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Craig McGlynn convicted of five sexual offences committed between 1997 and 2008

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A 46-year-old man has today been convicted for a number of sexual crimes committed in east Edinburgh. Craig McGlynn was found guilty of five sexual offences,...

Witness appeal after attempted robbery in Piershill

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Police are appealing for witnesses following a suspected attempted robbery which took place around 01.00 on Monday morning in the Piershill area of the city. A 47-year-old man left...

Splicing the fibre for fast broadband in Edinburgh

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  The newly appointed Economy Convener Gavin Barrie did not have to wait too long for his first photo opportunity. He only took up the job...

Andrew Dickson’s charity bicycle ride across Canada

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Just over three years ago, The Edinburgh Reporter covered Baberton man Andrew Dickson's two month cycle trip between Perth on the west coast of Australia and Brisbane on...

Parking on a Sunday please?

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The city is one step closer to charging for parking on Sunday afternoons following a decision by the Transport and Environment Committee this morning...

Police respond to Scottish Government Crime and Justice Survey 2014/2015

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Police Scotland have responded to the Scottish Government Crime and Justice Survey 2014/2015 Deputy Chief Constable Rose Fitzpatrick said: “Local policing in communities across Scotland is...

Police investigate fires in Musselburgh on Sunday night

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A police investigation is underway after a flat and boat were set on fire in the Fisherrow area of Musselburgh in East Lothian on...

Scotland Under-16s win UEFA Development Tournament in Serbia

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Scotland Under-16s return from Serbia yesterday after a successful UEFA Development Tournament. The squad included two Hearts' players, Aaron Reid and Anthony McDonald. Victories over Moldova...

Hearts win mini Edinburgh derby at Ochilview Park

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Hearts Development Squad beat Hibs 2-1  in the mini Derby at Ochilview Park last night. Robbie Buchanan and Dario Zanatta had put Hearts in a comfortable...

Edinburgh congestion above UK average

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The latest report from INRIX Traffic Scorecard suggests that on average UK drivers spend 30 hours in traffic, but in Edinburgh, on one street...

Five things you need to know today

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Transport & Environment Committee Good Friday Racing at Musselburgh cancelled  Cooking Up a Story People's Panel now on display at The Scottish Parliament #SparkSomethingGood - tea party inspired...

Witness appeal after man assaulted in Bathgate

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Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was assaulted in the centre of Bathgate around 9pm on Saturday night. The man, who is in...

Kaela Rowan coming to The Hippodrome in Eyemouth next month

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Kaela Rowan will be playing The Hippodrome in Eyemouth on Wednesday 13 April Since she first started playing sessions and singing in bands in the...

Police investigate historic sexual abuse allegations at Fettes College

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Police are investigating historic sexual abuse claims regarding former teaching staff at Fettes College. The incidents are alleged to have been carried out in the 1980a. Fettes...

Police train officers to help prevent hate crime

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Police Scotland is training more than 60 officers to work with the country’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Intersex (LGBTI) community to help prevent...

Alan Stubbs pays tribute to Ross County

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Hibs' Head Coach paid tribute to his Ross County counterpart Jim McIntyre and his staff for winning the Scottish League Cup at Hampden Park...

Transport Event at the City Chambers on Tuesday

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Transform Scotland is holding an election event to give the public the opportunity of quizzing the SNP about their plans for Scottish transport. The...

Five things you need to know today

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Holocaust Education Trust visit to Tynecastle High Church of Scotland hustings Students to learn about safe cycling Tony Singh is back! Zoo Nights This morning at Tynecastle High School...

Commonwealth Day 2016 – Lord Provost will raise the Commonwealth Flag on Monday morning

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The Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh the Rt Hon Donald Wilson will be up on the City Chambers archway tomorrow morning at...

Last minute goal wins cup for the Staggies

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   Ross County won their first major trophy today after beating Hibernian 2-1 thanks to a last minute goal by Alex Schalk. Both teams had chances in...

107 Things To Do in Edinburgh This Week!

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In Edinburgh, as one festival ends another one (or five) begins; this week we wave goodbye to the Italian Film Festival, only to say...

David Gray looking forward to leading Hibs out at Hampden

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Hibs' captain David Gray is looking forward to leading the team out at Hampden Park this afternoon for the Scottish League Cup Final presented...

British Transport Police issue advice for sports fans

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British Transport Police (BTP) are urging both rugby and football supporters to plan ahead for their chosen sporting fixture this weekend – as trains...

Travel arrangements for Scottish League Cup final

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With over 29,000 Hibernian fans descending on Hampden Park on Sunday, the following travel arrangements are suggested for supporters going to the game. Public Transport Police...

Police issue safety advice for fans heading to Hampden on Sunday

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As Glasgow welcomes Hibernian and Ross County football fans for the final of the SPFL League Cup final at Hampden Park this weekend, Police...

Can Lewis Stevenson make history at Hampden tomorrow?

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Lewis Stevenson will make history tomorrow if he picks up a winners' medal after the Scottish League Cup final against Ross County at Hampden Park. Incredibly in the...

City to celebrate LifeCare’s 75th Anniversary

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LifeCare are delighted to announce that they are being honoured with a civic reception, hosted by the Lord Provost of Edinburgh, the Rt Hon Donald Wilson...

Five things you need to know today

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Edinburgh Council wins procurement awards Greens to be included in BBC TV debates Dunbar Science Festival  Stevenson lecture Cake competition The city council has just won not one but...

Letter from Scotland

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For the 80 per cent of us Scots who live in the towns, it’s easy to forget the hard life our farmers still live...

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