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The stretch of Craighall Road adjacent to Trinity Academy in Edinburgh closed on Tuesday morning to separate construction works from the public

Local road closed until 2028 for school construction works

Communal bin hubs, which have been rolled out across much of the city, include six bins for recycling and waste

Some residents will be asked again on bin hubs v. gull-proof sacks

An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover

Calls to axe controversial upgrade to busy roundabout rejected

The tram network offers low-floor boarding, clear handrails and Braille-marked alert buttons

Tram staff routinely shouted at, spat on and physically attacked

The Edinburgh protest was set up after a local resident was struck by a car on Ashley Terrace at around 12.30pm on Monday, April 28

Councillor calls for swift action over road safety concerns

The former Mecca bingo hall now Club 3000 on Manderston Street

Decision to transform bingo hall into student housing pushed back

SNP councillor Danny Aston at Jock's Lodge, where new student accommodation is due to be built.

Council agrees to explore ban on purpose-built student accommodation

Edinburgh will host the 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart

Council agrees funding for start of Tour de France

Edinburgh City Chambers

Convicted landlord gets homeless housing contracts worth £8m

When you see the characters leaving court, it's the entrance of Edinburgh City Chambers you see. The eye-catching building is on the city's bustling Royal Mile, meaning filming had to be done at weekends and quieter times.

City councillors vote for pay hike

The council is to explore trialling a four-day week for staff

Council to explore trialling four-day week for staff

Cammy Day has been cleared by police of inappropriate behaviour

'Drunken tirade by Cammy Day left fellow Labour councillor in tears'

Britain's Mark Cavendish (C) celebrates as he crosses the finish line during the third Tour de France Singapore Criterium race in Singapore on November 10, 2024 (Pic: Getty)

Calls to spend £1.7m spend on Tour de France sparks row

Edinburgh will host the 2027 Tour de France Grand Depart

Tour de France 2027 could cost city £1.7 million

The travellers at Newcraighall Park, with around 20 caravans currently parked on the football pitches.

Council to explore potential permanent sites for traveller community

Developers are currently seeking planning permission for this 134 bed student residence in Dalry.

New 134-bed student flat complex approved despite locals' concerns

The vacant industrial site off West Park Place would be replaced with student flats.

Residents speak out against proposed student housing block
Dalry residents have spoken out against a new student housing block planned just across the street from an existing one in their neighbourhood.
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A group of Dreghorn residents outside Edinburgh City Chambers after the decision was made.

‘Relief’ as Dreghorn homes decision progressed

A report on Edinburgh’s Christmas and Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is shaping up to be controversial, says Steve Cardownie

Council still to reclaim £430,000 over cancelled Hogmanay event

A Fringe street entertainer gathers a crowd on the Royal Mile

Counter-terror and public safety during festivals to be reviewed

Libraries are shutting down at an alarming rate, a reader says (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Libraries once threatened with closure have been saved for now

St Mary's RC Primary School in Leith is set to be renamed to Star of the Sea RC Primary School

Two schools set to be renamed in hopes of reducing confusion

The Spinning Blowfish have called themselves a “celtic, experimental, folk, world group” from Edinburgh. The Folk Ceilidh Fusion trio bring a lot of humour to their street performances and were deemed the ‘world’s best busking band’ by RealClearLife.

Councillor calls for action over city's delayed busking policy

ELS House, at 555 Gorgie Road, is set to be converted from student flats to temporary accommodation for homeless people

Council submits plans for student block to become temporary housing

Many said parking charges put them off coming into the city centre. One said they would not fork out ‘nearly a tenner an hour to park’ with another suggesting restaurants and some larger shops should be able to reimburse parking charges for up to a few hours. Last year the council increased parking charges by around 22 per cent, with accrued income being reinvested into Edinburgh’s roads and transport infrastructure

Council explores cutting free parking

The Just East-sponored hire scheme in Edinburgh closed in 2021. (Photo by Greg Macvean)

Edinburgh electric cycle hire scheme gets go-ahead

Edinburgh voted against a congestion charge in 2005. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh to explore introducing congestion charge

A rendering of the Caledonian Brewery development

Historic brewery to become new housing development
The site of the historic former Caledonian Brewery is set to become a 168-flat development with just two parking spaces after plans were approved by Edinburgh councillors.
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Campaigners who have been affected by the Raac concrete scandal protested outside the Scottish Parliament earlier this month

Council planning to buy 17 homes and flats to tackle RAAC issues

Westfield Court was built as Edinburgh's first municipal housing block in 1952 and hosts 95 flats

Residents shocked after council failed to act on fire safety report

Three businesses in Pendle failed to ask for ID and sold vapes to underage volunteers.

Trading standards officials say they lack funding to tackle vape ban

The traffic ban in Edinburgh's Cockburn Street's, which is in effect during certain times of day, has been made permanent

City centre traffic ban to be made permanent following trial

The new role will see Conservative councillor Max Mitchell get a £6,000 pay bump.

Anger as city councillor gets £6,000 raise to act as a vice-convener

Councillor granted leave of absence due to long-term ill health

Tributes paid to 'gentle and loyal' councillor after sudden death

The Edinburgh protest was set up after a local resident was struck by a car on Ashley Terrace at around 12.30pm on Monday, April 28

Protesters block street after 80-year-old woman struck by a car

Portobello High School

School phone ban: Parents happy to 'give it a bash'

The Royal Airforce Red Arrows fly past over St Giles' Cathedral in Edinburgh. Picture: Scott Heppell - WPA Pool/Getty Images

Edinburgh councillor calls for ban on military flypasts over Capital

Murat Oztas, the owner of the Troy cafe, off Dalry Road, says new public toilets - if planned right - could help the local area

Cafe owner welcomes call for new public loos to be built at Haymarket

An impression of what the BT Street hubs in Edinburgh would look like

Council rejects BT smart hub plans for a ninth time

Google Reviews says: “Great pub. Good for a pre game pint. Just don’t go to the toilet. They are rank rotten.” Address: 25 Buchanan St, Edinburgh EH6 8SQ

Pub owner allowed to keep licence after violent assault against patron

Council considers buying student flats to help tackle housing crisis

Council headquarters at Waverley Court.

British Transport Police could move in to council headquarters

Councillors at Edinburgh City Chambers will set the council tax as part of the budget debate on February 20.

System errors saw city council overpay staff £1.78 million

Forever Edinburgh markets the city to potential tourists and new residents

Plans to spend visitor levy income on advertising sparks anger

Active travel improvements to George Street are among those in Edinburgh that have been delayed

70 per cent of active travel projects have been delayed

Murrayfield is one of the venues where discounted public transport fares could be sold with game and concert tickets

Travel discounts for events could ease parking problems