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Scottish crime statistics published
The Scottish Government has issued statistics for the year ending June 2025 for recorded crime in Scotland.
The numbers show a small increase in...
Fringe 2025 – Colours Run ⭐⭐⭐
Ruaraidh Murray as Pongo is a brooding and violent Hibs football casual who may or may not have just murdered a rival Hearts supporter.
Murray,...
Barbara Dickson’s favourite version of I Know Him So Well
It's officially one of the nation's favourite duets, which topped the charts 40 years ago this year.
Now Edinburgh-based singer Barbara Dickson has revealed her...
Voluntary redundancies announced at University of Edinburgh
A voluntary redundancy scheme has begun today at the University of Edinburgh which is facing financial difficulties which management say mean necessary cuts in...
Edinburgh International Festival – Make It Happen ⭐⭐⭐⭐
An elderly Edinburgh woman was making her way into the Festival Theatre while describing Fred Goodwin as "Scotland's Gordon Gekko," referring to the vile...
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The City of Edinburgh Council meets today
The papers for the meeting and how to watch online are here.
SNP group leader, Simita Kumar has lodged...
Andrew claims Dudley bowls title
Andrew Sneddon is the 2025 men's champion at Dudley Bowling Club in the north east of the city.
He beat Peter Whitten 21-17 in...
Lecture on The UK Infected Blood Inquiry
On Thursday 2 October, from 6-8pm, former George Heriot's pupil, Brian Langstaff, (1966) will hold his first public lecture in relation to the 2024...
Jardine joins Humane World for Animals campaign
Christine Jardine MP joined Humane World for Animals UK at its Edinburgh stop on its ‘Crate Britain’ tour last week.
She used the opportunity to...
Escape to victory for nervous Jacob
Edinburgh tennis pro Jacob Fearnley snapped a six match losing streak to reach the second round of the US Open at Flushing Meadows where...
McCoist recalls being Hearts’ mascot – and breaking up Hibs and Hearts fight
Scots football legend Ally McCoist has told how he once broke up a half time fight between rival Hibs and Hearts stars - while...
Relief for some after EIJB decision
Change Mental Health says the organisation is relieved that the Stafford Centre and services delivered in Edinburgh by them are effectively safeguarded, for the...
Live streaming of court proceedings to begin this week
In a first for Scotland there will be a regular livestream from the Criminal Appeal Court from today in a move to demonstrate the...
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Edinburgh joins Eurocities call to action
Edinburgh joins more than 40 other cities in Europe to reaffirm their commitment to cultural development which is inclusive...
Padel is powering into Portobello
On Saturday a new £600,000 sports facility will open at Powerleague in Portobello with three new Padel courts opening for public use.
The courts will...
Drivers caught speeding on A1
On 23 August police officers attached to the Dalkeith Road Policing Unit conducted speed checks at Queen Margaret University Junction on the A1 in...
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EIJB meets today
The EIJB is set to decide on the cuts it may make to its budget on Tuesday.
The board has already set...
Edinburgh council’s debt examined
Although The City of Edinburgh Council having the fourth highest overall debt levels in the UK, the council says that it continues to work...
Drug driving crackdown
A major £1.5million escalation of Scotland’s war on drug driving could mean that around 8,500 offenders are banned from driving annually.
Ambitious plans to crackdown...
Fringe 2025 – Shirley: A Ghost Story ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is the third beguiling story by the excellent Moon Rabbit Theatre, now based in Edinburgh, which comprises writer Josh King and performer Jasmin...
Fringe 2025 – Motorhome Marilyn ⭐⭐⭐⭐
This is an original slice of Americana with Eastenders actress Michelle Collins taking on the role of the Marilyn Monroe impersonator Denise, a Londoner...
Council opens consultation on routes for tram extension
The council estimates that routing the tram over the Dean Bridge could cost double what it would take to build the new northern part...
A new group forms to promote tram trains in Edinburgh
A new campaign group "Tram Trains for Edinburgh" has been formed to promote the use of tram trains on the South Suburban railway and...
Tram consultation goes live today
Following a decision by the council to consult on two options for the part of the tram extension in the north of the city...
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Marking Ukrainian Independence Day
There was a solemn ceremony at the City Chambers on Sunday morning to mark the Ukrainian Independence Day in Edinburgh. The...
Gordon a worthy champ with Allan a proud second at Northern
Allan Mitchell put in a valiant effort against a highly decorated opponent in Gordon Wilson but just came up short in the Northern Bowling...
Care home residents rowing like the Macleans
Residents who live in an Edinburgh care home are throwing their weight behind the three Scottish brothers rowing the Pacific as they close in...
Pentland Open Studios first Art Trail next weekend
Pentland Open Studios Art Trail (POSt) is a new volunteer run creative force concentrating on the area high up on the Water of Leith.
It...
Craigmillar Park bowling champions
Sarah Howie won the ladies singles while Walter Vassie came out on top among the men when Craigmillar Park bowling club held their annual...
Connery legacy lives on in Bruntsfield
Bruntsfield Primary School is celebrating its 130th Anniversary this year.
This week Jason Connery unveiled a plaque at the school on behalf of his late...
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