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Currie man to run London Marathon for SENSE
He has not run since regularly coming last in his annual school cross-country, and he only started to run at the end of 2012,...
Edinburgh University wins coveted title at the Times Higher Education Awards 2013.
The University of Edinburgh has picked up a coveted title at the Times Higher Education Awards 2013.
It triumphed in the Outstanding Employer Engagement Initiative...
Mike Crockart MP dons blindfold to back Guide Dogs campaign
Edinburgh’s Liberal Democrat MP, Mike Crockart, today (29/11/2013) experienced the challenges facing blind and partially sighted people on Edinburgh Streets.
Mike donned a blindfold to...
Hearts v Celtic Scottish Cup Fourth Round Tie – policing operation
Police Scotland will be carrying out an operation at Sunday's Scottish Cup Fourth Round tie between Hearts and Celtic, searching for anyone in possession...
Celebrate Scottish Ceilidh Culture in Grassmarket
St Andrew’s Day will see a packed programme of events celebrating Scottish Ceilidh Culture in Edinburgh’s Grassmarket.
The St Andrew’s Day revelries, which are part...
Lord Provost on live St Andew’s day link up with Dunedin
Lord Provost, Donald Wilson, will tomorrow take to cyber space to join St Andrew’s Day celebrations taking place on the other side of the...
New research centre promises bright future for web technology
Faster, more reliable internet connections will move a step closer to reality with the opening of a new research centre at the University of...
New book brings a fresh angle on Scotland’s Independence Debate
Donald Smith’s topical new book, ’Freedom and Faith’, discusses and explores the so-far overlooked key questions about religion, culture and Scottish Independence. Reflecting on...
Stockbridge Photography Club Photo of the Week
This week’s photo is from Col Walder. Col has captured an iconic Edinburgh landmark on one of the rare blue sky days!
The Stockbridge Photography...
Police appeal for help to trace missing woman
Police in Edinburgh are keen to trace a 31-year-old vulnerable woman who has been missing from her home in the city for a fortnight.
Laura...
Man dies after falling from Scott Monument
Police in Edinburgh have confirmed that a man has died after falling from the Scott Monument in Edinburgh’s Princes Street Gardens.
Emergency services were called...
Edinburgh optometrist set for life-changing India trip
A dedicated optician from Murrayfield, Edinburgh, is gearing up to take the trip of a lifetime to provide vital eyecare services for those suffering...
Spotlight on award-winning Oaklands School
Oaklands School moved to Ferry Road about 7 years ago, and the number of pupils that it can now teach increased at the same...
Operation Astrodome launched to keep people safe during the festive season.
Police in Edinburgh are today launching their operation to keep people safe during the festive season.
Operation Astrodome will see officers within the Capital provide...
Scottish Police Authority seeks views on policing issues for scrutiny.
The Scottish Police Authority (SPA) is seeking the views of communities and partners on the key policing issues they believe the Authority should be...
Terry Butcher dismisses talk of Scottish Cup hoodoo
Hibs boss Terry Butcher has dismissed talk of a Scottish Cup hoodoo ahead of Saturday’s tie against Ross County. Hibs of course haven’t won...
Success for Woodlands School in The People’s Millions Competition
Young people at Woodlands special School in Currie, Edinburgh, are today celebrating winning £50,000 which will go towards making their dreams of an all-weather,...
Hundreds watch launch of Porty Light Box
The Porty Light Box was officially launched last night with an exhibition entitled Beach Delights by local artist Marion Preez.
The Light Box is a...
Scotland Sings! and they’re doing it in Edinburgh….
Scotland Sings is a three day long project to get people out there singing.
There are a number of Scotland Sings events taking place...
Witness appeal following death of man on City Bypass
Police Scotland is appealing for information following a fatal road collision on the City Bypass.
The incident happened around 7.20pm yesterday (Thursday) on the eastbound...
Five things you need to know today
Royal Infirmary Edinburgh does not have clean bill of health - City-wide Clean up - Book Week Scotland at the Scottish Seabird Centre -...
The Favourite Scottish Novel is Revealed
Trainspotting by Irvine Welsh has emerged as the winner of Book Week Scotland’s poll to find the favourite Scottish novel of the last 50...
Images of Forth Bridge take top prizes in photographic competition
Two stunning images of the world-famous Forth Bridge have taken the top prizes in a photographic competition run in support of the Bridge’s World...
Edinburgh Airport seeks school choirs to bring Christmas cheer to passengers
Edinburgh Airport is looking for school choirs to bring some festive cheer to its passengers this Christmas.
Choirs from local primary and secondary schools are...
Tributes to the three victims of East Lothian collision
The families of three youths who died following a road collision in Tyninghame, East Lothian, have paid tribute to them.
Jenna Barbour, aged 18, 15-year-old...
Perfect Christmas gift for him at Players Lounge
Suzie Gillespie, owner of the Players Lounge, explains why good grooming is all-important – and why it’s the perfect Christmas gift for the man...
Barenaked Ladies breast cancer campaign
Quirky Canadian rock band, the Barenaked Ladies, say the ‘odds are’ you’re five times more likely to survive breast cancer in Scotland if it’s...
Edinburgh MP joins AIDS activists to praise government’s £1bn pledge to Global Fund
Edinburgh East MP Sheila Gilmore this week joined UK, international and student activists at a STOPAIDS parliamentary event to mark the 25th World AIDS...
Albion Road affordable houses – building work started
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) in conjunction with its subsidiary company, Persevere Developments Limited, has started work on its Albion Road development...
Robert Burns Pocket Watch With Love Note From Jean Armour Sells For £39,650
A pocket watch belonging to Robert Burns and valued at £2,500 sold at Lyon & Turnbull for £39,650 yesterday. The silver pair cased pocket...
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