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Two bogus workmen convicted of defrauding elderly and vulnerable people
Two men have been convicted after they defrauded elderly and vulnerable people out of tens of thousands of pounds.
John Khan (53) of Kirkintilloch and Stuart Burns (40)...
COMPETITION – Win two tickets to the Caledonian Brewery Raceday at Musselburgh Racecourse
On Saturday 10 September 2016 there is a special race day sponsored by The Caledonian Brewery and which will feature the Caledonian Beer Festival allowing you...
Meet the Police helps prisoners’ families with a new booklet
As part of the Meet the Police initiative by Edinburgh Police, prisoners at HMP Edinburgh have produced a booklet called My Daddy and the Police.
The...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW: Nick Cody – Come Get Some ****
Nick Cody arrives on stage after the sell-out crowd are treated to an uncensored gangster rap playlist. Looking at the Aussie, complete with a...
Edinburgh International Book Festival: Charles Fernyhough: Voices in Our Heads
'Our experience is full of words; we are talking, we are listening'
When Andy Murray was losing against Novak Djokovic, he went into the locker...
Five things you need to know today
Songlines
Today at The Queen's Hall
Stand up for Tommy!
Murrayfield Community Council
YMCA provide holiday lunches
Songlines was the Edinburgh International Festival event...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW : Tom Binns is Ian D Montfort: How to...
“I’m not a psychic who gives bad news” proclaims the Tom Binns’ inspired alter-ego Ian D. Montfort, ahead of his ‘Ted Talk’ spoof where...
Edinburgh International Book Festival – The Write to Read: Discussing Dyslexia****
What could be more wonderful than an event at the book festival discussing opening up the beauty of storytelling?! Well that’s precisely what children’s...
Edinburgh International Festival 2016 – Songlines
Songlines criss-crosses Edinburgh for a unique celebration of singing
Today the Edinburgh International Festival staged Songlines, a free participatory event at venues across the Lothians celebrating the...
Jim the Magician – see him tonight at 8.15!
Jim Campbell put his commuting time to good use when he was travelling to and from Glasgow - he taught himself magic tricks!
You can catch his...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Gone Native with Nicholson and Gore****
Kevin Gore and Bobby Nicholson take the stage in the basement of The Royal Oak at 6.30 every evening. This is not just a show...
Printing Press has a new menu
The Printing Press Bar & Kitchen on George Street has a new seasonal menu.
The chefs make full use of all the ingredients available right...
Tram inquiry continues to gather evidence
The Rt Hon the Lord Hardie who chairs the Edinburgh Tram Inquiry has announced that he inquiry has begun to interview members of the...
TK Maxx open city centre store
TK Maxx opened a new city centre store on South St David Street last week with an opening ceremony conducted by the capital's Lord...
Underbelly’s Circus Hub closes tomorrow – catch it while you can!
The big tents on The Meadows have some wonderful circus acts to entertain you but Underbelly’s Circus Hub draws to a close tomorrow Monday, 22 August .
In...
Stage award for Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally
We met some of the cast of Please Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally and the writer and director on Friday and have just heard...
Police seeking witnesses to assault in Northfield
Edinburgh Police are looking for any witnesses to an assault and robbery in the east of the city which took place in the early hours.
The incident...
GameChanger to host Choose Life Challenge Cup for second successive year.
As part of World Suicide Prevention week, GameChanger will host the Choose Life Challenge Cup for the second successive year.
Played at Hibernian FC Training...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 Review: Lara A King – Not Broken, Just Bent ***
Step away from the hustle and bustle of the big theatre and multi-layer seating auditoriums across the vast Fringe, to pick up a performance...
Jason Cummings double makes it three wins out of three for Hibs
Hibs made it three wins out of three this afternoon as a Jason Cummings’ first half double secured all three points for Neil Lennon’s side.
Head Coach...
Hibs complete the signing of Brian Graham from Ross County
Hibs have completed the signing of Brian Graham on a two year deal from Ross County and the striker made his debut as a...
Witness appeal after 71-year-old man injured in Dalry Road collision
Police have appealed for witnesses after a 71-year-old man was injured in a road traffic collision this morning in Dalry Road.
The road was closed...
Edinburgh Fringe Review: Michelle Wolf – So Brave ***1/2
American Fringe debutant Michelle Wolf certainly leaves an impression in her solo show at the Pleasance with a busy repertoire of anecdotes and jokes...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 Review: Andrew Ryan – Ruined ****
Down in the basement of the Assembly Studios is Andrew Ryan. The Irish comedian returns to Edinburgh to play his first Festival outside the...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW: Don’t Push The Button (The Techtonics) *****
Photo credit: Joe Martinez
I have a confession to make. I have seen Don’t Push the Button two and a half times. The first time...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW – Morgan & West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show...
Time-travelling Victorian magic duo Morgan & West return to unload another boxful of bafflement and impossibility. Witness a mountain of mysterious magic, a hatful of hyper-reality,...
Police investigate indecent exposure on footpath in Mid Calder
Police in West Lothian are investigating following a report of an indecent exposure on a footpath in the west of Mid Calder.
The incident occurred...
Witness appeal following Tranent robbery
Police in East Lothian are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery in Tranent.
The incident took place around 8.15pm on Thursday in Mini...
Police warn public to be vigilant following car thefts in West Lothian
Police in West Lothian are asking car owners to be vigilant after a number of recent vehicle thefts.
Thieves are targeting prestige cars such as...
Brian Graham poised to join Hibs after leaving Ross County
Brian Graham looks poised to join Hibs after leaving Ross County last night.
The striker has been linked with a move to Easter Road and...
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