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Runaway train eventually stopped just past Waverley
A train which tried to stop at Haymarket, eventually came to a halt just past Waverley after the brakes failed.
Reporting on an incident...
Outdoor events may give us something to look forward to
As we begin the easing of lockdown it has become clear that social distancing will still exist for many months into the future -...
Edinburgh Leisure reopens some of their outdoor facilities
The First Minister’s announcement yesterday with news of the phased re-opening of outdoor activities has allowed Edinburgh Leisure to prepare over this last week...
The way out of lockdown in Scotland – what you can do
Two months on from the first days of lockdown, the First Minister announced that the country may now take the first steps out of...
Hang on for some capital nourishment – virtually unbeatable…..
Edinburgh's very own Thespian powder-keg of volatile creativity announces an innovative, imaginative, wily and well wired-up Digital Engagement Programme.
Get ready then to raise...
School trip cancellations – remember your rights
Organisers of school trips which have been cancelled have been reminded that consumer rights remain unchanged and travel firms must follow the legislation.
Concerns about...
Caiystane Gardens winners in People’s Postcode Lottery
Two people in Edinburgh are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
The Caiystane Gardens neighbours netted the windfall when EH10 6TB...
Opposition claim lack of democracy at the City Chambers
The next meeting of The City of Edinburgh Council's Policy and Sustainability Committee on Thursday will for the first time deal with business that...
Conservative Minister resigns over the Cummings affair
The damage, real or perceived, to the Conservative government from keeping Dominic Cummings on as chief aide to the Prime Minister may yet spell...
The Pantry will bring brunch to you
Launching tonight (with exclusive early access to those who signup on the website) The Pantry will deliver brunch to you at home.
Delivery is made...
Live news from Edinburgh
This is the week that lockdown restrictions may be eased.
The First Minister has already said that this week on 28 May 2020, she...
Pandemic poetry from Craigour Park Primary School
Pupils in Primary 6 at Craigour Park Primary School have shared with their thoughts about what they might do When this is all over
When...
The Royal Lyceum Theatre will hibernate for now
The Covid-19 pandemic is especially hard for those who just need people to come along and join in - whether it is a...
Unsafe tree felled at Drylaw Police Station
In the high winds we have experienced this weekend, a tree outside Drylaw Police Station became unsafe and had to be felled.
Luckily our...
Bonhams offering virtual valuations this week
The Edinburgh auction house, Bonhams are continuing to provide specialist services to those wanting to buy or sell a wide variety of items.
Between...
Scottish Government message remains the same for now – Stay at Home
At Friday's media briefing, the First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, said that over 100,000 people have now read the route map out of lockdown which...
Like a duck to water for one Scottish Water employee
A Scottish Water worker has been praised for helping a mother duck and her young chicks to safety.
David Lindsay said he was “stunned” to...
Blind people suffering extra stress during the pandemic
The Royal National Institute of Blind People Scotland commissioned a survey of those with sight loss to assess how difficult life had become for...
Places to think about going to eat out in Edinburgh
We’ve all been missing getting out and about, having a drink or two, and eating some restaurant-style meals haven't we?
Especially here in Edinburgh, there’s an...
Conservative leader calls for resignation of Health Secretary over care home numbers
Jackson Carlaw, leader of the Scottish Conservatives, has written to the First Minister and said that the Health Secretary, Jeane Freeman no longer has...
#MilkYourMoments and be in with a chance of winning a starring role
Graham’s The Family Dairy has joined up with Dairy UK, in partnership with the Government, AHDB and Defra to launch a joint-funded £1 million...
Cantlay to stay on at Scottish Natural Heritage
Dr Mike Cantlay OBE has been appointed for a further two years as the chair of the Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) board by Cabinet...
Lidl’s Scottish Gin Festival begins today
Lidl’s fifth Scottish Gin Festival introduces craft spirits to its shelves for the first time.
The promotion celebrates the very best of the nation’s...
Lindhurst backs support for local newspapers
Lindhurst to back plans to give greater support to local newspaper industry
Lothians MSP Gordon Lindhurst is backing plans that will give greater support to...
Books – Arthur and Me
Ann Treherne, Chair of the Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Centre, has just published her first book, Arthur and Me which tells the Centre’s origin...
Travel feature – planning and dreaming of Malawi
While lockdown continues we can only dream and plan of our next foreign trip. Here we think about somewhere we have not been, but...
First Minister’s briefing delivered today
The following is the text of the speech made by First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, at today's media briefing from St Andrew's House.
The First...
Springwatch will be back on your screens soon
BBC are bringing back Springwatch at the end of May for a series of live programmes to keep you entertained.
The programmes will begin on...
Minister says UK government must change tack on migration
Migration Minister Ben Macpherson MSP has written to the Home Secretary, Priti Patel, urging the UK Government to recognise the crucial importance of migrants...
Scottish Government announce new advertising campaign
The Scottish Government has announced that it is increasing spending in Scottish national, regional and community newspapers to £3 million.
The Republic of Media...
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