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#GE2017: General Election Hustings in Edinburgh

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As the general election on the 8th of June approaches these hustings events are an important opportunity for you to make sure you have the...

Greenpeace say Bass Rock polluted with ocean plastic

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An expedition by the Greenpeace ship Beluga II has revealed high levels of plastic pollution around the famous Bass Rock in the Firth of Forth. Shocking images...

Man due in court following a series of thefts from homes in Penicuik

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A man has been arrested following a series of thefts from homes in Penicuik. The incidents happened at four properties in the town between 7th...

#GE2017 Alex Salmond out campaigning with Joanna Cherry in Edinburgh South West

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Earlier today in Broomhouse The Rt Hon Alex Salmond had lunch at the Broomhouse Centre with Joanna Cherry QC who is standing for re-election in...

Hibs’ legend Eric Stevenson dies aged 74 following a brave fight against cancer

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Hibs' legend Eric Stevenson has died aged 74 following a brave fight against cancer. Football is an entertainment industry and few (if any) players provided...

The Secret North coming to The Traverse next month

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The 'Secret North', featuring: Donald Grant – Fiddle, Ailie Robertson - Harp, Sondre Meisfjord - Double Bass, Karen Tweed - Accordion, Jarlath Henderson -...

Scotland Under-20 squad announced for the upcoming Toulon Tournament in France

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Scot Gemmill has named his Scotland Under-20 squad for the upcoming Toulon Tournament in France. The team is made up of players born in 1997...

Woodland Trust volunteer event on Saturday

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Woodland Trust Scotland is holding a free event for volunteers at the Water of Leith Visitor Centre on Lanark Road on Saturday 20 May...

Disabled veterans on 500-mile fundraiser

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Two disabled veterans got on their bikes at Edinburgh Castle to pedal 500 miles to raise money for the charities supporting their recovery. Laura Ellis,...

#GE2017 Gordon Brown visits Edinburgh

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The Rt Hon Gordon Brown, former Chancellor and Prime Minister, stopped off in Liberton this evening to address some 250 -300 Labour party members...

Man jailed for living off the proceeds of prostitution

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A 32-year-old man has been sentenced at Edinburgh Sheriff Court to two years and five months in prison after he pled guilty to living off...

#GE2017 Edinburgh North and Leith – Iain McGill Conservative

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Iain McGill is the Conservative candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith at the General Election on 8 June 2017. We met him in leafy...
Easter Road Stadium, Edinburgh, home of Hibernian FC

Your chance to join specially created choir to perform during Hibs’ play

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The founding of Hibernian is the subject for a new play being produced for the Edinburgh Festival Fringe – with performances due to take...

Hibs’ fan Hugh Cockburn prepares for commemorative cycle ride

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Sunderland based Hibs' fan Hugh Cockburn has been carrying out some last minute training as he prepares for a very poignant commemorative cycle ride between...

Police day of action to raise awareness of human trafficking

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Police Scotland carried out a national day of action on Monday to raise awareness of human trafficking and to identify and recover potential trafficking...

Eleven teenagers charged in connection with serious assaults in Gorgie

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Police have charged a number of youths in connection with the serious assault of three people in the Gorgie area. The incident took place in...

Man charged following fatal collision on A68 at Millerhill junction

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A 29-year-old man has been charged following a fatal road traffic collision at the A68 Millerhill junction, near to the Edinburgh City Bypass. The incident happened...

Further appeal following fatal collision in Davidson Mains

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Police are issuing a further appeal for information following a fatal road traffic collision in the Davidson's Mains area. The incident happened around 9.15am on...

Four years for 65-year-old drug dealer following cocaine seizure

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Michael Holland (65) was sentenced today at Edinburgh High Court for supplying Class A drugs. In September 2015 Holland was stopped in his vehicle at...

The Edinburgh Folk Club’s 2017 Song Writing Competition

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This year’s competition which takes place this Wednesday has some 25 or so entries – fairly well up on last year’s competition when there...

Police release e-fit of man who tried to steal pensioner’s car in Abbeyhill

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Police have released an e-fit of a man who tried to steal a 71-year-old man's Volkswagen Golf as he was washing it on his driveway on Stanley Place...

Witness appeal following Leith Walk robbery

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Police are appealing for witness following a robbery which happened about 5.20pm yesterday at Cashino on Leith Walk. A 24-year-old man was working alone in the...

Chamber of commerce boss on China delegation

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Liz McAreavey the Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce was part of an overseas trade mission to China recently led by a delegation of...

NHS systems getting back to normal

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Following a global malware attack the NHS in Scotland appears to be getting back to normal. The Scottish Government’s resilience operation met again yesterday following...

Dance the night away with the Ceilidh Club

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There are TWO great ceilidhs at Edinburgh Ceilidh Club this week! Tonight Free Range will be playing at Summerhall. The advanced tickets have sold out...

easyjet are recruiting

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easy jet are looking for 450 new pilots across all their bases including Edinburgh in their biggest recruitment drives ever. They are particularly looking for more...

SNP choose their Lord Provost

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The SNP have announced that former Depute Leader of the Council, Councillor Frank Ross  has been selected as their nominee for Lord Provost, and...

Local musician to feature in updated Scottish SPCA TV advert

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A musician from Edinburgh is to feature in the updated Scottish SPCA TV advert airing on STV today. Megan D, 21, originally from Portobello, was...

Two elderly women conned out of thousands of pounds in vishing scam.

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Police are urging the public to be vigilant after two elderly women from Edinburgh were conned out of thousands of pounds in a vishing...

Royal Yacht Britannia – The Yotties are back!

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From 15-19 May, visitors to The Royal Yacht Britannia will have the opportunity to meet Her Majesty The Queen’s former Royal Yachtsmen, and hear...

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