Politics

Lothian Buses' first fully electric double deckers take to the road

Council objects to wind farm in Lammermuirs

Concern over fire risk of proposed battery storage plant

Most of Edinburgh's bus lanes currently apply at peak hours only, but the council is to trial 7-7-7 operation - from 7am to 7pm, seven days a week - in a bid to cut bus journey times. The trial will be on the No 44 route from Juniper Green to Musselburgh and if it is successful, bus lanes across the city are expected to become 7-7-7. That would almost certainly spark protests from motorists about it leading to more congestion for them.

14 challenges facing new transport convener

But to prevent 400 threatened job losses at Mitsubishi

An Edinburgh bus tracker.

Permanent fix for troubled bus tracker system 'imminent'

Low traffic scheme cuts traffic outside primary school

The site of the former post office at 101 Albert Street, Edinburgh, which will now be converted into a two-bedroom flat.

Plans to turn former post office into two-bedroom flat approved

Princes Street

New vision for Princes street, including Waverley footbridge

Seafield masterplan included 2,700 new homes and waterfront park

First Minister John Swinney delivers his address at the SNP annual national conference at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA Wire

Blame game as MSPs return from recess to bleak financial outlook Ian Swanson

The drop-in event is being held as part of Challenge Poverty Week, in St Johns and Kings Park Church, Eskbank Road, Dalkeith on Wednesday, October 9.

Family tales of financial woes collected for community project

Robert Aldridge is Edinburgh's Lord Provost. Picture: Greg Macvean

Councillors row over selling-off the Lord Provost’s chain and cars

Liam Gallagher performing with Oasis at Murrayfield in 2009 - the last time the band played at the stadium in Edinburgh (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Oasis tickets fiasco prompts culture secretary to get involved

Edinburgh City Chambers, off the Royal Mile. Picture: Getty Images

Hundreds of residents hit by construction defects in homes

'SNP must re-root itself in priorities of Scottish people'

The SNP must "embrace the humility of defeat" and "re-root" itself in the priorities of the Scottish people, the party's Westminster leader has said

Ian Swanson

Council debate on sex work delayed until October

Greenbelt site for new high school 'would be vetoed by ministers'

The now derelict site at 229 Willowbrae Road.

Student flats approval at former pub site "a mistake" says councillor

Liam Gallagher onstage at Murrayfield Stadium the last time Oasis played Scotland.

Oasis concerts will coincide with Capital's busiest time of year

Labour proposes new transport convener

Charity says council cash not enough to fix 'deathtrap junction'

Council demands action over hotel shrouded in scaffolding for years

Westfield Residents Marianne Porter and Diane Baxter.

Pensioners blast council over ‘extortionate’ heating bills

National World

Local MSP slams Scottish Government on rail price hikes

Craig outside Corn Exchange

Craig Hoy MSP wraps up successful summer surgery tour

Douglas Ross speaks with media after he announced he will resign as leader of the Scottish Conservatives. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Choosing new Scottish Tory leader: At least there is a vote this time

There will be three candidates on the ballot paper sent out to Conservative members across Scotland next week to elect a successor to Douglas Ross as Scottish Tory leader.

Ian Swanson

Benedetta Tagliabue at the Scottish Parliament. Picture: Alan Peebles.

Holyrood architect's widow says building was 'a miracle'

Council was warned Spaces for People bollards were hazard

The Niddrie area of Edinburgh was locked down after a serious disturbance on Bonfire Night

4 areas designated Firework Control Zones where fireworks are banned

Residents furious as frustrated motorists drive on pavement

From top left: Dunbar, Prestonpans and North Berwick police stations

3 East Lothian police stations proposed for closure

Picture: Lisa Ferguson

5 per cent tourist tax set to launch in 2026

Sarah Boyd

Bus boss backs confiscating free passes from troublesome youngsters

National Records of Scotland data for 2023 has revealed a 12 per cent rise in drugs deaths in Scotland

Edinburgh drug deaths branded 'shocking and shameful'

The LEZ in Edinburgh has been enforced from June 1

Fewer fines issued for breaching LEZ rules

Commuters and travellers at Edinburgh's Waverley Station.

All-day off-peak train fares pilot to end

Daniela Grudsky met Angus Robertson in Edinburgh

SNP faces difficult conference amid row over Israeli meeting

Photograph by Ian Georgeson

Private hire drivers blocked from using bus lanes in trial scheme

Pictured Left to Right: Josh Littlejohn MBE, Founder, Social Bite; Gill Henry, Operations Director, Ecosystems Technologies; Angela Rayner, Deputy Prime Minister; Andy Murdoch, Services Manager, Cyrenians; Ewan Aitken, CEO, Cyrenians; Mary Ogilvie, former resident of the Social Bite village.

Social Bite’s homeless village visited by Deputy Prime Minister

The guest house at 9 Johns place.

Homeless hotel refused bid for huge extension

Some of the camper vans parked on East Fettes Avenue, believed to belong to Fringe performers.

Residents demand council moves-on camper vans parked outside school

An Edinburgh bus tracker.

Bus tracker fiasco branded "embarrassing" by councillors

Veg patches could be created on council land. Image: Incredible Edibles.

City's ‘grey spaces’ could be repurposed for community growing

Should visitors to Edinburgh pay a levy in the cost of their accommodation - and if so what should it be? (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Council unveils plans for spending tourist tax income

Parking attendants enforcing the pavement parking ban in Edinburgh

Council hands out 15 pavement parking fines a day

​Midlothian’s refuse collection and street cleaning services would have been affected.

Union calls off refuse strike to ballot members on new pay deal

A bus lane on Milton Road, Edinburgh. Picture: Greg Macvean

Extended bus lane hours trial set to commence next year

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar

Man found guilty of sending threatening message to political leader

Millions of pounds 'stuck in system' after new hospitals put on hold

Improvements on way for 'deathtrap' junction

Areas where CPZ plans paused now moving forward again

Rubbish in the streets during the Edinburgh festivals in 2022. Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

New offer made to council staff in bid to avert next week's bin strike

Residents asked for views on Firework Control Zones

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill.

New MP pledges to fight for fair council funding for her area