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Bogus workmen target elderly man in West Calder
Police are appealing for information after an elderly man was targeted by bogus workmen.
Between Tuesday, November 22nd, and Thursday December, 1st, three unknown men...
Five things you need to know today
Holyrood Christmas lights now switched on
No smoking in cars with children
Hog the Stage finalists
The Edinburgh Reporter Advent Calendar
Our...
Ban on smoking in cars with children introduced today
The measure is part of the government's ambition to create a tobacco-free generation by 2034 which means that less than 5% of people would...
Edinburgh’s Hogmanay announce the shortlist for Hog the Stage
Edinburgh's Hogmanay has announced the list of those in the running to win the Hog the Stage competition. The judges included Scottish singer Paolo...
Wojtek is crowned Star Baker!
As well as winning the competition Wojtek also won Christmas afternoon tea for two.
Newhailes at Christmas
Newhailes House is owned by the National Trust for Scotland and their team is getting ready to deck the halls for their bumper festive...
Dobron calls on his squad to cut out costly mistakes
MICHAL Dobron eyed next weekend's double-header at Braehead Clan on Saturday (7pm) and at home to Fife Flyers 24-hours later (6pm) and said: "We...
Topically Tinsel at The Traverse
By John Kennedy and Phyllis Stephen
Christmas-Pud cookin' and brandy flaming hot news reaches The Edinburgh Reporter from our friends at The Traverse Theatre announcing...
Our advent calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #5
Buy them a gift of a day out at the races! (Or better still take them with you!)
Buy someone a ticket to Musselburgh Racecourse...
COMPETITION – Win tickets for Afore the Bells : Hogmanay at The Queen’s Hall
We have your Hogmanay entertainment sown up right here.
Win our competition and you will be spending Hogmanay in the warmth of The Queen's Hall...
COMPETITION – Lunch for two at Forage & Chatter
Cameron McNeil would like to invite you to his restaurant at 1a Alva Street EH2 4PH. It is brand new, and his first venture in Scotland,...
The jumps season makes for exciting racing at Musselburgh Racecourse
The excitement of the jumps season at Musselburgh Racecourse got underway on 2 November with a bonus meeting on 14 November, to replace racing at Leicester cancelled because of...
Speedway – Wells is Monarchs second signing
Edinburgh Monarchs have made Ricky Wells, the American World Cup star, their second signing for the 2017 season.
The 25-year-old, New Zealand-born racer, has been...
Police appeal to trace occupants of taxi following fatal collision on A1
Road policing officers investigating a fatal collision involving a taxi on the A1 last weekend are today appealing for information.
John Nisbet (72) from Edinburgh...
Man charged following Scotland Street death
Police have arrested and charged a 28-year-old man following a death in the Bonnington area of Edinburgh.
Officers were called to an address in Scotland...
Generous Hibs open doors to 250 elderly and homeless people on Christmas Day
Hibs are opening their doors to a whole host of people from across the Leith and North Edinburgh communities on Christmas Day who might not otherwise...
Police pay tribute to abuse victims who have come forward
Police have paid tribute to the courage of victims of child abuse and others who have passed on information about people who may pose a risk...
Four men charged following operation to tackle human trafficking in West Lothian.
Four men have been charged following an operation to tackle human trafficking and serious organised crime in West Lothian.
Operation Heathyard, led by CID in...
The Edinburgh Reporter Advent Calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #3
Christmas suggestion for Hibs' fans:
Join the 11,000 season ticket holders at Easter Road for every home match with a half season ticket - on...
Our advent calendar – Christmas Gift suggestion #2
The Edinburgh Sketcher has a range of gift ideas for you which includes Christmas cards sent straight to your door.
The full range is available...
Police launch festive drink drive awareness campaign
Drivers in Scotland are being reminded that ‘the best approach is none’ as the Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland (part of Transport Scotland)...
Royal Bank branch closures spark reaction
The Royal Bank of Scotland has announced that it will close nine branches across Edinburgh.The bank says it is responding to digital banking, but...
Witness appeal after 65-year-old man struck by car in Muirhouse
Police are appealing for information following a road traffic collision at the junction of Muirhouse Parkway and Pennywell Medway which took place around 2.30pm on...
REVIEW – Alice’s Adventures In Wonderland: Edinburgh Lyceum
Costumes, props and sets (phew!) Designer, Francis O'Connor, might be suspected of researching the Caterpillar's hookah and mushrooms with more than due diligence. It...
Man detained and two sought following armed robbery at Granton Post Office
Police have detained a man and are actively looking for two others in connection with an armed robbery which took place around 9am this morning at...
Man’s body recovered from Duddingston Loch
A body of a man has been recovered from Duddingston Loch.
Officers are currently at the scene and an area has been cordoned off.
Enquiries are...
Neil Lennon praises fans ahead of top of the table clash with Dundee United
Hibs' Head Coach Neil Lennon has praised the supporters for motivating the team ahead of tonight's top of the table cash with Dundee United.
Hibs...
Family tribute to A1 collision victim John Nisbet
Police Scotland have now confirmed the identity of a man who died following a collision in the A1.
He was 72-year-old John Nisbet from Cowdenbeath.
Mr...
57-year-old man in hospital after disturbance inside property in Durar Drive
Police are investigating following a report of a serious assault at an address in Durar Drive.
The incident happened between 9.30pm on Wednesday, November 30,...
New safety camera locations in Edinburgh and Midlothian.
The East Safety Camera Unit is preparing to introduce new safety camera locations in Edinburgh and Midlothian.
The Scottish Safety Camera Programme has recently undertaken a...
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