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Councillors welcome return of Borders Railway
Councillors from Edinburgh, Midlothian and the Scottish Borders have welcomed the return of the Borders Railway after almost fifty years.
The route which runs between...
Five things you need to know today!
Borders Railway
Top jobs at Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams
September Morningside Makers Market
Concours of Elegance
City Region Deal
It was exciting to be part of the press...
Memorable week for author and railway enthusiast Ann Glen
It has been a memorable week for author and railway enthusiast Ann Glen. Her latest book, 'The Waverley Route - Its Heritage and Revival'...
Borders Railway to ‘benefit the whole of Scotland’
The new Borders Railway service between Edinburgh Waverley and Tweedbank opens to the general public on Sunday 6th September, 46 years and eight months...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Councillor Maureen Child
by Councillor Maureen Child, Portobello/Craigmillar Ward
It’s been a bit of a long-running saga, but the railway bridge at Brighton Place/Southfield Place is to be inspected starting...
Top jobs on offer at Lothian Buses and Edinburgh Trams
Candidates are being sought for three of the most senior positions in the Scottish transport sector, with vacancies advertised this week for a Transport...
Borders Railway – Golden Ticket holders only for now
46 years and 8 months to the day since the ‘Waverley Route’ closed, (January 6 1969) scheduled services are set to begin on the...
Opening of the Borders Railway offers much to celebrate
At the press launch of the Borders Railway held this morning many bodies were represented who have been involved with the development and building...
CIty Region Deal reaches a milestone today
The £1bn Edinburgh and the South East of Scotland City Region deal will reach a major milestone today as the six bid partners submit their...
First Minister to host humanitarian summit in Edinburgh today
Scotland’s response to the unfolding humanitarian tragedy in southern Europe will be set out at a summit chaired by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon in...
Scottish Para-Badminton Team off to the World Championships!
The Scottish Para-Badminton Team are heading to the World Championships next week.
Lothian Disability Badminton Club players Alan Oliver, Colin Leslie, Ross Foley, Fiona Christie and...
New witnesses identified following Balerno sexual assault
Police have identified several new witnesses as a result of police activity carried out last night and early this morning in Balerno, one week...
Local MSP backs Scotland Supporting Refugees
There are probably few of us who are not appalled by the photographs on the front of the national newspapers showing quite graphically the plight...
New Salvation Army boutique shop opened today
The Salvation Army Trading Company opened the newly transformed Bruntsfield charity shop earlier today. The shop has been converted into a unique boutique featuring a...
New sculpture installed on Portobello Beach for Art Walk Porty
A new sculpture installed today in the sea just off Portobello is sure to attract some attention. The idea of the steel Tidal Octopus...
Edinburgh residents given chance to shape future of local tax
by Marco Biagi MSP
How would it affect you if you were asked to pay more in Council Tax? What if you were asked to...
Drugs worth over £50k recovered in capital
Police in the capital have arrested four people in connection with the recovery of a substantial amount of controlled drugs with a combined street...
Derby County tribute to former Hearts’ legend Dave Mackay
Derby County last night unveiled a lasting memorial which will take pride of place at the iPro Stadium in honour of the late Dave Mackay.
After...
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Petitions Committee
Chronicle Online
TV Licensing rules for students
Leith Walk By-Election
Road closures for Pedal for Scotland
The council's Petitions Committee meets this afternoon at 2:00pm and you...
Witness appeal after unprovoked Meadows attack
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Meadows area which happened around 5.15am on Tuesday.
A group of 5 men and...
New hotel design for Royal High School
A new planning application has been made to the City of Edinburgh Council today incorporating new designs for the proposed hotel on Calton Hill...
Edinburgh Subtitles and Captions Club for filmgoers with hearing loss
Imagine watching a film where the sound track is impossible to make out properly. You can’t follow the plot or appreciate the film, however...
Further police appeal following Balerno sexual assault
Police are making a further appeal for witnesses one week on from the serious sexual assault of a 19-year-old woman in Balerno.
The incident occurred...
George Street – going back to normal from Monday
The council agreed to trial a new layout in George Street last year and that trial is now coming to an end.
The street will return...
Jamie Insall joins Hibs on three year deal
Jamie Insall has agreed a three year deal with Hibs following a prolific spell in English non-league football where he scored 42 goals last season.
Now...
Calling all student journalists!
The latest newspaper to be in the news for the wrong reasons is The Journal. This illustrious student newspaper with previous contributors including Alex...
Edinburgh authors to the fore in the Scottish Children’s Book Awards
Great news from the Scottish Book Trust! Edinburgh-based authors have dominated the shortlist for the 2016 Scottish Children’s Book Awards, with four out of the...
Problems with water supply in parts of Edinburgh ‘now fixed’
Some areas of the city had no running water this morning, but this appears to have been a valve which is now repaired.
Scottish Water...
FLASH COMPETITION! Tickets for you and three friends for Edinburgh Rugby this Friday
THIS COMPETITION CLOSES ON THURSDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 2015 at 3:00pm
The Edinburgh Reporter has teamed up with Specsavers, sponsor of the GUINNESS PRO12 match officials,...
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Dalry Primary School
Dean Park Primary School
Public Consultation Event today
Edinburgh Leisure September offer
Primary School consultation
We had a great time at Dalry Primary School on Monday...
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