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Five arrested after pro-Palestine protest blocks entrance to Israeli-affiliated Edinburgh arms manufacturer 

FIVE arrests have been made after pro-Palestine protesters blockaded the Leonardo Edinburgh site on Crewe Road North.  The protesters arrived at the site at 7am yesterday...

Butcher receives suspended sentence after making journey from Edinburgh to Hull with £90,000 worth of cannabis in his motor 

A BUTCHER has received a suspended sentence after being caught on the M6 transporting three bags of cannabis in his car worth a whopping £90,000.  Dmitrjs...

Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh breaks silence on “violation of citizens’ dignity” amid former council leader Cammy Day’s sexual harassment allegations 

THE Ukrainian Consulate in Edinburgh has broken its silence on the sexual harassment allegations against former council leader Cammy Day.  The Scottish Labour Councillor resigned from...

City of Edinburgh Council call on locals to have their say on the future use of iconic Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens 

THE City of Edinburgh Council have called on local residents to give feedback on the Ross Bandstand in Princes Street Gardens.  The structure, situated in West...

University of Edinburgh commits to planting two million trees to restore native woodlands in the Highlands 

THE University of Edinburgh has announced plans to partner with a community landowner to rewild the Kinloch Woodlands in Wester Ross.  The partnership is thought to...

Police crack down on shoplifting and theft in South East Edinburgh with launch of “Operation Southsider” throughout December 

POLICE Scotland for South East Edinburgh have announced that their community teams plan to target acquisitive crime in the month of December with “Operation Southsider”.  Acquisitive...

Fife charity “devastated” after minibus is set on fire, leaving 450 families vulnerable over Christmas 

A FIFE charity has been left “absolutely devastated” after their minibus was set on fire, leaving over 450 families vulnerable over Christmas.  The Auchmuty & Dovecot...

Edinburgh local raising money to become first athlete with MND to compete at Winter Olympics 

AN EDINBURGH snowboarder has launched a crowdfunder in the hopes of becoming the first athlete with motor neurone disease (MND) to compete at the Winter...

Calls for further 20mph speed limit streets intensify after girl, 10, is rushed to hospital just days after death of Henry Farron 

CALLS for the 20mph speed limit to be spread further in Edinburgh have intensified after a young girl was rushed to hospital after being hit...

Homeless woman in the spotlight after being spotted showcasing her bagpiping talent during Edinburgh busking session  

A HOMELESS woman has gone viral after locals spotted her showcasing her talent for the bagpipes during a busking session in Edinburgh.  Beverley Smith, who was...

Scots mum-of-two receives postgrad diploma from University of Edinburgh, years after being told she would never be “clever enough” 

A SCOTTISH mum-of-two has received her postgraduate diploma from the University of Edinburgh, despite being told that she wouldn’t be “clever enough” to go to...

Shop in central Edinburgh gives back to Palestinian artisans and crafters 

A SHOP in Edinburgh’s New Town is selling handmade wares by craft makers in Palestine, with profits supporting those in Gaza and the West Bank.  Hadeel,...

Firework tribute for 20-year-old Henry Farron killed in tragic crash causes divide amongst locals 

A TRIBUTE for a 20-year-old who was killed on Sunday has caused backlash amongst Edinburgh residents.  Henry Farron, an Edinburgh local, was involved in a fatal...

Edinburgh kiltmaker shines a light on “endangered” craft as she wins UK Maker of the Year Award 2024 and the Heritage Crafts Scotland award 

AN Edinburgh-based kiltmaker has won both the inaugural Heritage Crafts Scotland award, and the UK Maker of the Year Award 2024.  Nicola Laird, co-founder of The...

BTO promotes Paul Greenhill to partner in real estate team

SCOTTISH solicitors BTO has announced the promotion of Paul Greenhill to partner within its real estate team. A dual-qualified lawyer in Scots and English law, Paul...

Housebuilder boosts Hamilton Youth Football Club with new kits

YOUNG players from Hamilton Youth Football Club have beneffitted from a donation of brand-new kits from housebuilder Lovell Homes. The sponsorship, part of Lovell’s ongoing development...

Scottish Conservatives place new pressures on the government to save Scotland’s pubs – which are closing at a faster rate than anywhere in the...

TODAY the Scottish Parliament will discuss the findings of a report that suggests that Scotland’s pubs are closing at a faster rate than anywhere in...

New CBBC series featuring Scottish teens with supernatural powers to be set in Edinburgh 

A NEW series commissioned by the BBC will be set in Edinburgh – and features a group of Scottish teens who suddenly discover they have...

Emergency HMO licenses granted for 12 Edinburgh B&Bs in bid to house hundreds of homeless – but concerns are raised over health and safety 

A TOTAL of 12 emergency HMO licenses have been granted to B&Bs across Edinburgh in order to house homeless people who would otherwise have been...

Edinburgh named as one of three cities providing the most luxury housing outside of London 

NEW research has shown that Edinburgh is one of three cities in the UK that provide the most luxury housing outside of London.  Edinburgh ranks just...

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