UK Home Office loses attempt to keep legal battle with Apple secret Judges reject Home Office’s attempt to withhold from public details of case concerning access of Apple users’ data The Guardian - UK · Apr 7, 2025
How I overcame my addiction to start my own candle business “AT the end of the day, it’s all about purpose.” So says Ross McKenzie, 32, who has used his history with substance abuse to create his new… The National (Scotland) · Dec 7, 2024
Edinburgh resident left 'distressed' by litter and fly tipping issue on quiet street A resident on Smithfield Street in Gorgie has called on the council to tackle the continuous problems relating to litter and fly tipping in their local community. Edinburgh Live · Jun 25, 2023
Edinburgh locals slam Sainsbury's for ghosting them over 'broken fence' The fence has been partially collapsed for almost three months, and a local councillor says the supermarket had stopped replying to his emails asking that it be fixed. Edinburgh Live · Jun 13, 2023
Johnstone Burgh move for Arthurlie striker as 13 exit Keanie Park in squad revamp The Renfrewshire club have big ambitions for next season and have cleared the decks for new arrivals. Daily Record · Jun 12, 2023
Concern Edinburgh care home closures consultation will not focus on replacement services Council bosses have said the care homes are no longer fit for purpose but there are concerns decisions about their future are being taken by unelected officials. Edinburgh Live · May 23, 2023
Edinburgh Labour cling on to power at city council thanks to backing from Tories The SNP and Green had called for the Labour administration to be removed over a "cataclysmic failure of leadership". Edinburgh Live · May 4, 2023
Speakers confirmed for republican rally in Edinburgh on Coronation Day SPEAKERS have been confirmed for a protest on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill to coincide with the coronation of King Charles on May 6 in London. The National (Scotland) · May 1, 2023
Edinburgh by-election win for Liberal Democrats makes them city's second biggest party Fiona Bennett said she was ready to “hit the ground running” after a comfortable victory which puts more pressure on the under-fire Labour administration. Edinburgh Live · Mar 10, 2023
Edinburgh council budget: Everything you need to know and how it will impact you Council tax is to rise and parking fines will go up to help plug a £79 million gap in the city's finances. Edinburgh Live · Feb 24, 2023
Edinburgh budget 'disaster' for Labour as council leader faces calls to resign Labour leader Cammy Day has said he is "still keen" to lead the city, after admitting the failure of his group's budget plans was "disappointing" Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2023
'Disaster': Labour council boss told to resign after voting for LibDem budget SCOTTISH Labour have seen a “disaster” in the capital after their councillors failed to get their budget through – instead having to back… The National (Scotland) · Feb 23, 2023
Edinburgh council tax to rise by 5% after Lib Dem budget win A difficult day for the Labour administration saw one councillor resign and their budget plans shot down at the first hurdle, with councillors eventually backing a Lib Dem budget. Edinburgh Live · Feb 23, 2023
Gates close on Edinburgh's Gorgie Farm as council told to 'take responsibility' A long-term solution for the much-loved community space yet to be found and animals are due to be taken to nearby farms and zoo's this week until a new operator is agreed. Edinburgh Live · Jan 16, 2023
The National (Scotland) · Nov 18, 2022 Suspended Labour councillor in stinging attack against party using 'Tory votes' AN Edinburgh city councillor suspended from Labour has launched an astonishing attack on former colleagues, accusing the local branch of using…
Edinburgh Live · Nov 18, 2022 Suspended Edinburgh Labour councillor attacks group for using 'Tory votes' to stay in power The Labour councillor said the culture within the group "goes beyond the City Chambers" and sees constituents and party structures "routinely ignored"
Edinburgh Live · Nov 14, 2022 Two Edinburgh Leisure centres cancel swimming lessons due to instructor shortage Two of the capital's council-run swimming pools have been hit by staff shortages.
Edinburgh Live · Oct 13, 2022 Edinburgh pupils blocked from YouTube after 'concerning material' accessed Pupils say YouTube is vital for learning nowadays and have called for the council to restore access to the video sharing site.
Edinburgh Live · Jul 7, 2022 Claim Edinburgh site is better suited for student housing challenged in council report The council's environmental protection team said plans for student accommodation should be rejected.
The National (Scotland) · Jun 29, 2022 Labour suspends two councillors for failing to back Tory deal TWO Scottish Labour councillors who defied orders to back a “grubby” deal with the Tories to keep the SNP out of power have been suspended from…
Edinburgh Live · Jun 24, 2022 Edinburgh man mocks 'untouchable phone boxes' marooned in middle of tram works Leith Walk Lib Dem councillor Jack Caldwell posted a photo of the ongoing Trams to Newhaven construction project showing new pavement laid around an old vandalised phone box.
Edinburgh Live · Jun 23, 2022 Edinburgh Tynecastle High developers face growing opposition to student flats Two local councillors have joined calls for the 468-bedroom development to be scrapped, as it's argued the area is "in dire need of social and affordable homes".
Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2022 Edinburgh BT phone box removal plans fail as council opposes new digital hubs A local councillor has called on BT to remove dilapidated payphones across the capital "immediately" with "no strings attached".
Edinburgh Live · May 30, 2022 The Edinburgh graveyard of abandoned phone boxes causing locals distress Edinburgh Labour Councillor Ross McKenzie has called for the removal of the unused phone boxes claiming that BT is refusing to remove them due to advertising space.
Edinburgh Live · May 29, 2022 Upset Edinburgh residents discover 80 portacabins will be built in their quiet lane The proposed development will move the offices and recreational facilities for the Haymarket Gap site to the Caley village, with a proposed 80 portable cabins to be installed.