Residents

Family time at Strachan house

Strachan House celebrates Easter in style

Residents stroking a Millipede.

Wild encounters

The fence around Kerry Mackintosh's home in Deans South - one of only two homes lived in

West Lothian residents who lived in crumbling homes share their story

We spotted a decomposed dead rat when we visited

I visited the area plagued by pests and found dead rats in the street

Honeycomb on Niddry Street was a popular nightclub for Edinburgh clubbers. The venue later became known as Hive, which is still used as a nightclub and gig venue.

The Capital has the second highest demand for nightlife in the UK

Kerry photographed a rat emerging from its fence line hole into her garden

West Lothian Council received over 300 pest control requests last year

An artists impression of the proposed houses at Cairnbank Road, Penicuik

New bid for Midlothian homes rejected by planners

This young boy enjoyed his day in the sunshine at Portobello Beach in Edinburgh on Thursday, April 10.

16 photos of the Easter school holidays sunshine

Emma Kulterer

Potterrow has it all for Edinburgh students

Customers at the Angel gave their opinions on the new Leith pub.

Customers give their opinions on recently opened new pub The Angel

Pictured are the winners of last year’s garden competition

Newtongrange residents urged to dig for victory in this year's garden competitio...

Cromwell Court flats in Dunbar overlook the harbour

East Lothian planners reject holiday flat license for a second time

Buses on East London Street in Edinburgh's New Town. Residents say they are causing noise and disruption for residents all the time.

'Last option' to help sleepless residents is rejected by councillors

The JCB Pothole Pro has not been used on 190 days since the council took delivery of it in March 2023

City’s roads problem is deep as the worst pothole - Iain Whyte

Midlothian CCTV upgrades

Midlothian's CCTV catches crime and boosts safety

The group of travellers, believed to be those who were at Clermiston until last weekend, have set-up home at Silverknowes in Edinburgh.

Travellers move on to new city area
After a group of travellers delighted locals in Clermiston by moving on at the weekend, locals in Silverknowes are upset that the travellers have returned to their doorstep.
Kevin Quinn

Beach Lane in Edinburgh has been closed off to traffic after a large sinkhole opened up outside Towerbank Primary School.

City road closed after large sinkhole appears outside primary school

The West Edge Meadows estate is one of those impacted.

Councillor and MP call for infrastructure action for new homes

Travellers have returned to a regular Edinburgh stop-off earlier than normal this year, with two caravans appearing at Drumbrae Park next to Drumbrae Leisure Centre in Clermiston at the weekend.

Delight as barriers to be installed at park 'blighted' by travellers

Bin wars as residents divided over gull-proof sacks plan

The Real Mary King's Close

Giant rat discovered beneath Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

Rubbish piled up on Beach Road in Sparkhill Birmingham

Watch: Rubbish piles up in streets as bin strike enters third week

Omaze Million Pound House Norfolk winner Victoria Curtis-Cresswell with husband Dale.

I came runner-up in beauty pageant but was crowned winner of £6M home

Fly tipping on a footpath in Prestonpans, East Lothian

East Lothian Council targets fly tipping

Forever Edinburgh offers mums the chance to win fantastic Mother’s Day treats

Forever Edinburgh offers mums the chance to win fantastic Mother’s Day treats

A new survey has revealed 48 per cent of people in Scotland are unsure where to spot different animals.

New research reveals Scots' knowledge of wildlife is declining

There has been a surge in complaints around the use of off-road bikes across the constituency.

Livingston Constituency MP to pull the brakes on illegal use of off-road bikes
Gregor Poynton, MP for the Livingston constituency, is taking action to address the growing problem of off-road bike misuse by launching a community survey to gather residents' views across West Lothian.
John Erskine

Stockbridge was named one of the Sunday Times Best Places to Live in Scotland

I visited the neighbourhood named one of the best places to live

Councillors at Edinburgh City Chambers will set the council tax as part of the budget debate on February 20.

Anger as Council explores £320,000 tourism spend

I visited the town named best place to live and want to go back soon

Police were still in the area around midday

Street near school locked down by police after gun shot reports

Residents said the area is being overlooked

Residents call for action on bin woes after dead rats found in street

Council officers are recommending that Queensferry High School be expanded, rather than building a new high school at Kirkliston

Council to decide fate of high school plans

Residents demand action over 'intolerable' GP waiting times

The scene at Baberton Mains Avenue the morning after the explosion on Friday, December 1.

Gas explosion homes to be replaced with six new homes under plans

Local residents in Wester Hailes have been defending the area as it was named as one of the 10 worst areas to live in Edinburgh.

'We are happy here': Residents hit back at claims area is one to avoid

In the historic streets of Scotland, you'll find delightful markets - with an ice rink carousel and a Big Wheel. Opening on November 15 and running until 4 January 2025, the celebrations spread throughout East and West Princes Street Gardens, George Street, and St Andrew Square. Whether you're sampling some haggis or whiskey, the Scottish definitely know how to do Christmas right! And with easyJet it takes a little over an hour to get there.

'It should be kept for Christmas': Residents react to big wheel plans

Travellers have returned to a regular Edinburgh stop-off earlier than normal this year, with two caravans appearing at Drumbrae Park next to Drumbrae Leisure Centre in Clermiston at the weekend.

Residents call for action to stop park being taken over by travellers

From Waltzers and the Big Wheel to the best food and drink – and even meeting Santa! Choose from 25 fun things to do at Edinburgh’s Christmas. Supplied picture

Plans to keep big wheel in Princes Street Gardens for most of the year

'I just hope a child isn't going to get killed by a speeding car'

The Landings - Bedroom

Luxury new homes in idyllic village near Edinburgh

'Council spent £16m on a bridge to nowhere. It's a dangerous mess'

£16m bridge leads to 'dangerous' deep mud...it looks like a warzone

Newtongrange Leisure Centre could close at the weekends to save money

Council scraps free sports centre access for vulnerable residents

'I want the politicians to listen to the residents'

City of Edinburgh Council leader Councillor Jane Meagher

A budget focused on what residents care about most - Jane Meagher

Residents in East London Street have complained about the noise from buses using their cobbled street early in the morning and late at night.

No further action over bus noise disturbing residents' sleep

Murrayfield House residents inside Hibernian Football Club's Easter Road stadium

Edinburgh care home residents enjoy ‘truly heartwarming’ football quiz at Hibern...

Midlothian Council’s Trading Standards team is warning residents of three bogus traders believed to be operating in the area.

Council warns of three bogus traders

Street artist hopes to recreate ‘most popular’ artwork at iconic flats

A road left so badly damaged by a landslip it was closed to cars can't be fixed properly - as it's still moving a YEAR later.

Britain's 'wonkiest road' destroyed by landslip finally set to reopen

BHC

Cool Creatures bring animal magic to Drummond Grange care home

West Lothian councillors back plans for 20mph roll-out

Depute Lord Provost, Lezley Marion Cameron

Our commitment to improving city’s housing stock - Lezley Marion Cameron

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

Councillors consider hosting free events at Ross Bandstand

Councillor Simita Kumar

Leadership missing in action - Simita Kumar