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Historic Scotland launch 2012 programme
Historic Scotland is celebrating the start of this year’s visitor season by announcing its packed programme of exciting events, and they kindly invited The...
Football – Spartans WFC v Kilmarnock
Report by Edmund Brown and Photos by Carson Ralton
SPARTANS FRIENDLY FIRE PROVES TOO MUCH FOR KILLIE
Spartans continued their winning start to the season with...
Restaurant review – Steak Edinburgh
by guest reviewer, Alex D'Anci
Steak Edinburgh can be found on Picardy Place, just across from the Omni Center and the Playhouse theatre. The decor...
Councillors row over empty houses
A Green councillor has slammed City Council complacency over the rising number of private sector empty homes and demanded action to reverse the tide.
Councillor...
Fashion – Jumpsuits add inches…to your height
Why a jumpsuit can make you look taller
This one-piece item of clothing is proving to have increased in popularity with people of all ages...
Cleaning up The Royal Mile
This week Scotland’s most historic street – the Royal Mile – is being given a fresh look in time for spring as Council staff,...
Five things you need to know today
Forth Replacement Crossing - Cyclist dies in Corstorphine - The Royal Bank of Scotland - Free Wifi on trains - Ken Buchanan
The BBC report...
Spartans Girl setting records
by Edmund Brown
It’s a bitterly cold Sunday afternoon in the middle of February and the Spartans Academy at Ainslie Park is bustling with activity....
General Register House to be given the 3D treatment
Laser scanners have been used to capture the intricate detail of one of Edinburgh’s most famous landmarks – Robert Adam’s architectural masterpiece, General Register...
Rugby – Scotland v France, Women’s 6 Nations, 25 February 2012
Scotland's women came away from last weekend's game pointless for the third time in three matches this Championship. To be fair to the team,...
MEP calls for an end to Payday Loans
SNP MEP Alyn Smith has welcomed the decision by the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) to review the payday loan sector after a long...
Ian Murray MP wins award for magazine
Ian Murray is Labour Member of Parliament for Edinburgh South, Shadow Minister for Employee Relations, Postal and Consumer Affairs. He writes to tell us of the...
The Scottish Thistle Awards – deadline extended
The Scottish Thistle Awards deadline for entries has been extended from 2 March until Friday 9 March at 5pm.
Due to the high demand from the...
Five things you need to know today
According to some recent news reports, the latest problem to hit the beleaguered tram project is the allegation that toxic waste has been dumped...
Ten things to do in Edinburgh in March 2012
What can you get up to in the Capital this month?
If you are really lucky and already have tickets you might be going along...
Edinburgh filmmaker shortlisted for Gaelic awards
http://www.youtube.com/v/LsngiHDtPmg?version=3&hl=en_US
Edinburgh author and screenwriter, Alison Lang, has been shortlisted for three awards in the Gaelic film competition, FilmG.
Taistealachd – which translates as “Pilgrimage” –...
Vintage Village delights in Bristo Square
Bristo Square was transformed into a haven of vintage treasures last month, as the Vintage Village Fete raised funds for local and national arts...
Forget diamonds, ‘Geology rocks’ are a girl’s best friend
Putting that extra sparkle into spring, Jane Gowans whipped Edinburgh’s fashionistas into a frenzy as she launched her new jewellery Collection at the ‘Black...
Lothian Buses increase fares today
Lothian Buses are increasing their fares from today. The revised fares are as follows:-
Current Price
4 March 2012 Prices
Adult Single
£1.30
£1.40
Adult DAYticket
£3.20
£3.50
Adult RIDACARD
Weekly
£16.00
17.00
4 Week
£48.00
£51.00
Direct Debit
£45.00
£48.00 per...
New traffic diversions from today
Tram works are now in full flow, but changes from today mean that buses will be taking different routes when they reach the city...
The thing you need to know today
The Reporter is on holiday......so apologies for the limited news coverage today
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meets later on today.
You might also like to read this...
Local Government Elections 2012 – John Knox LibDem candidate for Liberton/Gilmerton
THE ROAD TO 3 MAY 2012
by John Knox prospective LibDem Councillor for Liberton/Gilmerton Ward
They appear as neat names on the electoral register but when...
Restaurant Review: L’Escargot Bleu
L’Escargot Bleu a soupçon of France in our Scottish capital.
From the moment you walk through the door of L’Escargot Bleu you feel like you...
Restaurant Review: Cucina at Hotel Missoni
Super Sleek Dining in the Heart of the Old Town
Hotel Missoni on George IV Bridge is home to the delicious Cucina. Cucina is the...
The thing you need to know today
The Reporter is on holiday......so there will be limited news coverage today.
The council's Planning Committee meets today at the City Chambers. One of the...
Football Stars Launch Maggies Monster Bike and Hike
Hearts football stars Ryan McGowan and David Templeton helped to launch the fundraising for the Maggies Cancer Centres "Monster Bike and Hike" last week...
Afternoon Tea at The Howard
Do you sometimes sit with a friend chatting over a cup of tea wondering why certain things happen in life? Do ever fancy having...
The thing you need to know today
The Reporter is on holiday......so there will be limited news reporting....
Today some people are able to celebrate their real birthdays, rather than picking the...
Restaurant Review – Hewat’s
Delicious food at recession-proof prices
Lovely husband and wife team, Richard and Margaret have owned and run Hewat’s for a number of years and their...
The thing you need to know today
The Reporter is on holiday......so there will be limited news reporting today.
The council's Policy & Strategy Committee meet this morning, and it seems from...
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