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Ian Schultz likely to miss today’s Forth Country derby
Ian Schultz is a massive player for Edinburgh Capitals and he is likely to sit out today's (SAT, 4pm) Forth Country derby against Fife...
Lewis Stevenson hopes to round off memorable year with victory over Falkirk
Hibs' long serving full back Lewis Stevenson is hoping to round off a memorable 2016 in style with a victory over Falkirk this afternoon.
Hibs...
Police issue safety advice ahead of Hogmanay celebrations
As the capital gears up for Hogmanay, Police Scotland have released a statement giving safety advice ahead of the annual Edinburgh street party.
Chief Superintendent Kenny MacDonald,...
Police hunt youths after 15-year-old boy attacked in Livingston
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in Livingston which took place around 9pm on Wednesday in Deans North Road.
A 15-year-old boy was walking...
Teenager killed following collision on city bypass
A police investigation is underway after a 19-year-old man died when his Renault Clio car collided with a road barrier on the Edinburgh city bypass between Sheriffhall and...
Police hunt motorcyclist following hit and run collision on Muirhouse Green
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision which happened around 10:10pm last night on Muirhouse Green at its junction with Ferry Road.
A...
Gary Parker believes that Hibs should be ‘burying teams’
Garry Parker believes that Hibs should be burying teams with the number of chances that the players are creating.
Last weekend, Hibs totally dominated possession...
Police launch Gaelic Language Plans spanning the coming five years
Police Scotland and the Scottish Police Authority (SPA) have launched their Gaelic Language Plans spanning the coming five years.
The documents set out how the...
Blackwood Design Awards – shortlist revealed
There have been many ingenious entries for the Blackwood Design Awards and they have now revealed the nine inventions on the shortlist.
These include a...
At the theatre in January
The King's and the Festival Theatre have some amazing shows lined up for you in the New Year.
In January they have everything from Shakespeare...
76-year-old pedestrian suffers serious injuries after being struck by car in Niddrie
Police are appealing for information after a serious collision on Niddrie Mains Road on Tuesday.
A 76-year-old man was struck by a silver Mercedes C...
#Edinburgh2050 Jamie Coleman of CodeBase
Jamie Coleman, Managing Director of CodeBase, gives us his insights into the impact developing technology will have on Edinburgh's future in the latest in...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay predicting complete sell out
If you don't have a ticket then don't come to Edinburgh City centre on Hogmanay. That was the message from the organisers at this...
Police release CCTV image following serious assault on Regent Road
Police have released a CCTV image of a man that officers wish to trace in connection with a serious assault in Edinburgh city centre.
The incident...
Cyclist injured in collision with car on Minto Street
Police are appealing for witnesses after a collision between a cyclist and a motorist on Minto Street on Tuesday.
The female cyclist in her 20's...
Police release CCTV images following city centre robbery
Police have released CCTV images of two men that they believe may be able to assist them with their enquiries into a robbery which took place in...
Lewis Stevenson makes history at Hampden
Over the years several top class players have worn Hibernian’s famous green and white jersey.
Many who saw him play believed that Gordon Smith was...
49-year-old man arrested following death in Whitburn
A man has been arrested in connection with a death at a house in Whitburn yesterday.
Police were called to the property in West Main...
Parking problems in the city
Yesterday 27 December 2016 parking charges were payable after a couple of festive days when parking in the city was free. Except that, according to...
House of Fraser employee found dead inside store
A police investigation is underway after an employee at the House of Fraser store in Princes Street was found dead inside the premises at 9.15am on Tuesday...
Elderly woman dies after suffering a fall on a bus
An elderly woman has died after falling inside a number three Lothian service bus after the vehicle braked suddenly near a roundabout on Gilmerton Road...
American free solo climber headlines mountain film festival
The 14th Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival (EMFF) from Saturday 4 to Sunday 5 February 2017, at George Square Lecture Theatre, is headlined by American...
Ice hockey – Dobron’s men in roller-coaster display at Belfast
Coach Michal Dobron takes his Edinburgh Capitals squad to Fife Flyers on Boxing Day (face-off 6pm) after a roller-coaster display at high-flying Belfast Giants...
How much do you know about Star Wars?
Rogue One: A Star Wars story has opened in cinemas across the country and at ODEON they are holding more than 10,000 screenings across...
Obituary – Bill Purves 1934 -2016
by Tim Maguire, Celebrant, Caledonian Humanist Association
Bill Purves was born in Edinburgh on 4 February 1934, the only child to William and Edith Purves...
Local politicians call for new community centre in Morningside
Conservative politicians, Lothians MSP Miles Briggs and Councillor Nick Cook who is standing for re-election in 2017, are calling on the City of Edinburgh Council to...
First Minister’s Christmas message
Here is the First Minister's Christmas message which she recorded at Alness in Milnafua Village Hall:
https://youtu.be/NbLt_si6UAg
First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon said: “Christmas is about spending time...
Frances has the recipe for a long and happy life
Frances Renshaw has just celebrated her 100th birthday at Cairdean House care home.
She celebrated her birthday on 21 December with family members, friends and...
Film – Wigilia (2016)
One of the lecturers in Screenwriting and Film Production at Queen Margaret University, Graham Drysdale, has produced a feature film which he has just...
Hibs drop to second place after frustrating draw against Raith Rovers
Hibs dropped to second place in the Championship for the first time since October 15 after a frustrating 1-1 draw with Raith Rovers at...
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