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GPs out of hours service should be better coordinated

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Scotland’s GPs called today, Thursday 11 November 2010,  for better coordination of out of hours services for patients. In light of the Scottish Parliament’s...

Edinburgh Trams November 2010

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As any journalist knows there should be balance to each story and there are always two sides.So here are the two sides of the...

Council did not abide by the FOI rules

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The case of Davie Hutchison against The City of Edinburgh Council was one raised under the Freedom of Information legislation. The Information Commissioner, Kevin...

Recipe of the Week 10 November 2010 – Linguini with butternut squash, blue cheese...

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Steven Adair comes up with something different every week, and somehow manages to cater at least for The Reporter's tastebuds - and we hope...

Educational reform needs to be evaluated

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At a time of major educational reform in Scotland, with both the roll out of Curriculum for Excellence and reforms to teacher education that...

Pizza of the Gods

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Sophie Paterson, from Edinburgh, suggested her Pizza of the Gods, a thin and crispy pizza base, spread thinly with a layer of sweet tomato...

Drambuie have designed The Edinburgh Reporter cocktail for us!

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We are very honoured indeed that The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited have designed for us our very own cocktail - so here it is....

A pub where you can hear the music – and the chat…

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It’s been the ruin of many a night out – a bar or club where the music is so loud you can’t talk to...

Website of the Week

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We have highlighted a few baddies before but this one is very good indeed...... Have a look at Edinburgh Sparkles if only for the beautiful...

Council refuse application to demolish gasholder

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The City of Edinburgh Council and Historic Scotland have decided on the fate of the gasholder at The Forthquarter, Granton. They have refused the owners, National Grid, permission to demolish it.

Local man in final of LAFTAs

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Iain Stirling from Edinburgh has battled against the hottest up and coming comedy acts in the UK to secure a place in the finals...

Sturgeon calls for support on minimum pricing

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MSPs will today Wednesday 10 November vote on stage 3 of the Alcohol (Scotland) Bill in the Scottish Parliament. In advance of the debate, Health...

New law will allow lawyers more scope in business

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Reform of the legal services marketplace, which has now cleared the final stage of the Scottish parliamentary process, will allow solicitors to explore new...

Law firm sponsor Charity Art Exhibition

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For the sixth year running, leading UK law firm, Shepherd and Wedderburn, is lending its support to Cancer Research UK by sponsoring an...

Planning our city’s future

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An interesting article as always by Edinburgh-based journalist, Rob Edwards, who explains in his opening sentence that:-"A new government plan for Scotland’s land is...

Law Society want civil justice reform

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The civil justice system in Scotland needs to be reformed, say The Law Society of Scotland. The separation of civil and criminal cases, an...

Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Nature Reserve need you

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Sunday 14th November 2010 Hermitage of Braid and Blackford Hill Local Nature Reserve Volunteering Taster session: Open to all! Fancy doing your bit to off-set your carbon...

Consultation on 20mph zone

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From 15th November there will be a public exhibition at Newington Library of the proposal to change the speed limits on some roads in...

Dalry Swim Centre – on the brink of going under?

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Edinburgh Central MSP Sarah Boyack submitted her petition, calling on The City of Edinburgh Council to save the Dalry Swim Centre, to Edinburgh...

Smokeless zone in Auld Reekie

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In recent years the art of burning wood and coal to heat homes has become more popular – but most people don’t know that...

Minimum pricing back on the agenda

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Health Secretary Nicola Sturgeon has called on MSPs to do the right thing and support minimum pricing when the entire Scottish Parliament votes on...

Winter-proof your home – new drive from Holyrood

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Free 'energy saving' gadgets worth nearly £50 are being offered as part as a major new drive by the Scottish Government to help households...

GI status for Scotch in China

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First Minister Alex Salmond hailed China's announcement today that Scotch Whisky is to be given new legal protection with Geographical Indication of Origin (GI)...

What’s on this week – 8th November 2010

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The South Central Neighbourhood Partnership will meet in public on Monday 8 November 2010 at 7pm (till 9pm) in the Business Centre, City Chambers,...

Man held in Australia on attempted murder charge

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The Daily Record reports that a man has been arrested in Australia for the attempted murder of the former Chief Accountant of The Law...

Walker the polar bear on Highland soil – and meeting Edinburgh’s own Mercedes!

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After weeks of preparation, Walker the polar bear has finally arrived at the Highland Wildlife Park near Kingussie and is ready to take the...

Edinburgh’s Christmas crackers…

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Edinburgh is promising sparkle galore today with the unveiling of spectacular Christmas plans for the city centre, backed by the Capital’s biggest winter marketing...

Heart of Midlothian Swimming Club celebrates its 125th anniversary

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More than 100 swimmers and members past and present of Heart of Midlothian Amateur Swimming Club are celebrating the occasion of their 125th Anniversary...

City Hairdressers gets makeover

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An Edinburgh hairdresser is undergoing a major £500,000 refurbishment to expand its already well-established salon into a multi-beauty treatment venue. Vincent Bell Hairdressing – who...

Edinburgh girl finalist in Pizza Challenge

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Sophie Paterson from Edinburgh is in the final of the PizzaExpress Pizza Challenge - and you can try her pizza out on Tuesday 9th...

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