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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...

Edinburgh Zoo welcomes new cheetah from Whipsnade Zoo, following the death of Cleo the Cheetah last year 

EDINBURGH Zoo welcomed its newest arrival yesterday, a male cheetah.  The zoo used to be home to another of the world’s fastest land animals, Cleo, who...

Locals rage about lack of support for independent businesses as both Tesco and Pret A Manger file planning applications in Haymarket Square. 

TWO shops are planning to open in Haymarket Square, with planning applications put forward for Tesco’s and Pret A Manger.  Pret has set its sights on...

“Totally unacceptable” – Swastika painted on tree in Princes Street Gardens 

LOCALS have been left horrified after a tree in Princes Street Gardens was spotted tagged with swastika graffiti.  The tree was defaced with red paint, undecipherable...

Councillor tables motion to review future contracts with domestic abuse charity amid trans row 

SCOTTISH Greens Councillor Alex Staniforth has tabled a motion in next week’s City Council meeting asking for contracts with services such as Edinburgh Women’s Aid...

Protesters gather outside of pensions conference to urge delegates to divest in fossil fuels 

Protestors from Friends of the Earth Scotland, Divest Lothian, and Extinction Rebellion gathered outside a pensions conference yesterday due to the investments of the UK...

UKs leading vape retailer lobbies Parliament for stricter reforms on illicit “big puff” devices 

THE UK’S leading vape retailer, VPZ lobbied outside the Scottish Parliament building today, to highlight concerns around supersize disposable vapes.  The company is warning against the...

Billy Joel cancels upcoming tour dates, with Edinburgh show postponed until June next year 

BILLY Joel has rescheduled his current tour following surgery for a medical condition, with the Edinburgh Murrayfield show postponed for a whole year.  The piano man...

First shows for this year’s Edinburgh Fringe announced, with over 550 available to book from today 

THE Edinburgh Festival Fringe has announced its first batch of shows, with 556 available to browse and book from midday today.  Familiar returning faces include Nish...

Hundreds move into new homes in Granton Waterfront, just one week after government pledged £16m for more energy efficient homes in the area 

NEW tenants have moved into environmentally friendly homes in Granton Waterfront, as further funding has been announced for more affordable housing in the area.  The homes...

Leaflets handed out to Edinburgh locals promoting Chinese video streaming service that was sued by YouTube 

GRANTON locals have spotted some vague leaflets being handed out, promoting a Chinese video streaming service that was sued by YouTube last year.  Gan Jing World...

Resurfacing approved for Dreghorn Loan with project set to take five weeks to complete 

RESURFACING on Dreghorn Loan, a road heavily marked by potholes, has been approved and is set to begin later this month, though work is expected...

Scottish Labour MP Tracy Gilbert applauds UK’s Crime and Policing Bill, says Edinburgh residents are fearful of Leith “baby gangs” 

TRACY Gilbert MP has highlighted increased rates of crime in Leith due to the UK Government’s newly proposed Crime and Policing Bill 2024-25.  The MP spoke...

Edinburgh housing bigwig says first-time buyers will be “priced out” of Leith thanks to rising house prices 

THE CEO of ESPC has said that the recent increase in house prices in Leith “is going to price out some people”.  This comes as the...

Leith community non-profit to present case for vital funding to Edinburgh Council today 

THE Pilmeny Development Project (PDP), which provides aid to both young and old in their community, will present their petition for funding to Edinburgh’s Lord...

Over £160,000 raised for Rangers fan and dad of three who was tragically killed in Istanbul 

A FUNDRAISER for a Rangers-mad dad of three who was killed in Istanbul last week has raised over £160,000 to help his family.  Christopher Potter tragically...

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