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Lothian MSP backs Small Business Saturday
As retailers gear up for the busiest shopping weekend of the year, Alison Johnstone, Scottish Green MSP for Lothian, is encouraging people to do...
Witness appeal following spate of fires in Portobello
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a number of deliberate fires within stairwells in Portobello.
Between Sunday 1st December and Monday 2nd December, six...
Police name man who died following collision on Bypass
Police Scotland have now confirmed the identity of a man who died following a road collision on the City Bypass as Brian Bulloch from...
F1 – Di Resta still unsure over future
Scotland's Paul di Resta might be forced to look elsewhere in order to continue with his motorsport career, as the F1 driver market begins...
Cristina’s Christmas Special Deal
Cristina is a fully qualified reflexologist who works at Muirhouse Millennium Community Centre.
She is making our readers a Special Christmas Offer – £25 for...
Three arrested following drugs seizure in Broomhouse
Three men have been arrested and charged under the Misuse of Drugs Act after police in Edinburgh recovered Class A and B drugs from...
Linlithgow woman wins award in eco contest
Eileen Murray from Linlithgow, West Lothian, has been crowned a winner in Central Scotland Forest Trust’s (CSFT) Greatest Greenspace Competition 2013.
The retired nursing sister...
The British Dietetic Association’s advice for Christmas
On average, we will consume around 6,000 calories (kcal) on Christmas day alone (versus the recommended daily amount of 2,000 kcal for women and...
Ecurie Ecosse cars sold for £8.8m
All eight cars in British connoisseur Dick Skipworth’s collection from the legendary Scottish team that won two consecutive Le Mans 24-Hour races in 1956...
Davidson’s Mains gets superfast broadband
Super-fast broadband has arrived in Davidson’s Mains, BT announced.
Upgrade hailed by Colin Keir MSP as more than 5,500 local homes and businesses set to...
Hearts goalkeeper Jamie Macdonald apologises to fans after cup defeat
Hearts’ goalkeeper Jamie Macdonald has apologised to supporters following the seven goal defeat to Celtic at Tynecastle on Sunday. The result was Hearts’ worst...
Lothian MSP backs Amnesty International’s Write for Rights Campaign 2013.
Alison Johnstone, Green MSP for Lothian, is backing Amnesty International’s Write for Rights Campaign 2013.
The annual global campaign highlights human rights abuses taking place...
Sick Kids to benefit from festive appeal
Charity Christmas cards on sale from today in Paper Tiger
An Edinburgh businessman has today launched a Christmas appeal to raise money for the Royal...
Monday Must Have
As the weather hit a colder spell this week I found myself layering two thin scarves together to stay warm.
It's probably time to invest...
Free city centre parking scheme starts today
The popular Alive After Five campaign starts in the heart of Edinburgh today with city centre shops opening later than usual and parking charges...
Vulnerable groups urged to get flu vaccination
Scotland’s most senior medical officer has called on people with underlying health conditions in the Lothians to get protected from flu following the release...
Edinburgh Police Launch Survey for Capital Business Community
Police Scotland has launched an online survey that aims to give members of the Edinburgh business community the opportunity to shape policing in the...
Edinburgh College students prove their skills on a national stage
One of Scotland’s largest colleges has received a string of accolades at a national competition recognising the most talented students from across a variety...
Edinburgh Schools encouraged to help people get online for Christmas
BT is appealing to schools across Scotland to help people in their local communities get online in time for Christmas.
BT has teamed up with...
Firefighters called out to a number of blazes in Portobello
Firefighters have attended a number of fires in the Portobello including a tenement block of flats in the Bath Street.
Ten residents which included two...
Recognition for Edinburgh swimming programme
An Edinburgh swimming programme which has boosted the number of children able to swim has won recognition for its success working with diverse communities.
Swimming...
Cocoa bar café coming to John Lewis!
John Lewis in the St James Centre will have a new cocoa bar café courtesy of Caribbean chocolate from Hotel Chocolat in Spring 2014.
The...
Hibs to face Raith Rovers at Easter Road in fifth round of Scottish Cup
Hibs will face Raith Rovers at Easter Road in the fifth round of the William Hill Scottish Cup. The tie will be played on...
Lighting ceremony at Marchmont Christmas Tree
The Marchmont & Sciennes Community Christmas tree will be lit next Saturday at 4pm.
Special Guest Ron Butlin, the Makar of Edinburgh, will preside. Join...
Lothian Buses are bringing Santa’s Grotto to you…
LOTHIAN BUSES GROTTO BUS HITS THE ROAD
Lothian Buses Launch Christmas in Style
A special Christmas grotto bus designed to spread joy to families across the...
Firearms Incident, Ratho Station – Continued Appeal for Information
Police in Edinburgh are continuing with their appeal for information following a firearms incident in the west of the city on Monday 25th November...
Witness appeal following Marionville Newsagent robbery
Police Scotland is appealing for witnesses following a robbery at an Edinburgh convenience store.
The incident happened around 11am on Saturday (30th November) at the...
West End shopping for Christmas
Edinburgh’s West End is the ideal place to shop for those special gifts this Christmas whilst enjoying a festive drink and mince pies. Join...
Five things you need to know today
Tattoo tickets on sale today - Need some plants for your garden? - New exhibition at Open Eye - RNLI fundraising this Christmas -...
The Edinburgh Reporter’s Weekly Sports Roundup
Rugby by John Preece
It was back to the day job for the International players this weekend and Edinburgh took advantage of having their players...
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