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Five things you need to know today

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 Scottish Parliament to discuss Cycling - Assault and Attempted Robbery in the City Centre - Hustings - Hyperlocal Media Funding - Panda News Alison Johnstone...

Creative Scotland announce Funding for hyperlocal media

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Creative Scotland and Nesta are today calling for ideas that could contribute to the development of a hyperlocal media sector. (We find this news...

Shadow Business Secretary opens New Post Office in Bruntsfield

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SHADOW BUSINESS SECRETARY CHUKA UMUNNA MP OPENED A NEW POST OFFICE IN BRUNTSFIELD THIS AFTERNOON Ian Murray, MP for Edinburgh South assisted  Chuka Umunna, MP for...

Portobello Councillor ‘appalled’ at news of possible court appeal

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News was released this morning that the campaign group PPAG are to lodge an appeal at the Court of Session against the decision handed...

Holyrood – Bill on Responsible Parking could save council funds

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The City of Edinburgh Council could save considerable sums of money if a bill launched today at Holyrood becomes law. The Council has spent over...

Five things you need to know today

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Holyrood committee takes evidence on renewables - Hustling along to the hustings -  Occupy Edinburgh - Out of the Blue on the telly! -...

Action Group to appeal court decision over Portobello Park

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The Reporter has heard this morning from the local campaign group who will be following their further legal advice and going back to court....

Project to share outdoors in Edinburgh

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  The City of Edinburgh Council has been successful in obtaining £25,000 of funding from innovation body, Nesta, to help develop a new online service to...

Craighouse Campus plans go on display

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 The Craighouse Partnership has announced they will be holding three days of public consultations in venues close to the site, to allow the public...

Labour Transport Convener’s thoughts on Cycling in Edinburgh

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by Councillor Lesley Hinds, Labour spokesperson on Transport and Labour candidate for Inverleith Ward. Cycling in Edinburgh is increasingly popular, as a recreation and as...

Assembly Rooms to reopen in July

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With the refurbishment of Edinburgh’s historic Assembly Rooms on target for completion and re-opening in July 2012, the iconic venue is set for a...

AUDIO – Launch of 98.8 Castle FM

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The new kid on the radio block is 98.8 Castle FM. Previously known as Leith FM the station has undergone some changes and I...

Auld Reekie Roller Girls First home season

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Live! Roller Derby! Auld Reekie Roller Girls Home Season dates in AprilSaturday 7 April, 2pm The Skatefast Club versus Cherry Bombers   Saturday 28 April:...

Edinburgh Magic Fest will be back in June

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The Edinburgh International Magic Festival is once again bringing cutting edge magical theatre to the masses from 29 June - 6 July 2012.This summer,...

Happy Easter – it’s the police!

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Lothian and Borders Police are issuing an Easter message urging warrant offenders to come forward.Members of the public in the West of Edinburgh will...

Firefighter’s family to sue Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service

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  FIREFIGHTER EWAN WILLIAMSON'S FAMILY TAKES SEARCH FOR ANSWERS TO COURTThe family of Edinburgh Firefighter Ewan Williamson, who tragically died in a blaze at the...

Westminster – Edinburgh Labour MPs accused of inaction on tax

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SNP SAY EDINBURGH MPS’ CREDIBILITY IN QUESTION AFTER TAX CUT NO-SHOWLabour’s credibility is severely in question after the party MPs abstained in a vote,...

Theatre review: The Marriage of Figaro, Lyceum Theatre (****)

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Thomson brings a manic energy to match Jackson’s bawdy reimagining of the tale in the world of contemporary banking. It’s not often that you see...

Council report on green targets challenged

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GREENS SAY CAPITAL'S LIBDEM/SNP COALITION FAILING ON CLIMATE CHANGE A 'report card' on action to tackle climate change released today, shows that Edinburgh Council failing...

Five things you need to know today

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Council meeting - Conference - EnLighten - Rail news - Panda newsThis morning the council's Policy and Strategy committee meet at 10a.m. It is...

Horse racing – Franklee comes to the Royal Mile

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Retired racehorse Franklee came to The Royal Mile to alert us all to the Royal Mile Handicap which is being run at Musselburgh Racecourse...

Assault & Robbery in Edinburgh

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Lothian and Borders Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was seriously assaulted and robbed in Edinburgh over the weekend.The incident happened around...

Local Musician in Global Book Project

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Edinburgh musician Alastair Kilpatrick was recently part of a very international project – where authors from across the world wrote a series of stories...

Family pay tribute to murder victim

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 The family and friends of Ebrahim Aryaei Nekoo, who was murdered in the West of Edinburgh over the weekend, have today paid tribute to...

Edinburgh Reporter Chats – Mark Vrionides

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Mark Vrionides is the Community Gardening Development Officer at the Edinburgh and Lothians Greenspace Trust. Having launched the 'Growing Commmunites for Health Grants Scheme' at...

Five things you need to know today

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Princes Mall - Welfare Reform (Further Provision) (Scotland) Bill - Edinburgh Youth Issues Forum - CRAGS RE-LAUNCH GREAT FOR THE COMMUNITY - Dean OwensThe...

Currie Under 15s v Musselburgh Under 15s

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A few photos from the rugby cup Final today where Currie Under 15s beat Musselburgh Under 15s decisively.The final score was 44-14.

Men’s beauty treatments now on offer in Edinburgh

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MENS’ EVENINGS NOW AVAILABLE  AT CHAMOMILE SANCTUARYAccording to the British Association of Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology, men are increasingly aware of their appearance and...

Ten things to do in Edinburgh in April 2012

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Edinburgh Schools are on holiday from 30 March until 17 April 2012, so the roads should be a little quieter for you commuters into...

Music review – The Begbies ‘Off the Cuff’

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by  James Plumb of New Edinburgh Music - The Begbies - Off The Cuff This West Lothian four piece hand us their latest offering in...