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Five Edinburgh Festival Fringe Questions for… Rachel Bridge
Rachel Bridge is performing her one-woman show Ambition at the Gilded Balloon until 29th August. Her sixth book, Ambition: why it’s good to want...
Man arrested following hit and run collision in Dalkeith
A man has been arrested and charged following a hit and run collision in Dalkeith.
Following the incident in Eskbank Road on Wednesday, officers stopped...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Carl Donnelly: Bad Man Tings
Comedy (stand-up)
The Festival Fringe was ever the place to immerse one’s self in cathartic existentialism.
If you happen to want to spend a fortune and...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Joe Derosa: Zero Forward Progress
Comedy (stand-up)
Never one to get over himself, US stand-up, actor and writer Joe Derosa, gets over here instead and most likely very over-heated given...
Edinburgh MP bids to become SNP Deputy Leader
Edinburgh East MP Tommy Sheppard was elected as an SNP MP in 2015. When we met him he assured us that he has the experience...
Witness appeal following Dalkeith break-ins
Police are appealing for witnesses following two housebreakings in Dalkeith.
Between 5pm and 11pm on Monday 9th August an address in Kerr Avenue was entered...
Fishkeeper Scotland’s new flagship store set to open in Edinburgh
Fishkeeper Scotland is opening a new store at Dobbies Edinburgh part of a £1m expansion programme which will create 30 new jobs across Scotland.
At...
Hilary Hope Guise: The Colour Red*****
'Red', says Hilary Hope Guise, 'is unstoppable'. And so is she, as we set off on a roller coaster ride through the history of...
Five things you need to know today
Cycling consultation
Instagrammers on the Fringe
Printing Press has new bosses
Steam trip this weekend with Scotrail
The Edinburgh International Book Festival
Edinburgh residents are invited...
Scottish Safety Camera Programme launch new safety camera motorcycle
A new safety camera motorcycle which can be used across the country is being launched by The Scottish Safety Camera Programme. The motorcycle will...
Police launch ‘Hold Onto Your Stuff’ initiative
Edinburgh’s visitors and locals are being advised to take care of their personal possessions while out in the busy city centre over the coming...
Police warning after theft of two high-performance cars in Bathgate.
Police are appealing for witnesses and issuing a warning to vehicle owners following the theft of two high-performance cars in Bathgate.
Both incidents took place...
Cannabis seized from address in Tranent
Two people have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in East Lothian recovered Class B drugs in Tranent.
Officers...
Witness appeal after robbery in West Pilton Place
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery which took place around 12.35am on Monday in West Pilton Place.
Two men forced their way...
Edinburgh International Festival – Barry Humphries’ Weimar Cabaret ****
Barry Humphries gathered himself on stage and got lost in a monologue about bookshops, one that was a little disconcerting, about their demise and...
Five Edinburgh Fringe Festival Questions for… LIT Circus’ Annabel Carberry
Lost in Translation Circus and their show The Hogwallops return to the Fringe this year at the Underbelly’s Circus Hub. It's a show of...
Debenhams Edinburgh launches search to find mini fashion designer
High street retailer, Debenhams, is launching a campaign to find a budding child fashion designer.
The Edinburgh store is searching for an eager youngster living in Edinburgh...
Broomhouse Street Party will be moved indoors tomorrow – and you are invited!
Broomhouse Street Party is taking place from 11am-3pm tomorrow 11 August 2016 in Broomhouse Market and The Broomhouse Centre. Everyone is welcome! Due to...
Witnesses sought after man attacked in Murrayfield Sports Bar
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Gorgie/Murrayfield area of the city which took place around 5pm on Sunday within Murrayfield Sports...
Beyond Borders International Festival of Literature and Thought
Beyond Borders summer events programme will be hosted at Traquair House and several other venues across the Borders and Edinburgh from 27-28 August 2016.
The programme will include a...
Cycling consultation on improvements to Quietroutes
The council has a consultation running at the moment on QuietRoutes. If you have not heard of them before (yes there is a Fringe...
Two new faces at Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
The appointment of two of Edinburgh’s most ambitious and successful characters in the city’s food and drink industry will collectively bring 30 years of...
St George’s School for Girls celebrates another year of exceptional examination results
The girls and teachers of St George's School for Girls in Edinburgh say they are celebrating another year of exceptional achievement, having learned their SQA examination results this week
In...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW : Gary Lamont : What a Riddy! ****
Review: Gary Lamont: What A Riddy! The Boards, Venue 59. 19.30h, 1 hour.
Gary Lamont glides towards the stage from the back of the intimate...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW : Mr Incredible*****
Who wouldn't want to spend time with someone awarded the sobriquet "Mr Incredible" by his creator? Admittedly, when the audience at Underbelly Cowgate first...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Remember To Breathe
Grapevine gossip (the life-blood of The Fringe) about a particularly recommended show has just caught the receptive ears of The Edinburgh Reporter - we...
Scottish Gas believes social skills just as important as grades
Just as thousands of young people across Edinburgh received their SQA exam results, new research from Scottish Gas has found that employers believe soft skills...
At the Open Eye Gallery – Barbara Rae CBE RA : Return Journey
"Some artists start off as students and then follow a kind of sequential development; I know a lot of artists who have changed in...
Neil Lennon annoyed at Hibs’ defending during Betfred Cup exit
Neil Lennon was annoyed at his players' defending during last night's Betfred Cup defeat to fellow Championship side Queen of the South at Easter Road.
Hibs totally...
Five things you need to know today
Night buses
Tesla Model X now on show in Edinburgh
Travelling Gallery hosts new exhibition
Community Bursary Scheme
Festival at The Scottish...
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