Edinburgh Council urged to reopen libraries
The chief body advocating for libraries in Scotland has urged Edinburgh City Council to follow other major UK cities and open its branches back up again. [...]
August 19, 2020
Local News
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Appeal for witnesses following Pennywell Road collision
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road crash which occurred in Pennywell Road yesterday.
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Police issue descriptions following Pilton attempted murder
Police have issued descriptions of four men they wish to trace following an attempted murder in Pilton last night.
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Investigation launched after attempted murder in Pilton
Police are investigating following an attempted murder in Pilton last night.
Council officials propose “Spaces for People” programme extension until November
Completed changes to Edinburgh roads implemented under the “Spaces for People programme” should remain in place for at least another two months, Edinburgh City Council officials have recommended. [...]
August 17, 2020
Local News
Council underperformed in 41% of reviewed services
More than 40 per cent of reviewed services and activities in the Capital run by Edinburgh City Council underperformed in 2019/2020, according to a new report. [...]
August 17, 2020
Local News
Vandals target local nursery for second time in a week
Vandals have targeted a local nursery and caused more damage less than a week after a fire caused £2,000 worth of damage. [...]
August 17, 2020
Local News
New benefit for young people staring work launches today
A new benefit to support 16 to 24-year-olds into work if they have been unemployed for six months will open for applications today. [...]
August 17, 2020
Local News
Scottish Government U-turn over exam results
Pupils whose results were downgraded by the SQA are to receive new grades based solely on teacher estimates. [...]
August 11, 2020
Local News
Local DJ hands over £900 donation to Drylaw food bank
Local DJ Jim Henderson has handed over £900 to a local food bank after raising cash by holding two ‘Live Aid’ events during lockdown. [...]
August 11, 2020
Local News
Community centres and libraries will not reopen until September
Community centres and libraries in the Capital will not reopen to the public for at least another four weeks. [...]
August 7, 2020
Local News
North Edinburgh Community News joins BBC Local News Partnership
We are delighted to announce that we have been accepted to join the BBC’s Local News Partnership. [...]
August 7, 2020
Local News
Council rejects £30 voucher scheme for every household to spend in local businesses
Plans for every household in the Capital to receive a free £30 voucher have been rejected by Edinburgh City Council. [...]
August 7, 2020
Local News
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