Tag: local news

Students Perform in NYC Tartan WeekDance students were given a taste of international performance on a recent trip to New York for NYC Tartan Week.  Twenty students from Edinburgh College’s BA Honours and HND...

 A new pitch was formally opened at Meadowbank Sports Centre yesterday, with the local MSP, Kenny MacAskill and Councillor Richard Lewis, Culture Convenor on hand for a bit of football practice with some young...

Police concern over mother of newborn baby, EdinburghPolice in Edinburgh are concerned for the wellbeing of the mother of a newborn baby found on a bench behind a block of flats known as Hailesland...

Scotland’s forgotten bloodiest battle is brought back to life A university has joined forces with local dramas groups to commemorate Scotland’s near forgotten ‘Battle of Pinkie Cleugh’. The battle between the Scots and English at Pinkie...

Man arrested - John Byrne on a new commission - Lothian Buses - Fringe tickets - In Chambers Street tonight -  A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident...

POLHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE NOMINATED FOR SCOTTISH BUSINESS AWARD The Chief Executive of an Edinburgh-based housing association has been shortlisted for a prestigious Scottish Business Award. Keith Anderson from Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has been...

 BYRNE TO LIGHT UP THE KING’S DOMEThe Festival City Theatres Trust has commissioned renowned Scottish artist John Byrne to redesign the domed auditorium ceiling of the King’s Theatre as part of the building’s ongoing...

Friday marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of the man who is considered by many to have made the greatest overall contribution to Hibernian Football Club.In an unparallelled career, he was a winner...

 60 Glorious Years of The Royal Yacht Britannia 1953-2013The Royal Yacht Britannia, The Queen’s former floating palace, celebrates her 60th Anniversary this month. Echoing the glamour of the era, Britannia is inviting visitors to come dressed in vintage 50s fashion on...

Two New Managerial Appointments at Edinburgh’s Biggest Bus Company Lothian Buses announces the appointment of two new members to the Company’s Senior Leadership Team. In May, Walter Herring will take on the new role of Head of Operational Risk.  He...

Next week's Corporate Policy and Strategy Committee has a serious problem to discuss.The Capital Coalition has already declared that it will not evict any council tenants whose benefit is cut due to the reform...

 Royal Mile Clean up - Ewan Williamson - Pandas - Taoist Tai Chi Centre grand opening - Assembly Rooms FringeYesterday afternoon the council led a clean-up on The Royal Mile to get it ready...

Suspicious death, EdinburghPolice investigating the suspicious death of a man in Edinburgh have confirmed he died as a result of significant injuries.The body of the 43-year-old was discovered in scrubland near the car park...

Assault and attempted robbery, EdinburghPolice in Edinburgh are appealing for information following an incident where an elderly woman was assaulted as she withdrew money from a city centre cash machine.The incident happened around 11.30am...

 The Royal Mile was given a fresh look in time for spring as Council staff, residents and businesses come together to spruce up the thoroughfare today.This morning, volunteers tackled a range of issues such as...

The search for applicants for the next Social Innovation Incubator Award programme is now under way. Please read on for information on The Melting Pot’s fantastic Award programme. "We’re looking for your help in finding...

Edinburgh’s award-winning Arkle theatre company present a rare chance for audiences to enjoy one of David Mamet’s most sparkling comedies.’Boston Marriage’ is a stylish historical snapshot of same-sex commitment that clearly resonates with current...

Bin the Bedroom Tax - Start Local Fight-Back Groups NOWCome along on Thursday 11th April 2013 @ 7pm North Edinburgh Arts Centre. All welcome.This meeting is to help form/ support local groups in Pilton, Muirhouse, Royston Wardieburn,...

 It looks as though the date is now set for panda activity of the mating kind.....EdinburghZoo say that giant pandas Tian Tian and Yang Guang are likely to meet for the 2013 breeding season...

Poppyscotland announced today  that the 2012 Scottish Poppy Appeal has raised £2,586,788. Although proud of the result, the charity emphasised the need to raise more money in 2013 to continue to deliver vital support...

Police have now identified the man whose body was discovered in a lane off Cumberland Street in the New Town area of Edinburgh on Friday 5 April 2013.He is 28-year-old Lee Hayburn, of no...

Vulnerable adults - The Edinburgh Reporter on YouTube - Harlaw Hydro - Royal Mile Clean up today - House Concerts @42The council would like you to consider sharing your home with vunerable adults. They...

 From today you can invest in a local renewable energy cooperative which will use the profit that it hopes to make for the benefit of the community in Balerno.The people behind it are keen...

 Businesses in Edinburgh to benefit from new employer services team Sam Kemp and Vicki MacLean on board to identify and advise on recruitment and skills needs Employers in the Edinburgh area can now benefit from more...

The peaceful and orderly conduct of Scotland's century-long constitutional journey should stand as an exemplar of popular democracy for countries all over the world, First Minister Alex Salmond has told a prestigious institute in...

 Dalkeith Couple Win Big Playing EuroMillionsMidlothian is fast becoming a lucky area as Gwynedd Roberts (56) and his wife Lesley (54) from Danderhall, Dalkeith have become the second couple from the area in less...

 Local councillor Bill Henderson may only have been elected to his position last May but he has in the words of one resident 'hit the ground running'. He is campaigning hard for the council...

Police in Edinburgh can now confirm the identity of a man who died following an incident in Lochend Butterfly Way on Saturday 6 April 2013.He was 27-year-old Steven Barrett, who was originally from Bridgend...

 Scottish Swimming and Quipu TV are bringing swimming action from Royal Commonwealth Pool live to screens globally Scottish Swimming, the governing body for swimming in Scotland, and Quipu TV, a Glasgow-based internet broadcaster, will be...

  In typical Branson style he had a message for British Airways with whom he has for so long fought a battle for domestic routes.  Sporting a bespoke Virgin Atlantic Harris Tweed kilt, Branson flashed a...