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Children’s art competition celebrating Drumbrae Leisure Centre relaunch
Edinburgh children took part in ActiveArt competition celebrating the refurbishment of Drumbae Leisure Centre last Monday, 3 October 2016.
In ActiveArt entrants were asked to create a colourful...
December at The Queen’s Hall
This is a big month for The Queen's Hall when they host the Christmas concert that should definitely be on your list.
Scottish Chamber Orchestra...
Witness appeal after man attacked in Russell Road
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Roseburn last night where a man in his 20s suffered serious facial injuries which took...
Police launch partnership with Blood Cancer charity
Police Scotland has launched a pioneering partnership with blood cancer charity Anthony Nolan which could help save the lives of hundreds of people with...
Bogus Caller warning in East Lothian and Scottish Borders
Police have issued a warning following three reports of bogus callers targeting residents in East Lothian and the Scottish Borders.
The incidents happened in Kirk Park, Dunbar;...
Firefighters rescue two people from blaze in Lower Granton Road
Around 50 firefighters tackled a large blaze at a ground floor property on Lower Granton Road last night.
Emergency services were called to the scene at 7.15pm and two...
Family pay tribute to woman who died in collision near Leadburn
The family of a Borders woman who lost her life in a road traffic collision in Midlothian have today paid tribute to the 68-year-old.
Irene...
North Bridge closed due to concern for man
The North Bridge was closed to all pedestrians and traffic at around 8.45am this morning after reports of concern for a man.
Emergency services including...
Three arrested after drugs seizure in Haddington
Three people have been arrested and charged after police recovered a significant quantity of drugs in Haddington.
Officers from the East Lothian Community Action Team...
Bayern Munich run out comfortable winners over brave Hibernian Ladies
Despite a brave performance Hibernian Ladies were unable to prevent their more illustrious opponents Bayern Munich from running out comfortable winners last night in...
Allotments safe after planning appeal fails
The Craigentinny-Telferton allotments have been given a reprieve following yesterday's decision by the Scottish Government's Reporter to throw out the landowner's appeal to allow building on the land.
The...
Rare whisky sets a record at Bonhams
At the Bonhams Whisky Sale in Edinburgh today a 1937 bottle of The Glenfiddich Collection sold for £68,500 breaking previous records.
It had been estimated that...
Donate today to win 3 ft tall cake tomorrow!
The Lord Provost the Rt Hon Donald Wilson now has a cake in the shape of Edinburgh Castle which has been donated to him...
Salisbury Place attacker wore kilt and distinctive ‘Dropkick Murphys’ top
Police have issued a fresh description of a man wanted in connection with an attack on a 19-year-old woman in Salisbury Place at the weekend.
He is...
Scottish Opera at the Brunton Theatre this autumn
Scottish Opera will bring The Elixir of Love to The Brunton on 29 October as part of a nationwide tour.
British director Oliver Platt and...
ASDA teams up with the Port Edgar Dragons
Asda’s Edinburgh stores launched this year’s Tickled Pink campaign with a roar, as they teamed up with local breast cancer group, the Port Edgar...
Olympic medallist to turn on Christmas Lights in Edinburgh
Callum Skinner who won both silver and gold medals at this year's Olympics in Rio will switch on the city's Christmas lights on Light...
Sue Ryder supported by crumpets!
The charity Sue Ryder is being supported by bakers Warburtons who usually concentrate on baking bread. One of the ways that Warburtons are helping is...
Edinburgh law firm adds to its intellectual property team
Leading firm of lawyers Morton Fraser has appointed Dr Julie Nixon as a Senior Solicitor in its corporate team.
Morton Fraser becomes the only law firm...
Stray emu reunited with friends in Loanhead
The Scottish SPCA rescued a stray emu that was on the loose in Edinburgh.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted on Wednesday (28 September) after...
FLASH COMPETITION! Win tickets to Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton Treviso courtesy of Specsavers
The lovely people at Specsavers have given us four tickets for our latest competition.
The tickets are for the Edinburgh Rugby v Benetton Treviso match...
Three teenagers charged with hare coursing in East Lothian
Police in East Lothian have charge three male teenagers aged 13, 15 and 17 after reports of hare coursing on farmland near Torness Power...
Witnesses sought following fatal road traffic collision near Leadburn
Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision near Leadburn on Sunday afternoon.
A member of the public raised the alarm with...
Police investigate indecent assault in Salisbury Place
Police are appealing for witnesses following an indecent assault which took place around 2.50 a.m. on Sunday 2nd October within Salisbury Place.
A 19-year-old woman alighted...
Greens launch listening campaign ahead of council elections
Edinburgh Greens are launching a campaign to ask people in the capital for their views about what matters to them in the 2017 council elections.
The Green...
Independent and Radical Book Fair 28 – 31 October
The 20th Edinburgh Independent and Radical Book Fair takes place at the Out of the Blue Drill Hall between 26 and 30 October.
The hall becomes...
Cup final police release more photographs
Police Scotland is continuing to investigate acts of violence, disorder and vandalism...
Man sentenced to 30-months in prison following hit and run
A 30-year-old man has been sentenced to 30 months in prison following a hit and run in the Gracemount area of Edinburgh earlier this year.
Mateusz...
Dundee United come from behind to prevent Hibs returning to the top of the...
Hibs failed to return to the top of the Championship after being held to a 1-1 draw by Dundee United at Easter Road this...
Neil Lennon believes that Dundee United will be trying to prove a point
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon is not concerned about extending the gap between his team and Dundee United when the sides meet at Easter Road this...
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