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Sexual offences against children up by a third
The number of sexual offences against children aged under 13 in Scotland has risen by a third in a year, according to NSPCC research.
In...
Freya is having her long hair chopped off!
Six year old Freya Henderson from South Queensferry is having her long hair cut off next Wednesday, the day before the schools break up...
Council to increase the number of affordable homes in Edinburgh
The council has today outlined how it is getting on with its plans to increase spending on affordable homes and investment which will reduce the...
Woman sought after bogus caller incident in Dalkeith
Police are appealing for information after a bogus caller incident in Dalkeith on Friday 17th June.
A woman tricked her way into the home of...
“Tough draw but not insurmountable” says Neil Lennon
Neil Lennon will face a tough start to his Hibs career following yesterday's Europa League draw in Switzerland.
Hibs will enter the second qualification round after...
Five things you need to know today
Armed Forces Day
Principal of University of Edinburgh to step down
Official opening of Parliament - Miles chooses his Local Hero
Students get...
O’Shea to step down as University Principal
Sir Timothy O'Shea has been Principal and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Edinburgh since 2002 and he has now indicated that he will step...
Pop-up cities at The Mound
There are five new buildings at the foot of The Mound. But don't worry, they are only there temporarily. The Mound Square is now...
Let there be light for the opening night of Edinburgh International Festival
You are going to love this.
Last year the Edinburgh International Festival opened with a spectacular light show focused on The Usher Hall, which in...
Countdown to the summer holidays – Edinburgh Leisure has the answer
If you are looking for some way to entertain your children over the summer then have a look at the summer programme that Edinburgh...
BBQ weather on the way (apparently)
We are reliably informed that if you want to plan your next BBQ then you can depend on 8 July for good weather in...
Hibs to face winners of Valur Reykjavic or Brondby
Hibs will face the winners of Valur Reykjavic or Brondby in the 2016/17 UEFA Europa League second qualifying round.
The club qualified for this tournament by beating Rangers...
Armed Forces Day 2016 marked with a flag
The official Armed Forces Day flag raising ceremony took place earlier today at the City Chambers.
The Rt Hon Lord Provost Donald Wilson was a Piper (John...
Marathonbet remain Hibs’ Official Club Partner for season 2016/17.
Marathonbet will remain as Hibs' Official Club Partner for season 2016/17.
A one year extension has been agreed with the betting company, who will continue to appear...
Recorded crime down by 3.2%
Recorded crime has continued to fall in the past year, according to new figures published by Police Scotland.
Between April 1 2015 and March 31...
New headteacher appointed at St George’s
Alexandra Hems has been appointed new head at St George's, the all girls school on Garscube Terrace.
Ms Hems is currently Deputy Head of Wycombe...
Five things you need to know today
Lord Provost for the day
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Lothian Buses win awards
Clydesdale Bank Spirit of the Community Awards
Musselburgh...
Tapir calf meets Dad
Just before Father's Day today the zoo's latest baby, the endangered Malayan tapir calf, met his father for the first time.
The wee chap who is called...
Hibs’ Hampden hero Anthony Stokes joins Blackburn Rovers
Hibs' Scottish Cup Final hero Anthony Stokes has signed for Blackburn Rovers on a three-year deal following his release from Celtic.
Stokes was a surprise loan...
Niddrie attack being treated as attempted murder
Police have launched an investigation into an attempted murder that has resulted in a teenager being hospitalised with critical injuries.
Detectives are now appealing for...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
Councillor Maureen Child represents the Portobello/Craigmillar ward on the City of Edinburgh Council.
Here she gives us a round up from her inbox!
Despite what we...
What’s on in Edinburgh this weekend
There's plenty to keep you busy this weekend - art, films, theatre and music in abundance of course (this is Edinburgh...) - plus open...
Edinburgh International Book Festival 2016 – our top choices
The Edinburgh International Book Festival opens its box office next week, and as in every other year we predict havoc and mayhem with the city attempting to...
Viking Sea arrives in Edinburgh for her first visit
The Viking Sea came to Edinburgh for the first time today.
Following her recent christening in Greenwich last month, Viking's second Ocean ship has set sail from Bergen and...
Eight people arrested for drugs offences in West Lothian
Eight people have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act following two days of enforcement action in West Lothian.
As part of...
Hibs start 2016/17 season away to Falkirk
Hibs will start the 2016-17 Ladbrokes Championship campaign with a trip to Falkirk following the announcement of the league fixtures for the season.
Last season...
At the Scottish National Gallery – Rubens and Company
The greatest Flemish artist of the seventeenth century, Sir Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), will be at the centre of the exciting new display of...
Witness appeal following suspicious fires in Saughton Mains
Police are appealing for witnesses following recent suspicious fires in the West of the city.
Between Wednesday 8th June and Thursday 16th June, two fires...
Four more arrests following Cup Final disorder
Four men aged 20, 31, 40 and 42, are expected to appear at Glasgow Sheriff Court today in connection with the disturbance at the end of...
SNP MSPs appointed to new roles
Ash Denham, MSP for Edinburgh Eastern, and Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh North and Leith have both been appointed Parliamentary Liaison Officers by the First...
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