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The Edinburgh Evening News has been reporting on the city's affairs for 150 years (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

In an age of fake news and disinformation, good journalism matters Miles Briggs

Temporary accommodation is not a long-term solution to the housing crisis (Picture: Stefan Rousseau/PA)

SNP-Green government needs to realise city's housing crisis is a special case Miles Briggs

An Edinburgh home where mould is 'rampant'

Reports of damp and mouldy homes increase by 895 per cent Jolene Campbell

For the last month, the machine dubbed 'the pothole killer' has been used to repair streets across Edinburgh – and road workers say the new machine is three times faster than other machines

'Pothole Killer' hits the roads of city with repairs to be completed faster Neil Johnstone

Residents were joined by MSPs, including Miles Briggs, and councillors in a protest against proposed student housing at Eyre Place Lane (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Local residents' voices must be heard in student flats row – Miles Briggs Miles Briggs

Hospices provide excellent care to people with life-limiting conditions but they are under serious financial pressure (Picture: Russell Cheyne/PA)

Hospices face cuts unless they can afford to pay staff and soaring energy bills Miles Briggs

Levels of homelessness justify declaring an emergency (Picture: Andy Buchanan/AFP via Getty Images)

Shocking homelessness figures are an emergency, but SNP doesn't seem interested Miles Briggs

The council says 87 per cent of Edinburgh' council houses have the legally-required alarms fitted.

One in ten council homes without required smoke alarms Ian Swanson

Council urged to cap developments of student flats

Calls for ban on student flats bids amid fears of housing market 'collapse' Jolene Campbell

The JCB Pothole Pro, also known as the 'pothole killer', is already in use at several other councils in Scotland.

'Pothole killer' heading for our streets Ian Swanson

Edinburgh social housing numbers show one person still waiting after 60 years on the register

Edinburgh social housing numbers show one person still waiting after 60 years Katrine Bussey

Edinburgh weighting on wages is needed to attract staff into the public sector at a time of spiralling costs of city living, writes Miles Briggs. PIC: Ad Meskens.

We need Edinburgh weighting to protect our public sector staff - Miles Briggs Miles Briggs

Transport convener Scott Arthur says an extra £8m is needed to halt the decline in the condition of the Capital's roads.

Potholes lead to 1,100 damages claims in three years Ian Swanson

The Scottish Government is not doing enough to help Edinburgh Council deal with the city's homelessness crisis (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

It’s time for SNP-Green ministers to declare a homelessness emergency in Capital Miles Briggs

Traffic wanting to turn left from Leith Walk into London Road is now banned from doing so.  The alternative route is straight on up Leith Walk, past the Playhouse, round the roundabout and back down to turn right into London Road.

‘Think again’ plea on banned left turn at busy junction Ian Swanson

Homeless person outside The Salvation Army Hostel at The Pleasance, Edinburgh (Photo: Ian Georgeson)

Homeless families sent 150 miles away for accommodation Jolene Campbell

Every child should be able to have a stable upbringing, regardless of their situation (Picture: John Moore/Getty Images)

A child living with kinship carers should get same level of support as any other Miles Briggs

Scottish Green Party co-leader Patrick Harvie is leading the government's rent freeze bill

Ministers 'confident' rent freeze bill safe from legal challenge Conor Matchett

Edinburgh's Christmas market is a big crowd-puller during the festive season.  Picture: Ian Rutherford.

Christmas festival in chaos after producers pull out Ian Swanson

Scottish Conservative MSP for Lothian Miles Briggs had called for restrictions on Edinburgh Airbnbs to be delayed

Government rejects delay to Airbnb licensing scheme Ian Swanson

New licensing requirements for short-term lets are due to come into effect from October 1.

MSP pleads for Airbnb licensing delay Ian Swanson

A Book of Condolence has been placed inside Rosslyn Chapel for visitors and local residents to sign.

Two more Midlothian MSPs pay tribute to the Queen Marie Sharp, LDR

Council leader Cammy Day says most of the rubbish has now been cleared.

