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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 through the power of sport.
The proposed Sporting Memories Club would...
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 young prince's royal pudding - fetched more than £2,000 at...
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 fans of the hit sci-fi series were sure to be...
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 Salvesen first qualified as a chartered accountant and became a...
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 people to take one to decorate their homes this festive...
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 in 1901 the 46 metre high gas holder has been...
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 include former MSP, Wendy Alexander, and Margaret Curran former MP...
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 elections.
From all of them, Scotland has escaped unharmed. We...
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 featured an exciting race between two teams, the Huskies and...
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 already out of contention for the play-offs. The coach warned...
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 purpose-built apartments.
The Scottish Institute (The SI), Scotland's only theatre school...
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 keeping a focus on last week's spat with Shelter over...
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 by Leith Victoria AAC in Tynecastle Stadium.
Youngsters, pictured left to...
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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 usually heard first before any other business, there are only...
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 across the country.
Scottish Dental Care, a leading dental provider in...
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 councillor elected in November, Liberal Democrat Louise Spence, resigned after...
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 appointed in the inaugural role.
Ruari was recruited to try out...
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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 - the area which includes South Queensferry is holding a...
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 success story, Commsworld, one of the UK’s leading Next Generation...
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 accompanied by 1,820 hours of live harp music.
The Balmoral say...
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 rubbish being binned and upload it to the LitterLotto app.
This is a...
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 who are standing.
The by election was announced after two...
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 inconclusive over backing their newly elected group leader, Cllr Jane...
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 redesign work along with SLR landscape architects and The City...
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 promise of more money in the Scottish Budget.
The government budget...
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 bought the business which claimed to be "the heart of...
Five things you need to know today
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 the last meeting the board proposed making £4.5 million of...
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 not limited to someone adding drugs or alcohol to your...
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 Blaze Club and others with a festival of the sport...
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 charity, which cares for veterans in Scotland at its residential...
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