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Scottish Safety Camera Programme launch new safety camera motorcycle
A new safety camera motorcycle which can be used across the country is being launched by The Scottish Safety Camera Programme. The motorcycle will...
Police launch ‘Hold Onto Your Stuff’ initiative
Edinburgh’s visitors and locals are being advised to take care of their personal possessions while out in the busy city centre over the coming...
Police warning after theft of two high-performance cars in Bathgate.
Police are appealing for witnesses and issuing a warning to vehicle owners following the theft of two high-performance cars in Bathgate.
Both incidents took place...
Cannabis seized from address in Tranent
Two people have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in East Lothian recovered Class B drugs in Tranent.
Officers...
Witness appeal after robbery in West Pilton Place
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and robbery which took place around 12.35am on Monday in West Pilton Place.
Two men forced their way...
Edinburgh International Festival – Barry Humphries’ Weimar Cabaret ****
Barry Humphries gathered himself on stage and got lost in a monologue about bookshops, one that was a little disconcerting, about their demise and...
Five Edinburgh Fringe Festival Questions for… LIT Circus’ Annabel Carberry
Lost in Translation Circus and their show The Hogwallops return to the Fringe this year at the Underbelly’s Circus Hub. It's a show of...
Debenhams Edinburgh launches search to find mini fashion designer
High street retailer, Debenhams, is launching a campaign to find a budding child fashion designer.
The Edinburgh store is searching for an eager youngster living in Edinburgh...
Broomhouse Street Party will be moved indoors tomorrow – and you are invited!
Broomhouse Street Party is taking place from 11am-3pm tomorrow 11 August 2016 in Broomhouse Market and The Broomhouse Centre. Everyone is welcome! Due to...
Witnesses sought after man attacked in Murrayfield Sports Bar
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Gorgie/Murrayfield area of the city which took place around 5pm on Sunday within Murrayfield Sports...
Cycling consultation on improvements to Quietroutes
The council has a consultation running at the moment on QuietRoutes. If you have not heard of them before (yes there is a Fringe...
Two new faces at Printing Press Bar & Kitchen
The appointment of two of Edinburgh’s most ambitious and successful characters in the city’s food and drink industry will collectively bring 30 years of...
St George’s School for Girls celebrates another year of exceptional examination results
The girls and teachers of St George's School for Girls in Edinburgh say they are celebrating another year of exceptional achievement, having learned their SQA examination results this week
In...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW : Gary Lamont : What a Riddy! ****
Review: Gary Lamont: What A Riddy! The Boards, Venue 59. 19.30h, 1 hour.
Gary Lamont glides towards the stage from the back of the intimate...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 REVIEW : Mr Incredible*****
Who wouldn't want to spend time with someone awarded the sobriquet "Mr Incredible" by his creator? Admittedly, when the audience at Underbelly Cowgate first...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 – Remember To Breathe
Grapevine gossip (the life-blood of The Fringe) about a particularly recommended show has just caught the receptive ears of The Edinburgh Reporter - we...
Scottish Gas believes social skills just as important as grades
Just as thousands of young people across Edinburgh received their SQA exam results, new research from Scottish Gas has found that employers believe soft skills...
At the Open Eye Gallery – Barbara Rae CBE RA : Return Journey
"Some artists start off as students and then follow a kind of sequential development; I know a lot of artists who have changed in...
Neil Lennon annoyed at Hibs’ defending during Betfred Cup exit
Neil Lennon was annoyed at his players' defending during last night's Betfred Cup defeat to fellow Championship side Queen of the South at Easter Road.
Hibs totally...
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New Deputy Chief Constable for Crime and Operational Support announced
Johnny Gwynne has been appointed by the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) as Police Scotland’s Deputy Chief Constable (DCC) for Crime and Operational Support.
Johnny Gwynne...
Hibs crash out of Betfred Cup to Queen of the South
Neil Lennon's competitive home debut ended with a shock 3-1 defeat to Queen of the South in the second round of the Betfred League...
Three men sentenced for hare coursing in Gifford area
Three men have been sentenced for hare coursing crimes in East Lothian.
Anthony Bassford, now 32, Jason Ellis, now 27, and John Wilson, 23, were...
Death of man found in Fettes Row not being treated as suspicious
Police are not treating the death of a 56-year-old man who was found injured outside a block of flats in Fettes Row this morning as suspicious,...
Morna used voluntary work in Borneo as a stepping stone to university
With exam results being published today, many students may currently be considering whether university is for them. Some may feel unprepared for university and think...
Witness appeal following sheep worrying incident in Roslin
Police are appealing for witnesses after a sheep worrying incident in Roslin last night resulted in the death of livestock.
Officers were alerted when a householder...
Afternoon Tea Week – where to go in Edinburgh
It’s Afternoon Tea Week and for Edinburgh residents that’s a big thing, right? For those in need of a recommendation for the ideal afternoon tea this week,...
The Stage Edinburgh Awards – a Fringe First!
The Stage Edinburgh Awards are first awards of the festival – again
Theatre publication fires the starting gun for Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2016 silverware
In Edinburgh...
Bus vandals targeted in south west Edinburgh
Edinburgh Police have been active over three days to take action against those responsible for a number of reports of objects being thrown at buses.
The...
Night buses will get you home after a Festival night out
Lothian Buses' 'Festival Support Team” will help deal with the busiest bus services during the Edinburgh festivals.
Additional buses will be on standby ready to be...
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