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Students reference “positive and constructive” conversations during talks with Scottish Government over South Sub tram-train proposals

Local News March 10, 2025 0

HERIOT Watt students proposing an extension of Edinburgh’s tram network have seen positive reactions in a meeting with the Scottish Government. The group, made up of...

Trio who raised Palestine flag on government building in Edinburgh found not guilty

Court & Crime March 10, 2025 0

THREE protestors arrested last year for scaling the UK Government building in Edinburgh and raising the Palestinian flag have been found not guilty. The activists gained...

Complaints lodged over more than 150 bin hubs across the city as residents petition against “gull proof bags”

Local News March 7, 2025 0

PLANS for 152 communal bin hubs in Edinburgh have been slammed by locals who complain of difficulties parking and residents moving or removing bins from...

Council asks residents for suggestions of neighbourhoods to introduce firework control zones in later this year

Community March 7, 2025 0

THE City of Edinburgh Council is asking locals what neighbourhoods they would like to be considered for Firework Control Zones (FCZ) this November. Communities can apply...

Glasgow follows in Edinburgh’s footsteps by enforcing the pavement parking ban, as Edinburgh councillors vote for regulations in another area of the city

Community March 7, 2025 0

GLASGOW has followed in Edinburgh’s footsteps by enforcing a pavement parking ban, meaning that fines of up to £100 will be issued to offending motorists. Edinburgh’s...

What’s On in Edinburgh 07/03/25 – 14/03/25

Community March 7, 2025 0

There are plenty of events to celebrate International Women's Day this Saturday, whether you fancy a cold-water swim or would prefer to stay indoors and...

Average house prices in some areas of Edinburgh up by over 30% year-on-year

Property and Construction March 6, 2025 0

PRICES of properties in Edinburgh, the Lothians, Fife and the Borders are up 6% from this time last year. The average selling price in these areas...

Council announces Edinburgh’s continued status as a Tree City of the World – but many accuse them of continued felling

Environment March 6, 2025 0

EDINBURGH has been named as one of the Tree Cities of the World, recognised for its leading work in urban forestry. The city is one of...

Edinburgh’s penguins get colourful gifts from sick kids to celebrate start of breeding season

Animal News March 6, 2025 0

PENGUINS at Edinburgh Zoo have received colourful pebbles, painted especially by children at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People. The pebbles celebrate the beginning...

Hundreds rally outside US Consulate to protest Trump’s Ukraine policy reversal

J.K. Rowling “applauds” decision for domestic abuse charity to ban all trans women from using their services, coming to blows with UK’s first transgender...

Locals bid goodbye to “beloved” parrot who brought joy from long-standing Leith pet shop

Animal News March 6, 2025 0

“LOCAL legend” Koko the African grey sadly passed away last week, after bringing joy to Leith Walk for over 40 years. Tributes have flooded in for...

Edinburgh chapel footy club resigns from church league, forfeiting upcoming games to opponents

Community March 5, 2025 0

THE Charlotte Chapel football club has been forced to resign from the Edinburgh Churches Football Association (ECFA) league, forfeiting its future games to opponents. The ECFA...

Glasgow Film Theatre bans Coca-Cola products following open letter signed by thousands

Community March 5, 2025 0

THE Glasgow Film Theatre (GFT) has committed to banning the sale of Coca-Cola in their bar, following an open letter calling for a boycott of...

Location, Location, Location looking for house-hunters in Edinburgh, as figures show a 114% uplift in film and TV spending in the city

Entertainment March 5, 2025 0

PRIMETIME property programme Location, Location, Location is looking for eager buyers in Edinburgh and the Lothians, as recent figures confirm an increase in filming in...

ScotRail to add extra carriages for Scotland’s final home match in Six Nations, as commuters complain of “disgraceful” lack of space on other journeys

Sport March 5, 2025 0

SCOTRAIL has said that it will be adding extra carriages and services for the Six Nations match this weekend, despite locals complaining of a lack...

Cycle campaigners finally receive diversion around ongoing roadworks after over a month of complaints

Community March 4, 2025 0

A CYCLE lane to replace the popular City Centre West to East Link (CCWEL) route has finally been confirmed after roadworks blocked the lane in...

Edinburgh Women’s Aid bans transgender women – in direct contrast with views held by umbrella company Scottish Women’s Aid

Politics March 4, 2025 0

DOMESTIC abuse charity Edinburgh Women’s Aid has publicly released their stance on transgender women, refusing to offer them their services. The organisation, which is one of...

Malicious QR code scams on the rise, as Edinburgh Council warns of traps on ticket machines

Community March 4, 2025 0

THE City of Edinburgh Council has warned residents amid a reported increase in scammers using dodgy QR codes to swindle unsuspecting members of the public. The...

Public transport fares in Edinburgh to rise from April due to “increased operational costs”

Scottish News March 4, 2025 0

PUBLIC transport fares in Edinburgh will increase from April this year due to “increased operational costs” that have been building in the past two years. Lothian...

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