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Man found dead in Muirhouse flat

Police have confirmed that a man has been found dead inside a property in Muirhouse.  [...]

January 12, 2021 Local News

Local man jailed for ten years over terror charge

A local man who possessed a crossbow and other items for terrorist purposes has been jailed. [...]

January 12, 2021 Local News

Scotland to go into full lockdown from midnight

First Minister, Nicola Sturgeon, has confirmed that Scotland will now go into a full lockdown amid a spike in covid cases.  [...]

January 4, 2021 Local News

Forthquarter Park quarry closed after body discovery

Police have closed off an area near Forthquarter Park after a body was discovered in water at the quarry.  [...]

January 4, 2021 Local News

Redevelopment plans for McMillan Hub announced

As part of the ongoing regeneration programme around MacMillan Square, North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) has now been granted full community ownership in a community asset transfer from the City of Edinburgh Council.  [...]

January 4, 2021 Local News

Local hostel owner to provide free accommodation for homeless people over the festive period.

The owner of a city centre hostel is opening their doors for free for the city’s homeless people over the festive period. [...]

December 22, 2020 Local News

Local community project ‘may close’ if council funding isn’t secured

Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre held their AGM last week and treasurer, Eddie Thorn, has warned that unless there is future financial support from the City of Edinburgh Council the centre “may close” after March.  [...]

December 21, 2020 Local News

Second lockdown begins on Boxing Day

Scotland will enter a second lockdown starting on Boxing Day the First Minister has announced. [...]

December 19, 2020 Local News

North Edinburgh residents views on active travel connections needed

North Edinburgh residents are being asked for their opinions and ideas on how to improve links between Pennywell Road parts of Ferry Road and West Granton Road could be improved for walking, cycling and wheeling.  [...]

December 16, 2020 Local News

Local man guilty of terrorism charge

A local man has been found guilty under the Terrorism Act of possessing weapons including a crossbow, 15 crossbow arrows, a machete and a ballistic vest.  [...]

December 15, 2020 Local News