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Hundreds sign petition to save Pilton Retreat

Over 450 people have signed a petition to save Pilton Retreat from certain closure if vital funding is cut. [...]

January 5, 2016 Local News

Local lad Aaron picks up Diana Award for volunteering

Local teenager Aaron McGregor has become the latest volunteer at the Spartans Community Football Academy to be recognised as a Champion Volunteer at the recent Diana Award celebrations in Glasgow. [...]

December 16, 2015 Local News

Drylaw skatepark opening delayed due to bad weather 

The planned opening of Drylaw skatepark has had to be delayed following the bad weather.  The new park was to be opened this Saturday but it will now take place the new year.  Drylaw Telford Community Council chairman Alex Dale [...]

December 10, 2015 Local News

Local drug and alcohol project faces the axe after 30 years

The local drug and alcohol project is facing closure after the contract was awarded to a large national organisation. [...]

December 10, 2015 Local News

Waterfront cycle path and picnic area fenced off after new lease issued in error

A picnic area and car parking spaces installed at Granton beach – at a cost of £250k – have been ‘fenced off’ after the council gave the land away on a new lease. [...]

December 10, 2015 Local News

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issue festive safety message

The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service (SFRS) is appealing to the public to stay safe this winter by taking the necessary steps to protect their families, homes, customers and communities. [...]

December 8, 2015 City wide news

Local football clubs given defibrillators as part of league initiative

Two local football clubs will be allocated a defibrillator as part of an initiative by the East of Scotland Football League. [...]

November 5, 2015 City wide news, sport

Council launches new dedicated customer service Twitter account

The Council has been helping residents on social media since 2009 with everything from missed bin collections to road safety. [...]

November 5, 2015 City wide news

Spartans Connections get onboard with Central Taxis in new sponsorship deal

Spartans Connections are delighted to announce a new sponsorship with Edinburgh’s Central Taxi’s. [...]

November 5, 2015 sport

Food poverty and a FREE banquet

The Centipede Project is celebrating local produce whilst creatively highlighting food poverty on Monday 12th October. [...]

September 24, 2015 Local News