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Two men arrested following bogus workman activity in Mid Calder
Two men, both aged 24, have been arrested and charged in connection with bogus workman activity which happened on Monday in Ochiltree Crescent, Mid Calder.
The men...
Witness appeal after Lochend park stabbing leaves victim in serious condition
A 33-year-old man is in a serious condition at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary after being stabbed in an Edinburgh park.
The attack happened at about 8.20pm...
Police hold training events to identify stolen agricultural plant and vehicles
Police officers from across Scotland are being brought up to speed on how to identify stolen agricultural plant and vehicles in a series of...
Penicuik Library hosts evening with crime writer Peter Ritchie
Local crime fiction writer Peter Ritchie will give a talk about his work at Penicuik Library on Thursday 24th November, (7-30 - 9.00pm) Entry...
Green Tourism award for the Botanics
We all know that the Botanics are great, but they were recently recognised with a Green Tourism Gold Award.
The gardens are more than a pretty...
Does Edinburgh’s recycling policy discriminate against the elderly?
This is a tricky situation and one that makes me pause before I type. I lived with my grandmother for years and she was...
During the party season when is the best time to pull a sickie?
Now that the silly season has descended upon us you may occasionally have thoughts about taking time off after a night out. Well it...
Sainsbury’s Christmas advert featuring James Corden
In this advert there are puppets, and there is James Corden. Somewhere there is also the idea of Christmas!
In the supermarket there are all...
At the Festival Theatre in 2017 – The Curious Incident of the Dog in...
In February 2017 The National Theatre are bringing The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time to the Festival Theatre.
From 20 -25...
Witness appeal following spate of car vandalisms across north Edinburgh
Police are investigating following a large number of car vandalisms across the North of the city.
The incidents occurred overnight between Sunday, November 13 and...
Enter the John Byrne Drawing Competition
Young artists are encouraged to enter the third annual John Byrne Drawing Competition now. Since it launched there have been over 7000 entries from...
From Wembley to Chambers Street with Bangalore Dreams
This time last year Indian violinist Jyotsna Srikanth was preparing to perform at Wembley Stadium with the London Philharmonic Orchestra in front of 60,000 people in...
New art unveiled at Principal Edinburgh
A new artwork was unveiled at Principal Edinburgh (that's the George Hotel to you and me!) last week.
The hotel manager, Andreas Maszczyk gave us a...
Scottish SPCA call on animal lovers to get involved this Christmas
The Scottish SPCA are calling upon animal lovers to take part in The Edinburgh Christmas Events in Inverleith Park this December.
The Edinburgh Christmas Events...
John McGinn arrived home at 3am on Saturday morning after Scotland adventure
Hibs' midfielder John McGinn revealed that he got to bed at 3am on Saturday morning after travelling back to Edinburgh with the Scotland squad...
Cash for Kids Mission Christmas – drop off your toys from this week
From today you can drop toys off at the city centre Roxburghe Hotel as it becomes a local toy drop off point for Cash...
Charity fundraiser Tom gets a new wheelchair!
Fundraising supremo Tom Gilzean has raised enormous sums for the Sick Kids Friends Foundation, and now the charity has been able to help him.
Tom...
The Great Edinburgh Winter Run 2017
The Great Edinburgh Winter Run comes back to the capital on 7 January 2017. Just at the right time to work off all the...
Two more Scottish Cup Final arrests brings total to 104
A further two men aged 46 and 53 have been arrested in connection with the alleged violence and disorder at the Scottish Cup Final...
Darren McGregor disappointed with share of points
Hibs' defender Darren McGregor admitted that he was disappointed not to take all three points from Saturday's game against Falkirk at Easter Road.
Hibs totally dominated...
Marchmont & Sciences Community Council news
Marchmont & Sciennes Community Council will hold its monthly regular meeting on Wednesday 23 November 2016.
Ahead of that meeting, this week there is a community engagement...
Scotland Woman drawn alongside England, Spain and Portugal at Euro 2017
Scotland Women have been drawn alongside England, Spain and Portugal at Euro 2017.
The draw which was made in Rotterdam last week has provided Scotland with a...
Neil Lennon frustrated at conceding from corner
If yesterday's game had been a boxing match, and at times it felt like it was, the referee would have stopped it to save...
Witness appeal following two car collision on Parkhead Drive
Police have appealed for witnesses following a two-car collision involving a yellow Peugeot 107 and a black BMW which took place on Parkhead Drive, near to the junction...
Three arrested following drugs seizures in north Edinburgh
Three people have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act following enforcement action in the north of the city.
Community Policing Officers...
Honours even in ill-tempered encounter at Easter Road
A late Paul Hanlon goal secured a share of the points in an ill tempered encounter between Hibs and Falkirk at Easter Road this afternoon.
The...
Beware of email parking scam
I received an email from UKPC who claim to have a parking ticket outstanding.
Sadly for them I wasn't driving a car that day so it...
Large scale disturbance in Leith Walk bar
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault and large scale disturbance on Leith Walk.
At around 1am this morning a fight broke out...
#Edinburgh2050 Councillor Lesley Hinds on her vision for Edinburgh
In May 2017, when I step down from the City of Edinburgh Council, I will have worked as a councillor for 33 years. During...
Cash in to The Attic Collective
This October the Festival City Theatres Trust, which runs the Festival and King’s Theatres in Edinburgh, announced the appointment of the actors who will...
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