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Olympic Torch arrives at Edinburgh’s Sick Kids’ Hospital
Youngsters at Edinburgh’s Sick Kids Hospital received an unexpected treat today when former patient Katie Ford arrived with her Olympic Torch which she carried...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Val McDermid and Sue Black
An event featuring a crime fiction writer and a professor of forensic anthropology would not immediately strike you as a possible comedy double-act, but...
Police need help to identify stolen jewellery
Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for help from the public in reuniting a number of items of suspected stolen jewellery with their rightful...
Fringe performers to show support for Russian punk band
Edinburgh Festival Fringe performers are planning to participate in global day of action on behalf of feminist Russian punk band, Pussy Riot, currently on trial, facing 7 year...
Five things you need to know today
Chris Hoy nominated for Freedom of the City - Dead man identified - Waste Grants - Fundraising run for NSPCC - Fringe
On the agenda...
More mystery book sculptures appear!
Twelve months to the day since the mysterious paper sculptures were dropped off at the Edinburgh International Book Festival and the Edinburgh UNESCO City...
Scottish Poetry Library airs new poets
Edinburgh Reporter Radio popped along to the Scottish Poetry Library to find out about a series of free, open-air events that the Library is...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Review: The Blind ****
The Blind
Venue 311, Old College Quad
As the sun begins to set and the audience gathers round the atmospheric Old College Quad, brightly dressed women...
Edinburgh Reporter Chats – Yolanda Luca
A third generation has taken over at the helm of Edinburgh firm of S Luca in the last couple of years. Granddaughter of the...
Sixth Avenue Traffic Rock Whistlebinkies for the Festival
Tuesday night saw Glasgow band Sixth Avenue Traffic play Whistlebinkies in Niddry Street during this years Edinburgh Festival Fringe and played a storming set.
I first saw the band...
Edinburgh MP blames UK government for youth unemployment
With youth unemployment in Edinburgh up 272% a local MP claims young people are still paying the price for this Government’s economic failure.
Commenting on...
NHS Lothian launches The Power Pack
Staff campaign launched to encourage energy efficiency at work
NHS Lothian today launched an innovative campaign to encourage staff to save on the energy they...
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Sophie Shadow ***
Sophie Shadow
Venue 29, Paradise in the Vault, Merchant Street
Yvonne Arnaud Youth Theatre may be young, but this is their fifth year on the Fringe...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe Review – Pinocchio – Adventures in the Metropolis **
Pinocchio: Adventures in the Metropolis
theSpace @ Venue45
ReShape Theatre's update on Pinocchio promises "stunning lifelike puppetry, moving urban sets and engrossing digital soundscapes." It's a...
Five things you need to know today
Festivals - Adult education - Planning matters - Roller Derby - Cycling
Last day of the school holidays for some. Still lots to do at...
Fenlon and Maybury praise character of players
Both Pat Fenlon and new signing Alan Maybury have praised the character of the players at Easter Road after Hibs fought back from a...
Five things you need to know today
Cycling collision - Yang Guang - Edinburgh International Book Festival - Local TV - Fringe pick
Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a...
Ross Bandstand To Play Host to The Asps.
This Thursday at 3pm Edinburgh Band The Asps will be playing The Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens as part of Scottish Fantasia which is...
Danny MacAskill in Edinburgh
Danny MacAskill is a cyclist, but he has not ever taken part in the Olympics! He is a stunt cyclist and is now sponsored...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Gordon Brown
The latest well kent face to arrive in the Charlotte Square Garden today is former Prime Minister, Gordon Brown. His session is a complete...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – A L Kennedy
There was nothing wrong with what AL Kennedy said at all, just that it was a bit difficult to hear anything she said, owing...
Edinburgh Napier students introduce poetry slam at the Book Festival
Three Edinburgh Napier students are coming to the Book Festival on Wednesday to try and popularise their poetry. The new event which they are...
Five things you need to know today
Tattoo flypast - Book Festival Book Swap - Danny McAskill - Edinburgh International Book Festival
If you have been in the city centre of an...
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Night of the Big Wind ****
Night of the Big Wind
Venue 61, Underbelly, Cowgate
This year is only the second time on the Fringe for Little Cauliflower but already this young company...
Edinburgh International Culture Summit starts today
The Edinburgh International Culture Summit convenes today – with nations from every corner of the world meeting at The Scottish Parliament for an historic...
Honours even in hard fought Edinburgh Derby
Despite dominating possession, Hibs had to settle for one point against city rivals Hearts in a hard fought encounter at Easter Road.
Andrew Driver gave...
New food hall for Marks & Spencer Gyle
Marks & Spencer The Gyle has unveiled its revamped Food hall and Cafe, bringing with it the first M&S pasta making machine to be...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – Hans Köchler
Was there a cover up over the Lockerbie Bomber?
“Eight senior Scottish judges got it wrong, but the question is why? It is not because...
Great Music in Store this Tuesday
This Tuesday night at 9.30pm at Whistlebinkies Edinburgh Glasgow 4-piece band Sixth Avenue Traffic will play in Edinburgh for the first time since the Hard...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe review: Morning ****
British playwright Simon Stephens has past form in dealing with violence between young people: his 2009 play Punk Rock depicted a shooting rampage in...
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