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TEENAGER HURT AFTER RACIAL ABUSE

Police in Edinburgh have issued a press release and CCTV image of a man they wish to trace as part of their ongoing enquiries concerning an assault…
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GETTING IT UP TAKES TIME

Crowds gathered again on Leith Street today as the mammoth red crane brought in to help create the new St James roared and blustered and promised…
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UNIVERSITY ABANDONS STEAD'S PLACE PROPOSAL

Edinburgh University has abandoned its involvement with Drum Property Group’s controversial proposal to develop student accommodation, a hotel, and…
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THREE ROAD SCHEMES COMING TO BROUGHTON AT ONCE

EXPECT DISRUPTION City of Edinburgh Council has announced that a programme of ‘ground and site investigation work’ in advance of tramworks will…
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WISTERIA HYSTERIA

This magnificent wisteria adorns the basement-level garden at 18A London Street. It lives happily with Andrea Geile’s arresting artworks, which…
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TOO BRIGHT, WRONG PLACE?

The Ambassador Theatre Group seeks planning permission to replace Edinburgh Playhouse’s existing billboard on Greenside Place with an LED display…
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PAVEMENTS OF PERIL

NUISANCE, BAKERS, AND THE STATE OF THE NATION A baker lad was charged with walking on the foot pavement with a large basket of bread upon his…
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READERS COMPETITION

 2 FREE TICKETS FOR EDINBURGH CRAFT BEER FESTIVAL Do you like beer? Do you like craft beer? Do you like drinking craft beer not…
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DON'T FORGET TO VOTE!

Council staff were busy delivering ballot boxes and making preparations across Ward 12 today in advance of the Leith Walk by-election on Thursday 11…
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EXCLUSIVE: LEITH STREET TO CLOSE AGAIN SOON

Leith Street will close to motor traffic again, this time for three weeks, from 7pm on 5 May till 7am on 25 May. Briefer weekend disruptions are…
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