Balancing the life...
Edinburgh Leisure – new membership with no joining fees
Edinburgh Leisure kicks off their latest membership campaign
In these cash-strapped times, Edinburgh Leisure begins their latest membership campaign, with a no-joining-fee offer, encouraging you...
A720 Hermiston Gait eastbound slip road to be resurfaced
Overnight works commence Wednesday 7 September 2022.
Overnight works to resurface the slip road off the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass onto Hermiston Gait Roundabout...
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2022 – a review
It was my first opportunity to fully absorb the book festival in its temporary site at the Edinburgh Art College.
Yes, it has a...
David retires from the council after 45 years
The Rt Hon Lord Provost Robert Aldridge and Council parks staff gathered to mark the retirement of David Dorward, Botanical Services Manager at The...
Council preparing for next wave of strikes
The council has announced further changes to bin collection schedules this week in preparation for strike action which at present is due to restart...
New fundraiser in Musselburgh – East Coast Harbour Race
One of East Lothian’s family seafood restaurants is teaming up with Musselburgh Racecourse and The Fisherrow Harbour & Seafront Association for the first time...
2022 hybrid presentations help make this year’s Book Festival a success
'All Together Now' was the overarching theme announced in June, and this year’s Book Festival saw families, adults and school pupils flock to the...
John Lewis recruiting now for Christmas
The John Lewis Partnership is recruiting new staff to fill more than 10,000 temporary roles across the country this Christmas to meet increased demand...
Trinity’s new sports centre shown off
Trinity Academy’s new sports and outdoor centre in Bangholm was shown off last weekend with pupils, family and staff experiencing their first taste of...
GMB union say COSLA can do more
Talks between the Deputy First Minister and unions were held on Tuesday afternoon over the pay offer for Scottish local government workers.
GMB Scotland Senior...
Care home residents prove you’re never too old to learn
An Edinburgh care home is encouraging lifelong learning for its residents as it partners with the Open University to form an in-house college.
Cramond Residence...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Day 17
Yesterday (29th Aug) was the final day of Edinburgh's International Book Festival. Returning to the Edinburgh College of Art for a second year, it...
What’s on in Edinburgh this September – Cinema on the Shore
The Shore will host an outdoor cinema in September - with free and low price tickets available for a programme of films all of...
Connect Festival will be back in 2023
Connect Festival has been such a success that organisers have already decided to stage another one in 2023.
Presale for 2023 tickets will be...
EdFest issue warning over “biggest risk” to Festival Fringe
As the Edinburgh Festival Fringe draws to a close the eight production companies which have collaborated as EdFest.com have issued a warning about the...
Council ready to clean up the city
The City of Edinburgh Council is getting ready for waste and cleansing staff to get back to work after industrial action.
With the scheduled strike...
Fringe review – Folksville ★★★★
There was a nice, chilled atmosphere as Paper Sparrows wound down the eighth edition of Edinburgh's showcase of contemporary folk, Americana and poetry in...
Our Streets – song and video to promote safer cycling
A new single and video have been released by Edinburgh resident Dan Abrahams. The purpose is to highlight the need for safer and better...
Emergency task force to be formed during strike
An emergency council task force is to be formed to look at clearing rubbish in places where there is a “public health risk” amid ongoing bin...
Edinburgh International Festival says THANK YOU EDINBURGH!
Edinburgh International Festival says Thank You, Edinburgh and gives out goodie bags to first 100 concert goers in Princes St Gardens
Thank You, Edinburgh: the special,...
Deputy First Minister has talks with unions
The Deputy First Minister, John Swinney has been in talks with the local government unions on Wednesday.
Johanna Baxter, UNISON head of local government...
Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards – shortlist announced
Dave’s Edinburgh Comedy Awards Director Nica Burns, announced the nominees for the biggest prizes in live comedy, Best Comedy Show and Best Newcomer Awards, celebrating...
James Tait Black prize – 2022 winner announced at Book Festival
A journey into Indian classical music by an author, performer and vocalist, and an interweaving series of vignettes set in south London have won...
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