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Cyclists hit out at ‘dangerous’ diversions after bridge closures

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A fly-tipped sofa and other waste on Edinburgh's Marine Esplanade (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Edinburgh looks to 'in-source' fly-tipping clear-ups to cut costs

This former hairdresser's on Nicolson Street is set to be turned into a Books N' Cup cafe.

Hairdressers to become a cafe after plans for Southside salon approved

Edinburgh council would effectively be abolished under the government's proposals

Council leaders call for rethink on council shake-up

The rubbish was discovered on Friday morning

'Selfish' fly-tippers force closure of West Lothian road

Rajah's Supermarket on Albert Street will soon extend into the main door flat next door after change of use plans were approved.

Supermarket to be extended into neighbouring flat

The new secondary school is a replacement for Beeslack Community High School

Residents urged to attend public consultation on new Midlothian school

Haddington High Street, East Lothian

Hopes for East Lothian train station dealt blow as case branded 'weak'

Two historic Griffin sculptures have been restored

Griffin sculptures restored and returned after 50 years in storage

The idea of 7-7-7 bus lanes is to stop buses being held up by traffic congestion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Council must hit brakes on this bus lane experiment - Iain Whyte

Education convener James Dalgleish

Resolved to giving our children best start - James Dalgleish

Residents in Edinburgh's Old Town have criticised the council over the rising level of street clutter in the area

Residents demand council remove stray traffic cones from city centre

Neighbours were worried about what would happen if the shed caught fire

Dunbar residents raise fire concerns over garden shed

Resident's concerns over parking and near misses were dismissed by council officers

Council give double yellows the go-ahead after complaints dismissed

How the barge at the Shore in Leith when the changes are made.

Floating bar and restaurant approved for the Shore despite noise fears
Leith plans approved despite local objections
Kevin Quinn

The decking outside The Keelson

Shore pub owners hit out after council orders removal of £35k decking

A timeline has been agreed to fix the narrow pavements on Morningside Road

Timeline announced to fix Morningside Road’s narrow pavements

West Lothian civic centre is home to the council, the sheriff court, the health and social care partnership and the police

Call for civic centre as base for police and other public services

Alexander taming Bucephalus

Council’s left wing housing solutions are not so great - Iain Whyte

A 143-bed hotel has been approved for Dundas Street

Council approves plans for 143-bed Dakota hotel on Dundas Street

The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People in Edinburgh

Rules stopping private school kids accessing hospital lessons scrapped

This former post office on Frederick Street is set to become a bank branch, after alterations plans were accepted by the council.

Bank to move into former New Town post office

It will be illuminated from Monday, September 21 to Friday, September 25

City Chambers to light up in pink for Organ Donation Week

Plans to demolish this corner-plot home at 50 Pilrig Street in Leith have been approved.

Corner plot home to be demolished to make way for new flats

The proposals are part of an estimated £212,000 worth of upgrades to the city’s A1 corridor

Concerns raised as London Road plans show traffic islands removed

Roads in the city centre are set to close for a few hours on friday morning with sailors form the HMS Queen Elizabeth set to march from the Palace of Holyroodhouse to City Chambers.

Council clear up 'street party' mystery as road closures announced
Confused locals took to social media to ask why an early morning road closure was being introduced this Friday (September 18)
Heather Carrick

This terraced property on Shorthope Street, in Musselburgh town centre, was put forward to become a House of Multiple Occupancy (HMO).

Concern for vulnerable tenants leads to HMO refusal

A change of use application has been submitted for this industrial unit at Bankhead Industrial Estate.

Fresh plans submitted for site of former Edinburgh swingers' club

The approved Burdiehouse Burn plans include a new bridge and ampitheatre seating. These photos show how the burn looks at the moment, and an artist's impression of the changes.

Riverside to get replacement bridge and new amphitheatre seating

Homes under construction. Photo (stock image)

New housing development to be built in north Livingston

Waverley Market on Princes Street

Council has made the right choice for Princes Street - Kevin Buckle

Private hire drivers say being unable to use bus lanes means longer journeys for their passengers

Council collects £1.1m from bus lane and gate fines so far in 2026

Roads network manager Gordon Brown and Councillor Tom Conn centre, with crews operating the new Pothole Pro machines, seen in the background.

Big increase in permanent repairs to potholed roads

Fly-tipping including branches from residential tree lopping and builders material was dumped at Linlithgow leisure centre and at sites around the town.

£10,000 worth of fines to fly-tippers already this year in county

The Leith Corn Exchange building, on the corner of Constitution Street and Baltic Street, was built in 1861.

Plans lodged to turn historic corn exchange into place of worship

Some of the mess, including a burnt out caravan, left at the former Kirkton Business centre, Kirkton, Charlesfield lane, Livingston.

Residents call for action over fly-tipping mess at business park

The building was devastated by the 2021 fire.

Former nursery closed by fire to be demolished to make way for flats

Waterloo Place will be closed westbound until November 20 while Scottish Water carries out “essential repairs”.

Locals express frustration as another city centre road closes

New £40m Innovation Hub opens with 'highly skilled' jobs promise

Arabian Mau Kevin has refused to leave the safety of the wardrobe since the display

Spectacular fireworks leaves residents stunned and animals reeling

People slept rough at Waverley Court

Council playing with semantics over housing issue - Iain Whyte

Greig Sanderson said the council's "quick fixes" have not managed to solve the problem

Man with chronic fatigue blames potholes for sleepless nights

School classroom with blackboard

Alarm as primary school rolls forecast to drop across West Lothian

Traders like Nicola Boyd of Nikki's Fleurs is concerned of the impact on footfall of the proposals

Petition launched to urge council to reconsider bus lane trial plans

Cars drive along the unlit stretch of the busy A6094 at speeds of up to 60mph

Parent hits out at 'ridiculous' Penicuik High School bus route changes

An artist's impression of the proposed flats at the site of the former Longstone Inn pub, which have now been rejected.

Plans for 20 flats at site of former landmark pub rejected

Yossi Mazon said his coffee bar has suffered since the sudden closure of the path

Cafe could close following "soul crushing" news of bridge closure

Charity unveils plans for Muslim cemetery on Midlothian abbey land

The City of Edinburgh Council has said that it is aiming to reopening Princes Street by the end of August as work continues to save the historic building damaged in last month's fire.

Council leader Jane Meagher welcomes Princes Street reopening

Tony Lankester, chief executive of the Fringe Society.

Edinburgh Festivals in line for 25% funding boost from new tourist tax

West Lothian village secures funding for dedicated project worker

There is no date yet for when the new Controlled Parking Zones will take effect. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Edinburgh council weighs up new parking controls around Easter Road

A West Lothian carer has been struck off

Carer struck off for abusive behaviour including 'screaming' at client

Edinburgh council to end housing allocation suspension after 16 months

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