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Edinburgh Zoo appeals for help to build a home for new arrivals – their first ever sloth bears 

EDINBURGH Zoo has announced that they are getting ready to welcome some new arrivals – their first ever sloth bears.  The zoo has appealed for donations...

“It was definitely targeted”: Edinburgh funeral director reveals shocking theory after hearse carrying coffin was smashed with rocks 

THE managing director of a funeral directing company has spoken out after a “disgraceful” incident left the window of their hearse smashed.  Last week, Porteous Family...

East Lothian Council announces “zero tolerance” policy on fly tipping, though issue persists in Edinburgh 

EAST Lothian Council has announced a zero-tolerance policy on fly-tipping, after seeing an increase in incidents reported.  The stark warning tells locals that fixed penalty notices...

“Extreme” wildfire warnings in place for Scotland this week amid multiple reports of irresponsibly lit fires across Edinburgh 

THE Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) have put high wildfire warnings in place across many parts of Scotland this week.  Those who live within or...

Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh share update on their Palm Houses, as scaffolding begins to come down 

THE Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh (RBGE) have shared that they are in the final phase of their Palm House restoration, with scaffolding finally coming down.  The...

Shocking video shows people sleeping rough on Edinburgh streets, right outside council headquarters 

A SHOCKING video has been shared showing a number of people sleeping rough on the doorstep of the City of Edinburgh Council’s administrative headquarters.  The video,...

The Proclaimers “wish the campaign success” as they join hundreds of writers and artists in signing open letter for the redesign of Dr Elsie...

THE Proclaimers have joined hundreds in signing an open letter sent to all Edinburgh councillors, asking for a proposed Dr Elsie Inglis statue to be...

Edinburgh University Student’s Association creates petition for canteen provision on campus 

REPRESENTATIVES from the Edinburgh University Student’s Association (EUSA) have called for canteen provision on campus.  Their petition asks for an “affordable, nutritious but delicious hot food...

Edinburgh Zoo nominates penguin for international award 

EDINBURGH Zoo has nominated one of its penguins for an international award and is asking locals to cast their votes.  They are hoping that their northern...

Local creates handy maps to help people find independent cafes in Edinburgh 

A LOCAL has created two maps showing residents of Edinburgh the best cafes to study or get a specialty coffee.  Spanning the whole of the capital,...

Scottish Greens unanimously back sporting boycott of Israel 

ALL seven Scottish Green MSPs have backed a parliamentary motion for a sporting boycott of Israel.  The motion was put forward by SNP member James Dornan...

New planning application filed for student accommodation on Bangor Road, despite objections from locals 

A PLANNING and development consultancy firm have submitted an application to demolish a building on Bangor Road to build flats, but locals aren’t happy.  A proposal...

Edinburgh Co-op pushes back reopening due to work on 100-year-old electrics outside shop 

THE New Leaf Co-op on Edinburgh’s Argyle Place has given an update on its re-opening, following some bumps in the road during a recent refit.  The...

Edinburgh Filmhouse posts new pictures of renovation progress as iconic venue continues to hire for new team members 

BELOVED Edinburgh cinema Filmhouse has released pictures of progress being made to renovate the building.  The iconic venue is reportedly still on schedule to open later...

Edinburgh UCU argues that planned revenue cuts will “make things worse” as they witness signs of potential course closures 

THE Edinburgh University and College Union (UCU) have analysed the possible negative impact that staff cuts could have on income-generation activity.   This comes weeks after staff...

Edinburgh Wheels shares new designs for “micro skate spot” at Coalie Park, as fundraiser continues 

EDINBURGH Wheels, a community project that builds skateparks around the city has shared their progress on designs for a “micro skate spot” at Coalie Park.  This...

University of Edinburgh gives update on Responsible Investment Policy after survey results analysed 

THE University of Edinburgh (UoE) has shared an update regarding changes to their responsible investment policy, now that the results of their student and staff...

“Productive, but uncertainty remains” – Dreghorn residents meet with the Ministry of Defence and Edinburgh City Council about potential evictions. 

RESIDENTS living in the Dreghorn housing estate met with the Ministry of Defence (MoD) and Edinburgh councillors yesterday, to discuss their threatened eviction.  Those living in...

Small business-owners “fed up” after spate of over a dozen break ins leaves property damaged and cash stolen 

MULTIPLE businesses have been left damaged after break-ins in Bruntsfield and Morningside, with owners “fed up” by repeated attacks.  A total of twelve shops have been...

Leading architect reveals alternative plans for Princes Street regeneration, though locals aren’t convinced 

AN AWARD-winning architect has drawn up alternative plans for Princes Street developments, after the council’s ideas were criticised by community groups.  The architect, Richard Murphy, released...

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