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Rally for rent controls planned outside Scottish parliament as government debates housing bill  

A RALLY in support of rent controls is planned to take place in Edinburgh in the coming days as the government debates a new housing...

Design duo behind Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films open new shop in heart of Edinburgh 

THE design duo behind the Harry Potter and the Fantastic Beasts film series have opened a new shop in the heart of Edinburgh.  Miraphora Mina, 56,...

Amnesty International to step in on landmark case that will see Scots campaign group ask Supreme Court “What is a woman?” 

AMNESTY International has announced they will intervene in a landmark case that will see the Supreme Court answer the question, “What is a woman?”.  The court...

Council comes under fire after flying trans flag over City Chambers 

THE City of Edinburgh Council has come under fire for flying the trans flag over the City Chambers.  Yesterday marked Transgender Day of Remembrance, a day...

City councillor steps down less than a week after being elected   

A CITY council by-election will now be held in the Colinton/Fairmilehead ward after Liberal Democrat councillor Louise Spence steps down less than a week after...

SNP councillor steps down triggering by-election less than a week after previous by-election  

AN SNP councillor has stepped down, triggering a by-election in his ward less than a week after the previous by-election.  Marco Biagi, the councillor for Edinburgh’s...

Edinburgh’s Ranger Service responds after dog falls from Salisbury Crags 

EDINBURGH police officers and rangers were called to the scene after a dog fell from Salisbury Crags.  The accident unfolded on Saturday when the pooch plunged...

Environmental activists strike affluent Edinburgh area for second time in a month, vandalising 20 SUVs 

ENVIRONMENTAL activist organisation, the Tyre Extinguishers, have struck for the second time in a month in Edinburgh, vandalising 20 SUVs.  Branding the vehicles “Chelsea tractors”, the...

Scots MP and councillor team up in attempt to save a vital community hub

A SCOTS MP and a local councillor have teamed up in an attempt to save a local post office from closure with 1,000 jobs at...

Three arrested in police raids following neighbours concerns of ‘drug use’ 

THREE people have been arrested in police raids after residents complained and cops increased patrols.   Police Scotland increased patrols in the Gorgie and Dalry areas of...

Edinburgh wheelchair rugby club launches bid to become first Scottish team to appear in Super League ahead of 2025 season 

EDINBURGH’S wheelchair rugby league club has launched a bid for a place in the 2025 Wheelchair Super League.  Following consultation with stakeholders, the Edinburgh Giants announced...

Last chance for residents to have their say on council-proposed “tourist tax” for visitors to Edinburgh which could raise £50m a year for the...

RESIDENTS have been urged to seize the chance to have their say on a council initiative to impose a “tourist tax” on visitors to Edinburgh.  The...

Edinburgh locals left baffled by mysterious invitations to random flat being handed out across city 

EDINBURGH locals have been left baffled by mysterious invitations to a random flat being handed out across the city.  A series of residents in the capital...

Man arrested and cautioned for “harassing” young woman at luxury Edinburgh gym 

POLICE were called to the premises of one of Edinburgh’s most luxury gyms following reports of a man displaying threatening behaviour.   A 23-year-old was arrested and...

Edinburgh University principal awarded five-figure pay rise amid looming threat of spending cuts  

THE PRINCIPAL of the University of Edinburgh has reportedly been awarded a five-figure pay rise, despite the looming threat of spending cuts.  Professor Sir Peter Mathieson,...

Endangered baby red panda dies at Edinburgh Zoo due to firework stress 

AN ENDANGERED baby red panda died at Edinburgh Zoo following stress from fireworks on Bonfire Night.  The zoo reported that Roxie heartbreakingly choked on her own...

Young fox hunter filmed shockingly whipping hunt saboteur with riding crop  

A YOUNG fox hunter has been filmed shockingly whipping a hunt saboteur from horseback after a group of protestors attempted to stop the hunt he...

New mural depicting famous Trainspotting scene appears in Glasgow amid filming of James McAvoy’s Scottish rap movie 

A NEW mural depicting one of the most famous scenes from Trainspotting has appeared on Glasgow's East End for a Hollywood movie filming in the...

Marking 200 years since the Great Fire of Edinburgh – one of the capital’s most destructive blazes that raged for five days 

TODAY marks the 200-year anniversary of the Great Fire of Edinburgh – one of the capital’s most destructive blazes that raged for five days.  The monumental...

Dog walkers end up in screaming match after aggressive bloke threatens to “drop” woman for letting her pooch off its leash 

WATCH the moment a disagreement between two dog walkers turns nasty after an aggressive bloke threatened to “drop” a woman for letting her pooch off...

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