Lothian

Aldi has 106 stores in Scotland and employs more than 3,500 people. The supermarket chain opened its first Scottish store in Kilmarnock in 1994 and will celebrate 30 years in Scotland this year.

36 jobs on offer as part of Aldi's Christmas recruitment drive

Lothian was named Bus Operator of the Year.

Lothian wins Bus Operator of the Year at national awards

Many students are struggling with their mental health, says Foysol Choudhury

Mental health crisis leaving young people in limbo - Foysol Choudhury

Crowds turned up to the Lothian Buses Doors Open Day on Saturday, September 28, at the bus company's Marine Depot at Seafield. They were entertained by games and activities, as well as a host of buses from over the years.

10 great photos from Lothian Buses Doors Open Day 2024

Vintage buses will be on display at Doors Open Day

Doors Open Day 2024: Lothian Buses invites visitors to Marine depot

A reed bunting, one of the new residents at Little France Park

Local heroes who have transformed our green spaces - Donald Anderson

Students can be at higher risk of contracting some viral illnesses.

Students urged to ensure their vaccinations are up to date ahead of new term

Sarah Boyd

Bus boss backs confiscating free passes from troublesome youngsters

Caroline Hiscox will take up the position later this year.

New chief takes the helm at NHS Lothian

Miles Briggs MSP.

The underfunding of Lothian must stop - Miles Briggs

Rachel Searle

Lothian communities set for ‘unprecedented opportunity’ amid goldrush energy bon...

Look through our photo gallery to see every restaurant from Edinburgh and the Lothians to feature in the Michelin Guide 2024. Photo: Pixabay

The 34 local restaurants included in Michelin Guide 2024

Princess Alexandria Eye Pavilion. Picture: Greg Macvean

Keeping up the fight for new eye pavilion - Miles Briggs

The pathway provides stroke survivors tailored information

New Digital Stroke-Management Pathway Launched in Lothian

Cheaper bus fares and new routes for west Edinburgh

Professor Juliet MacArthur, was joint winner for the Inspiring Excellence – Nursing innovation award.

Recognition for Lothian nurses with national award wins
Two NHS Lothian nurses picked up awards recently at the highly prestigious RCN Scotland Nurse of the Year Awards.
Mark Dowie

Keith Angus (left) and Habibur Khan are pictured with the away kit.

Award-winning restaurant helps kick off football club's revival

Scottish Government housing minister Paul McLennan

At last, SNP declare a housing emergency - Miles Briggs

The Laird & Dogg Inn, located in the Midlothian village of Lasswade, was named as Scotland's 'Pub of the Year'.

Local venue crowned Scotland’s ‘Pub of the Year’ award

Elaine Wilson has been shortlisted for the Children’s Nursing & Midwifery Award.

Midlothian nurse among finalists for prestigious national awards

Lothian sees biggest fall in NHS dentists since before Covid

Foysol Choudhury's members' debate at the Scottish Parliament called for an improved patient strategy for brain tumours

We must strive for better brain tumour diagnosis - Foysol Choudhury

Buses produce £3.2 million dividend for councils

Sewage spilling into Water of Leith. Local campaign group Save our shore Leith (SOS) says regulator needs to act to tackle complaints

Regulator 'failing' to tackle sewage spilling into Water of Leith

Balerno Police Station to close, amid restructure, with the force looking to permanently shut more than 30 buildings across the country.

Balerno Police Station to close

Cllr Christopher Cowdy at the Moat Drive playpark in Slateford.

Investing in children's play spaces - Angus Robertson

HcL Aid for Ukraine

Lothian firm launches Aid for Ukraine campaign
HcL (Handicabs Lothian) has launched a campaign to support aid for Ukraine and has issued an urgent appeal for donations.
Dolina Gorman

The figures were branded 'heart-breaking'

Hundreds of Lothian children suffering overdoses every year

Where: 17 Main Street, North Queensferry, Inverkeithing KY11 1JG. The Michelin Guide says: 'A likeable modern restaurant in the shadow of the Forth Rail Bridge. Its grey brick walls are hung with bold art and, as its name suggests, it’s small and cosy'.

