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Culture

Creating a winter wonderland of shopping

As it prepares to reveal its Christmas 2026 stock, a Kinross-shire business is leading the charge in the continuing rebound of “in-person” shopping.  Renewed customer...

Review – Shaun the Sheep: The Beast of Mossy Bottom ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Culture
Aardman is back with another outing from everyone’s favourite farmyard gang: Shaun and his merry men. Shaun the Sheep first graced our screens in...

Review – Resident Evil (2026) ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Culture
The Resident Evil film franchise returns for its eighth instalment (and second reboot), this time with Zach Cregger, director of last year’s horror hit Weapons and 2022’s Barbarian, at...

Pets great and small invited to annual blessing at Greyfriars Kirk

Culture
Pets from across Edinburgh are being invited to Greyfriars Kirk for its annual blessing service on World Animal Day. The Pet Blessing Service will return...

Review: Private Peaceful ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Culture
At near 90 minutes with no interval, Simon Reade’s adaptation of Michael Morpurgo’s novel, Private Peaceful​, is a mammoth learn for any actor. It’s...

Eunice shows the way with new recycled fashion label at London Fashion Week

Culture
Dr Eunice Olumide, MBE, will host an exciting event at London Fashion Week as she debuts her 100% sustainable fashion brand Trillionaire Apparel in...

Review: Annie The Musical ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Culture
This return of the musical Annie to the Edinburgh Playhouse is a particularly poignant one. The 2023 production starred Paul O’Grady, back in...

LA donut chain to open first UK store in Edinburgh city centre

Culture
A famous Los Angeles donut chain has announced it will open its first UK store in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Randy’s Donuts, known for its enormous donut-shaped...

SPORT

Sport

Draw a fair result claims John Potter

Hibs interim head coach John Potter believes the 1-1 draw with Aberdeen on Saturday was a fair result.  Potter, who stepped up to take the...

Martin Boyle penalty secures point for Hibs

Sport
A second-half penalty from Martin Boyle secured a point for Hibs at Easter Road this afternoon.  The atmosphere inside the ground was flat ahead of kick off following the sacking...

John Potter reflects on difficult week ahead of ‘Dons visit

Sport
Hibs interim head coach John Potter is fully focused on securing a positive result in today’s William Hill Premiership clash with Aberdeen on Saturday.   Potter...

Here’s to you Mr Robinson – Michael cleans up at Priestfield

Sport
Michael Robinson has swept the board at the annual Priestfield tennis club championships. He defeated Ian McHale in the men's singles then teamed up with...

Children with Down’s Syndrome can enjoy weekly football sessions at Bangholm Outdoor Centre

Charity News
Thanks to a new partnership between Hibernian Community Foundation and Down’s Syndrome Scotland, children with Down’s syndrome across Edinburgh will have the opportunity to enjoy weekly...

Joe Newell pays tribute to ‘living legend’ David Gray

Sport
Hibs captain Joe Newell paid tribute to ‘living legend’ David Gray this afternoon as he undertook his pre-match media duties ahead of our final William...

BUSINESS & PROPERTY

Business

JHE boss in student Q&A

Aspiring electricians will have the chance to learn what it takes to be successful in the industry at an upcoming event at West Lothian...

Public body Seafish accredited as Living Wage Employer

Business
The body behind the UK seafood industry, Seafish, has gained its accreditation as a Living Wage employer. The organisation has committed to paying the higher...

Edinburgh office refurbishment nears completion

Business
Nearly 20,000 sq ft of office space is about to become available in Edinburgh city centre as a £5.5 million refurbishment project nears completion. The...

How bookkeeping firms can increase client capacity without expanding in-house teams

Business
Bookkeeping firms often face a challenge familiar to growing practices: attracting new clients while maintaining consistent service delivery. As client portfolios expand, teams must...

City firm nominated for national awards

Business
A local firm, The Edinburgh Boiler Company (EBC), is hoping for a double success at this year’s H&V News Awards. The firm has been nominated...

Solar Pyramid repowered to great success

Business
Gensource’s repowering of the iconic Solar Pyramid in Loanhead is claiming some commercial success. Located in Bilston Glen Industrial Estate on the outskirts of Edinburgh,...

City legal firm Ralph Sayer hires two more trainee solicitors

Business
The legal firm Ralph Sayer, based in Edinburgh has continued its investment in youth with the hiring of two more Trainee Solicitors. Edinburgh Napier University...

Apprentice ‘first’ for John Heaney Electrical

Business
Livingston firm John Heaney Electrical (JHE), the electrical, mechanical and HVAC specialist, has broken new ground with the appointment of Andy Guthrie as its...

Edinburgh bookshop remains closed more than a week after flooding

Business
Edinburgh's oldest bookshop has been closed since flooding destroyed stock and damaged the store's electrics. During the flash floods on 19 August rainwater cascaded down...

New Head Teacher at Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy

Business
A new Head Teacher has been appointed at the Edinburgh Food & Drink Academy (EFDA) to lead its cookery courses and culinary events. Aisha Elshani...

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