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The rankings compiled by Time Times link the schools from best to worst

Edinburgh's best and worst performing nurseries revealed

Edinburgh council urged to 'get a grip' over £9m agency staff bill

A notorious Easter Road junction at the corner of Dalmeny Street and St Clair Street is set to get new traffic lights installed after a spate of dangerous incidents.

Notorious city junction set for upgrade after dangerous road incidents

Council unveils £2.75m vision for roads surrounding St Andrew Square

North Berwick traders' 'cry for help' over new parking fees dismissed

The Tartan Army march on Ocean Drive in Miami ahead of their FIFA World Cup 2026 group match against Brazil on Wednesday

Council explores compensation for staff denied World Cup holiday

The current site off Leith Walk houses a warehouse car park and small storage building.

Leith Walk aparthotel gets green light despite strong local objections

Sarah and Dave Dineen with baby Fiadh, who one of the first mothers to avail of the new service Picture: Brian Arthur

Edinburgh council explores six-week paid paternity leave for staff

A map displaying open and closed parts of the path network around Castle Hill as of May 1.

Castle paths reopen after eight years but some routes closed for good

NHS board put patients at risk by ignoring warnings about disgraced surgeon Sam Eljamel (pictured), a report has found

Building safety concerns delay disgraced surgeon's Edinburgh inquiry

There has been great anger at proposed care cuts.

Councillors clash over Midlothian care budget and 'shameful' cuts

Delayed £2.3m Edinburgh taxi testing centre finally set to open

January Watson, Shore Business Collective secretary, outside the Malt & Hops bar at Waterside House

Plans for short-term lets above Leith pub withdrawn after backlash

City councillors have approved a temporary accommodation contract valued at up to £15.5m.

Edinburgh signs off on £15.5m contract to support homeless people

The Travellers appear to have broken into Huly Hill through this fence.

Ancient Newbridge monument targeted again as Travellers 'force entry'

The Tollcross clock dates back to 1901.

Historic Tollcross clock could soon return after four-year absence
Suggestion for Common Good fund to pay for repair of 1901 Edinburgh timepiece
Joe Sullivan

Inside the new St Kent's Academy.

West Lothian £35m school opens after RAAC fears forced demolitions

The proposed advertisement site.

Plans submitted for huge illuminated advertisement on Princes Street

Objections mount against plans to build 91 new homes near Livingston

Edinburgh Council pays out £150,000 in public liability claims

The KFC advert has now been replaced by an advert featuring Margot Robbie for Chanel

Massive Princes Street KFC ad found in breach of planning rules

Greg Borthwick, Dads Rock Service Manager (East Scotland) and Liam Hill, a regular at Dads Rock playgroup.

Edinburgh dads’ protest highlights council paternity pay gap

Keep Scotland Beautiful revealed that 50 per cent of Scottish adults admitted to littering in the past year.

Just one litter fine issued by council - but parking fines exceed 340k

Dune Bakery has been a popular addition to South Queensferry since opening last year.

Bakery left out of pocket for £70k as council reverse lease decision

An open letter by advocacy group REPAIR highlights parent's concerns with how vital holiday hubs are funded.

Parents issue open letter to council over vital holiday hub concerns

Lothian Buses is launching its new X19 express service in December, which will run seven days a week.

Edinburgh village bus route could be saved as council explores options

Blue bins will go uncollected for two weeks across West Lothian

West Lothian: Bin complaints top table in calls to council
Bin complaints topped the table of calls to West Lothian council in the last year, councillors have heard.
Stuart Sommerville

The business operates from premises on Clerk Street. (Pic: Google Maps)

Car hire firm given 300m street parking ban

Midlothian Council Leader Councillor Kelly Parry is pictured with Workshops Team Leader Chris Thomas.

Cleaner, greener council vans hit the road in Midlothian

An artists impression of the proposed houses at Cairnbank Road, Penicuik. (Pic: Midlothian Planning Portal)

Fresh bid lodged with council planners for mill lade houses

The Buccleuch Estate has applied to extend the boundary of the play park on a site of nearly two hectares. (Pic: Google Maps)

Tree maze planned for popular park

Midlothian Council building in Dalkeith.

Taxi drivers call for fare increases of up to 20%

Dryden Farm will be home to a shipping container for research purposes. (Pic Midlothian planning portal)

Shipping tank to help develop tropical seafood

A Battery Energy Storage System is proposed for field behind Dalkeith schools campus. (Pic: Google Maps)

Scottish Ministers approve battery site next to Dalkeith school

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

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

We spotted a decomposed dead rat when we visited

I visited the area plagued by pests and found dead rats in the street

Beach Lane in Edinburgh has been closed off to traffic after a large sinkhole opened up outside Towerbank Primary School.

City road closed after large sinkhole appears outside primary school

The school will be redeveloped to incorporate the original 1930s building.

Contractor appointed for Penicuik High School redevelopment

Lidl store at St Kentigern Way, Penicuik, is fighting to put up new sign. (Pic: Google Maps)

Lidl fights back over Penicuik signpost ban

Council leader Councillor Kelly Parry.

Council leader given extra security after pay rise reports

MIdlothian Council HQ. (Pic: Google Maps)

Councillors back 10% council tax rise

Newtongrange Leisure Centre could be closing at weekends to save cash. (Pic: Google Maps)

Councillors asked to back closure of sports centres at weekends and service cuts

Midlothian Council headquarters in Dalkeith

Cost of council headquarters refit revealed as £12 million

Councillor Colin Cassidy .

Survey opens on active travel along the A7 corridor

The council could introduce more pay and display parking to help pay for repairs and improvements.

Council launches consultation on county's parking arrangements

Scaffolding was installed at Midlothian House, Dalkeith, two yeas ago. (Pic: Google Maps)

Scaffolding costs council over £316k

Developer signs on street lights across Midlothian have sparked concern.

Call for developers to pay for removal of signs

A range of advice and support is available.

Council launches new appeal for anyone struggling financially to get in touch

The large former Carpet Rite store at Morrison Street, which has been empty for more than a year, would become a new Merkur Slots shop if the plans are approved.

Plans lodged to turn empty retail unit into an adult gaming centre

This existing five-a-side football pitch at Powerleague Portobello will be transformed into three new padel tennis courts.

Five-a-side pitch to be transformed into three padel tennis courts

Here's how the property market fared across Derbyshire in 2023.

Councillor says short-term lets are untenable in housing crisis

The current office block at 16-20 Castle Street in Edinburgh city centre.

Plans to turn city centre office into a new 28-room hotel approved

An artist's impression of the proposed Craiglea townhouses.

Plans submitted to build four new three-storey townhouses

Classes are to be relocated following a spate of vandalism and water damage to the building.

Mayfield Primary School classes to relocate in January

A Battery Energy Storage System is proposed for field behind Dalkeith schools campus. (Pic Google Maps)

Councillors' concerns over battery storage near school campus