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Fearnley holds his nerve for big win
Edinburgh's Jacob Fearnley stood on the brink of arguably the best straight sets win of his professional tennis career today ... and then a...
Cricket participation “through the roof” at St George’s
St George’s School reports that cricket is now their fastest growing sport, with 150 girls taking part in its cricket clubs.
The news comes at...
Local MP takes part in podcast
The Vennie Youth Club in Livingston invited Gregor Poynton to be the first politician to take part in the club's new podcast, Make Your...
Smith to step down as Director of The Scottish International Storytelling Festival
Dr Donald Smith, Founder and Director of the world’s largest storytelling festival, will retire at the end of 2025 after 36 years during which...
Big win for team behind the tram train project
The Heriot-Watt student who led the tram train study has won The Princess Royal Award for Emerging Engineers.
The final year students' project explores...
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North-South tramline
Two extra information sessions will be held to allow more people to find out about the proposed north-south tramline.
The first will be on...
Fearnley back on court in Stockholm
Jacob Fearnley takes on fifth seed Tallon Griekspoor of The Netherlands in the first round of the Nordic tennis Open and is due on...
Ex Scottish captain’s “Rugby Paper” mea culpa
In a forthright mea culpa Stuart Hogg, the former Scotland rugby captain, has been explaining that he entered rehab, and sought assistance from the...
Guitar superstar McLaughlin endorses Queen’s Hall recording
Internationally revered guitarist John McLaughlin has heaped praise on Edinburgh-born saxophonist Tommy Smith’s latest album.
Recorded in concert in the Queen’s Hall last month, Eternal...
Letter to the editor- Guide Dogs for the Blind – appeal
Dear Sir/Madam,
I am appealing for used postage stamps which help me raise funds which I then donate to the Guide Dogs for the Blind.
Recycling...
Review – Black Hole Sign ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
A blast of Queen’s 1981 chart-topper Under Pressure sets the mood for what’s to follow in Uma Nada-Rajah’s 90 minute play Black Hole Sign,...
Scaffolding removed from North Bridge
The project to refurbish North Bridge is expected to be complete by summer 2026, and in another step towards completion the scaffolding on the...
Benefit Organ recital in honour of CHAS founder
Broughton St Mary’s Parish Church will host a special Organ Recital honouring the life and legacy of Nancy Blaik, MBE, a pioneering charity volunteer and co-founder...
Polwarth Medical Practice to close
The Polwarth Medical Practice on Ponton Street is to close at the end of next month.
The Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership (EHSCP) and...
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Sir Geoff Palmer, KT, OBE
A memorial service will be held at St Giles' Cathedral on Friday to remember Professor Sir Geoff Palmer who died...
The eyes have it as Abercorn Sports Club stage annual tournaments
Abercorn Sports Club unveiled that Jack Brown Eyecare have become the latest members of their sponsorship portfolio, as annual tournaments in tennis and squash...
Letter from Scotland
We may be a long way from Gaza but its fate has been on our minds this week, and for the last two terrible...
New Bancroft album champions the Black American jazz tradition
Midlothian-based saxophonist Phil Bancroft releases the first album by his Standards Trio, No Need For Silence, on his Myriad Streams platform on Friday 24...
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Today in Parliament
Today will be the final First Minister's Questions before recess. Chamber business begins at 11.40am and includes First Minister's Questions.
General Questions...
Neil Hannon to return to Edinburgh with The Divine Comedy
Neil Hannon is returning to Edinburgh with The Divine Comedy and has just released a new album Rainy Sunday Afternoons
Neil Hannon returns with The...
Jacob comes from set down for notable win
Top seed Jacob Fearnley, from Edinburgh, came from a set down to defeat Frenchman Luc van Assche 3-6, 6-2. 6-3 and advance to the...
New local history writing prize announced
Edinburgh writers have the chance to win £200 by sharing the city's fascinating history in the William Anderson Memorial Prize 2025.
The competition invites the...
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Improvements happening in South Queensferry
The council is planning improvements on South Queensferry High Street and work is now underway.
The first phase of work will...
Boost for Smile with charity partnership
John Heaney Electrical Limited (JHE), the Livingston-based electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist, has become an official charity partner of local counselling service Smile.
The firm has...
UK Government visit to India to emphasise benefits for Scotland
The government say that the trade visit to India this week will emphasise the benefits of the UK-India trade deal for Scottish businesses and...
Curtain falls on Falcon bowling season
Falcon bowing club prize winners are pictured beside the Newbattle Terrace green with trophies as the curtain prepared to come down on a successful...
Edinburgh Boiler Company’s anniversary giveaway
The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC) has celebrated its tenth birthday by giving away more than £20,000 worth of gifts to customers.
Founded in 2015 by...
Speaking to Gerry Leonard ahead of Edinburgh gig
Dublin-born guitarist Gerry Leonard returns to Edinburgh for a special performance with Suzanne Vega at the city's Usher Hall later this month.
He also...
New outdoor brand comes to Livingston
The outdoor brand Columbia is opening a new store in Livingston this Thursday.
The shop will stock a full range of clothing and accessories...
Three Steps Hame: Into The Gloaming Grey
On Saturday audiences are invited to step into a world of song, folklore, and seasonal tradition.
The concert features original alt-folk music, traditional ballads, and...
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