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Wednesday in Edinburgh – what’s on today
WEDNESDAY 4 JUNE 2014
Blackwell's Edinburgh presents : Scotland, Nationhood and Independence - Chris Bambery launches his new book, A People's History of Scotland, in conversation with James Foley and Peter...
Five things you need to know today
Your Patch - Time Bank Singers - NHS advice for summer - Waverley Station - Standard Life encouraging cycling to work?
The council are still...
Paul Kane says Hibs have scored PR Own Goal
Paul Kane had described Hibs’ decision not to allow fans, intending to protest about Rod Petrie’s continued involvement with the club, access to the...
Former Currie pupil cycling America for charity
From Cathleen Hunter
I thought you might be interested in hearing about Euan Hunter who is currently attempting to cycle the 48 mainland USA States,...
Witness appeal following attempted robbery in Princes Street
Police are appealing for witnesses following an assault and attempted robbery in the city centre.
The incident happened around 10.45pm on Sunday in Princes Street.
A...
Police appeal to trace next of kin
Police in Edinburgh are looking for assistance from the public to trace the next of kin of two elderly men who died last week.
John...
Trapped cygnet rescued from Blackford Pond
A cygnet who became trapped between two logs at a pond in Edinburgh has been returned to his family after being rescued by the...
Diamorphine recovered in Balfour Street flat
Police have recovered around £15,600 of drugs from a property in Edinburgh as part of an ongoing campaign to target serious and organised crime...
Police warn public of ‘courier fraud’
Police Scotland has joined forces with the Metropolitan Police and other forces in England and Wales to raise the public's awareness of 'courier fraud',...
Sailing – Royal Forth hosting major 707 event
After the success of the Edinburgh 707 Cup at Port Edgar, it’s now the turn of The Royal Forth Yacht Club to host a...
Tuesday in Edinburgh – things to do today
TUESDAY 3 JUNE 2014
Cafe Des Artistes: Vija Celmins. The Artist Rooms Research Partnership invites you to a participatory evening hosted by Catherine Spencer (University of...
Five things you need to know today
Drinking and driving in the summertime - One Direction instructions - Coburg Studios - Free massage for pregnant women! - Charity afternoon tea
Drinking and...
Legion Scotland helping ex service personnel in Edinburgh
Legion Scotland today launched a new wellbeing service for ex-servicemen and women in Edinburgh.
The befriending service will provide support and advice to ex servicemen...
Leeann Dempster takes over as Hibs’ new Chief Executive
Hibs’ new Chief Executive Leeann Dempster started work today, taking over responsibility for all Club activity, including - but not solely - football, community...
Jim Clark Rally – Appeal for Witnesses
Police investigating the road collisions at the Jim Clark Rally on Saturday afternoon are appealing for witnesses to come forward.
Police are particularly interested to...
Edinburgh Councillor blogs – Nigel Bagshaw on being a pedestrian
Virtually all of us are pedestrians – so why not make life easier for us all?
Pedestrians sometimes get a poor deal in this city...
Monday in Edinburgh – things to do today
MONDAY 2 JUNE 2014
Anthony Penrose: Backstage at the Lee Miller Archives. A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the Lee Miller Archive, which houses more than...
Five things you need to know today
Council to sell Towerbank Primary School Annexe - Edinburgh Bus Tours - Dads Rock AGM - PureSPA are Youth Employer of the month -...
Bruntsfield Primary to have a new playground
Bruntsfield Primary School will have a brand new playground due to the initiative of some of the parents of current pupils. The design is...
Serco picked to run Edinburgh to London sleeper service
Great news for those who find it a bonus to go out for dinner in London after a business day and then sleep their...
Sssshhhhh! Sleeping teddies at the library
On Tuesday 10th June, the Children's Library is hosting its first ever teddy bear sleepover.
You are invited to bring your teddy or toy along...
Cashback funding changes lives
The Scottish Government announced this week that a further £570,000 CashBack funding is to be invested to create life-changing opportunities for young people through...
Ernest Levy – a celebration at the Central Library
'If you really want peace, you have to declare war on revenge'
Ernest Levy, musician, cantor, actor, writer and friend to many, wrote these words...
The Big Lunch was eaten in Edinburgh today!
Communities take part in Big Lunches across the city
Earlier today many people across Edinburgh sat down with neighbours and residents in their communities for...
Jim Clark Rally – crash victims named
Police confirmed the names of the people who died at the Jim Clark Rally yesterday. Iain John Provan (64) and Elizabeth Allan (63),...
New housing development about to start in Wester Hailes
Places for People and City Council partnership on target to deliver 1000 new affordable homes for Edinburgh
Work on an £18 million residential development is...
West Register House celebrating 200 years
An exhibition will be launched from this weekend to celebrate one of our most notable landmark buildings in the city centre.
West Register House with...
BBC Crimewatch to make appeal for information about Suzanne Pilley
The crime programme will be making a new and fresh appeal for information leading to discovery of her remains tomorrow evening.
David Gilroy was convicted...
People’s Choice Award at Gardening Scotland 2014
Gardening Scotland 2014 is taking place at the Royal Highland Showground this weekend. A stunning show garden that commemorates the centenary of the First...
Edinburgh solicitor heads up petition for public enquiry
Edinburgh-based solicitor, Daniel Donaldson, has established “Trams Inquiry” a campaign to push for a public inquiry into the Edinburgh Trams Project.
He says the campaign is...
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