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Drinks balcony refused at Caley Picture House
The Edinburgh Wetherspoon’s bid to open its balcony up as a drinks terrace has failed.
The council refused to grant planning permission over fears the...
Delay to strip club licensing scheme after ‘nil cap’ struck down by legal decision
The start date for a new strip club licensing scheme in Edinburgh has been pushed back, after a move by the city council to...
Five things you need to know today
Keeping on track
Just as the trams are making some real progress in Edinburgh it is again brought home to us that the inquiry into...
Police being trained to administer overdose life saver
Naloxone training rolled out to all West Lothian officers
Police across West Lothian are being trained to deliver the lifesaving drug Naloxone in a bid...
John Swinney announces his retiral from government
Deputy First Minister John Swinney has announced that he is leaving the Scottish Government after nearly 16 years.
He will stand down as Deputy...
SNP council group propose to do a lot with increases in council tax
The SNP group on Edinburgh Council have lodged their plans for the budget to be set later this week, and these include a partial...
Eat Out Edinburgh campaign to be repeated
Foodie fortnight is back with Essential Edinburgh's campaign Eat Out Edinburgh being brought back for another year.
The two week long emphasis on city...
Jenners fire – city centre streets closed off
A fire which broke out on the Rose Street side of the former Jenners building has resulted in a great deal of activity in...
Government is looking for hosts for Ukrainian families
People in Scotland are being asked to consider if they could open their homes to displaced people from Ukraine as part of a new...
Labour councillor excluded from party for second time
An Edinburgh councillor suspended from the Labour group has launched an attack on colleagues, accusing the local party of using “Tory votes” to prop up an...
Teachers propose to strike next week – Edinburgh schools will be closed
Teachers are planning to take industrial action next Thursday 24 November.
The strike has been called by the Educational Institute of Scotland and the...
Council funding gap rises to £80 million
An extra £10 million of cuts will need to be identified by The City of Edinburgh Council next year, it has emerged, as councillors...
Scottish Government appoint panel of experts ahead of Emergency Budget Review
A panel of experts, including economists who will study the impact on Scotland of the UK Chancellor’s fiscal approach will assist The Scottish Government...
Vehicles should be kept out of city parks
At Thursday’s Full Council meeting Euan Hyslop, councillor for Drumbrae/Gyle ward has lodged a motion calling for vehicle entrances to Edinburgh’s parks and greenspaces...
Doors Open Days – Forth Road Bridge tours fully booked
FORTH ROAD BRIDGE OPEN DAY TOURS FULLY BOOKED
Overwhelming response to Doors Open Day toursVisitors have chance to enter charity raffle for bridge tower trip
Guided...
EIFF – Aftersun ★★★★
Charlotte Wells’ critically acclaimed debut feature film ‘Aftersun’ opened the 75th edition of Edinburgh International Film Festival on Friday.
The Opening Night Gala screening, sponsored...
Take your pick at Army at the Fringe
Army At The Fringe opened at Hepburn House in August 2017 aiming to spark conversations about what the Army is and what it...
Critical Mass – cycle rides hoping to make a difference
Critical Mass rides take place each month on the last Saturday in the city centre - and there are Critical Mass rides around the...
Honeybee workshops for a buzzin’ day out
Sustainable honey business Webster Honey, which has four hives in the gardens at Cambo Gardens and The Stables Visitor Centre at Kingsbarns, is running...
Pizza Geeks give back to Edinburgh every Tuesday
Pizza Geeks in Edinburgh are giving back to the local community through their ‘Pizza for the People’ initiative by opening their Haymarket restaurant from...
City firms tackling global food crisis
Two Edinburgh firms have joined forces in a bid to help tackle the world food crisis.
Intelligent Growth Solutions (IGS), the city-based vertical farming business,...
New Nordic Walking course available in Portobello – join now
Edinburgh Leisure's Ageing Well is looking for participants interested in joining a new Nordic Walking course, which they will be introducing in early spring.
The...
The Edinburgh Reporter is popping up at St James Quarter – an invitation to...
On Tuesday 1 February The Edinburgh Reporter is popping up at St James Quarter for the day.
You will find us in Sook, (the...
Match Report: Hibs take three points with win over Hearts
An action packed SWPL1 Edinburgh derby at Tynecastle had the 3508 fans present on the edge of their seats till the final whistle in...
Top sustainability rating for Edinburgh Napier
The league table of UK universities, People and Planet, has named Edinburgh Napier University as the top in Scotland when it comes to environmental...
At The Queen’s Hall – Phil Cunningham’s Christmas Songbook
The biggest show at the Queen's Hall each December for the last decade and a half has to be Phil Cunnigham's Christmas Songbook -...
The Play That Goes Wrong – King’s Theatre
A goofy sleuth spoof tour de farce of cock-up, clockwork precision.
"…it offends me to the soul to hear a robustious/periwig-pated fellow tear a...
Controlled explosion carried out at Gypsy Brae
Bomb disposal experts have carried out a controlled explosion at Gypsy Brae following the discovery suspected ordnance items.
The discovery was made earlier today at...
Shanley makes move to Edinburgh City permanent
Young footballer Ryan Shanley has left Hibs and signed for Edinburgh City.
The 20-year-old striker was on loan to the League Two club but it...
Lowland League: Spartans lose despite dominant performance as Civil draw in Alloa
Spartans welcomed Caledonian Braves to a sun drenched Ainslie Park for yesterday’s Scottish Lowland Football League match.
Dougie Samuels men went into the game with...
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