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Monday holiday - Planning - Baby Charlotte - Salaries for University bosses criticised - People's Postcode Lottery Seed Truck
Today is officially a Monday holiday in Edinburgh. Are you on holiday? What are you doing...
People’s Postcode Lottery winner in EH12!
The People's Postcode Lottery has announced another Edinburgh winner.
Elaine from Gyle Park Gardens won £20,000. Well done!
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Gyle Park Gardens resident, Elaine Brown, was the lucky player to win the impressive sum, after her...
Rugby – Melrose Sevens
2013 Aberdeen Asset Management Melrose Sevens
A great day's seven-a-side rugby was on offer on Saturday at the Melrose Sevens and, as usual, a great day was to be had. With no Southern hemisphere teams making...
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Baby Charlotte doing well at Simpsons - Fire in West Lothian - Edinburgh High Jumper on way to Commonwealth Games - Rock n Roll - Today at The Cameo
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Rugby – Edinburgh v Connacht
Edinburgh v Connacht, RaboDirect PRO12, 12 April 2013
Edinburgh were on for three-in-a-row for the first time in, oh... ages, with only once bottom of the league fixtures, Connacht, standing in their way. But no...
Animals die in Fire at West Lothian Zoo
Firefighters have controlled the fire at the Five Sisters zoo which broke out just before 4am this morning. Resources have been scaled back to two fire appliances and crews remain on site dealing with small...
Tourism Minister challenges UK government on new immigration procedures at ports
SNP MSP WELCOMES SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT INTERVENTION
Warnings from the cruise industry of the chaos being caused by the UK Border Force’s new procedures - which have so far fallen on deaf ears – are being...
Greens say School leavers should know how to cook
A survey for the Scottish Greens shows a strong appetite among Scots for the Government to set a target to ensure all school leavers are able to cook a basic meal from scratch.
By contrast...
Hibs stage dramatic comeback to reach Scottish Cup Final
Hibs staged perhaps the greatest comeback in their 138 year history on Saturday to beat Falkirk 4-3 and secure a place in next month’s William Hill Scottish Cup Final.
In doing so however, the players...
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Murder enquiry - Leith Festival - Royal Mile Consultation - Preston Lodge RFC - Edinburgh Mod
Police have confirmed the death of a man whose body was found in the car park of Edinburgh Royal Infirmary last...
Canadian Navy visits Edinburgh
Two ships from the Canadian Navy sailed into the port of Leith yesterday afternoon, accompanied by two harbour tugs. First in was an Iroquois-class destroyer named HMCS Iroquois (DDG 280), followed shortly thereafter by...
Greenspace funding boosts access in Edinburgh
A greenspace project in Edinburgh has received over £38,000 funding from the Central Scotland Green Network (CSGN) Development Fund to deliver strategic environmental and access improvements in the area.
The CSGN is Europe’s largest greenspace...
Creative Cookware launches exclusive Wonderbag
Creative Cookware in Rose Street is the only business in Scotland to launch a revolutionary new cooker which saves time, money and fuel while helping African families in need.
The Wonderbag is a non-electric heat...
McPake Aims for 7th Place and Scottish Cup Win
Hibs skipper James McPake insists that last May’s cup final defeat to Hearts will be the last thing on his mind when he lines up against Falkirk in this weekend’s William Hill Scottish Cup Semi...
Review: Kung Fu Academy – Super 8 Flashback
Kung Fu Academy definitely like to keep you on your toes.
Gyrating through more genres in one song than many bands manage in their career, the Edinburgh four-piece’s latest release begins with a guitar rift...
Police issue CCTV image to find suspect
Police in Edinburgh have issued CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with their enquiries into a serious assault that happened in the Capital in the early hours of Sunday,...
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Royal Scottish Academy - Edinburgh College - Debating next week - Giant pandas waiting for the right moment - #Edinhour
The Royal Scottish Academy is opening a new exhibition from tomorrow, featuring the works of...
Edinburgh College in New York for Tartan Week
Students Perform in NYC Tartan Week
Dance students were given a taste of international performance on a recent trip to New York for NYC Tartan Week. Twenty students from Edinburgh College’s BA Honours and HND...
New pitch opened at Meadowbank
A new pitch was formally opened at Meadowbank Sports Centre yesterday, with the local MSP, Kenny MacAskill and Councillor Richard Lewis, Culture Convenor on hand for a bit of football practice with some young...
Police search for mother of baby found in Hailesland Park
Police concern over mother of newborn baby, Edinburgh
Police in Edinburgh are concerned for the wellbeing of the mother of a newborn baby found on a bench behind a block of flats known as Hailesland...
Battle of Pinkie Cleugh commemorated
Scotland’s forgotten bloodiest battle is brought back to life
A university has joined forces with local dramas groups to commemorate Scotland’s near forgotten ‘Battle of Pinkie Cleugh’.
The battle between the Scots and English at Pinkie...
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Man arrested - John Byrne on a new commission - Lothian Buses - Fringe tickets - In Chambers Street tonight -
A 57-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with an incident...
Port of Leith Housing boss up for an award
POLHA CHIEF EXECUTIVE NOMINATED FOR SCOTTISH BUSINESS AWARD
The Chief Executive of an Edinburgh-based housing association has been shortlisted for a prestigious Scottish Business Award.
Keith Anderson from Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has been...
John Byrne to redesign the ceiling at the King’s
BYRNE TO LIGHT UP THE KING’S DOME
The Festival City Theatres Trust has commissioned renowned Scottish artist John Byrne to redesign the domed auditorium ceiling of the King’s Theatre as part of the building’s ongoing...
90th Anniversary of the Birth of Hibs’ Legend Eddie Turnbull
Friday marks the 90th anniversary of the birth of the man who is considered by many to have made the greatest overall contribution to Hibernian Football Club.
In an unparallelled career, he was a winner...
The Royal Yacht Britannia celebrates 60th anniversary in Edinburgh
60 Glorious Years of The Royal Yacht Britannia 1953-2013
The Royal Yacht Britannia, The Queen’s former floating palace, celebrates her 60th Anniversary this month. Echoing the glamour of the era, Britannia is inviting visitors to come dressed in vintage 50s fashion on...
Lothian Buses make two top deck appointments
Two New Managerial Appointments at Edinburgh’s Biggest Bus Company
Lothian Buses announces the appointment of two new members to the Company’s Senior Leadership Team.
In May, Walter Herring will take on the new role of Head of Operational Risk. He...
Council spell out the risks of the no eviction policy
Next week's Corporate Policy and Strategy Committee has a serious problem to discuss.
The Capital Coalition has already declared that it will not evict any council tenants whose benefit is cut due to the reform...
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Royal Mile Clean up - Ewan Williamson - Pandas - Taoist Tai Chi Centre grand opening - Assembly Rooms Fringe
Yesterday afternoon the council led a clean-up on The Royal Mile to get it ready...
Man found in Royal Infirmary car park had ‘significant injuries’
Suspicious death, Edinburgh
Police investigating the suspicious death of a man in Edinburgh have confirmed he died as a result of significant injuries.
The body of the 43-year-old was discovered in scrubland near the car park...
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