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Latest roadworks and road closures in Edinburgh
Each week the council's travel team issues its list of streets in the capital where roadworks are planned.
Every area of the city is...
Construction company fined after employee’s fatal fall
A construction company has been fined £183,000 for an incident in 2022 when an employee tragically died after falling through the roof of an...
Jacob appointed East tennis ambassador
World ranking star Jacob Fearnley has accepted a position as the first Ambassador of the East of Scotland Tennis Association.
It is fitting recognition for...
Four Edinburgh and Midlothian libraries in running for Library of the Year
Four libraries across Edinburgh and Midlothian are in the running for The British Book Awards Library of the Year title.
A total of 42 libraries...
Lothians MSP claims Edinburgh is “considering introducing” congestion charge
The Scottish Conservatives have unveiled plans for fixing the roads in Scotland at the 2026 conference at Murrayfield.
Lothians MSP, Sue Webber, opened the...
Wake up to a new bakery on Morrison Street
There is a new bakery opening on Morrison Street on Friday morning serving a range of baked goods including sausage rolls, pies, and cakes.
The pies...
Letter from Scotland
A rare day of sunshine last weekend beckoned me to the Pentland Hills. In the chilly wind the hills rolled away in snowy mounds...
International referee highlights importance of recovery in a collaboration with Sheraton Grand
RECOVERY and resilience are in focus in Edinburgh as one of Scotland’s most pioneering rugby referees begins a new personal collaboration with one of...
Edinburgh explorer honoured by Royal Scottish Geographical Society
An Edinburgh woman who became the first person to walk the length of Saudi Arabia, has been honoured with a prestigious fellowship following her achievement.
Alice Morrison...
Council tax may rise by 5% in Edinburgh
A draft budget published by Edinburgh Council shows that council tax may rise by 5% in the next financial year.
The increase would...
Edinburgh Airport CEO to step down after 14 years
EDINBURGH Airport’s CEO, Gordon Dewar, is to step down by the end of the year after 14 years in the role.
Since becoming the airport’s top executive...
This week’s planning news in Edinburgh
Planning applications lodged with the council's planning department up to this week are detailed in the list embedded below.
Applications which are of interest this...
Sales team expanding at West Lothian timber firm
St Andrews Timber & Building Supplies is looking to strengthen its sales team in Livingston as it continues to invest in its flagship branch.
The...
Air ambulance in response to incident at Tesco Corstorphine
An air ambulance has been used in an emergency response to an incident at Tesco in Corstorphine on Wednesday morning.
The car park has...
Cottage industry is the recipe for Sam
An accomplished chef, pâtissier and artisan baker, whose craft has taken her from Scotland, across Europe, to New Zealand, and back again, has set...
Two independent Edinburgh bookshops shortlisted for award
Two Edinburgh bookshops are shortlisted for The British Book Awards 2026.
Argonaut Books and Book Lovers Bookshop are among the 76 independent businesses which...
Hundreds of illegal e-bikes seized
Police officers have seized more than 700 illegally ridden electric bikes and scooters during the last year in a nationwide crackdown.
Police Scotland reported that...
Edinburgh features in Tunnock’s new “timeless” TV campaign – but no biscuits
Tunnock's new advert takes the biscuit - despite not having a single caramel wafer, log or tea cake in sight.
When it comes to this...
Rory Brown joins Inksters in Edinburgh
Rory Brown has joined Inksters Solicitors in Edinburgh as a consultant solicitor in the field of commercial law.
An experiences lawyer Mr Brown has worked...
Erskine residents go out to celebrate Valentine’s Day
The staff at Erskine Edinburgh Home took residents and their loved ones out to Roger's Afternoon Tea and Café to celebrate Valentine's Day.
This was...
Cleaning company mops up with key hire
The West Lothian-based specialist cleaning company, Capital Service Solutions Group (CSSG), has strengthened its senior leadership team with the appointment of its first head...
NHS Lothian making progress with the new Eye Hospital
NHS Lothian has appointed construction firm Kier as Principal Supply Chain Partner for the long-awaited replacement Eye Hospital in Edinburgh.
This marks a significant milestone...
Crime Queen Val a fan of The Traitors
As one of the UK's most successful and prolific crime writers, whose tartan noir novels have sold millions around the world, Edinburgh-based "Queen of...
City man is living the dream in Dubai
Scottish entrepreneur, Calum White, is celebrating five years since he set up Dubai-based White & Co. Real Estate by reporting record turnover of £63...
Roller derby extravaganza at Meadowbank this weekend
All roads lead to Meadowbank this weekend when the Auld Reekie roller derby team host a major international tournament known as "The Homecoming".
Clubs from...
One dead following crash outside Gyle Shopping Centre
A man has been pronounced dead following a crash outside Edinburgh's Gyle Shopping Centre.
Images show Gyle Avenue, which leads directly to the shopping centre...
Appeal for information after golden eagle shooting
Police have issued an appeal for information after a satellite tagged golden eagle was blasted with a shotgun in the Scottish Borders.
The four year...
Chinese New Year celebrations at St James Quarter
Celebrations for Chinese New Year will be held at St James Quarter on Saturday to mark the Year of the Fire Horse.
The Lunar...
Fears over seabirds found dead on the Isle of May
Seabirds including shags, puffins and gulls from one of Scotland's most important island nature reserves have been found dead following recent storms.
The Isle of...
Peter Doig’s prints acquired for the nation
A "monumental" collection of prints by one of the world's leading artists, the Scottish painter Peter Doig, has been acquired by National Galleries of...
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