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Scottish Government proposes new power for councils allowing them to impose visitor tax on cruise ships

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guest_deadline - March 3, 2025

THE Scottish Government is seeking advice on a new proposal that would give power to local councils to tax cruise ships visiting their area. A...

Greek community protests on anniversary of tragic Tempe train crash that killed 57 people

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guest_deadline - March 3, 2025

THE Greek community of the Scots capital turned out to protest on the two-year anniversary of the tragic Tempe train crash that killed 57...

Edinburgh charity calls for support in contacting Polish ministers after fire engines sent to help Ukraine remain stuck at border for a week over...

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Alekia Gill - December 20, 2024

THREE fire engines sent from Scotland to provide humanitarian aid to firefighters in Ukraine have now been stuck at the Polish border for a...

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

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Alekia Gill - December 17, 2024

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...

Sir Keir Starmer due to arrive in Edinburgh for his first British-Irish Council meeting

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Isla Storie - December 6, 2024

SIR Keir Starmer is to arrive in Edinburgh today to attend his first British-Irish Council meeting. The 42nd meeting of the council at summit level,...