Swinney: 'I deeply regret the inconvenience caused over bin strikes' Ian Swanson

The trams inquiry will cost as much as the Iraq war investigation, documents have revealed. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Edinburgh trams inquiry due to cost same amount as Iraq war investigation Chris Green

An artist's impression of the proposed development in Eyre Place Lane.

'Think again' plea on student accommodation Ian Swanson

Repeat homelessness is at a 10-year low, but the number of children in temporary accommodation has risen. Picture: Phil Wilkinson

Number of children in temporary accommodation rises by 17% in a year Lucinda Cameron

A furious OAP says patients are being ‘discarded’ after dentist stops NHS treatment. Photo: John Giles/PA Wire

Furious OAP 'discarded' after dentist stops treatment NHS Jolene Campbell

Conservative leadership hopeful Rishi Sunak visits Scotland for the first time during the Conservative Party leadership campaign on August 6. Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images

Sunak vows to help first-time buyers during Edinburgh visit jolene campbell

MS Victoria has welcomed the first refugee passengers on board.

First refugees welcomed aboard Leith cruise ship Jane Bradley

Calum Grevers struggled to find a council home suitable for his needs

'It's a backwards step: Calls for council to stop selling off accessible homes Jolene Campbell

The BDA warns of an 'exodus' of dentists from NHS leaving families without options

MSP calls for action over access NHS dental treatment Jolene Campbell

Edinburgh Trams controversial boss Lea Harrison could see staff strike in August

Edinburgh Trams strike looms for festival over pay row Jolene Campbell

NHS Lothian saw a 33 per cent rise in bullying over the past five years.

Bullying on rise at NHS Lothian Ian Swanson

Anna and Bo get extra time to find a new home

Gran and blind dog facing 'barbaric' eviction get extra time Jolene Campbell

Picture: Rui Vieira/PA Wire

Almost 100,000 children in Scotland on social housing waiting list Alistair Grant

Delays to new eye hospital - your views online By The Newsroom

The new eye hospital will be built close to the Royal Infirmary at Little France.

Is new eye hospital already six months late? Ian Swanson

Scottish Labour leader Anas Sarwar is facing pressure over 'pro-independence' council candidates

Tories demand 'pro-independence' Labour council candidates in Edinburgh withdraw Conor Matchett

Picture: Michael Gillen

Scottish Child Payment to increase to £25 a week by end of 2022 Alistair Grant

The number of patients in Lothian waiting for hip and knee operations has more than doubled.

Hip and knee ops waiting list soars Ian Swanson

Picture: John Devlin

Councils face 'significant' challenges amid SNP funding cuts, finds watchdog Alistair Grant

The infirmary is at the centre of a dispute between NHS Lothian and Consort. Picture: Greg Macvean.

Infirmary facilities 'not fit for purpose' as maintenance failures highlighted Ian Swanson

Edinburgh has missed out on £9m funding for homelessness.

Capital wants to know why it missed out on £9m homeless cash Ian Swanson

Kirstie Allsop has been criticised for claiming young people should move to cheaper areas to be able to buy their first home

Kirstie Allsop 'move somewhere cheaper to buy a house' comments blasted Conor Matchett

Rapid and major investment in social housing is essential, says Shelter Scotland.

Rising homeless stats highlight city's housing emergency Ian Swanson

Staff will now be able to park at the hospital without a permit after 11.30am if they can find a space.

Health bosses relax permit scheme after nurses voice safety fears Ian Swanson

Parking has long been an issue at the Royal Infirmary

Calls for increased security after nurses 'intimidated' at car park Ian Swanson

Edinburgh Council was warned about the need to improve visibility of black lane dividers used in the Spaces for People scheme (Picture: Lisa Ferguson)

Why SNP should be embarrassed over Spaces for People accidents – John McLellan John McLellan

An audit found significant failures in 155 cases out of 1,113 patient records examined.

Audiology review follows 'horrendous' failings in Lothian Ian Swanson

Staff have slammed health chiefs decision to reintroduce permits

All you need to know about the parking crisis at Edinburgh's Royal Infirmary Jolene Campbell

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