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Future of trouble-stricken Summerhall still in doubt as HMRC court case to continue for another three months

THE FUTURE of the trouble-stricken Summerhall venue continues to be in doubt as its court case with HMRC is to continue for another three months.  The...

Lothian Buses issue warning to customers after yet another scam page offering bargain travel passes appears on social media

LOTHIAN Buses has issued a warning to customers after yet another scam page pretending to be linked to the company appeared on social media.  The operator...

Residents of Edinburgh street raise concerns after finding out property is being unlawfully used to house homeless

EDINBURGH locals have raised their concerns after finding out that a property on their street is being unlawfully used to house homeless people.  Residents of Hampton...

Edinburgh bar to donate cask ale proceeds to Scotland’s HIV charity as World AIDS Day approaches

AN EDINBURGH bar has announced the return of its fundraiser for Scotland’s HIV charity, as World AIDS Day approaches fast.  The Regent on Montrose Terrace, the...

Edinburgh Festival Fringe Society continues to operate at a loss due to increased costs and funding shortages

THE EDINBURGH Festival Fringe Society continues to operate at a loss as increased costs and shortage of funding continue to be persistent challenges.  The Society’s annual...

Edinburgh bakery owners left shocked after finding shutters glued closed and CCTV vandalised three days in a row

THE owners of an Edinburgh bakery have been left shocked after turning up and finding its shutters glued closed and CCTV cameras vandalised – three...

Shocking new figures reveal 104% rise in rent across Lothian since 2010 as campaigns for tighter rent controls get stronger

SHOCKING new figures have revealed a 104% rise in rent across the Lothian area in the last 14 years, as campaigns for tighter rent controls...

Hundreds of Edinburgh locals descend on The Meadows and launch huge snowball fight following sudden heavy snow

HUNDREDS of Edinburgh locals descended on The Meadows on Saturday and launched a huge snowball fight.  Storm Bert brought freezing temperatures and heavy snow to the...

‘Book fairies’ hide books around Edinburgh in celebration of Book Week Scotland 

A GROUP of “book fairies” have been hiding books around Edinburgh in celebration of Book Week Scotland.  Throughout this week, a selection of novels, non-fiction works...

Edinburgh businesses team up with OMNi Centre to support children’s hospices as centre’s famous giraffe statues are “yarn bombed”

EDINBURGH businesses have teamed up with the OMNi Centre to support a charity prize draw supporting Children’s Hospices Across Scotland (CHAS).  The entertainment facility announced its...

Locals urged to get involved in last chance to object to planning application for flats on city’s nature spot

A COMMUNITY group has urged Edinburgh residents to object to a planning application for flats on a local nature spot, with just one week left...

Edinburgh University students interrupt graduation ceremony with pro-Palestine demonstration  

STUDENTS at the University of Edinburgh have used their graduation ceremony as a platform to protest for the people of Palestine.  The mini demonstration by the...

Partnership between Balmoral Hotel and My Name’5 Doddie Foundation sees staff modelling trews in late rugby hero’s iconic tartan

EDINBURGH’S Balmoral Hotel has teamed up with the My Name’5 Doddie Foundation, with staff modelling trews in the late rugby hero’s iconic blue and yellow...

Edinburgh Zoo’s newest star Haggis sees popularity continue to soar as pygmy hippo has cryptocurrency named after her

EDINBURGH Zoo’s newest star’s popularity has continued to soar after having a cryptocurrency named after her.  Haggis the pygmy hippo hit the headlines after being born...

Leith Toy Hospital beds filling up rapidly as it transforms into “Santa’s workshop”, with owner eager to continue drive to reduce toy waste

THE LEITH Toy Hospital is gearing up for a booming festive period, with beds on its wards filling up quickly as it transforms into “Santa’s...

Airbnb calls on Edinburgh Council to ease “draconian” rules on short-term lets following impact on rent, house prices and economy

AIRBNB has called on the City of Edinburgh Council to ease its “draconian” rules on short-term lets in the capital, citing the impact on rent,...

Protest that shut down Leonardo factory rumbles on as campaigners blockade entrances

A PROTEST that has shut down Edinburgh’s Leonardo factory continues to rumble on, as determined campaigners have blockaded entrances.  Over 100 protestors took over the site...

Police Scotland announces measures to keep the public safe in Edinburgh during the festive period

POLICE Scotland has publicly announced its measures to keep people safe in Edinburgh during the festive period.  Posting to social media on Friday, the force launched...

Edinburgh Rape Crisis Centre issues formal apology to former employee, acknowledges there was “no evidence” to support transphobia allegations that led to dismissal

EDINBURGH Rape Crisis Centre has issued a formal apology to a former employee who was constructively dismissed over allegations of transphobia.  In a statement published yesterday,...

Council asks for residents, businesses and public’s input on plans for Princes Street Gardens’ iconic Ross Bandstand

LOCAL residents, businesses and the wider public have been invited to give their feedback on plans for the iconic Ross Bandstand in Edinburgh's Princes Street...

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