Politics

The new church and community hall would be built here in the grounds of the existing Christian Community of Edinburgh's property at Napier Road.

Plans for new build church and community hall unveiled

20mph Zones have made Edinburgh roads safer, with a drop of 30% in road casualties since their introduction in 2018

20mph speed limit extended to 66 more city roads

Eye hospital campaigners in Holyrood demo ahead of Scottish Budget

The Just East-sponsored hire scheme in Edinburgh ended in 2021. Picture: Greg Macvean.

New cycle hire scheme could be up and running by next summer

The Queen and the then Lord Lieutenant of Midlothian, Sir Robert Clark, at the Borders Railway opening in 2015.

Borders Railway extension cash yet to be confirmed by UK Government

Bathgate Community Centre is based within the Jim Walker Partnership Centre (Bathgate Partnership Centre) in South Bridge Street.

West Lothian town rejects community centre lease

The A199, is the former A1 road in East Lothian, and faced new speed restrictions.

East Lothian Council pauses plans to reduce speed on former A1

Christine Klien is one of the Prestonpans residents who appealed over bin sheds.

East Lothian residents lose fight to keep bin sheds

Midlothian MP Kirsty McNeill.

MP explains decision to back Assisted Dying Bill

Take a look through our photo gallery to see how Alex Salmond was remembered at a memorial service in Edinburgh.

17 photos from Alex Salmond's memorial service

Mr Hoy is seeking the public’s views on healthcare in Penicuik.

Midlothian MSPs raise concerns over GP surgeries

Construction has started to build a new Type 26 frigate HMS Sheffield, with the shipbuilding programme supporting thousands of jobs in Scotland.

Landmark moment as construction begins to build HMS Sheffield

An artist's impression of the proposed new flats and retail units at the site of the row of shops on Niddrie Mains Road.

Plans to transform rundown retail parade unveiled

A CGI image of the proposed new flats at Lanark Road in Edinburgh.

11 flats to be built on site of nursery destroyed by fire

The proposed new rear entrance to the George Street property.

Former city centre shop to become new restaurant & serviced apartments

A petition calling a general election has been signed by over 1 million people. Pictured: Keir Starmer. Photo: STEFAN ROUSSEAU/POOL/AFP via Getty Images

How online petitions work and what happens at a million signatures
Even millions of signatures doesn’t guarantee success 😬
Matthew Mohan-Hickson

From left, Brunswick PACT chairman Brian Roberts, Home Secretary Yvette Cooper and policing minister Dame Diana Johnson at the Home Office discussing the NationalWorld campaign Silent Crime on November 21, 2024

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper pledges action on Silent Crime

By-election victor Louise Spence surrounded by supporters celebrating her win

Fury as councillor resigns days after being elected

An artist's impression of the proposed two new blocks of flats at 40 Fernieside Gardens in Moredun, Edinburgh.

Proposals to demolish church and build 35 flats in two blocks

The office at Albany Street will become a new boutique hotel under the plans.

Plans lodged to turn office into a new boutique hotel

Corstorphine Snooker Company is looking to demolish the Manse Club to make way for four new three-bedroom homes.

Plans re-submitted to demolish snooker hall and build four new homes

Network Rail to produce 'Improvement plan' after increase in delays

New rules will allow more flexibility over bin hub locations

SNP and Greens consider motion of no confidence in Edinburgh Labour

'Edinburgh's future as film location could be at risk'

Marco Biagi, SNP, Colinton/Fairmilehead

Another by-election as councillor quits

The sinkhole on the path at The Burnside between Longstone and Stenhouse appeared in May and has been closed off since.

Vital path discussed by councillors as sinkhole remains six months on
A vital path closed by a sinkhole which appeared almost six months ago was discussed by Edinburgh councillors yesterday.
Kevin Quinn

Weeds line the gutter of Broughton Place around communal bins. 78 local residents supported a petition by Shane Carter calling for improved street cleaning in the city.

City's streets “disgusting and disgraceful” councillors told

Stephen Flynn

Double standards as Stephen Flynn bids to be in two parliaments Ian Swanson

Late-night Cowgate traffic ban set to be extended

Call for low traffic neighbourhoods across city

Sheriffhall Flyover plans. (Image: Transport Scotland)

Frustration over Sheriffhall delays

Edinburgh is expected to be the first city in the UK to introduce a tourist tax. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Businesses and visitors urged to answer tourist tax consultation

Residents fear rule changes on bin hubs don't go far enough

A voter placing a ballot paper in the ballot box. PIC: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Voter ID should be scrapped, Scottish Government tells UK

By-election victor Louise Spence surrounded by supporters celebrating her win

SNP urge Labour to give up council control after by-election defeat

Nearly 1,000 diabetes sufferers waiting for life-changing technology

Council to relax rules on location of bin hubs

Airport lounge staff face redundancy as new operators plan rebranding

Lib Dems win surprise victory in city council by-election

Minister for the Armed Forces Luke Pollard MP said the UK has a “formidable” ability to protect itself from Russian aggression.

"Formidable" RAF jets scrambled to meet Russians as ships deployed

The former Hog Head Music Record Shop at 62 South Clerk Street, Edinburgh.

Plans submitted to turn former record shop into a new restaurant

Xander Irvine was killed in the Morningside crash

Response next month to proposed law change on dementia drivers

Call to tackle illegal use of e-scooters and e-bikes

Nicola Benedetti is the current director of the Edinburgh International Festival. Picture: John Devlin

'Heartbreaking' cuts for Edinburgh Festival 2025

Voters go to polls in council by-election

Couple forced to abandon golden wedding trip to Oz after gas blast

It is hoped Edinburgh's Filmhouse cinema will be able to reopen by October.

Alterations at city centre cinema approved by the council

The Liquorice Club in Tollcross has lain empty for almost a decade. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Former lap-dancing club to become comedy venue

Edinburgh University principal Professor Peter Mathieson. Picture: Neil Hanna.

University principal handed £20,000 pay rise

'General elections should not be held during holiday periods'

Access to the site of the proposed new car washing facility from West Granton Road is gained in between the United Wire factory and the Anchor Inn pub.

New hand car washing and valeting facility approved

An artist's impression of the proposed new Innis & Gunn brewery at Riccarton, Edinburgh.

Plans for new brewery re-submitted after approval runs out

Gregor Poynton says recent incidents involving fireworks have caused distress in communities.

MP urges Firework Control Zones after spike in anti-social behaviour

An artist's impression of the proposed four new flats at 5 Millar Place in Morningside, Edinburgh.

Plans lodged to demolish office building and build four new flats