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Burglary and e-bike gang threats leave Edinburgh residents feeling “unsafe”
PEOPLE living in a quiet street in Edinburgh said they feel “unsafe” in their own homes after a burglary and threats from a gang...
Community venue faces £130,000 shortfall after underground vaults discovered during renovation
A community hub has revealed a £130,000 funding shortfall in its major renovation project following soaring construction costs and the discovery of underground vaults.
Action...
MP demands end to Scottish Water bonuses as local beaches battle sewage
An Edinburgh MP has written to the First Minister demanding an immediate halt to £258,000 in executive bonus payments at Scottish Water, branding the sums unacceptable while...
Breakthrough for South Sub as feasibility study ordered
Transport Scotland has today announced that they will work with Network Rail to complete a high-level feasibility study on the proposal to reintroduce passenger services on...
Petition launched to honour legendary Edinburgh singer Harry Lauder
A CAMPAIGN has been launched to honour Edinburgh-born Harry Lauder – legendary singer, comedian and vaudeville virtuoso – with an annual day of celebration.
Sir Harry was born in Portobello, Edinburgh and...
Refurbishment plans for Portobello Swim Centre progress to next stage
Refurbishment plans for Portobello Swim Centre will go ahead following a public consultation in which almost all respondents expressed support for the investment.
Portobello Swim...
New Portobello Fringe festival begins in August
The Portobello Fringe Festival, a new festival which will take place at the same time as the Edinburgh Festival Fringe, will begin this year in...
Process begins tomorrow for two by-elections
Residents will return to the polls in early September as two Edinburgh councillors have tendered their resignations following their election to Holyrood.
Residents will vote...
Row over relocation of Portobello yoga studio
A PETITION has been started to ask Edinburgh Leisure to reconsider the relocation of a yoga studio to another "completely unsuitable" part of Portobello's...
Multi award-winning supergroup to headline Porty Festival
The Scottish band which will headline the Saturday evening stage at Porty Festival next summer, has been announced.
Known for their bold fusion of traditional...
Porty parody is big hit for first time author Christie
The monied middle class, designer dogs, pretentiously named children, expensive coffee and wild swimming are just a few of the topics tackled in a...
Anglers hooked on winter sea league
Organiser Ian Campbell has confirmed the dates for the Edinburgh Winter and New Year sea fishing leagues which have gone from strength to strength.
Portobello...
Tills and Company Portobello
Reading books and regularly drinking coffee is a popular and often enjoyed pairing.
Many people find that caffeine can enhance their focus and alertness,...
Fun in the sun at Portobello
Sunday was a lovely April day and the good weather enticed many out to enjoy the air at Portobello.
On the beach there were sunbathers,...
Enjoying some spring sunshine on the beach at Porty
Locals who were out enjoying the spring sunshine on Sunday at Portobello were up for featuring in our photo gallery.
Shannon and George enjoying...
New Year sea fishing shore league starts on Friday
Portobello Beach will be the first venue for the New Year sea fishing shore league which starts on Friday, January 10, with six other...
Explosive discovery in wartime bombing archive
Three unexploded bombs dropped during a German raid in 1940 remain buried under Edinburgh streets, a fascinating police archive of wartime bombing raids has...
Porty’s water polo class shines through
The Portobello club emerged as top dogs both collectively and individually when another instalment of the BMC Cup commemorating the late water polo coach...
Good things come in threes for Porty’s Pronto
A new Edinburgh pizzeria has underlined its growing reputation for serving some of the best pizza around after being named finalists in three categories...
Sour beer dream grinds to halt at The Vault
A busy and popular Portobello bar is to shout “last orders” after brewery owners turned sour on the idea of having a tap room...
Bankrupt bagels boss failed to pay enough dough for business assets finds official report
Twice bankrupt Larah Bross could be in more hot water after it was revealed she sold to herself on the cheap the assets of...
Concert to be held in Portobello – tickets now available
Tickets are now available for a light classical concert on 3 November in Portobello.
Sirocco Winds is a professional wind quintet, made up of...
Bagels boss shuts up shop – again!
EXCLUSIVE
Bagel boss Larah Bross has closed her flagship shop in Portobello and admitted customers who donated up to £150,000 in a crowdfunding appeal are...
Pronto Pizza pitches up in Porty
Portobello pizzaiolo Michael Notarangelo has returned to his roots with the opening of a new pizzeria in the seaside town.
Pronto, on Brighton Place, promises...
Fears for future of ‘decaying’ Art Deco cinema
Council to examine options for the empty George cinema building in Portobello, amid fears it could be "demolished by default"
City councillors called for urgent...
Bross Bagels boss “got over her skis” but won’t skedaddle
Former Bross Bagels owners Larah Bross will “learn by failure” according to a business advisor who is helping her to pivot her new business...
The George Cinema – owners’ appeal is rejected
The owners of the George Cinema in Portobello lodged an appeal to the Government Reporter following a decision by Historic Environment Scotland (HES) who...
Council estimate two years to complete the redesign of King’s Road junction
The council continues to work on a redesign for the junction on Sir Harry Lauder Road, but council officers reckon it could take two...
Here come the loony dookers
Thousands gathered on the beach at Portobello to watch or take part in the unofficial Loony Dook - the best way to ward off...
Hopes high for Portobello Beach sea fishing match
Organiser Ian Campbell is taking names for Match 4 of the Edinburgh Winter Shore Angling League which takes place at Portobello Beach on Friday,...
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