Politicians

RAF Scampton could be transformed into housing for asylum seekers - but locals aren’t happy

Row as historic RAF base could be used to house 1,500 asylum seekers Chelsie Sewell

Martin Lewis is urging all mobile phone users to check their contracts (Photo: ITV)

Martin Lewis bags role as regular co-host on Good Morning Britain Daniel Mcneil

Liz McAreavey, CEO at Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Business barriers don’t add up to a growth agenda - Liz McAreavey Liz McAreavey

Match of the Day anchor Gary Lineker was asked by the BBC to step back from presenting their flagship football highlights program, Match of the Day, until they agree on a social media policy. Lineker, a former England international football player and previous winner of the prestigious Golden Boot award, tweeted his own views on the government’s Stop Small Boats policy provoking a row over the impartiality of freelance BBC TV presenters.

BBC licence payers, not Lineker, robbed of freedom of expression David Montgomery

Rishi Sunak talks to local business leaders during a visit to a Coca-Cola factory in Lisburn, Northern Ireland yesterday (Picture: Liam McBurney/WPA pool/Getty Images)

New figures show 54% of people in the UK would vote to remain in EU Patrick Hollis

King Charles will meet with Ursula von der Leyen, Buckingham Palace has confirmed. Credit: Getty Images

King Charles criticised for decision to meet Ursula von der Leyen Patrick Hollis

<p>India Willoughby and JK Rowling (Getty Images)</p>

People ‘I’m more of a woman than JK Rowling’: India Willoughby blasts author Latoya Gayle

Former councillors Maureen Child (left) and Karen Doran both live close to Brunstane Road.

Two ex-councillors face standards hearing Donald Turvill

Labour Party to abolish the House of Lords if elected to UK government Ethan Evans

Where is BBC Breakfast host Naga Munchetty? What happened to her & why was Charlie Stayt presenting alone?

Why did Naga Munchetty leave BBC Breakfast mid-show? Will Millar

Glen Tilbrook and Chris Difford of Squeeze have written a new song, Food for Thought, which is being sold to raise money for food banks (Picture: Karl Walter/Getty Images for Coachella)

Ageing rockers can still give us food for thought – Susan Dalgety Susan Dalgety

Keir Starmer ruled out an independence referendum in Sunday’s interview

Keir Starmer hammers final nail into Labour's coffin in Scotland - readers' lett... By The Newsroom

Here's how people in Edinburgh and the Lothians will be impacted by the real-terms benefits cut (PA/Getty)

Benefits cut to impact quarter of people in Lothian Ian Swanson

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

Public has right to know more about tram inquiry amid rising costs John McLellan

Lea Harrison received pay rise plus bonus

Edinburgh Trams denies boss received bonus Jolene Campbell

The full council will meet in Edinburgh City Chambers on Thursday (Picture: Neil Hanna)

Council Politicians who seize power in Capital might discover it's a poisoned chalice Ian Swanson

The Queen celebrated her 96th birthday last week in her Platinum Jubilee year.

'Thank holiday' could become a permanent honour to the Queen Amy Gibbons

Councillor Jason Rust has not 'sided with developers' to build on greenbelt land (Picture: Greg Macvean)

Politicians should not distort the truth – John McLellan John McLellan

Exams were cancelled in summer 2020.

Staff contracted to run Scotland's exams 'reticent' to sign up Jane Bradley

Parents can't attend nativity indoors schools told

Parents slam nativity ban as schools to stream plays online Jolene Campbell

Lauren and Antony Russell lost their daughter Eva in August

‘Horrific pattern of neglect’ - Parliament urged to investigate stillbirth care Shona Elliott

Are the elderly waiting too long for vital booster vacciinations?

'The people in charge should be sacked' - Your views online Readers' onine comments

Credit: Photo by Penelope Barritt/Shutterstock (10414606c)
Sir David Amess at Old Leigh Regatta

UK politicians react to the attack on a Tory MP Rachel Mackie

Pavements have been widened on Morningside Road as part of the Spaces for People programme

Politicians like Alex Cole-Hamilton should stop pretending to support active tra... Janis Ross-Williamson

Steve Cardownie's 16-year-old son is getting ready to vote for the first time (Picture: Rui Vieira/PA)

Don't fall for this flimsy excuse not to vote – Steve Cardownie Steve Cardownie

Tourists on the Esplanade at Edinburgh Castle

Call to drop tourist tax and change Airbnb plans Ian Swanson

School safety call: Alison Murphy of the EIS

Politicians urged to listen to Edinburgh's school teachers ahead of pupil return Joseph Anderson

Mother using a digital tablet while helping son with his homework at home

News Council tax freeze and free Ipads for secondary pupils in Edinburgh budget plan Joseph Anderson

Anas Sarwar and Monica Lennon are the two candidates for the leadership of Scottish Labour.

Labour must change stance on Scottish independence - your views By The Newsroom

The Holyrood election in May could be just the first vote of 2021 (Picture: PA)

Why 2021 may prove to be a momentous year for Scotland – Ian Swanson Ian Swanson

First Minister and Scottish National Party Leader Nicola Sturgeon. Picture: Scottish National Party via Getty Images

Nicola Sturgeon: Covid response gave me 'dark days and sleepless nights' Scott Macnab

Alex Cole-Hamilton is looking forward to getting a Covid vaccine (Picture: Getty Images)

Why Covid vaccine conspiracy theories pose a real threat – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Work has already begun on the facilities, the First Minister said

New coronavirus testing labs will be ready this year, says Sturgeon Tom Eden

Nicola Sturgeon is accused of "chopping and changing"

Nicola Sturgeon criticised for 'chopping and changing' on restrictions Scott Macnab

US President-elect Joe Biden delivers remarks in Wilmington, Delaware, on November 7, 2020, after being declared the winner of the US presidential election. (Photo by Andrew Harnik / POOL / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW HARNIK/POOL/AFP via Getty Images)

"Plenty of optimism, decency and hope" - Joe Biden's Maiden speech John Besley

Politicians are joining the campaign to save Murrayfield.

Politicians to join fight to save Edinburgh's historic Murrayfield Ice Rink Jane Bradley

Liz McAreavey is Chief Executive of Edinburgh Chamber of Commerce

Politicians need to talk the language of business – Liz McAreavey Liz McAreavey

The Museum of Childhood and the other five venues have seen income and visitor numbers increase with seven-day opening

Museums income soars after cut in opening hours reversed Ian Swanson

Listen to public about road plans –Steve Cardownie By The Newsroom

SNP Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf, above, is a political rival and friend of Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton (Picture: John Devlin)

I disagree with SNP's Humza Yousaf but we are still friends – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

SNP Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf, above, is a political rival and friend of Scottish Liberal Democrat MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton (Picture: John Devlin)

I disagree with SNP's Humza Yousaf but we are still friends – Alex Cole-Hamilton Alex Cole-Hamilton

Politicians in the Capital are being urged by Edinburgh City Council to vote against extending licence fee deferral periods for taxi and private hire car drivers.

Council urges against deferring taxi license fees further Noa Hoffman

The work of carers has been brough into stark focus during lockdown (Picture: John Devlin)

No-one should have to worry about paying for care – Robert Aldridge Cllr Robert Aldridge