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Opinion – The loneliness of a long distance ASN parent
This is the third article in a series written by Gary Staerck the father of three daughters all of whom have Additional Support Needs...
New Bishop of Edinburgh elected
On Sunday, a new Bishop, Dr Dagmar Winter, was elected by the Diocese of Edinburgh.
Bishop Dagmar holds the position of Bishop of Huntingdon,...
Review – Goat ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
‘That’s gonna be me, mom. When I get big, I’m gonna be just like her’
Goat, Sony Pictures Animation’s newest offering, introduces its title character...
Ian Anderson coming home to the Usher Hall
For almost six decades, Ian Anderson has remained one of the most distinctive figures in British rock.
As the flautist, singer, and principal songwriter...
SNP leader on the campaign trail in South Queensferry
John Swinney, the SNP leader, was out in South Queensferry on Saturday morning with the party's candidate for Edinburgh North Western, Lyn Jardine.
There was...
MP names local restaurant as winner of Community Award
Dhoom Streatery & Bar in Dunfermline has been announced as the February 2026 winner of the Dunfermline and Dollar Community Award, presented by local...
Scrum-ptious ‘hauf and hauf’ pairings return for Six Nations
Flavour-packed pairings inspired by rugby’s biggest contest on sale.
Edinburgh's rugby fans can enjoy a fresh take on a classic Scottish serve this Six Nations,...
Opinion – How does a parent of ASN children cope?
By Gary Staerck, a parent of three daughters. He is a founding member of the REPAIR (Edinburgh) Network and is also on the Board...
Sarwar claims Scottish Labour is unified
SCOTTISH Labour leader Anas Sarwar has insisted that Scottish Labour is "100% unified" as the party reels from this week's public spat between Sarwar...
Surprise in store for 90 year old Tommy
Local shopkeeper Urfan from Muirhouse Post Office arranged a surprise get together by locals to celebrate the 90th birthday of well known local, Tommy...
Date for your diary – a Charity Jumble Sale in Cramond
The jumble sale to be held in Cramond Halls later this month will raise funds for a Saturday School for Ukrainian youngsters, local charity...
The Calcutta Cup – getting to and from Murrayfield on Saturday
Edinburgh Council has set up a dedicated page on its website to keep rugby fans in the know about traffic diversions around Scottish Gas...
LibDems are fighting for clean rivers and beaches
Liberal Democrat leader, Sir Ed Davey, visited Portobello on Friday morning to tell voters that his party will deliver change - particularly where rivers...
Half term fun at Fort Kinnaird
Schools in Edinburgh are closed next week (16 – 20 February) as children enjoy February half term. To help families spend quality time together...
Craigmillar pair are ring kings
Two rising stars of Craigmillar Boxing Club have enhanced their reputations in the ring.
Bowing out of the youth ranks, Liam Flynn did so in...
Letter from Scotland
When the West Calder Co-operative Society opened its first shop and bakery in 1879 people complained that the bread was “doughy and burnt”.
But...
Wester Coates children learn to Go Safe with Ziggy
Children at Wester Coates Nursery School learned how to Go Safe with Ziggy on Thursday.
The Road Safety Scotland character paid them a visit to...
Council agrees how to proceed with Visitor Levy spending
Following a day of debate at the City Chambers on what to spend the anticipated Visitor Levy on, a deal struck by the SNP,...
New Transport Wheel unveiled in Edinburgh
A new red Transport Wheel was unveiled in Edinburgh on Wednesday afternoon, adding to the city's collection.
This 201st wheel designates Powderhall Stables as a site...
Edinburgh Science Festival 2026 – programme highlights
The 2026 Edinburgh Science Festival will take place in the capital during the Easter school holidays, between 4 and 19 April.
Some of the programme...
Valentine’s Day – some Edinburgh suggestions
Whether you would like to get married, or simply enjoy a meal with your loved one, here are some last minute suggestions for Edinburgh...
Historic Crieff police station conversion opens doors to final two apartments
There will be an Open House event on 20 February, between 11am and 5pm, at Drummond House, the conversion of Crieff's former Police Station...
Edinburgh council housing freeze will continue to next year
Edinburgh’s freeze on council house allocations will be extended to March 2027, as it has been revealed that 646 homeless people and households could...
First Minister opening new medical facility in Wester Hailes
The First Minister, John Swinney, is to open a new GP walk-in clinic in Wester Hailes on Wednesday.
Patients will be able to access...
Calls for more restriction on alcohol sport sponsorship
A new study calls for stricter regulations of alcohol sponsorship of major sporting events.
The research revealed that such sponsorship has an insidious impact on...
Stalking crimes on the increase in the capital
The number of stalking crimes reported in Edinburgh rose in the six months to September.
This category of crime is up by 40% on the...
Police Scotland plugging the gaps in social services
Police Scotland officers spend more time plugging gaps in social services than fighting crime, it has been claimed.
Scotland’s police union chief, David Kennedy, warns...
Calls for Rape Crisis to rebuild trust
There are calls for Rape Crisis Scotland to rebuild women’s trust after "years of betrayal" under its outgoing chief executive.
The organisation's Chief Executive...
Scottish prisons are being pushed to brink
Scotland's prison chiefs have warned overcrowding has pushed the system to the brink, leaving them only able to meet "basic legal standards".
The Scottish...
Sarwar withdraws support for Prime Minister
Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, was first out of the gate on Monday morning when he called a press conference in Glasgow at short...
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