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Alcohol Awareness Week
To mark the launch of Alcohol Awareness Week 2010 today, adults across Scotland are being asked how their drinking habits measure up and encouraged...
What’s on this week? – 4th October 2010
Beth Nielson Chapman is singing at The Queen's Hall on Tuesday 5th October and Corinne Bailey Rae is there on Thursday 7th October. More...
Aquamarine Power gain accreditation
Edinburgh wave energy company Aquamarine Power’s scheme for the professional development of its engineers has been awarded accreditation from the Institution of ...
Edinburgh – 10K Rat Race
On Sunday 17 October 2010 up to 2750 runners will hit the streets of Edinburgh for a high octane 10km assault course through the...
The sound of Heidi
Ireland has long been a font of great female singers, and Heidi Talbot is no exception.
With her distinctive mix of traditional and contemporary material,...
National Museums Scotland appoint Edinburgh lawyer as new trustee
Culture Minister Fiona Hyslop today announced the appointment of three new members including prominent Edinburgh lawyer Bruce Minto to the Board of Trustees of...
Lord Advocate to step down next year
The Lord Advocate, Rt Hon Elish Angiolini QC has today announced that she will be stepping down from office at the next Scottish election.
The...
Pig composting……in Bonaly
Some people may think composting is a 'pig of a job' - however a new funky composter is set to make the job...
Assault and robbery
Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a 42-year-old woman was assaulted and robbed in Edinburgh yesterday.
The incident happened around...
Super fast broadband promised
BT announced this week that 33,000 more homes and businesses in Scotland will be next to benefit from its £2.5 billion plans for...
Deli owner wins award
A young deli café entrepreneur in Edinburgh has won a prestigious award in recognition of his determination to succeed in business at the...
Salmonella and the beansprouts
A food warning has gone out to food establishments in Edinburgh over the importance of proper handling of raw bean sprouts.
An investigation into an...
National Library – now online
One million resources previously available only by visiting Scotland’s largest research library can now be accessed from your home or office, at the click...
ESPC explains what €82m will buy you
On Friday 1 October, punters taking part in the EuroMillions draw could win a jackpot of £82million. The payout is one of the biggest...
Low Carbon Investment Conference – back next year!
The Scottish Low Carbon Investment conference will be held again next year, First Minister Alex Salmond announced today, saying the gathering of senior executives...
More arrests for supplying crack cocaine
A further 11 people have been arrested this week by Lothian and Borders Police as the Force continues to take action to reduce...
Car Thefts
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information following a spate of high-value vehicle thefts that have happened in recent days.
Early on Sunday...
Exhibitions at the RSA
The Royal Scottish Academy is presenting two very different exhibitions this month.
RSA New Works will present work by artists who have...
Consultation on nursery closures
A report proposing that a consultation should be carried out into the closure of two city nurseries will be presented to a ...
Get your car washed – by the Fire Service!
Looking for a stress free way to clean the family car? Here’s the chance to take the pressure off. On Saturday 2nd October...
The Scottish Low Carbon Investment Conference
Innovation and advances in clean green energy present a "pivotal turning point in human history", Scotland's First Minister said yesterday, urging private finance leaders to seize the multi-billion pound opportunities in renewable and low carbon technology.
Council using new funding model for waterfront development
An £84 million investment in Edinburgh's waterfront is to be progressed using a new method of public financing.
The project has the potential to unlock...
Funding for Diabetes 1 research
Health charity Diabetes UK and the Chief Scientist Office of the Scottish Government have today announced joint funding of over £675,000 to establish a...
Shortlist for the World Cinema Awards comes to The Filmhouse
The World Cinema Awards will celebrate the best of foreign film with an award to a film voted for by top UK-wide...
East Coast trains – How could you get it so wrong?
For anyone who has ever subscribed to the wifi on the East Coast line you will know that it is intermittent, but at least...
8 rescued in flat fire
Eight people had to be rescued by firefighters after a large fire in an Edinburgh tenement in the Leith area of the city.
The fire...
Recipe of the Week 29th September 2010
Today we have a brand new feature for you! Our recipe of the week will be written by a real chef from now on......Ladies...
Buddy back to life
One of the most lauded and legendary singers has been brought back to life in a new show coming to the Playhouse.
'Buddy Holly -...
The Caledonian Mercury and the new Labour Leader
We are used to being at the centre of things here in Edinburgh. So this should be no surprise.
Only three publications supported the...
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