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Drivers – watch your speed in Holyrood Park

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Historic Scotland, the City of Edinburgh Council and Lothian and Borders Police have joined forces to raise drivers’ awareness and reinforce measures to protect...

Papa wins at Mamma’s pizza!

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The winner of the Mamma’s pizza competition has named his pizza in honour of becoming a granddad for the first time. David Waugh’s red...

Biomass – have your say before the end of March

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Shirley-Anne Somerville MSP (Lothians) (SNP) is encouraging residents in Leith and North Edinburgh to have their say on Forth Energy’s proposals to build a...

Margaret Smith MSP on the Forth Crossing

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by Margaret Smith, MSP for Edinburgh West As the constituency MSP for Edinburgh West I am in no doubt that it is a great part...

Law seminar for journalists – and it’s free!

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Contempt of court and official secrets are among the topics to be discussed at a free seminar on Scots law for journalists.Being held in March,...

Hard Rock’s Legendary Burger in Edinburgh

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The Hard Rock Cafe is a real institution. They have fans who travel the world in search of T-shirts and pins just to say...

Edinburgh College of Art appoints new governors

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Edinburgh College of Art is pleased to announce four valuable additions to its Board of Governors.The College welcomes to its Board:Eddie Frizzell, MA...

Afternoon Tea with The Mama!

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The Reporter went along to 24 Hill Street one Wednesday afternoon in January, for the first time in a long long time! In the...

Midlothian Libraries offer IT Training

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A wide range of free online IT courses are now available from local libraries across Midlothian. Midlothian Libraries have signed up to ‘Study IT...

Council introduce battery recycling

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Edinburgh is to introduce battery and plastic bottle recycling as part of the city’s wider waste and recycling strategy. City residents have been recycling a...

What’s on in Edinburgh this week? 31st January 2011

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31st January 2011‘ A jewel of gold…. placed in a silver dish’: The Glenmorangie Project on Monday 31 January at The Royal Society...

Five things you need to know today

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We will have our own royal wedding here in Edinburgh on July 30th when Zara Phillips will marry Mike Tindall at Canongate Church. The...

Local Artist To Draw 365 Faces In 2011

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One month in, how are your new year’s resolutions coming along?  Freelance illustrator Aurora Cacciapuoti, author of the ‘My Life In Edinburgh’ blog, has...

Glass Bullet filming steam-punk in Edinburgh

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We have all heard about Jason Isaacs filming all over Edinburgh recently, but it is easy not to be aware of the small independent...

Report on teacher education has been issued

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Graham Donaldson’s Report on teacher education, 'Teaching Scotland’s Future' argues that:The highest priority must be given, at all levels, to strengthening both teacher quality...

Calling all Edinburgh artists! – Chance to show your work in City Art Centre

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The City Art Centre will showcase works by some of Edinburgh's finest artists and craft makers when it hosts a special exhibition later this...

Legislation coming soon to a party flat near you…

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New Holyrood  legislation to tackle problems with 'party flats' let out for stag and hen parties moved a step closer on Friday.Regulations amending the...

Armed robbery – appeal for witnesses

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Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for information following a robbery at a store in Melville Terrace, Edinburgh on Thursday  night, January ...

Axolotl Gallery – Joyce Gunn Cairns MBE

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Play the property game with Taylor Wimpey and Forth One

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Visit The Strada, off Ferry Road, on Sunday 6 February between 2pm-5pm to have a chance to play ‘The Strada Property Ladders Game’ with...

12 Books In 12 Months – Book One

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This year, I will mostly be writing 12 books in 12 months.If I say it with enough confidence people tend to believe me, stopping...

Open Eye Gallery exhibits Boyce, Bellany and Rodger

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The Open Eye's new exhibition opens on 31 January, although there is a private view on Saturday 29th. It includes work by Willie Rodger...

Clermiston Primary School Nursery now open for business – officially!

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Clermiston Primary officially opened its brand new nursery school at a ceremony yesterday. The £500,000 development will provide modern early years education facilities for...

Cocktail of the Week No 5 – The Rusty Nail

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By way of something for the weekend........The Drambuie Liqueur Company Limited have a range of cocktails which they have allowed us to share with...

Edinburgh MP urges claims against npower

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Mark Lazarowicz MP for Edinburgh North and Leith is today urging constituents who overpaid for gas supply from npower in 2007 to take advantage...

Traverse’s Class Act is 21 – this weekend!

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The Traverse Theatre’s flagship education project, Class Act, turns 21 this year. To celebrate this achievement, the Traverse will stage a Gala performance of...

Edinburgh airport masterplan

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Just in case you have missed the planning scheduled for the airport...... You can read about it here. As the man on Brian Taylor's...

Mamma’s cook-off this Saturday

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Black pudding and cactus are some of the unusual ingredients suggested by the winning three entrants - chosen yesterday - taking part in the...

Stevenson College recruiting volunteers

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Stevenson College Edinburgh is recruiting volunteer tutors to teach English to students in and around Edinburgh. They will be holding information sessions today 28...

The Edinburgh Reporter went into The Melting Pot!

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This week we experienced working in a real office environment, with a receptionist, lift, printing facilities.....and new friends.The Melting Pot is as they say...