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Westminster announces plans on devolution

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The Secretary of State for Scotland, Alistair Carmichael MP, announced today plans for increased devolution in Scotland following the No vote in the Scottish...

Effie Gray – The Edinburgh Reporter on the big screen

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We are not given to blowing our own trumpets very often, but this time we really can't help it. Our very own Douglas Greenwood wrote...

Fixing our roads and streets is an ongoing task

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The council has allocated revenue funding to Roads and Transport Services for this year of just over £7m which is about a third of...

Witness appeal following Tollcross attack

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Police are appealing for information after an assault and attempted robbery last night on Lauriston Place. The incident took place around 10pm when a 19...

Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop to open new building

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Edinburgh Sculpture Workshop will unveil the new Creative Laboratories building - which it describes as an architecturally stunning facility specifically designed for sculptors -...

Five things you need to know today Edinburgh

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20mph Consultation Edinburgh Sketcher takes a bite out of Apple Morningside Library Cinderella At the Cameo    There is still time to air your views about traffic on most of...

Staffies deserve a second chance

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The Scottish SPCA's annual Staffie Awareness Week is underway to encourage people to look past the breed's unfair reputation. During the campaign, which runs from...

Edinburgh attractions on shortlist for tourism awards

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Local industry champions compete for Scottish Thistles honours A number of leading tourism attractions and businesses in Edinburgh and The Lothians have been shortlisted in...

Witness appeal following racist attack in London Road

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Police are appealing for information after a taxi driver was seriously assaulted in the early hours of Sunday 12th October. The 33 year old man...

Police reassure public after Drumbrae firearms incident

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Following the discharge of a firearm at a property on Drumbrae Terrace on Friday evening, police aim to reassure the community that they have launched...

Alan Stubbs’ reaction to yesterday’s draw

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A was a  frustrated Alan Stubbs that met the media immediately after seeing his team drop yet another two points against part timers Dumbarton...

Five things you need to know today Edinburgh

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MSPs expenses Volunteer Centre Edinburgh Flamingo chicks at the zoo Gala Concert for Epilepsy Scotland Football Works The list of expenses incurred by MSPs across Scotland has now...

Hibernian 0-0 Dumbarton

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Two atrocious refereeing decisions prevented Hibs from securing all three points against Dumbarton in a game they dominated throughout at Easter Road today. It’s been...

REVIEW – Eliza and the Bear at Electric Circus

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'I got friends, I got family here' rings out the first lines of Eliza and the Bear's vigorous set at Electric Circus. Beginning with...

Firearm incident in Drumbrae

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Police in Edinburgh are investigating a report of a firearm being discharged in the Drumbrae of Edinburgh last night. The incident happened around 11.30pm when...

SKFF unveils Small Pictures for Big Projects

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  The Sick Kids Friends Foundation (SKFF) is inviting art lovers to discover a unique exhibition where a number of specially commissioned artworks by some...

Serious road collision

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There was a serious road collision yesterday evening on the A772 at Gilmerton near Dobbies. Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses. The incident occurred around 7.30pm...

Police target alcohol proxy purchases

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Police Scotland, City of Edinburgh Council Community Safety Team and staff from Sainsbury’s and Scotmid will be out and about talking to independent licensees...

The Delines coming to the Voodoo Rooms

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New-country/soul group The Delines, lead by Willy Vlautin of Richmond Fontaine will be in Edinburgh next month after filling venues across the UK earlier...

Our videos this week

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This is where we will upload our videos recorded during the week commencing 6 October for you watch. First of all on Tuesday 7 October...

Consent for offshore wind in the Forth

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Four offshore wind farms that could provide enough energy to power over 1.4 million Scottish homes have received development consent, Energy Minister Fergus Ewing...

Muirhouse community to use memorial funds in the Borders

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Memorial funds to be used towards outdoor centre  A community that was shattered by the tragic events of the death of toddler Mikaeel Kular have...

Awards for Hibs’ duo Stubbs and Cummings

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Hibs’ Head Coach Alan Stubbs and teenage striker Jason Cummings have been named September's Scottish Professional Football League Championship manager and young player of...

Sexual assault in Eyre Place – appeal for witnesses

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Further appeal for witnesses, Eyre Place Police in Edinburgh are continuing their appeal for witnesses following the serious sexual assault of a 21 year old...

Easter Road residents petition the council over recycling

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Leith ACORN members delivered a petition with over 500 signatures asking the Council to provide adequate refuse collection and recycling services in the Easter Road area. ACORN...

Five things you need to know today Edinburgh

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Apple is coming to Edinburgh! Recycling Phase 2 Ben Sands at Edinburgh Folk Club PlayTalkRead Bus Pets Blessing Service at Greyfriars Apple have finally announced the opening date for...

Government offers ‘support for Edinburgh’ in budget

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Thursday’s budget delivered on the ask of the Scottish people for a fairer and more prosperous Scotland, Finance Secretary John Swinney said today. Setting out...

Council consultation on cycle route

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The council would like to hear from you about their plans to improve the cycle route to link Marchmont with the university's King's Buildings...

Edinburgh joins European healthy ageing project

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Councillor Cammy Day played host to members of an exclusive European project which promotes older people's health who visited Edinburgh this week for the...

Edinburgh MSP wants action on planning requirements for affordable housing

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Marco Biagi has joined forces with the Rector of University of Edinburgh, Peter McColl, to make a joint statement regarding linking affordable housing requirements...

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