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Council warned community fairs under threat due to licensing costs
The volunteers behind Corstorphine Fair have warned the council that their event, and others like it, are under threat due to rising costs of...
Gensource targets notable awards hat-trick
Gensource’s growing influence in the sustainable energy sector has seen the Musselburgh firm shortlisted for SME of the Year at the Midlothian & East...
Edinburgh councillor becomes junior minister in new cabinet
The former leader of the SNP group on Edinburgh council, and recently elected MSP for Edinburgh Southwestern, Simita Kumar, is now a junior minister...
Leith Café owner not guilty of racial hatred for Zionist Free Zone poster
A former Edinburgh café owner has been cleared of stirring up hatred against the local Jewish community by displaying a poster displaying the words...
Edinburgh cyber security start up raises millions in pre-seed round
Edinburgh born Lloyd Davies who launched his own cyber security firm and has confirmed today that he has raised significant backing from investors.
The new...
ScotRail warn of busy weekend ahead
The Edinburgh Marathon Festival takes place on Sunday, and in the Borders, the Melrose 7s will take place on Friday and Saturday.
As a result,...
SNP pick new leader for Edinburgh council group
The Edinburgh SNP council group has chosen Cllr Lesley Macinnes to be the new group leader at a meeting on Tuesday evening. The other...
Charity work rewarded by praise from MP
A West Lothian man has spoken of his pride at receiving a letter from his local MP praising him for his charity support.
Charlie Smillie,...
Review – Obsession ⭐️⭐️⭐️
YouTube filmmaker and comedy sketch artist, Curry Barker, makes his cinema debut with Obsession, a twisted cautionary tale of a selfish wish gone horribly wrong....
First Minister elected at Holyrood
Although the verdict was in little doubt, all party leaders had the opportunity to put themselves forward to become First Minister of Scotland.
And...
Streetreads displaying their poetry and artwork on city billboards
Look out for a display of poetry and artwork in Edinburgh this summer.
The work comes from Streetreads Library which has created the display...
Scots ultras clash in a pre-arranged fight
Two Scots ultras groups have been pictured taking part in a violent pre-arranged fight.
People claiming to represent Scottish Premiership clubs Hibernian and Rangers have...
Get knitting again – a new course can help
The Scottish Textiles Showcase has announced a new course to help people who have given up knitting to pick up their needles once again.
The...
Councillors grant permission for uncertified student films to be screened at Filmhouse
Edinburgh councillors have authorised the screening of uncertified films at the Filmhouse as part of a university degree show.
A report submitted by officers requested...
Edinburgh Greens group select new leadership team
After a lunchtime meeting on Monday, the Green group on Edinburgh council have chosen two new co-conveners to head up the group from today...
Attention! – at the General Assembly
On the fourth day of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland at New College on the Mound, it was the turn of...
Candidates announced for SNP Group leader on Edinburgh Council
The current group leader of the SNP on The City of Edinburgh Council, Cllr Simita Kumar, is stepping down from her leadership role after...
Hidden osteoporosis crisis to be addressed at QMU symposium
A public event later this month will offer an opportunity to discuss osteoporosis, aiming to position the condition firmly as a public health priority.
Despite...
Swinney urged to tackle child poverty as a central plank of new government
The Joseph Rowntree Foundation (JRF) has said that driving down poverty must be at the heart of the new Scottish government if John Swinney...
EICC and ExecSpace establish new hotel booking platform
The Edinburgh International Conference Centre and venue-finding agency ExecSpace have collaborated on a new hotel booking platform in Edinburgh.
The service is powered by HotelMap...
City firm in cross-Border move
Cox & Co, one of Scotland’s leading property service companies,has expanded into England establishing a new finance division.
The Edinburgh firm was acquired by County...
Scotland rugby great Scott Hastings has died aged 61
Scott Hastings, who has died aged 61, will be remembered as one of the greats of Scottish Rugby, and the flag will fly at half-mast at...
The Italian Hearts supporters’ group ready to witness history
An Italian supporters' group of Heart of Midlothian FC have come to Edinburgh to watch their team potentially secure a historic league title win.
Lombardia...
Caoimhe aims to be part of basketball history
Caoimhe Stupart, 17, from Dalkeith, is aiming to be part of Scottish sporting history on Sunday.
For although she is likely to start on the...
Glory glory to the Hearts! – from someone who saw them win the league...
The former Lord Provost of Edinburgh is a well-known Hearts fan.
So who better than Eric Milligan to tell us about the last time Hearts...
Theatre Pod launches from the capital
The acclaimed Edinburgh showbiz review site MustSeeTheatre.com has launched the first episode in a series of Theatre Pod podcasts, which will cover all aspects of the theatre world.
The first...
Howies have a new look celebrating fourth decade in business
A family run restaurant group has created a new look to celebrate its fourth decade in business in the capital.
The business was founded by...
Council settle out of court with DLA Piper over tram advice
The City of Edinburgh Council has settled out of court with its legal advisers, DLA Piper, according to an officers' report.
The report states: “The...
Edinburgh Zoo – Giant Lanterns is coming back
The Giant Lanterns trail will be back at Edinburgh Zoo this winter with a new theme – a magical space safari.
After a successful run last winter, the Royal...
Letter from Scotland
Football is on our minds this weekend. The most exciting League season for 60 years comes to a thrilling end with a clash between Hearts...
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