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Edinburgh’s libraries recieve a welcome boost

A new future for some of Edinburgh’s libraries is to be decided next week following a consultation with almost 10,000 people. The changes will see longer...

Council chiefs deny claims that Da Vinci Code rapist now lives in Loanhead

COUNCIL chiefs have been forced to deny claims that Da Vinci Code rapist Robert Greens has been living in a hostel a few miles from...

Care home nurse attacks colleague

A NURSE has been accused of launching a furious attack on another medic, swearing and slapping her hard across the face – in a care...

BNP leader Nick Griffin called to give evidence at employment tribunal

BNP leader Nick Griffin has been called to give evidence at a Scottish employment tribunal between a punk singer and far right politician. Michelle Harrington -...

Local firms get orders from Forth Bridge subcontracts

THREE Scottish firms have earned subcontracts to supply raw materials for the Forth Replacement Crossing. Forth Crossing Bridge Constructors has awarded multiple orders for materials and...

Brian Cox to star in ‘Bob Servant Independent’ For BBC Four

Brian Cox, Jonathan Watson, Ron Donachie, and others are to star in a brand new three-part television series, Bob Servant Independent, for BBC Four later...

Royal Commonwealth Pool to open next month

THE council announced today that the official reopening to the public of the Royal Commonwealth Pool is set for Wednesday 21st March 2012. The £37m refurbishment...

Duncan Bannatyne to climb Mount Kilimanjaro for charity

THE Scottish Star of BBC’s Dragons Den will attempt to climb Africa’s highest mountain tomorrow for charity. Duncan Bannatyne, will climb Mount Kilimanjaro, which is 19,340...

15 year old youth charged with series of alleged vandalisms

POLICE in Edinburgh have arrested and charged a 15-year-old youth in connection with a series of alleged vandalisms that happened in the Capital last month. Over...

New jaguar at Edinburgh zoo

A YOUNG jaguar has been settling into her new home at Edinburgh zoo after she arrived from Krefeld Zoo in Germany. Named Rica, the shy...

The girl who cannot smile

A SCOTS mum has appealed for help after a rare condition left her two year old daughter unable to smile. Doctors have been unable to diagnose...

Royal Mile to be given a ‘Spring clean’

THE ROYAL Mile is to be given a fresh look in time for Spring. The council's aim is to improve the look and feel of...

Man rushed to hospital after chip pan fire in Pilton

A MAN was rushed to hospital with smoke inhalation following a chip pan fire in a high-rise block of flats last night. Firefighters were called to...

Appeal for witnesses near Colinton

POLICE are appealing for witnesses following an assault on a dog walker on the water of Leith walkway near Colinton. The assault occurred yesterday, February 15...

Hundreds of babies born in new birth centre

NHS LOTHIAN'S new Birth Centre has celebrated its first month in operation since it was officially launched earlier this year. Expectant mums began using the centre...

Police launch anti-robbery initiative

POLICE in Edinburgh have launched a new initiative today to reduce the number of robberies taking place on the streets of the Capital. Operation Arable is...

New ‘street week’ initiative launches in Leith

RESIDENTS of Leith are being encouraged to get to know their Safer Neighbourhood Team, as Lothian and Borders Police and the City of Edinburgh Council...

Council to wheel out bicycle storage facilities

NEW on-street bike storage is set to be trialed in up to six Edinburgh streets, to see if it helps encourage more people to take...

Observant police officer catches church thief

A MAN that stole a handbag and jewellery items from a church during a service was arrested within minutes, thanks to the observational skills of...

Babies use vocal cues to help them identify jokes

NEW research from the University of Stirling suggests parents adapt their voices when they are joking and babies expect to see jokes when they hear...

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