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Seagull Trust Cruises will be hosting free Christmas cruises this winter

Santa takes to water as free Edinburgh canal cruises return for winter

Aldi stores across Edinburgh have donated more than 24,000 meals to charities and foodbanks over the school summer holidays.

Edinburgh Aldi stores donate more than 24,000 meals to foodbanks

First Minister John Swinney has been told there is ‘huge concern’ about plans for new hyperscale data centres across Scotland (Yui Mok/PA)

Campaigners against data centre plans have 'huge public support'

Over 280 horse take part in Edinburgh's Riding of the Marches each year, right in the heart of the Capital.

Community groups encouraged to take part in 2026 People's Procession

Work has been ongoing at North Bridge for eight years.

North Bridge to fully reopen today after eight years of restrictions

The Edinburgh Canal Festival Summer got underway on the Union Canal on Saturday, June 20.

Canal Festival Summer brings community together on the Union Canal

Almost a third of NI consultant psychiatrist posts are vacant or covered by locums, the survey said

West Lothian mental health fund gets £100,000 boost

East Lothian Boxing Gym will have a new home in this industrial estate on Haddington's Hospital Road.

Community gym named after local businessman gets the go-ahead

An artist's impression of the planned new play trail at Archerfield Walled Garden in East Lothian.

Plans submitted for new £1.5m play trail at walled garden

Members of the West Lothian Climate Action Network at a Gather and Grow event in West Lothian College

Environment network with grassroots success praised for its efforts

No need to mow yet, but at the start of the growing season there are high hopes that the green roof bus shelters in Winchburgh will be a welcome green island for pollinators.

Grass-roofed bus shelters and £60,000 tree scheme

The house would sit on a hillside next to Calton Hill.

Groups warn ultra-modern house would ruin Calton Hill views

The 15 lampost banners will be installed in Gorgie and Dalry to mark Hearts' 150th anniversary last year.

Hearts score with plans for Maroon Mile lamppost banners

The existing Ross Bandstand dates back to 1935. Picture: Rob McDougall

Councillors consider hosting free events at Ross Bandstand

Members of the West Lothian Climate Action Network at a Gather and Grow event in West Lothian College

Grass roots climate project blooms in its first year

The Lothians Veterans Centre received £2099 while Midlothian Armed Forces and Veterans Breakfast Club were granted £3143.

Community groups celebrating after receiving grants from Co-op fund
Midlothian community groups are celebrating after receiving support from Co-op’s Local Community Fund to make a difference in local communities.
Mark Dowie

Edinburgh Tattoo announces new plans for anniversary show

Local councils, schools, and community groups are increasingly investing in repairs

Ad Feature UK playgrounds in crisis

Gorgie Farm has been closed to the public for almost two years

Gorgie farm’s future uncertain after charity ‘hands back keys’

Asda Maryhill Community Champion Ryan Rooney presenting cheque to G20 Works.

Asda Foundation announces over £1m in funding to transform community spaces

Community groups share in National Lottery funding

Adult learners who use the centre have hit back at the council over lease of the South Bridge Resource Centre

South Bridge resource centre tenants object as Fringe moves in

Pizza Geeks founder, Patrick Ward, said his team "believe in the power of community and the importance of giving back"

Pizza Geeks plans to give away 15,000 pizzas this year

Loneliness is public health crisis: how can it be tackled?

Ocean Terminal: New community hub launches in former Debenhams store

New community hub launches in former Debenhams store at Ocean Terminal

A 'floating' bus stop, with a cycle lane between the pavement and the vehicular lane, was one measure introduced under the Spaces for People project (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Public must have a say before road changes are made permanent – Steve Cardownie

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'Reimagined' Princes Street Gardens would host 15 major events a year under new ...
Large-scale all-ticket events would be allowed to be staged in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens on up to 15 days every year under plans for a £25 million revamp to transform it into a "world-class" year-round performance arena.
Brian Ferguson

War Memorial in Newtongrange Welfare Park, photo by Tony Newjem

Anger at Midlothian war memorial flower beds axe

Local community groups in south Edinburgh have come together this year to create the
biggest Spring Clean the area has ever had.

South Edinburgh community groups come together for biggest-ever ‘Spring Clean’

Firefighters will not want to see a repeat of last year's Bonfire Night carnage

Police geared up for any fireworks

The Conservatives want a hotel built close to the new Boroughmuir school in Fountainbridge. Picture: Jon Savage

Plans for new 400-bed Fountainbridge hotel slammed

Shirley Manson . Picture: Getty

Community centre where Shirley Manson first sang saved

Earthy at canonmills, Edinburgh which has been sold to make way for flats. Picture: Toby Williams

Alison Johnstone: Don't stack the cards in developers' favour

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Community groups welcome cash boost for equipment

Food and drink: The retro menu for desperate housewives

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Grants to get women fitter

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Community groups share pot of gold

Big ads splash is all down to Portobello campaigners

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