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Teenage footballer dies during game at Saughton playing fields
A young footballer has died during a game at Saughton playing fields earlier today.
The 13 year old has been named on social media sites and...
Big ticket give away from Edinburgh’s Christmas
150 tickets to be given away every day for the Ice Rink, the Big Wheel and the Star Flyer, 450 a day.
5,400 tickets in...
Witness appeal following robbery in Ferry Road
Police in Edinburgh are investigating an assault and robbery in the city on Friday night
The incident took place on Ferry Road near to the...
Virgin Atlantic offer double cabin baggage this Christmas
Virgin Atlantic’s domestic service – Little Red – is doubling its complimentary baggage allowance from Boxing Day to 2nd February. Passengers travelling between Aberdeen or Edinburgh...
Police investigate death of man in Portobello
The death of a man whose body was found near to the beach in Portobello is being treated as unexplained.
The discovery was made by...
Fire at Granary in Leith
A fire was reported last night about 7:00pm and required assistance from about 30 firefighters at the height of the blaze.
The first photo came...
Football – Celtic 2 Heart of Midlothian 0
SPFL, Saturday 21 December 2013 – Celtic Park
One has to admire those Hearts supporters who travelled through to the east end of Glasgow on...
Five things you need to know today
Canine tweets - Something Christmassy to do today - Young Consumers of the Year - Thanks from Barnardo's - Tonight at the Queen's Hall
MR...
Hibernian 0-0 St Johnstone: Fans’ fury at referee’s performance
Not for the first time this season did the Hibs’ players leave the field with boos ringing in their ears, but this time the...
Rugby – Edinburgh v Leinster
A very wet and windy Murrayfield played host to the Round 10 match in the 2013-14 RaboDirect PRO12 season between Edinburgh and Leinster. The...
Opinion – It’s all about the winning – or is it?
by Dr Tony Westbury
In another year of incredible sporting feats – from Andy Murray winning Wimbledon to the Lions triumphing in Australia – it...
Last minute bargains for Christmas dinner
LAST CHANCE CHRISTMAS SPECIAL BUYS AT ALDI
People looking for quality Christmas products at everyday low prices better get along to Aldi this December. Aldi has...
Generous Hibs’ fans donate football equipment to disadvantaged children
Generous Hibs' fans have donated boots, trainers and football strips to help disadvantaged children and young people in conjunction with the capital’s Multi-Cultural Family...
Edinburgh Police send Christmas cards to housebreakers
Police in Edinburgh are targeting known housebreakers across the city and warning them against committing any offences.
Over 100 individuals who have previous convictions for...
Paul Hanlon enjoying life under Butcher and Malpas
Hibs defender Paul Hanlon is enjoying life under the new management team of Terry Butcher and Maurice Malpas and believes that their experience of...
James McPake’s twitter raffle in aid of Clutha Vaults’ victims
Generous Hibs’ defender James McPake is offering free tickets to five games over the next month as well as the chance to meet the...
Edinburgh student Sally Conway is crowned British Judo Champion
An Edinburgh College student has fought her way to the top of the British Judo Championships, after winning gold in the U70kg category.
Sally Conway,...
VIDEO – Oaklands School do White Christmas!
The Edinburgh Reporter was granted an all areas pass to the Oaklands School and Pilrig School production of White Christmas. There was a lot...
Police urge you to Think Twice on a night out
In an effort to reduce the number of alcohol related offences, Police Scotland and the Crown Office and Procurator Fiscal Service (COPFS) are launching...
Man cut from car in Murrayfield
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service were called out to a road traffic collision in Murrayfield this morning just before 8.30. The incident involved a...
Maurice Malpas happy with Hibs’ progress so far
Hibs’ assistant manager Maurice Malpas admits that he was pleasantly surprised by the fitness levels of the players he inherited at Easter Road following...
Five things you need to know today
Council budget - Afternoon Tea - Payday Loans - Whisky sale - Films at the National Gallery
Today is the last day for you to...
Higgs prizewinners for physics announced
A former pupil of Boroughmuir High School was one of two prizewinners announced earlier today by First Minister Alex Salmond. Eighteen year old Lucy...
Record levels of renewable energy in Scotland
The Scottish Government has claimed today that more than 40% of electricity consumed in Scotland is generated from renewables
New figures show Scotland’s renewable electricity...
Santa gets a flu shot
Dr Nicola Steedman, Senior Medical Officer at The Scottish Government, vaccinates Father Christmas at Santa's Grotto in The Gyle shopping centre, Edinburgh, to ensure...
Housebreaking initiative Operation RAC leads to arrests
A man has been arrested and charged following three break-ins within the Currie and Balerno area.
Officers working as part of Operation RAC conducted enquiries...
Porty piper plays royal salute
PORTOBELLO ARMY PIPER PLAYS AT ROYAL SALUTE
Portobello Army piper Private Graeme Blyth (25) played at a Royal Salute at Edinburgh Castle to mark the...
Christmas gift idea – Mini keepers experience at the zoo
Edinburgh Zoo has launched its first Mini Keeper experience. The perfect Christmas gift for the littlest adventurer in any family, the newest hands-on animal...
VIDEO – New main building at Haymarket declared open
The building and new concourse at Haymarket Station were declared officially open this morning by Transport Minister Keith Brown.
The project beganlast year and has...
Bunnies are not just for Christmas
Many people give pets as gifts to people and usually children at Christmas time. Local animal charities are urging that pets are not bought...
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