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Help available for those hit by the ‘Bedroom Tax’
by Marco Biagi MSP
The Scottish Government have increased the level of support offered to those hit by the bedroom tax – and it’s vital...
Scottish Independence Referendum – An Open Debate in Craiglockhart
This week there is something new for referendum voters in the Craiglockhart area.
Deputy First Minister Nicola Sturgeon MSP is holding a Q&A session at...
MSP raises Waverley access concerns
Lothian MSP, Sarah Boyack, writes on access issues at Waverley Station.
Anyone who regularly travels through Haymarket or Waverley will know about the significant redevelopment...
Diabetes Week highlights the rising number of cases among young people
According to the Scottish Diabetes Survey there were 3,733 under 20s with Type 1 diabetes in Scotland at the end of 2013, and 1,860...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – BattleActs
BattleActs will return for their 5th consecutive Edinburgh Fringe at the Laughing Horse Free Festival. Having built a reputation for outstanding improv, awards, rave...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – God’s Own Country
God’s Own Country
World Premiere adaptation of the award winning novel by Ross Raisin
North Yorkshire farmer Sam Marsdyke is struggling. Everything is changing and sometimes...
Edinburgh Festival Fringe – Our Teacher’s a Troll and Big Red Bath
Two children's shows which might interest the youngsters among you!
Half Moon, one of the country’s leading producers of theatre for young people based at...
New appeal following attempted robbery
Police in Edinburgh are issuing a new appeal following an assault and attempted robbery on a 58-year-old man on Princes Street last week.
They are...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – whats on today
TUESDAY 10 JUNE 2014 Continuing: Carol Rhodes and Louise Hopkins: Drawings, Paintings and Prints. Two artists' responses to Below Another Sky, an international residency programme designed...
Five things you need to know today
Consideration of Local Development plan delayed - Edinburgh and Lothians Labour Women’s Forum Event - Queen's Baton Relay concert - Pentlands Neighbourhood Partnership meeting -...
Preparations across the city for the Edinburgh Festival Carnival
The Edinburgh Festival Carnival is back for an explosive third year on Sunday 20th July. Supported by The City of Edinburgh Council, this extravaganza...
Juice Plus looking for franchisees
A fitness entrepreneur who shot to fame on BBC’s Dragons’ Den is kicking off a juicy campaign in Edinburgh this week, by showing health...
Scottish Independence Referendum – the Green view
Today as we mark 100 days of campaigning left until the referendum, the Green Yes campaign is calling on Green-minded Scots to inspire undecided...
Drug dealer’s assets confiscated
An Edinburgh drug dealer's assets were seized under a confiscation order at Edinburgh High Court today. Property owned by William Cassels to the extent...
Ten new galleries for National Museum of Scotland
More work is to be carried out at Chambers Street following the award of £4.84 million by the Heritage Lottery Fund. The National Museum...
Lorry sheds load on City Bypass – Massive delays
Police Scotland is advising motorists of major traffic disruption on the Edinburgh City Bypass after a lorry shed its load.
The incident happened around 2.20pm...
Beefburgers and Beer in Bruntsfield
Renowned Edinburgh butcher W.M. Christie of Bruntsfield, has teamed up with local Loanhead brewery Top Out to produce a limited-edition beer burger celebrating the...
Cat dumped outside Hermiston Gait supermarket
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a cat was dumped outside an Edinburgh supermarket.
Scotland's animal welfare charity was alerted early on Friday...
Music – Wozniak release EP today
Edinburgh’s Wozniak have taken inspiration from all over the world to craft their new EP, Pikes Peak which is released today.
Available from Morningside Young Team...
Five things you need to know today
Robbery - 100 days - Queen's Baton Relay - Morningside Library - Raise the Baton concert
Thieves on Friday made off with an estimated £1m...
Colin Keir MSP looks forward to the final 100 days
by Colin Keir MSP
As an SNP MSP you can well imagine how I am feeling as we head towards the most significant date in...
2000 attend ‘Petrie Out’ rally at Easter Road
An estimated 2000 fans gathered at Easter Road yesterday to demand the removal of chairman Rod Petrie from the board.
Petrie is under pressure following...
Armed Robbery – Further Appeal for Information
Police in Edinburgh are issuing a further appeal for information following Friday's high-value armed robbery at a city centre jewellery store.
Three men dressed in...
Sunday in Edinburgh – things to do today
SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2014
Blackwell's Edinburgh Teenage Book Group. Currently reading Patrick Ness's More Than This. All welcome. 2-3pm, Blackwell's South Bridge. To join please email [email protected]....
Five things you need to know today
Flowave - Petition for Free Wifi - Film in the City - Recycling tips - Edinburgh Trams
The University of Edinburgh has a new wave...
Books – A Bird is Not a Stone
There are not so many book launches when the author is not present; when the book in question is an anthology, the absence of...
Today at Musselburgh the race is on for The Edinburgh Cup
Trainer Mark Johnston is going five-handed to land a hat-trick of Edinburgh Cup titles at Musselburgh today.
The East Lothian’s course’s premier Flat meeting is...
Saturday in Edinburgh – What’s on today
SATURDAY 7 JUNE 2014
Darien and the Buccaneers: Dr Eric Graham weaves a story of Scotland's buccaneers and the impact that Darien had on piracy. 2pm, City Art...
Five things you need to know today
The Edinburgh Cup - The Gumball Rally - Moonwalk - Queen's Baton Relay - Playing at Edinburgh Airport
It's all happening in Edinburgh this weekend,...
Film in the City in June
June is officially movie month in Edinburgh, and it all begins this Sunday 8 June 2014.
In the build-up to the Edinburgh International Film Festival...
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