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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...
Witness appeal following two housebreakings in Penicuik
A police investigation is underway following two housebreakings in the Penicuik area in the early hours of Friday morning.
The first incident occurred at Stevenson...
Christmas message from the Lord Provost
HAVE MERCY THIS CHRISTMAS
This Christmas we reflect on a year of joy and sadness.
In recent months, “the world is not a happy place” is...
Tickets for some Edinburgh’s Hogmanay events still available
Although there are many events at Hogmanay which are already sold out organisers are keen to street that they still have tickets for some...
Edinburgh fashion company goes into administration
The Edinburgh-based fashion company Ness Clothing has gone into administration today with the appointment of James Stephen and Matthew Tait of BDO LLP.
105 staff...
Foodbank collection at Easter Road on Saturday
Hibs are supporting the latest fan-led foodbank collection, which will take place at the home match between Hibernian and Raith Rovers tomorrow.
Organised by Edinburgh...
Man arrested following attack in Royal Mile
Police Scotland have confirmed that a man has been arrested and charged following an assault in the Royal Mile which took place around 6pm on Wednesday.
A...
Air guns require a licence from 31 December
The Air Weapon and Licensing (Scotland) Act 2015 comes into effect on 31 December 2016.
The new law will require any person who possesses, purchases,...
Man arrested following seizure of herbal cannabis from house in Saughton
Police have seized a quantity of Class B drugs from an address in the Saughton area.
A search warrant was executed at a flat in...
Man arrested following fire at high-rise block of flats in Muirhouse
A man has been arrested and charged following a fire at a fourth-floor flat in Fidra Court on Pennywell Medway just before 10:00pm last night.
Police officers placed...
Emergency service workers brace themselves for over 12,000 calls tonight
Emergency service workers are bracing themselves for over 12,000 calls over one night – many from Christmas revellers who’ve abused alcohol.
Police, paramedics and...
Andrew Dickson’s Canadian adventure raises almost £3,000 for local charities
Edinburgh man Andrew Dickson has raised almost three thousand pounds for local charities by cycling across Canada from Vancouver to Halifax Nova Scotia.
Remarkably the...
At the Traverse – Music Mondays – Amanda Rheaume
Amanda Rheaume is a quiet crusader. The Canadian singer-songwriter, who appears in the Traverse Theatre’s latest Monday music programme, has a history of speaking out for...
Our advent calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #22
Our suggestion is to support the National Museum of Scotland (NMS) by gifting a membership to NMS to your friends or family. You are...
Colinton Community Council wants answers on RBS closures
When the Colinton branch of RBS was closed the bank gave assurances that they would continue to serve locals from the Juniper Green branch.
Now RBS...
At the Dovecot Gallery today – 24 Doors of Advent
The Dovecot Gallery is taking part in 24 Doors of Advent organised by Edinburgh's Christmas today. It will be open from 10.30am to 5.30pm...
Christmas with Councillor Maureen Child
The Edinburgh Reporter posed a number of questions to people around the city – here are some of the answers from Councillor Maureen Child...
Man arrested following sexual assault on bus in East Lothian
Police have arrested and charged a 68-year-old man following the sexual assault of a 17-year-old woman on a bus.
The incident took place on East...
MSP Emma Harper highlights practice of illegal puppy trafficking.
MSP Emma Harper will lead a Members’ Business debate today at Holyrood to highlight the practice of illegal puppy trafficking.
Scotland’s animal welfare charity has...
Man arrested for serious assault in Linlithgow Rugby Club car park
Police have arrested and charged a man following a serious assault in Linlithgow.
The incident took place on Saturday 17 December in the car park...
Police reassure public following Berlin truck attack
Following the Berlin truck attack of Monday 19th December - which so far has led to 12 deaths and left 49 injured - Assistant...
Witness appeal after elderly woman injured during fall on bus
Police are appealing for witnesses after a Lothian bus had to brake heavily to avoid a silver Honda Civic on a roundabout on Gilmerton...
Princes Street pavement cordoned off due to small fire in Jenners
Police cordoned off part of the pavement outside Jenners department store on Princes Street yesterday after a fire alarm sounded at around 2.30pm.
Five fire engines and a...
Our advent calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #21
Buy somebody a suspended coffee today with Social Bite.
What is a suspended coffee? You pay it forward and then a homeless person can redeem a...
@EdinTravel keeping an eye on the city’s traffic
There are three people behind Edinburgh Travel News and in particular the Twitter account @EdinTravel which aims to give everybody in Edinburgh news about...
Prolific Edinburgh housebreaker jailed for 34 months
A prolific housebreaker has been sentenced to 34 months in prison after targeting homes in Edinburgh.
Delroy McPhillips appeared before Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Tuesday,...
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