Politics

I was a prostitute in Edinburgh and lived in fear that I'd be murdered

No plans to reverse Brexit, but good relationships make sense Ian Swanson

Costs challenged as railway celebrates 10th anniversary

Record numbers of pupils with additional support needs in city schools

20mph limits are being considered for urban streets across Midlothian. (Pic: Google Maps)

20mph bad for kids, objector claims as councillors consider plans

Edinburgh’s Low Emission Zone started on June 1 last year

Council says all its LEZ-busting vehicles will soon be replaced

Bathgate and Linlthgow Labour MP Kirsteen Sullivan

People have missed out on jobs because of poor broadband, claims MP

Labour councillor Val Walker was elected in May 2022

Date set for Edinburgh council by-election

Homes plan for Edinburgh's last major brewery set to be approved

Businesses will be allowed to serve customers outside from as early as 7.30am

Cafes, pubs and restaurants to win 7.30am start for outdoor service

A “secret weapon” is being developed and could be used by Royal Navy technicians to search for Russian submarines. Pictured: HMS Tyne with Russian Kilo-class submarine Krasnodar in the background.

"Secret weapon" being tested for Royal Navy to hunt Russia submarines

The city council hopes to introduce a new cycle hire scheme in time for the Festival

New cycle hire scheme could begin in August

A revamp of Portobello town centre is to b paused. Picture: Dan Phillips

City transport projects divided into two lists: 'proceed' and 'pause'

John Swinney has reversed the decision last year to scrap the trial of all-day off-peak fares.

All aboard for the end of peak rail fares Ian Swanson

Capital sticks to target on cutting car use

The New Town and Broughton Community Council say the the ban on buses at Waverley Bridge has led to congstion at Waterloo Place and Regent Road.

Rethink call on Waverley Bridge bus ban and London Road cycle path
Councillors are being urged to draw back from confirming two controversial experimental traffic measures as permanent at a meeting today.
Ian Swanson

24/7 police station closed to the public 40 times in six weeks

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

"I know my mum would have chosen assisted dying if she could"

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

John Swinney urged to intervene over Edinburgh mental health cuts

Violence in Edinburgh schools is on the rise

Physical and verbal assaults in city schools double in four years

Edinburgh's first inclusive community sports day

Portobello High School

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

Picture posed by models

Violent incidents in city schools are on the rise

Contactless tram fare payment system starts later this month

'Many Scottish Catholics want next Pope to be like Francis'
As the conclave to choose the next Pope begins in the Vatican today, a leading Catholic lay figure in Scotland said there was a battle under way for the soul of the church.
Ian Swanson

SNP candidates for 2026 Holyrood elections

West Lothian households will see their council tax rise by 8.95 per cent in 2025/26 in a move reflected across the country

Schools targeted in suspected criminal ransomware cyberattack

Residents stage protest against speeding drivers after accident

The Princess Alexandra Eye Pavilion in Edinburgh is currently closed for urgent repairs

Eye Pavilion will fully reopen by end of June after urgent repairs

Rise of Reform reflects deepening disillusionment Ian Swanson

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

'Queue of people in temporary accommodation stretches 2.9 miles'

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

Kendal Reid says: "Dalkeith Road from Cameron Toll to the Royal Commonwealth Pool is so bad."

13 of the worst roads and junctions to drive on in Edinburgh

John Swinney opens Heineken's new Edinburgh offices

Care home cafe set to close within weeks unless rescue plan produced

UK Minister to lead all-female Scottish trade mission

Council left in 'impossible' position over housing

Councillor Stephen Jenkinson is Edinburgh's transport convener

Transport projects to be 'paused' because of financial pressures

Enforcement of Edinburgh's LEZ began just after midnight

Tories call for Scottish Government to end 'war on motorists'

Sue Webber

MSP makes plea for fairer formula on housing cash share-out

Bus boss tells MSPs of 'horrendous' anti-social behaviour

Susan Deacon and Andrew Kerr are among three new advisers appointed to the Scotland Office. Pictures: John Devlin / Scott Louden.

Former MSP and ex-council chief among new Scotland Office advisers

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer speaking at the launch of the Labour Party local election campaign. PIC: Jonathan Brady/PA Wire

Local elections first big electoral test for all parties

The former barbers at South Clerk Street, Edinburgh.

Plans to turn barbers into a new Asian fast food restaurant

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

The Orcadia Trampoline Centre is up for sale

Former trampoline centre to be transformed into three new homes

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Exclusive Fraud minister Lord Hanson outlines plans to ban Sim farms

Plans are afoot to turn this Castle Gifts shop on Princes Street, Edinburgh into a new Skechers store.

Footwear company plans to open new city centre shop

Thistly Cross Roundabout on the A1 in East Lothian.

Council calls for review of A1 litter pick-ups

The five acre site bounding Roosevelt Road and the railway line running through the village.

Village to get 48 new homes despite infrastructure concerns

An artist's impression of the final part of the Pennywell regeneration project at the former Muirhouse Shopping Centre.

Plans for final phase of city area's regeneration lodged

The former bowling club building at Russell Road, Edinburgh.

Plans to turn former bowling club into new student flats