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Breast Cancer Now launches charity walk in Edinburgh
The UK’s leading breast cancer charity, Breast Cancer Now, is calling for people to take part in its brand-new Pink Ribbon Walk in Edinburgh...
Juniper Green tennis club throws open its doors this weekend
Some 15 months after raising the £100,000 necessary to maintain the facility allowing bulldozers to move in Juniper Green tennis club will officially open...
New pathway to reshape future of spa talent in Edinburgh
Initiative combines qualifications with hands-on spa experience.
A new partnership between leading beauty education provider The Academy Glasgow and One Spa at Sheraton Grand Hotel...
Alison Johnstone steps down as Presiding Officer
On Thursday a new Presiding Officer will be elected by MSPs at Holyrood, thus bringing The Rt Hon Alison Johnstone's time in the role...
Care home celebrates VE Day in style
A care home in Edinburgh has stepped back in time to mark the 81st anniversary of VE Day.
Care UK’s Lauder Lodge in Portobello pulled...
Roseburn Bar gets a spruce up ahead of Hearts crucial match
Tonight Hearts FC could win the Scottish Premiership title - if they win against Falkirk at Tynecastle, and if Celtic lose to Motherwell at...
Whirlybird to open on Victoria Street next week
A new addition to Edinburgh’s bar scene, Whirlybird will open on Victoria Street on Monday.
It is led by experienced operator Ash Bairstow, who has...
Travellers evicted from historic site at Huly Hill
A group of travellers, who had occupied the historic Huly Hill site in West Edinburgh, have been evicted by Edinburgh Council, with locals left...
At Eric Liddell Community – talk
On 28 May, Alex Fischer, practitioner of Christian Science healing and international speaker, will present his talk “Can spiritual perception bring healing?” at 7.30pm...
From singing to stand-up: Edinburgh care home residents show off their talents
A care home in Edinburgh has rolled out the red carpet for residents to take centre stage for a showstopping talent event.
The team at...
QMU’s Community Open Day returns this May
Queen Margaret University (QMU) will open its doors to its annual Community Open Day on Saturday 30 May, inviting people to explore the campus, enjoy its facilities...
Veterinary nurse becomes a pet artist with help from the King’s Trust
A former veterinary nurse from East Lothian has found a new way to care for animals – by creating stunning pet portraits.
Lauren Purves, 24,...
The Ootsider relocates HQ to West Lothian
An award-winning Scottish social enterprise which makes all weather coats has relocated its manufacturing base to West Lothian.
Since being founded in 2022, the Ootsider’s...
Cancer survivors’ charity drive with city-based publishing firm
Cancer-awareness campaigner Kevin Donaghy has launched a publishing company to help people affected by a life-changing diagnosis.Having been diagnosed with incurable stage 4 metastatic...
A masterclass with Bake Off winner Peter
The youngest ever winner of The Great British Bake Off winner, Peter Sawkins, is partnering with Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy to host an intimate "cook...
Baby sloth born at Edinburgh Zoo
The first baby sloth ever born in Scotland has appeared at Edinburgh Zoo.
The Linne’s two-toed sloth boy arrived on Monday to first-time parents Feira and Nico, both aged six,...
First online store for city builders’ merchants
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is primed for further growth after completing an e-commerce overhaul across the group.
One of Scotland’s largest independent builders’...
Review – Billie Eilish – Hit Me Hard and Soft: The Tour (Live in...
In a rather unexpected team-up, alt pop superstar Billie Eilish and visionary Avatar director James Cameron are bringing the snappily-titled Billie Eilish - Hit Me Hard and...
Warning about unlicensed otter cams
WILDLIFE watchers along one of Edinburgh's most picturesque and nature-filled urban rivers have been warned that unlicensed "bush cameras" could disturb breeding otters.The warning...
John Cooper Clarke to perform at Queen’s Hall this year
Dr John Cooper Clarke is on his way back to Scotland for a run of dates this autumn, including a show in Glasgow in...
Book Lovers Bookshop wins Independent Bookshop of the Year title
Book Lovers Bookshop has won a prize of £5,000 from Gardners in the latest British Book Awards, along with the title Independent Bookshop of...
Zoo appeals to public for help to build Koala House
Edinburgh Zoo has appealed for funds to create a new purpose-built home for the UK's only Queensland koalas.
The Royal Zoological Society of Scotland (RZSS)...
The Library of the Year Award goes to – Edinburgh!
The innovative and collaborative service provided by The City of Edinburgh Council Mobile Library Services, Oxgangs Library and Saughton Library (HMP Edinburgh) have been...
Children among thousands being stopped and searched
New figures show that primary school-aged children are among nearly 11,000 under-18s stopped and searched by police in less than two years.
It has emerged...
Review – Mortal Kombat II ⭐️⭐️
Mortal Kombat II marks the continuation of the 2021 reboot, which was, itself, based on the franchise’s own 90s flicks, which failed to really whip...
Pupils at heart of Parsons Green playground appeal
The Parsons Green School community are closing in on a £30,000 target to refresh the playground at the Meadowfield establishment.
Central to the project has...
LifeCare Edinburgh launches new free watercolour class for unpaid carers in Portobello
LifeCare Edinburgh has announced the launch of a new weekly watercolour class for unpaid carers in Portobello, offering much-needed opportunities for relaxation, creativity and...
One in three Scots fear losing their home in near future
MORE than one in three Scots are worried they could lose their home within the next few years, according to new research that highlights...
Review – The Charlatans Edinburgh
I first saw The Charlatans at the Edinburgh Playhouse in June 1991. Almost thirty-five years later, the setting is the Corn Exchange and the...
Review – The Sheep Detectives ⭐️⭐️⭐️
We’re right in the midst of this spring’s lambing season, and The Sheep Detectives has raised a hoof to step into the family movie arena, hoping...
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