All 34 Edinburgh and Lothians restaurants in Michelin Guide 2024

When it comes to car parks Susan Morrison can become as territorial as a ranty presidential candidate (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images)

Who needs off-road capability on the Western Approach? - Susan Morrison

Newtongrange bakery Pastel manager Paula Swan (second from right) picked up a top award at the World Championship Scotch Pie Awards, presented by Carol Smillie.

World Scotch Pie Championships local winners

The vaccination programme will run until March.

Public urged to take up vaccines offer

Bassetlaw District Council is calling on residents to let friends and family living abroad know about changes to voter registration in UK general elections.

Labour set to make gains from SNP in Lothian, poll predicts

There’s much to do at Holyrood in 2024 - Miles Briggs

Bright Bus Airport Express

Express airport bus service launches from airport to city centre

NHS Lothian is facing having to make savings of 6.8 per cent next year, as well as a two-year block on new building projects and a recruitment freeze. Picture: Tony Marsh.

Massive health board cuts 'unacceptable'

NHS Lothian has a number of initiatives in place to ensure patients receive the care they need.

NHS braced for ‘challenging’ winter period

The new eye hospital has now been placed in Category A, as a project required within the next five years.

Health board says eye hospital a top priority

Edinburgh has the most 'red flagged' addresses in Scotland

More than 1000 addresses in Edinburgh 'red flagged' after being deemed dangerous

Both Edinburgh Trams and Lothian Buses are investigating the 'full circumstances' of the collision.

Investigations as tram and bus collide

Several witty Edinburgh and Lothian business owners are competing for the title of the UK's 'punniest' shop name. Photo: Google Street View

Search launched for UK’s best shop name puns

Miles Briggs MSP

NHS Lothian Audiology Services in crisis - Miles Briggs

Supporting LifeCare's Winter Warmer appeal will help deliver affordable care for those that need it most - including hot meals, unpaid carers support, dementia-friendly hairdressing and community engagement activities for those that need it. A recent LifeCare survey showed over 91% of day club clients felt more social connected and 85% felt their health and wellbeing had improved.

LifeCare launch Winter Warmer appeal to help elderly community

The number of electric vehicles has increased since last year.

NHS electric vehicle fleet expanded

Photo: Jolene Campbell

Leith to lose morning and evening tram services for two weeks starting today

Paul Nolan was regional councillor for Niddrie/Craigmillar and served as Lothian social work chairman from 1986 until 1992.

Tributes to 'legendary fighter' as former councillor dies

Taking the top spot, this glossy detached house in Loanhead has already been snapped up by a savvy buyer, after it went on the market at offers over £485,000. With an enviable setting in a popular development, on a generous plot, this glossy property is presented in turnkey condition and makes an ideal family home.

The top 10 most viewed properties in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Driving transport improvements - Angus Robertson

In Edinburgh the council is doing little to encourage expansion of electric vehicle charging points beyond the 312 available now

Council doing virtually zero about reaching net zero - Sue Webber

Leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats Alex Cole-Hamilton called for national book of remembrance on Covid

New Covid wave means more Long Covid in the pipeline...

Critical care consultant Dr Alastair Morgan and specialist nurse Lisa MacKinnon are part of the NHS Lothian organ donation team.

Behind the scenes of organ donation in Scotland

This exceptionally elegant, detached sandstone villa boasts four generous bedrooms, period features in abundance, tasteful décor throughout and a prime location in sought-after Bruntsfield – no wonder it was the most popular property with ESPC house-hunters in August. This property, which was available at offers over £895,000, is currently under offer.

The top 10 most viewed properties in Edinburgh and the Lothians

Health Secretary Michael Matheson has hinted there could be news on Edinburgh's new eye hospital at budget time in December. Picture: Lisa Ferguson.

Eye hospital: no decision until December

Accident and emergency at Edinburgh Royal Infirmary - nearly 1,200 patients have died since 2018 after waiting more than four hours in Lothian A&E departments. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Consultants’ pay rise will come at a high price - John McLellan

NHS Lothian has spent nearly £7 million outsourcing radiology services over the past five years. Picture: Burger / Phanie / Rex Features

NHS Lothian’s £7m bill for outsourcing radiology