Tag: Edinburgh Reporter
Council leader asks Procurator Fiscal to fast-track Bonfire Night disorder cases
The leader of Edinburgh Council has asked for court cases involving people who were arrested for causing disorder on Bonfire Night to be fast-tracked.
Cammy Day condemned “deplorable” attacks on emergency service workers and bus drivers...
Today at Edinburgh International Book Festival
Andy Burnham & Steve Rotheram were discussing Another Way – Politics Post-Westminster.
25 years since the Devolution Act, two English city Mayors come together to offer rare insight into politics from outside the Westminster...
Must See Theatre in June
Edinburgh's Mr Entertainment picks his hot tickets to see in the capital and beyond
An epic journey, a life-changing holiday, a Fifties' whirlwind romance and a dive into London's clubland with Pet Shop Boys are just some...
The Scholar wins top prize at Scottish Hotel Awards
The Scholar Hotel won the top prize Winner of Best 4 Star Hotel East Scotland category and placed Highly Recommended for Best Hotel Team and Best City Hotel categories at the 2024 Scottish Hotel...
Terminal V bigger and better than before
The tenth edition of Terminal V was bigger and better than ever with thousands attending the Royal Highland Showground over the weekend according to organisers.
Performances on the Hangar Stage were accompanied by a...
UK Government sponsoring New York City Tartan Day Parade
The UK Government has become a financial sponsor of the New York City Tartan Day Parade.
John Lamont the Conservative MP for Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk, is Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Scotland, and the job of...
Duddingston junior golfers clean up
Duddingston swept the boards in the South East Edinburgh Junior Winter Golf League with finals played at Prestonfield.
The winning team line-up comprised, left to right, Daniel West, Euan McCardle, Ben Kelly, Elliot Brunton, Jack...
Emergency debate to be held following death of 11-year-old on roads
Edinburgh’s councillors will urgently look at safety improvements needed following the tragic death of an 11 year-old boy who was hit by a bin lorry.
Cramond Primary school pupil Thomas Wong was involved in a...
Review: Two Sisters ⭐️⭐️⭐️
Seldom is there any justification for a play to have a running time of more than two hours 40 minutes, including an interval.
There are exceptions, of course.
At two hours 40 minutes, plus...
Three years to make One Day
Scottish screenwriter Nicole Taylor has revealed that it took her three years to make the hit Netflix series One Day.Taylor, originally from Glasgow, was lead writer on the new series, based on David Nicholls'...
Miami Nice as a football fairytale unfolds for Calum
An Edinburgh footballing exile is preparing to “live the dream” on Sunday by going toe to toe with Inter Miami and their galaxy of international superstars including Lionel Messi, Luis Suarez, Jordi Alba and...
Water polo Scots aim to make a splash
Scotland’s under 14 water polo development squad, containing six players from Edinburgh clubs, are aiming to make a splash in Walsall this weekend at a UK inter-regional tournament.
As well as facing Ireland the opposition...
Council weeding out herbicides in the capital
The City of Edinburgh Council has agreed to ban the use of glyphosate based weedkillers in the city’s parks in what is regarded as a first in Scotland.
All political parties were in broad agreement...
Five things you need to know today
Police appeal
Police in Edinburgh have appealed for information following a fatal crash in Edinburgh.
Emergency services were called to Stevenson Drive in the Balgreen area of the city around 3.30pm on Saturday, 26 August,...
Royal Highland Show – from the air
The 300 acre site at The Royal Highland Showground is usually only seen from the air by those arriving at or departing from Edinburgh Airport.
Today, drone pilot Craig Duncan took a look at...
Network Rail ‘dragging feet’ over plans to open abandoned railway for active travel
Councillor criticises stalling of plans to connect the old Piershill to Powderhall line with the city's paths network.
The old line which traverses Leith has been derelict since freight stopped collecting compacted refuse from the Powderhall...
A guide to Edinburgh’s Christmas
Edinburgh's Christmas produced by Unique Assembly will take place in East and West Princes Street Gardens and also on George Street.
Here is your quick guide to what is on and how to book...
Storytelling and art combine at Space
Stork Majgaard is a Danish painter and storyteller who has created some powerful paintings which can be seen at a performance in Edinburgh this weekend.
One shows a man falling (Stork told storyteller Svend-Erik Engh...
Murrayfield’s magical memorial event
Club President Lindsay Muir hailed it a ‘magical night’ as Murrayfield Table Tennis Club celebrated their centenary on 12 November.
One of Scotland’s leading clubs, it was formed in 1922. The event took place...
Council funding gap rises to £80 million
An extra £10 million of cuts will need to be identified by The City of Edinburgh Council next year, it has emerged, as councillors prepare to make “difficult” spending decisions.
The increase brings the gap...
Temporary road closures in Edinburgh
Temporary road closures have been put in place in the city centre, as Edinburgh prepares to host major ceremonial events to mark the passing of Her Majesty The Queen over the coming days.
Further closures...
A720 Hermiston Gait eastbound slip road to be resurfaced
Overnight works commence Wednesday 7 September 2022.
Overnight works to resurface the slip road off the eastbound A720 Edinburgh City Bypass onto Hermiston Gait Roundabout are set to begin on Wednesday 7 September.
Transport Scotland’s operating...
Council elections 2022 – Mandy Watt – Morningside Ward
Name - Mandy WattParty - Labour PartyWard - Morningside
During the last administration Mandy was the Labour spokesperson for Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work and also served as Vice-Convener on that committee.
Her priorities for the...
Handling brace secures three points for Edinburgh City
A Danny Handing brace gave Edinburgh City another three points in their league game against Elgin City last night.
The former Hibs midfielder scored in the first minute of the match after Hibs loanee Innes...
Spartans pick up three points with win over Edinburgh City
Spartans took the honours in last night’s u20 game with a 2-1 win over Edinburgh City at Ainslie Park.
Les Atkinson’s side had the best of the chances in the first half and a stunning...
Advice for football supporters ahead of festive fixtures
Police Scotland and the Scottish Professional Football League (SPFL) are working together so football supporters can enjoy the festive fixtures and the games are the talking point.
Assistant Chief Constable Bernard Higgins, who has strategic...
Family tribute to ‘loving dad, son and brother’ Roddy Loughton
Police have confirmed the identity of a man who died in the Muirhouse area yesterday morning.
Roddy Loughton, who was aged 26, sadly passed away following an incident at a property in Muirhouse Terrace in...
Man charged following Meadows collision
Police have charged a 25-year-old man in connection with road traffic offences following a collision on Hope Park Terrace.
Emergency services were called following a one vehicle collision at around 3.15am on Monday 17th December.
Four people...
Home draw for SFA Youth Cup holders Hibernian
Scottish FA Youth Cup holders Hibernian were given a home draw against Queen's Park in the last eight of this season's competition.
Hibs reached the quarter final stage after beating Hearts in round four.
Elsewhere Dundee...
Man charged following murder in Muirhouse
Police have arrested and charged a man following a murder in the North West of the city which took place yesterday.
He is due to appear at court today.
A police spokesperson said: “The incident happened...
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