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Flybe goes into administration
Earlier today the announcement came that nobody wanted but everyone expected.
Following a short period during which the company was helped to delay making...
Ssh it’s a Secret! Cabaret on Sunday at six
The Secret Cabaret comes to Edinburgh on Sunday 15 March 2020 at Dirty Martini Bar, Le Monde, George Street at 6.00pm
What is The Secret...
Scottish Budget passes Stage 3
It was very busy at Holyrood today, and part of the reason was that the government's budget was back in front of MSPs for...
Business Feature – Andrew Landsburgh of CoDE Pod Hostel
Andrew Landsburgh is very keen to show off the very bottom level of the building that CoDE Pod Hostel occupies in Parliament Square. And...
Leading city businesses win at the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce Business Awards
Before an audience of 500 of Edinburgh’s business leaders 16 organisations and leaders were given awards for their outstanding achievements by the Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce.
Their Business...
Council defers taking decisions on Third Party grants until May
We followed proceedings at the council earlier when the Education, Children and Families Committee heard from a variety of deputations for three and a...
South and south west of the city is being short changed
A report coming before the council today reveals that a higher percentage of funding is being awarded to the north of the city than...
Guitarist drafts in high class sub for Leith date
Guitarist Don Paterson has called on the multi-instrumental talents of Fraser Fifield as a short-notice replacement for his quartet’s concert St James Scottish Episcopal Church in...
Bonhams whisky sale on 4 March
This week at Bonhams there are many rare and interesting bottles of whisky on sale.
This includes a complete set of 43 bottles from...
Scottish Government say there could be a ‘significant outbreak’ of Coronavirus in Scotland
The First Minister Nicola Sturgeon briefed the media this morning alongside Health Secretary Jeane Freeman and the Chief Medical Officer, Dr Catherine Calderwood.
Their...
Powderhall Stables given government funding
Part of an Edinburgh 'place' project which is still at the planning stage, has been given substantial funding by The Scottish Government.
The Communities...
Incident on Learmonth Terrace – injured man found
A police investigation is underway in Edinburgh after a man was found injured on Learmonth Terrace, shortly before 10.00am this morning.
Several police cars and...
Moderator visiting Zambia and meeting old friends
The Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland has “come home” to Zambia after an absence of 43 years.
Rt Rev Colin...
Hundreds visit as LOVE Gorgie Farm opens the gates
The gates opened this morning to allow a flood of families to come in and meet the animals at LOVE Gorgie Farm.
All day...
Council promises support for bike buses
Claire Miller, Green transport spokesperson, lodged a motion at today's Transport and Environment Committee to draw attention to the bike buses which take place...
Scottish Ministers approve community buy out plans for Stead’s Place
Scottish Ministers have approved a bid by people in Leith to set up a company that could take a threatened building into community ownership.
Campaigners...
Promoting Bike Buses
There are several bike buses in the city but we have actually been on the ride organised at James Gillespie's Primary School.
A bike bus...
City hydroponics company growing fast
An Edinburgh based start-up is going to fastback indoor ‘vertical farms’ across the UK.
The company says that its vertical farms will grow up to five times...
Roadworks in Edinburgh this week
There are quite a lot of roadworks in the capital at the moment but EdinTravel are keeping them all on their list which they...
People’s Postcode Lottery – and the winners are in Edinburgh
Ten people in Edinburgh are celebrating today after winning £1,000 each thanks to their lucky postcode.
Neighbours in Rannoch Place neighbours got a windfall when EH4...
Chair of Edinburgh Climate Commission named
This week the council announced it has chosen the independent Chair of the Edinburgh Climate Commission.
Dr Sam Gardner will head up the body...
Council sets its three year budget – with increase to council tax
With two notable abstentions, all 63 councillors voted in the budget debate earlier today in a meeting which began at 10.00am with several deputations...
Council Budget 2020 – the proposals
There are various motions presented today from all the political parties represented at the City Chambers in Edinburgh, all with their own proposals as...
#Council budget meeting takes place today
The council meets today to discuss and set its revenue budget for the next three years.
There are organisations who will address the meeting...
#Council budget – Greens demand a climate change budget
The City of Edinburgh Council’s declaration that there is a climate emergency must be more than words.
The Green Group on the council want this...
£eith Chooses – the choices have been made
There was £44,624 on offer as part of the participatory budgeting scheme, £eith Chooses and last night the decisions were made as to who...
Sir David Attenborough speaks at The Hunter Foundation dinner
The Hunter Foundation is holding its charity dinner at the National Museum of Scotland this evening and they invited renowned broadcaster Sir David Attenborough...
First Minister appoints new government and cabinet members
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon announced new appointments to The Scottish Government and her cabinet today, which means The Scottish Government is now fully gender...
More room at The Cumberland Hotel
The Cumberland Hotel has got just a bit bigger with the purchase of the next door building which they have now completely refurbished.
There are...
Ten questions for David Ellis of The Quaich Project
What's happening with The Quaich Project in West Princes Street Gardens?
This is the project begun five years ago with a £5 million pledge...
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