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In praise of Portobello, now a much sought-after place to live
Sadly, Portobello made the headlines for all the wrong reasons during the early stages of lockdown when thousands packed the beach to grab some...
It’s Christmas in Edinburgh now
The 2020 Edinburgh’s Christmas lights have been switched on alongside a specially lit 18 metre Christmas Rainbow on the Mound to accompany the tree...
Cammo Meadows – new homes inone of Edinburgh’s most sought-after suburbs
Eager homebuyers seeking a move to one of Edinburgh’s most sought-after suburbs now have a collection ofhomes to choose from, with the recent launch...
Jardine to hold business drop in sessions this week
Christine Jardine MP, is to host virtual meetings with groups and businesses in her constituency to discuss their concerns about the impact of Covid-19...
Edinburgh likely to remain in Level Three
by Joseph Anderson Local Democracy Reporter
Edinburgh’s coronavirus restriction level is set to remain at level three, over fears the rate of infection in the...
Supermarkets should allow online donations
Christine Jardine MP has called for all UK supermarkets to offer online donation facilities for people who want to help food banks supporting the...
Competition – win an Edinburgh Gift Card
A new Christmas competition offers the winner a £1500 Edinburgh Gift Card.
The Great Town and City Christmas Quiz is a national competition, with locations across the...
Coronavirus – travel restrictions now law
Travel restrictions have become law this weekend.
The capital remains in Level three of The Scottish Government’s Covid-19 restrictions framework for now following the latest...
National campaign arrives in Edinburgh
Activists in Edinburgh have taken part in a national women's rights campaign.
This takes the form of an art installation to promote and protect...
Morrisons offer 10% discount to Blue Light Card holders
Morrisons has announced today it is offering those who hold a Blue Light Card a 10% discount on their shopping in stores nationwide.
This follows...
Letter from Scotland
More than two million of us, nearly half the population, have been placed under “lockdown” until 11th December. It’s a last desperate effort to...
Council encourages you to shop local this Christmas #shopherethisyear
This festive season the council are calling on Edinburgh residents to celebrate what’s on our doorsteps — in a new campaign that encourages...
Letter to the Editor – the conundrum of coronavirus rules
Following the imposition of Level Four restrictions on eleven local authority areas in the west of Scotland, there are even more rules to abide...
Coronavirus – National Records of Scotland report weekly figures
The National Records of Scotland have reported the number of deaths involving Covid-19 for week 46 which is from 9 – 15 November 2020.
As at 15 November,...
Skyrora makes space in Edinbrgh
Rocket company, Skyrora, has conducted a series of static test fires of its 3rd stage LEO engine - including a vacuum chamber test, designed...
Many are still on the waiting list for allotments in Edinburgh
The council manages 1586 allotments in Edinburgh but it needs to provide 1,500 more to meet its legal obligations in terms of the Community...
Heritage funding for East Lothian community projects
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A basket weaving project and film-making studio are among 18 community initiatives to share nearly £200,000 of heritage funding.
Historic...
FLASH SALE – advertising at our best ever rates
Book your advertising space on our Edinburgh Reporter Best of... pages in the December issue of The Edinburgh Reporter and pay less than half...
Keeping Fit & Happy – exercise outdoors
We were looking around for suggestions about keeping fit and well during the lockdown and happened to spot Fit & Happy on Facebook. ...
Author donates book royalties to favourite charity
An Edinburgh author will donate the royalties from her latest book to a charity she regularly supports - LOVE Learning.
Debbie Irving, who was born...
Result of council by election announced
Ethan Young SNP has been elected as the 63rd councillor in Edinburgh.
The Craigentinny/Duddingston by election count was held in the main chamber at the...
Jardine says government is giving Murrayfield Ice Rink the cold shoulder
Christine Jardine MP says The Scottish Government has failed to offer the same sort of support and funding to facilities like Murrayfield Ice Rink...
Rotary help Kenyan school buy mosquito nets
When headteacher Agnes Tewa told Leith Rotary Club about children in her school becoming ill and dying of malaria, they quickly agreed to finance...
Specsavers have the answer to steamed up glasses
More than half of those asked in a recent study by Specsavers are concerned about wearing a face covering because they fear their glasses...
Council by election results expected on Friday
The votes have been cast in the by-election in Craigentinny/Duddingston ward.
Until February 2020 the ward was represented by Ian Campbell who resigned due to...
Council to discuss road safety plans for East Craigs
The council's Transport and Environment Committee on Thursday will discuss traffic measures in East Craigs which are now to be presented in two separate...
Armistice Day 2020 – events online and on TV
Usually on 11 November each year there is a public remembrance event held in East Princes Street Gardens with many former servicemen and women...
Coronavirus – Edinburgh is to remain in Level Three for now
The First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, confirmed to parliament today that the City of Edinburgh local authority area will remain in Level Three of The...
Simpson & Marwick clout pulls in leading residential property specialist
Residential property specialist Simpson & Marwick is already benefitting from joining ambitious legal sector newcomer Aberdeins by signing up one of Scotland’s foremost real...
Scottish Government announces funding for additional training posts
The Scottish Government has announced the creation of up to 64 additional medical speciality training posts all part of the response to the coronavirus...
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