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#GE2017 Election campaigning put on hold
In the wake of the attack in Manchester in which 22 people are now known to have died all political campaigning across the UK...
Police Scotland’s response to Manchester bombing
Police Scotland continues to review all safety and security plans and operations following the dreadful events in Manchester last night
This includes ensuring that armed policing...
Firefighters tackle blaze at former Royal Victoria Hospital
Over 60 firefighters tackled a blaze at the former Royal Victoria Hospital yesterday evening.
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) responded to a call...
Inaugural Scottish Walking Football League continues tomorrow at Ravenscraig
The second round of fixtures for the inaugural Scottish Walking Football League takes place at Ravenscraig tomorrow.
Hearts are fielding two teams, named after Scottish...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
Even though we don't yet know the political make up of the administration, or who will take up all the conveners' posts, for Councillor...
When will we have a new council in Edinburgh?
At today's Scottish Labour manifesto launch we asked the Labour leader Kezia Dugdale about whether it was her and the executive who are delaying...
Scottish Labour launch their 2017 manifesto
Earlier today in the fabulous (though rather warm!) events room in the Grassmarket Community Project, the Labour Leader Kezia Dugdale was welcomed by the...
121 drivers detected for drink/drug driving offences during week long campaign
A total of 121 drivers were detected for drink/drug driving offences following 3619 breath tests carried out in last week's drink/drug drive campaign, which...
Kyloe – satisfaction on a plate with a sensational view
Sunday lunch is a tradition for many. Succulent roast beef, Yorkshire pudding and seasonal vegetables with horseradish sauce. It makes the mouth-water just thinking...
Hibernian Ladies retain SWPL Cup with a 4-1 victory over Celtic
Hibernian Ladies retained the SWPL Cup with a superb 4-1 victory over Celtic in the final at Broadwood Stadium yesterday.
Hibs star Kirsty Smith opened...
Witness appeal after teenager robbed in Roseburn
Police are appealing for information after a teenager was assaulted and robbed at a bus stop on Roseburn Terrace about 11.25pm last night.
A 16-year-old...
Edinburgh is most popular city in Scotland with visitors
We know it's the best city in the world but, according to a report by the Office for National Statistics, Edinburgh is the most...
Spartans win Geosonic Lowland League Cup for the first time
Spartans lifted the Geosonic Lowland League Cup for the first time when they beat BSC Glasgow 3-0 in the final earlier today.
Prolific scorer Ross...
Church charity begin a right royal bake off!
The Church of Scotland's charity CrossReach announced a major community baking campaign to raise awareness of mental health issues across Scotland today in Princes...
Fishing – search is on to attract more women into fishing
Scottish Ladies are keen to encourage more women into fly fishing.
Dione Roberts, secretary of the Scottish Women's Fly Fishing team, says it is a...
Entries open for creative writing prize
The Young Walter Scott Prize (YWSP), the UK’s only creative writing prize for young people dedicated to historical fiction, is open for entries.
Budding young...
#GE2017 Jim Eadie SNP candidate for Edinburgh South
Jim Eadie is standing as the SNP candidate in Edinburgh South. Today he met with supporters at the local bowling club where he was...
#GE2017 SNP campaign to be a strong voice
Earlier today in Liberton Nicola Sturgeon called in to explain to some SNP supporters that her party has plans to protect pensioners across Scotland...
Specsavers Beach Party raises money for Sick Kids
The Fort Kinnaird Specsavers branch recently celebrated its second birthday throwing a beach party to raise money for Sick Kids.
The beach in question, was...
Four charged after cocaine, ecstasy and cannabis worth £47k seized in North Berwick
Police have charged four people following a significant recovery of Class A and Class B drugs from within a property and a vehicle in...
Summer holiday suggestion – Brick City comes to New Lanark
Brick City has been enjoyed by tens of thousands of visitors across the UK and now fans of LEGO®, young and old , will...
Hibs Ladies determined to retain SWPL Cup on Sunday
Hibernian Ladies Head Coach Chris Roberts is expecting a tough game against Celtic on Sunday’s SWPL Cup Final at Broadwood, which kicks off at 4:10pm.
Hibs beat East...
Witness appeal after deliberate fire at Gorebridge building site
Police are appealing for information following a wilful fireraising which took place around 4am on Thursday afternoon at a building site in Hunterfield Road Gorebridge
The...
Woman’s five year ban on keeping horses after causing unnecessary suffering
A Midlothian woman who caused unnecessary suffering to her horse (William) has been given a £180 fine and a five year ban from owning...
Scottish SPCA looking for volunteers to help at Pets at Home event
The Scottish SPCA are appealing to the kind hearted people of Edinburgh and Lothians to help at the Pets at Home event to raise...
New magazine aims to spark architecture debate
It was perhaps appropriate that the launch of an architecture magazine should take place in Edinburgh's Lothian Street.
On one side sit traditional Edinburgh sandstone...
Taste the Spirit of Summer at M&S this weekend
Today and tomorrow at M&S you are invited to embark on an adventure to explore the flavours of the Mediterranean as M&S hosts a...
Edinburgh’s “most spectacular outdoor dining space” launched
It is no surprise that visitor numbers at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) are within touching distance of one million a year.
The garden...
Patrick’s photos show off the Hospitality of Edinburgh
Patrick Keast is a local man and former alcoholic who got himself back on his feet with the support of Cyrenians and along the...
Edinburgh Napier student has a cracking idea!
It’s the food stuff that is traditionally enjoyed scrambled, poached, boiled or fried.
But eggs could soon be appearing on tables in a way never...
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