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Sharon praised for helping injured pensioner
Sharon Gill 45 works for NHS Lothian at the Western General. While she was on a night out her professional skills swung into action...
Charity offers Edinburgh children a holiday in October
Edinburgh children in need of a holiday will go on a break to Ardvullin near Fort William next month courtesy of two charities.
Children's charity...
New bench unveiled in Roseburn Park
When the flood works were being carried out in Roseburn, Friends of Roseburn Park (FoRP) wanted to secure some of the felled trees for...
Thanks Dame Ellen – Ewan had a great time!
24 year-old Ewan MacArthur was treated for skin cancer last year at he Western General. During his recovery he was given the opportunity o...
First Minister launches her 2018 Reading Challenge to Scottish pupils
The First Minister's Reading Challenge has just opened to all pupils in primary and secondary schools throughout Scotland.
Secondary schools, libraries and community groups are...
Take a taxi to the future #Edinburgh2050
Fancy taking a Taxi to the Future? Well the service started today and picked up its first passengers. The taxis ride is free but...
Meeting the Housing and Economy Convener – Kate Campbell
Kate Campbell was a newly elected councillor in 2017, and now barely a year later she is the Housing and Economy Convener.
As a young...
Get out of Edinburgh on a Highland Safari
Swap the city for the highlands with Highland Safaris Autumn Watch
Looking to get out into the fresh air this autumn? Discover the sights and...
Tattoo donates £1 million to charity
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo will give £1 million to charities associated with military and arts bodies this year. The Tattoo has donated over £11 million...
Get down to The Meadows for fun on Friday
Join in a free physical activity and sport event at the Meadows on Friday afternoon, 14 September, hosted by young people for young people.
In...
Take One Action Film Festival 2018
This is a film festival which asks you to take a seat while taking a stand.
The films will make you think and perhaps encourage...
Book your tennis at Craiglockhart now – new courts available
The tennis courts at Craiglockhart are now bigger than ever with six new outdoor tennis courts courtesy of funding from Tennis Scotland and sportscotland.
The...
How to make your own street a safer one
It was during the Beast from the East in March that we were all supposed to go riding bikes across the city centre to...
Cute video of binturong cubs at the zoo
Edinburgh Zoo have a couple of rare binturong cubs and they recently took their first outside steps.
Here they are in all their cuteness.
These animals...
Local MSP welcomes settlement of carers’ allowance
Scotland’s new public service to make first social security payments
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has welcomed the news that carers in Edinburgh will receive the...
New appointments at Edinburgh textiles company
The Edinburgh design and textiles company Araminta Campbell Limited has made new appointments to help grow the business.
The company makes handwoven British alpaca accessories,...
Edinburgh social enterprise shortlisted for award
An organisation set up by Port of Leith Housing Association to work in North Edinburgh and Leith has been shortlisted for this year's Social...
Volunteers needed to help Edinburgh’s blind community
The British Wireless for the Blind Fund (BWBF) is looking for volunteers to help support people who are blind and partially sighted in Edinburgh.
The...
Macdonald wants Child Tax credits reassessed
FAMILIES LEFT STRUGGLING AS TAX CREDITS CENTRED ON ENGLISH TERM TIMES
The SNP’s Gordon Macdonald has written to the UK Government calling for reassessments of...
Jobs still available at new restaurant opening at Port Edgar
There are fifteen jobs left at Scotts bar and restaurant which will open at Port Edgar Marina in South Queensferry later this month out of...
Remember #ArtWalkPorty this weekend!
ArtWalkPorty continues over this weekend with a huge range of art to look at, take part in and experience.
One of the projects is the...
Letter from Scotland
We are talking much more about mental health these days. The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has made it the centrepiece of her “Programme for...
Where can you pick up a Just Eat Cycle?
The new cycle hire scheme sponsored by Just Eat will be operational from 17 September. Now we can tell you where you can pick...
Free photo walk – book your place now
Photographer Rich Dyson invites you on a free photo walk on 6 October 2018. This is part of a worldwide series of photo walks...
MSP lodges bill to ban smacking at Holyrood
Green MSP John Finnie has lodged his Members' Bill at Holyrood which is aimed at giving children protection from assault.
If this bill is passed...
Gallery celebrates first year in business – with a party today!
Gallery owner Linsay Given Black set up her own space called The Art & Craft Collective Gallery on Causewayside a year ago, and today...
Apply now for a You Decide! Community Grant
You have until 28 September to apply for a community grant from a pot of £22,637 available in Portobello/Craigmillar for local projects.
Apply for a...
Edinburgh Leisure steps up with Movement for Memories
Edinburgh Leisure has begun new classes to help those diagnosed with dementia and their carers to stay active.
Anyone who is living with dementia, or...
The Fishmarket wins Best Newcomer award
The Fishmarket at Newhaven opened before the summer by Roy Brett from Ondine and Gary Welch from Welch Fishmonger, has just won The Scotsman...
Milligan hopes to make a comeback to Strollers
Civil Service Strollers defender Chris Milligan is hoping to make a return to football – 18 months after a horror double leg break.
The 27-year-old...
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