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John McLellan was editor of the Edinburgh Evening News on two occasions spanning nine years

A special place in my heart - John McLellan

The tourist tax is charged on the provision of overnight accommodation (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Tourist tax millions up for grabs - Steve Cardownie

Councillor Simita Kumar is leader of the SNP group on Edinburgh City Council

Labour’s leadership crisis is failing Capital - Simita Kumar

Citizens Advice were among the organisations who were at the Cost-of-Living event at the St Bride’s Centre

Cost of living help is at hand - Angus Robertson

The Department for Education has published attainment results for all of the city's schools.

We need stability, confidence and consensus - Jane Meagher

Labour councillor Lezley Cameron speaks during the debate on choosing the new leader at the City Chambers last Thursday

No way to choose person who will run the city - Susan Dalgety

A dispute over Edinburgh City Council’s apparent failure to uphold a court order to cut sprawling hedges down to size is rumbling on

Answers on a cheque please - John McLellan

Bin hubs have proved controversial in some parts of Edinburgh

Residents could win £100 in Litter Lotto scheme

Map of UK's most scenic markets

Edinburgh Christmas Markets are the second most beautiful in the UK, new study r...

Benny Hill is not the ideal masculine role model

Welcome to the Benny Hill finishing school for the unmodern man - Vladimir McTav...

Cammy Day’s decision to quit as Edinburgh council leader has led to a potential new power struggle at City Chambers

Only one route for Cammy Day to take after allegations arose - Steve Cardownie

City of Edinburgh Council leader Cammy Day

Labour suspends council leader over 'sexually explicit' message claims

Louise Spence's councillor career was short-lived

When it comes to Lib Dems there’s no place like home - John McLellan

As homelessness numbers have risen in Edinburgh many have been put up in hotel and B&B accommodation

Emergency action too quick for council - Iain Whyte

Communal bins in Broughton Place.

Common sense on communal bins - John McLellan

The EIJB oversees provision of health and social services

Budget is downpayment on delivering change - Ian Murray
At the end of last month, we were confronted with news that a swathe of local charities in Edinburgh could face swingeing cuts.
Ian Murray

City Plan 2030 is setting aside enough land to accommodate 53,000 much needed homes. Picture: Andrew Matthews/PA Wire

Planning ahead for housing - James Dalgleish

Edinburgh's The People's Story museum

Labour Party doesn’t care for working people - Angus Robertson

Stock photo by Scott Louden.

Council by-election candidates set out their stalls

We must not allow sewage spills to ruin huge city conservation success - Donald ...

Yellow weather warning extended as Storm Ashley begins to hit Scotland

Culture director to leave amid museum closure row

Edinburgh City Council has increased support to foodbanks

Tackling poverty one of biggest challenges of our times - Cammy Day

An ideal spot to take in the delights of The Water of Leith walkway is picturesque Dean Village

Walking on sunshine on Water of Leith is something to treasure

Susan Deacon, Chair of Lothian Buses

City needs strong and efficient bus company - John McLellan

An artist's impression of how the proposed student accommodation development at Jock's Lodge would look.

Market needs more freedom for housing - John McLellan

Clash at Scottish Parliament over People's Story closure
Culture Secretary Angus Robertson launched a scathing attack on Edinburgh council's "shameful" closure of the People's Story museum when the issue was raised in the Scottish Parliament.
Ian Swanson

Theatre reopening delayed until 2026 as cost soars

Sorry saga rumbles on - John McLellan

Edinburgh Filmhouse future 'not in question' despite third refusal

Blitz on discarded chewing gum on city's streets and pavements

The public consultation on Edinburgh's visitor levy is now live

Help us shape how the visitor levy will support your city - Cammy Day

Chinese bargain store selling iconic brands to open in city centre

Councillor Stephen Jenkinson is Edinburgh's new transport convener

Early test should show us which way new transport convener will jump - Steve Car...

Sketches outling the bold new vision for Princes Street and Waverley Valley

Let me know your views on city centre plan - Angus Robertson

An artist's impression of the Seafield masterplan which includes housing, a waterfront park and continuous promenade.

Funky beachfront plan is non-starter - John McLellan

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

The council believes the tourist tax will generate up to £50 million of “new money” (Picture: Andrew Milligan/PA Wire)

Did you hear the one about the proposed new tourist tax? - Steve Cardownie

Criminals using fake QR codes to steal money from motorists

Improvements on way for 'deathtrap' junction

Areas where CPZ plans paused now moving forward again

Counter-protesters gather in Bolton, Greater Manchester, in response to the far-right protests

Amid this darkness there are signs of hope - Simita Kumar

'Unsafe' roundabout to be replaced by signalised junction

Lost Shore Surf Resort is due to open soon

New footbridge set to be abandoned

Comedian Jason Byrne

You don’t even need a ticket for this comedy award frontrunner - John McLellan

The travellers set up an encampment on the old nine-hole Hermitage Golf Course last month

Travellers ordered to move from former golf course by landowners

SNP ministers have been urged to fully commit to a train station for Winchburgh (Photo by Lisa Ferguson/National World)

City council’s priorities wrong on transport spending - Sue Webber

Bagel Factory has spread across the UK

Edinburgh to get new bagel spot as chain takes over closed-down bakery

A new cafe was planned in Makars' Court

Cafe plans at tourist hotspot abandoned after dozens of objections

Overflowing bin on Edinburgh's Royal Mile during the final week of the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in 2022. Picture: Katielee Arrowsmith

Fringe chiefs fear losing sponsorship funding if bin strike goes ahead

Banning mobile phones won’t stop violence but would be a start in the fightback against disruptive classroom behaviour, says Sue Webber

Schools mobile phone ban not right wing, it’s the right thing - Sue Webber

Edinburgh's 10 most pot-holed streets, according to official records

Picture: Ian Rutherford

Consultation asks how short-term let licensing scheme is working

Harrison Park has won a Keep Scotland Beautiful 'Green Flag' for the 18th consecutive year.

38 green spaces in Capital win Green Flag Awards