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Elderly woman has handbag stolen in Lasswade Road
Police are appealing for witnesses after an elderly woman had her handbag stolen as she walked along Lasswade Road around 1 pm on Saturday afternoon
The...
Play your part in shaping council services
The council is struggling with a falling budget and growing population. We have all heard this before, but the problems are real ones, and...
Edinburgh Libraries win at the COSLA Excellence Awards
Edinburgh Libraries’ VIP (Visually Impaired People) Service won in the ‘Tackling Inequality and Improving Health’ category at the COSLA Excellence Awards on Thursday.
The partnership project launched in 2013...
Police update into death of 16-year-old Shellie Callaghan of Newtongrange
Police are continuing to make inquiries into the death of 16-year-old Shellie Callaghan of Newtongrange, Midlothian.
Through Police Scotland, Shellie’s family have asked that they...
Election to be held to appoint members of Leith Links Community Council
Following the recent nomination process, membership of most of the Capital’s community councils has been confirmed.
However, a poll is required for Leith Links Community Council due...
Witness appeal following serious collision on B7015 Livingston to Stoneyburn road
Police are appealing for information following a serious road crash in West Calder which happened yesterday morning around 00.30.
A 21 year old man was driving...
Grant Holt believes sending off cost Hibs victory at Starks Park
Hibs' striker Grant Holt believes that referee Stephen Finnie's decision to send off Marvin Bartley cost the team two points at Starks Park yesterday.
Despite...
Gorgie City Farm pet project helps teenagers
Gorgie City Farm has a pet boarding facility which is being used to help teenagers with difficulties in their own lives.
Research has shown that...
Police issue drugs warning after death of teenager in Newtongrange
Police have issued a drugs warning following the death of a 16-year-old girl in Midlothian.
The teenager was taken to Edinburgh Royal Infirmary on Saturday...
Council will help Prince’s Trust find new premises in the city
At last week's Children and Families Committee the council agreed that the council will help set up a new employment and enterprise hub for...
Family pay tribute to Howard Wilson
The family of a man who lost his life in a road traffic collision on the A6094 in Midlothian have today paid tribute to...
Neil Lennon frustrated by referee’s performance
Neil Lennon was frustrated by the performance of referee Stephen Finnie in yesterday's 0-0 draw with Raith Rovers at Starks Park.
Hibs fought bravely and...
The Edinburgh Reporter chats with Martin Scott Manager at G&V Royal Mile Hotel
Martin Scott is General Manager of G&V Royal Mile Hotel, a job he took over earlier this summer. Aged 34, Scott hails from Glasgow but has already...
FREE Training session for the Edinburgh Marathon
If you have already signed up for the Edinburgh Marathon Festival on 27/28 May 2017 then we hope you have already begun training!
But if...
Ten man Hibs return to the top of the Championship
Hibs returned to the top of the Championship this afternoon despite being unable to beat Raith Rovers at Starks Park.
The Easter Road side dominated...
Spate of business housebreakings in the Penicuik area
Police are investigating following a spate of business housebreakings in the Penicuik area.
The first incident was reported to police on Wednesday 12th October at Kentigern...
Carer Conversation Cafés
Anyone who cares for someone else in the capital is invited to join the conversation at weekly Carer Conversation Cafés hosted by local carer organisation VOCAL (Voice...
Edinburgh’s Museum of Fire returns to original home
Edinburgh’s Museum of Fire will retain its place in the heart of the Capital - returning to a new purpose-built facility in its original...
Police launch ‘Keep Safe’ initiative
Chief Constable Phil Gormley has joined the Solicitor General Alison Di Rollo QC and charity ‘I Am Me’ to raise awareness of joint work...
Woman arrested in connection with the attempted murder of two on duty police officers.
A 46-year-old woman has been arrested and charged in connection with the attempted murder of two on duty police officers.
The incident took place shortly...
Concern for missing teenager Ingrid Daniels or Makuwaza
Police are appealing for information to help trace a 17-year-old reported missing.
Ingrid Daniels or Makuwaza travelled to Edinburgh from England in early October.
She had...
Auld Reekie Roller Girls take on Granite City on 5 November
Remember, remember the Fifth of November!
The Auld Reekie Roller Girls (ARRG)are preparing to take on Aberdeen in what promises to be an explosive game of roller...
Kerry’s cake knocks them out!
Our fabulous friend and Edinburgh Foody blogger Kerry Teakle won a huge award in London last night in the category
Best reader’s recipe -...
The Edinburgh Reporter Podcast – Interview with Cllr Paul Godzik about Boroughmuir High School
A further delay to the opening date for the new Boroughmuir High School was announced yesterday. We spoke to the Education Convener this morning...
Scottish Land Fund award will enable community purchase of former council buildings in Eyemouth
The community in Eyemouth is about to bring the old Burgh Chambers and Town Hall into community ownership with a Scottish Land Fund award.
The...
Forth Bridge is Scotland’s greatest man-made wonder
Research carried out by VisitScotland has decided that the 126 year old Forth Bridge is Scotland's wonder in the Year of Innovation, Architecture and...
Cyclist injured in collision with car on Morningside Road
An enquiry is underway after a cyclist was injured after a collision with a car on Morningside Road around 3.15pm this afternoon.
The road was closed between Canaan...
Public urged to be vigilant after thefts in Mayfield and Easthouses
Police are advising Ford van owners to remain vigilant after recent thefts in the areas of Mayfield and Easthouses.
Between 3am and 6am on Thursday,...
Children’s playgroup minibus stolen in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses after a minibus belonging to a children's playgroup was stolen in Livingston.
The white Ford Transit, which has the registration...
Brakes put on Boroughmuir till next summer
The new Boroughmuir High School which we visited recently will not be ready until August 2017 the council have announced today. The Chief Executive...
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