Opinion

Boris Johnson gives a thumbs up gesture after signing the Brexit trade deal with the EU in number 10 Downing Street on December 30, 2020 (Picture: Leon Neal/Getty Images)

A night of 'comedy' with Boris - Vladimir McTavish

Jonny Heaver, who owns a tutoring business, was the candidate to get fired this week on The Apprentice

Avoid those rookie errors - Kevin Buckle

Former first minister Nicola Sturgeon announces that she is stepping down from Scottish politics (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Coming soon to a theatre near you? - Vladimir McTavish

Michael Sheen makes a downbeat attempt to tackle debt crisis

Cara Hilton, Senior Policy Manager at Trussell

Disabled people shouldn’t bear the brunt of the challenges our country faces

Talking of children - that’s how we used to start conversations at bus stops

Masterclass in the international language of bus etiquette - Susan Morrison

Ewan Aitken, CEO Cyrenians

Homelessness can drive you to tears - Ewan Aitken

The organisers have asked permission to raise the wheel from June to November. Obviously they believe a summer wheel would be a money spinner

Ferris Wheels in the Gardens are very nice but best left to Christmas - Susan Mo...

The Remembrance wreaths laid at the war memorial in Edinburgh's City Chambers have been set on fire by vandals (Picture: John White)

Party unity on Remembrance Stone protection - Iain Whyte

Near full moon by Princes St

Red Moon in Edinburgh

It’s 60 years since the last regular passenger train made its final journey on Edinburgh’s South Suburban railway, now a group of Heriot-Watt University engineering postgraduates are looking into the feasibility of reopening it

I'm backing South Suburban plan - Sue Webber

Redheaded Coffeeshop Girl returns to Gilded Balloon this year

Fringe countdown is officially on - Karen Koren

Parking on Bangholm Avenue before the ban

Car ownership just a nasty habit - Sue Webber

Ben and Vicki Prowse from The Polwarth Tavern with MP Ian Murray

Who are your local business heroes? - Ian Murray

New East Lothian Council chief executive Laurence Rockey

Rockey is timely arrival for Brunton - Sue Webber

Kopek Des Bordes ridden by Paul Townend on their way to winning the Michael O'Sullivan Supreme Novices' Hurdle on day one of the 2025 Cheltenham Festival (Picture: Adam Davy/PA Wire)

Jury’s still out on Cheltenham - Steve Cardownie
The Cheltenham Festival got underway yesterday as Gloucestershire welcomed the first of thousands of racegoers expected to attend throughout the week.
Steve Cardownie

Cheerleading can be very positive for those who participate

An unlikely champion for cheerleaders - Alex Cole-Hamilton

The festival is now housed in its new home at the University of Edinburgh Futures Institute

Festival turns page on sponsor troubles - Steve Cardownie

Chief Inspector Brian Manchester, Local Area Commander, South East Edinburgh

Keeping your nights out safe - Brian Manchester

Foysol Choudhury MSP

A matter of dignity - Foysol Choudhury

Put these six plants in your windows to prevent mould

Put these six plants in your windows to prevent mould

Gregor Poynton MP with campaigners outside the current East Calder Medical Practice building which is no longer fit for purpose.

East Calder locals let down and locked out by SNP Government’s constant need for...

The Scottish Child Payment is proof that with the right priorities, we can build a more equal and supportive society, says Angus Robertson

Scotland takes a different path - Angus Robertson

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Labour cuts will hurt those with least - Lorna Slater

Bridging the skills gap - Angus Robertson

In the last five years alone, over £11.6m has been awarded to organisations in the constituency of Edinburgh Central

Lottery funding never more vital - Angus Robertson

Vanguard-class submarine HMS Victorious

Questions to be asked over increase in UK defence spending
Hopes of some progress in resolving the Russia-Ukraine war switched to Saudi Arabia this week as Ukrainian and United States officials met to explore a possible ceasefire.
Ian Swanson

Steven Sharp, Fauldhouse United Director of Football accepts a boot donation from Gregor Poynton MP.

