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Speedway – fan comes up trumps for Monarchs with major sponsorship
Edinburgh Monarchs have a new major sponsor thanks to a loyal fan.
The club will now be known as the Edinburgh Parsons Peebles Monarchs and...
World air pollution authority retires after glittering career
An Edinburgh-based world authority on air pollution has retired after a 42-year career at the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology
Professor David Fowler, who led...
Witness appeal following Kirk Brae assault
Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seen to be assaulted on Kirk Brae last night.
The incident happened around 5.25 pm when...
Increased concern for missing Fife teenager with links to Edinburgh
Police are appealing for information to help trace a teenager reported missing from St Andrews on Monday 20th March.
Liam Southby (15) was visiting a...
New beginning for Broomhouse after £2.5m boost
Edinburgh’s Broomhouse community is celebrating two wins bringing its total fundraising efforts to £2.5m to build a new community hub.
The hub will provide a...
Andrew Shinnie says players have been working hard in training ahead of Falkirk game
Hibs' midfielder Andrew Shinnie says that the players have been working hard this week to prepare for the game against Falkirk at Easter Road...
Colinton care home residents enjoy Vera Lynn sing-along
Residents at a local care home sung their hearts out when they celebrated Vera Lynn’s 100th birthday by joining a nationwide sing-along.
Residents from Care UK’s...
Speedway – gutsy Davey back in the saddle and seeking sponsors
Mitchell Davey is set to roar back into competitive action for ambitious Edinburgh Monarchs after an absence of almost four seasons and the popular...
Field hockey – key clash for two Capital rivals at Peffermill
Two Edinburgh hockey teams both have the same objective when they clash in a key Division One fixture tonight (7pm) at Peffermill.
Edinburgh University are one...
2017 Edinburgh Asian Film Festival begins today
Full programme announced for 2017 Edinburgh Asian Film Festival
Festival brings a hand-picked selection of the best in contemporary Asian filmmaking to Filmhouse Edinburgh 24...
Speedway – Bandits out to mug Diamonds
In May 1968 Newcastle Colts visited Shielfield Park to open a first season for the Berwick Bandits in a challenge match.
Now, almost 50 years...
MP Tommy Sheppard backing hearing loss charity
A local MP is backing a charity which offers support to help businesses in Edinburgh become more accessible and deaf aware for job-seekers or...
Fishing – young Scots need help to bring back gold
The Scottish Youth International fly fishing team travel to Llyn Brenig in North Wales for the 33rd Youth International Fly Fishing Competition in August...
Next two games are massive says Hibs’ defender Jordon Forster
Hibs' defender Jordon Forster insists that the next two game are massive for the club particularly after dropping points at home to Dumbarton last...
Statement from Chief Constable Phil Gormley following events in London
Police Scotland Chief Constable Phil Gormley has issued the following statement following the events in London yesterday.
He said: "Police Scotland is saddened by the...
Second arrest in connection with death of Shaun Woodburn
Police have arrested a second male in connection with the death of Shaun Woodburn.
Officers were called to Great Junction Street around 2am on Sunday 1...
Syrian refugee Nihad Al Turk’s ‘thank you’ to Scotland
A respected artist who was on the first Syrian refugee flight from Lebanon is saying “thank you” to Scotland...
Police appeal for help to trace missing woman Gemma Whitelaw
Police are appealing for information in order to trace a 30-year-old woman who is missing from the Morningside area.
Gemma Whitelaw was last seen around...
Witness appeal after 9-year-old boy knocked off bike in Gilmerton
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision in the Gilmerton area which took place around 8.40am on Thursday 16 March in Hyvot...
Police tackle dangerous and illegally operated business vehicles
Dangerous and illegally operated business vehicles have been taken off the road and prevented from trading in a day of action to tackle metal...
52 Canoes Tiki Den sells at closing date
Surveyors DM Hall advise that they have sold the pub which brought "a touch of Pacific sunshine to Edinburgh" at a closing date.
The 52...
Raising the Bar at Dine
DINE Launch Monthly Cocktail Club with a Twist
Scotland’s ever evolving cocktail scene shows no sign of slowing down but if you’re failing to keep...
Police urge vigilance after bogus workmen incidents in West Lothian
Police are appealing for information and urging the public to be vigilant following four bogus workmen incidents in Livingston and Bathgate.
The incidents took place...
Protest to council about investment policy
Local campaign groups Divest Lothian and People and Planet Edinburgh protested outside the City Chambers today about the Council's investment in fossil fuel companies.
A report published...
Field hockey – Scots shutout Wales but fail to make next stage
World League, third and fourth place play-off: men: Scotland 4, Wales 0 (in Belfast)
Scotland men claimed third place in the World League 2 tournament...
41-year old man in serious condition after Queensferry Road fire
A joint police and fire service investigation is underway after a blaze broke out at a basement flat in Queensferry Road around 5.45am on Sunday morning.
Firefighters extinguished...
Toddler assaulted on Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough train
British Transport Police have released CCTV images after a toddler was assaulted on board the 4pm Edinburgh Waverley to Peterborough Virgin East Coast service...
New London rail express sales service launches at Edinburgh Airport
Gatwick Express, Heathrow Express, Stansted Express and Luton Thameslink launched their first ever joint sales team at Edinburgh airport for air...
Information appeal after fox cut from a snare in Midlothian
The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a fox was cut from a snare in the Midlothian area.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity was alerted...
What’s on this week at the Storytelling Centre – a home for Scotland’s culture
Monday begins with the first of the new Mind Well events, a relaxed, social session of stories, songs and laughter in the Storytelling Court. Hosted...
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