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TERLive! Edinburgh Council sets its budget for 2017-18
With warnings that council tax will rise by 3% the council will discuss its budget for the forthcoming year today.
Here you can follow all the action from 10am - and you can read it...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Cllr Gavin Barrie Economy Convener
SNP Councillor Gavin Barrie is Economy Convener. He took over this position after Councillor Frank Ross was elected Group Leader in March last year.
Ahead of tomorrow's budget meeting at the City Chambers he explained to...
RBS Six Nations – Scotland 27 Ireland 22
Another heroic performance from Stuart Hogg and the dark blues stopped the Irish fightback in a hotly contested Six Nations opener.
This was a dramatic start to the Six Nations Championship as Ireland were beaten by an...
Travel advice for rugby fans
As the Six Nations matches begin at Murrayfield today those travelling nearby are being advised to take note of travel arrangements.
Today Saturday 4 February, Scotland take on Ireland in their first match of the tournament,...
Local Asda bands together for World Cancer Day
World Cancer Day takes place on 4 February and Asda has stocked pink Unity bands which will help raise money for two cancer charities.
The local Asda Chesser store will raise funds to support those affected...
#Edinburgh2050 Initial findings of Edinburgh City Vision published
The Edinburgh Reporter went along to Portobello High School today where 20 of the secondary pupils were discussing some of the issues which have emerged from the discussion so far on the great citywide...
Race to get your Advance Tickets for Musselburgh’s Ladies Day – last day today!
Musselburgh Racecourse want you to book your tickets for Stobo Castle Ladies Day at the best price you can get - so book them today as it's the last day!
This year they will have...
New book highlights working women in Leith
Some of the tenants of Port of Leith Housing Association have created a new book with memories of their working lives.
The stories in the book have been shared by 11 women who have lived...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Cllr Lewis Ritchie
by SNP Councillor Lewis Ritchie who represents the Leith Walk Ward.
‘Just about managing’ no longer – the benefit cap will push struggling families into deeper poverty.
This month, 425 of the poorest households in Edinburgh...
Mel Young receives the 2016 Jackie Robinson Humanitarian Award
Mel Young kicked off The Homeless World Cup in 2003 along with Austrian publisher Harald Schmied, is the Chairman of SportScotland and founded, among many other publications, the Scottish Big Issue. The paper is still...
World’s End – great atmosphere but pick your night carefully!
It has taken me 35 years to cross the threshold of the World's End but I made the mistake of walking in at 6pm on a Saturday.
It was packed with customers at the bar...
Edinburgh councillor blogs – Cllr Alex Lunn on local issues
As well as my duties as Vice Convener of the Council's Planning Committee I am also the Convener of the Craigentinny and Duddingston Neighbourhood Partnership.
My term as Convener of the Partnership's Board ends in...
Edinburgh Napier gets major funding to teach digital skills
Edinburgh Napier's School of Computing has received funding of more than £1million from Skills Development Scotland (SDS).
This will allow them to develop two new course which will be work-based in answer to demands from...
Heady mix as beer tour company expand portfolio
An Edinburgh-based company is expanding to include cask ale walking and progressive tasting tours to increase a portfolio of experiences highlighting local makers and small business owners.
New special events include Six Nations Scottish Ale Trail...
Oxgangs Primary given an overall thumbs up by Education Scotland
Oxgangs Primary School and their Nursery class were inspected by Education Scotland in November last year, when they gathered evidence on the way the school delivers education to its pupils. This appears to be the...
Celebrate Robert Burns in Red Red Rose Street
A new festival has hit the streets this week - or Rose Street to be precise.
Unique Events are behind the latest music and poetry celebration of our National Bard's work in the week marking...
The Steading – good pub grub and an ideal meeting place
The Steading sits in the shadow of Edinburgh's ski slope on the outskirts of the city and is conveniently located just off the by-pass and on the main road south through Biggar to England.
It...
Dining out – Scottish twist for Curry Club launch
Tommy Miah’s Raj restaurant launches a Curry Club on February 2 by taking a leaf out of one of Scotland's favourite cartoon families, The Broons.
An evening of entertainment and food is promised with recipes...
Rugby legend Iain Milne to shed weight for charity
Iain Milne, Scotland's prop and a member of the 1984 Grand Slam team, is to take steps this year to lose weight. But 'The Bear' will put the weight loss to good use by using...
More people using the trams in Edinburgh
Edinburgh Trams report today that more passengers have used their services with figures released that show a 10% growth year on year.
5.6 million passenger journeys last year are being billed as a success for the...
Trump protesters use Edinburgh bridges to get message across
Following the inauguration of the 45th US President on Friday protesters took to the city's North Bridge to publicise their message against Donald Trump's appointment.
The group Bridges Not Walls is a coalition formed from other groups...
Womens’ basketball – Pride looking for early lift against Mystics
Caledonia Pride take to the court today (Sunday, 1pm) at The Oriam, Ricarton, looking to start in top gear.
They were certainly fired-up the last time they played Manchester Mystics at the National Basketball Performance...
INDOOR HOCKEY news
Division One (men): Group 1A: Kelburne 10, Grange 3; Hillhead 3, Uddingston 2; Grange 6, Hillhead 4; Uddingston 4, Kelburne 13. Group1B: Inverleith 5, Grove Menzieshill 3; Clydesdale 3, Western 1; Grove Menzieshill 7,...
Women’s March on Edinburgh 21 January 2017
Women across the world are taking to the streets today wearing pink hats with 'pussy' ears on them to make a stand for their rights, and the rights of others.
The main march is being...
Scottish actor Tommy Flanagan to lead Tartan Day Parade
The Scottish actor Tommy Flanagan who got his film acting break in Braveheart with Mel Gibson will lead the 19th annual New York Tartan Day Parade in New York City on Saturday 8 April...
Latest newsletter from Edinburgh Pentlands MSP
Gordon Macdonald was re-elected to his position as SNP MSP for Edinburgh Pentlands last May.
He produces a monthly newsletter which you can sign up to here.
Here is the latest edition :
Basketball – Peacock urges action replay to down Mystics
Hannah Peacock top scored with 15 points as Caledonia Pride rocked league pace-setters Nottingham Wildcats in the second-half of their last Women’s British Basketball League outing.
And the in-form player urged the squad to produce...
Review – Voujon, an invitation to dine
Everything about Voujon has style, from the German crockery to the elegant cutlery.
The decor remains fresh and is complemented by the lighting and the professional approach of the welcoming staff is impressive.
It is no...
Documentary tonight begins birthday celebrations at The Scotsman
Tonight on BBC Two Scotland you can watch a documentary at 9pm called The Paper Thistle telling the full story of the last 200 hundred years at the national newspaper.
It will feature household names...
Ice Hockey – Dobron under scrutiny by discipline bosses
Edinburgh Capitals’ player/coach Michal Dobron is under review by the Department of Player Safety (DOPS) after receiving a match penalty in Sunday's home defeat by Fife Flyers.
The decision on the slew footing penalty is...
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