Gregor Poynton MP wants everyone to make clubs like Fauldhouse United their seco...

Conservative councillor Phil Doggart

Time to integrate health and social care - Phil Doggart

JK Rowling has launched a 'women-only' sexual violence support service in Edinburgh called Beira's Place

Female-only service is a win for women’s rights campaigners - Susan Dalgety

A motion on public access to toilets will be discussed by councillors on Thursday

Dan deserves Heaps of praise for tackling toilet shortage issue - Susan Dalgety

President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses a joint session of Congress at the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)

Former reality TV host launches unpromising new career move - Vladimir McTavish

Chimney sweep Mike McLenaghan at work in Edinburgh, November 1981

Vladimir McTavish: Child chimney-sweep apprentices wanted, apply Russell Findlay

The gender pay gap remains a pressing issue in the UK

We're still minding the gap on fair pay - Florence Rolland

Damien Molony stars as Jersey detective Jim Bergerac in the U&Drama reboot of the 80s crime drama (Picture: UKTV/Colin Hutton)

Bergerac review: The 80s detective gets a touchy-feely makeover

Jim Bergerac (Damien Molony) confronts Barney Crozier (Robert Gilbert) in the U&Drama reboot of the classic 80s police drama Bergerac (Picture: UKTV/Colin Hutton)

Bergerac review: The 80s detective gets a touchy-feely makeover

Gracie Abrams has cancelled the first two of her UK tour dates

Putting finishing touches to Record Store Day plans - Kevin Buckle

Food bank

The Scottish government must do more for disabled people, with many being forced...

Parking on Bangholm Avenue before the ban

Whatever happened to common sense? - Iain Whyte

The Spirit of Tasmania ferry which carries passengers between Melbourne and Devonport in Tasmania

Shame about Tasmania but we’re getting used to ferry fiascos - Susan Morrison

A grey squirrel squared up to our cat in the garden

Forget Squirrel Nutkin, meet squirrel nutcase from Leith - Susan Morrison

Gregor Poynton MP argues defence investment will benefit small businesses and jobs across Scotland.

Gregor Poynton MP: ESG rules must not block defence investment for Ukraine and U...

Keir Starmer greets Volodymyr Zelensky in Downing Street on Saturday in stark contrast to the disgraceful treatment of the Ukrainian president by Donald Trump in Washington

Britain is leading at a key moment in history - Ian Murray

Police dismantled a bonfire and confiscated alcohol from youths during a recent anti-social behaviour patrol

Lack of long-term support for victims of anti-social behaviour - Sue Webber

Gregor Poynton MP in Livingston

MP Gregor Poynton champions industrial strategy to boost Livingston economy

US President Donald Trump shakes hands with Russia's President Vladimir Putin next to US First Lady Melania Trump

Where is the safest place to be in the crazy age of Trump? - Fiona Duff

Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelensky with Donald Trump and JD Vance in the Oval Office

Trump’s visit should still go ahead, for now - Alex Cole-Hamilton

Inverleith Park is a great place to visit when the sun is shining. A great spot to pitch up for a picnic is beside the pond.

Edinburgh’s magnificent parks add to the quality of life in the city - Steve Car...

Loose cannon Trump turns his fire on Ukraine - Steve Cardownie

The perks of home working - Sue Webber

Floating bus stops required pedestrians to cross a cycle lane when getting on or off a bus.

Floating bus stops are a bad idea - Sue Webber

City of Edinburgh Council depute leader Mandy Watt

Making our city a safe and fair place for women and girls - Mandy Watt

Gregor Poynton MP is calling for stricter controls on the use of fireworks in West Lothian.

Gregor Poynton MP: It is time to light the fuse on new firework measures

Europe united for Ukraine - Angus Robertson

Jack Vettriano at the Kelvingrove Art Gallery in Glasgow

Scotland’s debt to Vettriano - Angus Robertson