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No police role or rank unattainable for women says Scotland’s top female officer

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Scotland's most senior female police officer has said no roles or ranks are unattainable for women, as the service celebrates 100 years of women...

Ian Murray issues complaint over tweets

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The Labour MP for Edinburgh South, Ian Murray has complained to the Deputy Speaker, Eleanor Laing about tweets sent out by the SNP earlier...

Hibs sign Martin Boyle on 2 year deal

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Martin Boyle has agreed to join Hibs  on a permanent basis after the winger signed a two year contract. The Edinburgh born 22-year-old moved to Easter Road  on...

Faizan Ali found guilty of Leith Links rape

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A man who attacked a woman on Leith Links has been found guilty of rape. Faizan Ali subjected his 28-year-old victim to the serious sexual...

Police seeking witnesses to serious assault

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Police in Edinburgh are asking for help or information in connection with their investigations into a serious assault in the Niddrie area. The incident occurred on Wednesday,...

Council to discuss extension to tram line

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Councillors will discuss the viability of the possible extension of the tram in Edinburgh. The update will be heard by Full Council on Thursday, 25 June and will...

Last Chance for Edinburgh Businesses to get the Green VIBE

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The application period for Scotland’s leading environmental award scheme is drawing to a close and businesses in Edinburgh are encouraged to enter their green...

Playbase put it all online

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Leith-based charity, Playbase Training, specialists in early years childcare courses introduce an online learning platform and new free app to help students gain qualifications...

Hard Rock Rocks in Edinburgh to star Stevie McCrorie and The Feeling

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More news of events taking place in St Andrew Square this summer has just been announced and tickets go on sale today. Hard Rock Cafe...

Police ask for help in tracing two girls

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Police Scotland are appealing for the public's help in tracing two girls who went missing from Glasgow yesterday. They are continuing their enquiries and appealing...

Film in the City attracts the crowds

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Edinburgh’s free outdoor cinema event Film in the City, has been hailed as a major success by event organisers, This is Edinburgh and Edinburgh International Film Festival (EIFF). Taking place over the...

Best Bar None scheme to extend to the city centre

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At an event to be held later today licensees will hear that Best Bar None (BBN) Scotland is preparing to launch a new scheme catering...

Car sharing might help commuters bypass rail disruption

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With regard to the 44-day disruptions hitting the Edinburgh-Glasgow rail line due to maintenance work the UK’s largest car sharing site Liftshare.com might be able to help. They have...

Dramatic makeover for Under the Bridge

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Art Under the Bridge is an arts project that has involved pupils from several local primary schools. The aim was to transform an unloved and...

Five things you need to know today

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  New Airlink buses  Friends of the Meadows Custom House Leith Daniel Scott Learning Disability Festival  New buses were shown off at the airport yesterday which will now take passengers between Waverley...

Edinburgh International Book Festival 2015: Around the World – with Two Goats

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'What unites us', says Janet Smyth, 'is our stories.' Janet, Edinburgh International Book Festival Children and Education Programme Director, is speaking at the launch of...

Parking attendant assaulted in Hamilton Terrace

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Police in Edinburgh are investigating an assault on a City of Edinburgh Council Parking Attendant in the Duddingston area which took place around 9am yesterday...

Edina Hibs complete 50-year circle

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  Edina Hibs, one of the best-known names in Boys’ Club football in Scotland,  have agreed to become a key part of Hibernian Community Football...

Police investigate indecent exposures in Oxgangs

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Police are appealing for witnesses following two reports of public indecency in the city which took place around 2.45am on Sunday 14th June after  two...

Police release CCTV image following public indecency in Lister Square bar

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Police have released CCTV footage of a man they wish to trace in connection with a public indecency investigation which took place around 8.20pm on...

Man arrested and charged following firearms incident in Liberton

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A man has been arrested and charged following a firearms discharge 2hich took place in the early hours of Wednesday 11th March outside an address in...

Rowing – Queensferry Regatta

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Words and Image by Donal Ferrie (Queensferry Rowing Club) Queensferry Rowing Club in partnership with North Queensferry Rowing Club will be hosting their annual Regatta...

Five things you need to know today

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  Health Social Care and Housing Committee meeting Friends of Lochend Park Wester Hailes Fun Run 2015 Power of Food Festival Eat Drink Discover Scotland Although most of the reports produced...

Police release video warning about dangers of ‘nude selfies’

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Police in Edinburgh have released some educational videos about the dangers of 'nude selfies.' These films have been created  at the National Crime Agencies Child Exploitation...

Five men plead guilty to Tollcross bank robbery

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Five men who carried out an armed robbery at a city centre bank have today been convicted. At the High Court in Glasgow, Aaron Brannan...

Hibs’ striker Dominique Malonga wins fifth cap for Congo

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Hibs' striker Dom Malonga came on as a substitute for Congo during his country's 1-1 draw against Kenya at Stade Marien Ngouabi in Owando. In...

Open day at Easter Road this Sunday

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The Hibernian Historical Trust will  host the fourth annual Leith Festival Open Day this Sunday Supporters and other visitors will enjoy an access all areas...

Five things you need to know today

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Custom House Leith Renewable World Learn to draw with the Edinburgh Sketcher Figgate Friends Green MSP wins amendment to new bill An open day was held yesterday at the...

Tonight’s Antiques Roadshow from Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art,

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Tonight's  Antiques Roadshow is back at the Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art, where discoveries include a stunning piece of Swedish glass, an invitation...

Custom House community consultation

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The City of Edinburgh Council in partnership with Scottish Historic Buildings Trust opened up the doors of Custom House Leith today to find out...

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