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Birthlink is celebrating – 111 years old this year
The charity Birthlink has two shops in Edinburgh one at Lower Gilmore Place and the other in Bruntsfield
The well established thrift shops have...
Scouting needs new volunteers – online information evening on Tuesday
Think you know Scouting – think again!
Scouts inspire and enable a generation
The volunteers are everyday heroes
Sign up for the online information evening on Tuesday 29...
West Lothian Table Tennis Club – free drop in sessions at The Centre
West Lothian Table Tennis Club, (WLTTC), which recently took up residency at The Centre, Livingston is offering free drop-in sessions for shoppers who want...
At the Bay this Christmas and New Year
Bay Hotel once again champions the best Scottish talent at Christmas and New Year.
As it gets ready to host its first proper Christmas...
Man arrested following two deaths in Craigmillar
Police Scotland confirm that a 65-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with the deaths of two men on Greendykes Road in...
Excluding councillors from rents debate is wrong
Excluding tenants from debates about the private rented sector risks leaving “a quarter of the city disenfranchised”, a city councillor has warned.
It comes after...
Edinburgh Short Film Festival 2022 begins next week
The 12th Edinburgh Short Film Festival once again brings some of the world’s best short films to Edinburgh and welcome audiences back to the cinema...
Jardine calls for debate over flight paths at Edinburgh Airport
Edinburgh West MP Christine Jardine has called on the Leader of the House, Penny Mourdaunt, to find time in Parliament to debate the ongoing...
Council’s task force to continue following’catastrophic’ decisions by UK Government
by Marie Sharp Local Democracy Reporter
A cost of living taskforce set up to deal with a winter crisis may have to continue longer term...
Connecting communities on the Edinburgh to North Berwick line
by Iain V Monk of the Drem to Gullane Path Campaign
In March, Scotland’s Railway (ScotRail and Network Rail) announced that it had seconded Sustrans...
Furious residents say 66ft telecoms mast will blight High Street Conservation Area
Residents are furious at plans to install a 66ft telecoms tower outside their properties in Portobello.
Almost 50 objections have been lodged with the City...
The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo release tickets for half-price preview night
Organisers of The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo try to ensure the event can be enjoyed by all by announcing half-price Preview Night tickets which...
Letter from Scotland
Railway workers, council staff, teachers, nurses, police officers are all fighting for wage rises that keep pace with inflation, now at 9 per cent...
Council elections 2022 – a reminder about postal votes
Around 60 per cent of postal ballots have been returned by voters across Edinburgh so far, as voters were advised to get any unposted ballots...
City’s play-off hopes dashed after defeat at home last night
Edinburgh City’s play-off hopes suffered a setback last night as they went down to Stranraer at Ainslie Park.
The Citizens went into the match days...
Council to raise council tax by three per cent to fund £1 billion budget
Council tax in Edinburgh will rise by three per cent from April, as part of a budget which has agreed spending of more than £1...
Council announces that three city libraries will reopen soon
Three of the city's libraries which have been used as test centres will reopen as libraries once more in gradual steps beginning on 31...
Clambers to reopen on Thursday
Children can once again get active at Edinburgh Leisure’s Clambers soft play at the Royal Commonwealth Pool when it reopens on Thursday after its...
Gleneagles Townhouse appoint Head Chef ahead of opening
Ahead of its official launch in Spring, Gleneagles Townhouse has announced the appointment of Head Chef, Jonny Wright, to produce the food for the...
John Swinney names skiff built by pupils at Castlebrae Community High School
The pupil-built skiff was recently completed at Castlebrae Community High School, after six years or so of hard work. Today the boat was...
Major Queensferry expansion given the go-ahead
A major expansion of South Queensferry is set to get underway after plans were approved by The City of Edinburgh Council.
The project – which...
New short term lets legislation is welcome in Edinburgh
All short-term let properties will require a licence which can be granted by the local council.
This legislation approved by The Scottish Parliament is...
Council rents will be frozen for the second year
Edinburgh council tenants are set to have their rent frozen for the second year running in response to the rise in the cost of...
Temporary outdoor seating in the Old Town refused permanent permission
Outside seating areas built to help cafés, restaurants and bars in Edinburgh’s Old Town serve customers during the pandemic will have to be removed,...
Almost 500 council homes identified as damp and mouldy
Nearly 500 council house tenants in Edinburgh reported experiencing problems with damp and mould over a three month period last year, new figures reveal.
Around...
Hoping to inspire positive action with Scotland’s Climate Festival
Environmental charity, Keep Scotland Beautiful has announced two new inspiring national events for January as part of Scotland’s Climate Festival.
Free and open to all,...
Creating a 20 Minute Neighbourhood in West Lothian
Livingston was hailed as the town of tomorrow as it developed in the 1960s – and now West Lothian is making another innovative move...
Beecraigs Festive Forest returns even bigger and better for 2021
It's just a short time until Beecraigs Festive Forest opens for the 2021 Winter Season featuring a fantastic fusion of festive activities for all...
Worbey & Farrell release new album Leyenda
Edinburgh concert pianist duo, Worbey & Farrell, have released a new album in a real departure from their earlier music. Leyenda has been produced...
Linlithgow cyclist conquers ‘Everest’
A young Linlithgow Bridge cyclist set out on Sunday (17th Oct) to make an attempt on the Scottish record for cycling the height of...
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