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13/01/2026

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To celebrate its 75th birthday year Pitlochry Festival Theatre is holding a series of events as part of a fundraising appeal. And ready to begin the season with a Boom Bang-a-Bang is everyone’s favourite Scottish singer, Lulu who will talk with the theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cu***ng, abou...

The stars are coming out at Pitlochry Festival Theatre in the 75th birthday yearTo celebrate its 75th birthday year Pitl...
13/01/2026

The stars are coming out at Pitlochry Festival Theatre in the 75th birthday year

To celebrate its 75th birthday year Pitlochry Festival Theatre is holding a series of events as part of a fundraising appeal. And ready to begin the season with a Boom Bang-a-Bang is everyone's favourite Scottish singer, Lulu who will talk with the theatre's Artistic Director, Alan Cu***ng, about her career in the last 60 years. Lulu has just published a new autobiography If Only You Knew, and there will be a book signing after the show....

To celebrate its 75th birthday year Pitlochry Festival Theatre is holding a series of events as part of a fundraising appeal. And ready to begin the season with a Boom Bang-a-Bang is everyone’s favourite Scottish singer, Lulu who will talk with the theatre’s Artistic Director, Alan Cu***ng, abou...

A new creative heart for north EdinburghBeyond the tourist centre, a cultural revolution is taking root in North Edinbur...
12/01/2026

A new creative heart for north Edinburgh

Beyond the tourist centre, a cultural revolution is taking root in North Edinburgh. North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) provides far more than a mere "community centre". It truly lives up to its name as a hub, uniting a spectrum of activities from art, dance, and music to textiles, woodwork, and yoga. Their new home, which occupies a third of the Macmillan Hub in the heart of Muirhouse, is a testament to this ambition....

Beyond the tourist centre, a cultural revolution is taking root in North Edinburgh. North Edinburgh Arts (NEA) provides far more than a mere “community centre”. It truly lives up to its name as a hub, uniting a spectrum of activities from art, dance, and music to textiles, woodwork, and yoga. Th...

Grant Scott marks Meadowbank return with 3-2 Scottish Cup winHibs exited the Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup following...
12/01/2026

Grant Scott marks Meadowbank return with 3-2 Scottish Cup win

Hibs exited the Scottish Gas Women's Scottish Cup following a 3-2 home defeat to Celtic at Meadowbank yesterday. Emma Lawton opened the scoring in the first-half, bagging the first goal under new boss, Grant Scott. Morgan Cross doubled Celtic’s lead on the stroke of half-time to put the visitors 2-nil up at the break. Despite Hibs creating plenty of chances, including Rosie Livingstone striking the crossbar late on, the Hoops would hold onto a 3-2 win and advance to the next stage of the competition....

Hibs exited the Scottish Gas Women’s Scottish Cup following a 3-2 home defeat to Celtic at Meadowbank yesterday. Emma Lawton opened the scoring in the first-half, bagging the first goal under new boss, Grant Scott. Morgan Cross doubled Celtic’s lead on the stroke of half-time to put the visitors...

Attempted robberies in Oxgangs update – man and woman arrestedPolice officers investigating two attempted robberies in t...
12/01/2026

Attempted robberies in Oxgangs update – man and woman arrested

Police officers investigating two attempted robberies in the Oxgangs area this morning have arrested an 18-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man. The incidents took place around 9.30am at a premises on Colinton Mains Drive then around 9.50am, at premises on Oxgangs Road North. There were no reports of injuries and police say that their enquiries remain ongoing. Inspector Paul Begley said: “I’d like to thank the local community for their support as we responded to these reports. "We’re aware of inaccurate information being shared regarding these incidents and I’d ask the public not to speculate on the circumstances.”

Police officers investigating two attempted robberies in the Oxgangs area this morning have arrested an 18-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man. The incidents took place around 9.30am at a premises on Colinton Mains Drive then around 9.50am, at premises on Oxgangs Road North. There were no reports o...

Cyclist taken to hospital following crash in New TownA New Town street was closed earlier today following a crash. Emerg...
12/01/2026

Cyclist taken to hospital following crash in New Town

A New Town street was closed earlier today following a crash. Emergency services were called to Henderson Row shortly before noon following reports of a collision between the driver of a van and a cyclist. The cyclist was taken to hospital and officers advised road users to avoid the area. A police spokesperson said: "Henderson Row in Edinburgh is closed northbound following a crash involving a van and a cyclist that happened around 11.45am on Monday, 12 January. "Emergency services attended and the cyclist has been taken to hospital. "Road users are advised to avoid the area. "

A New Town street was closed earlier today following a crash. Emergency services were called to Henderson Row shortly before noon following reports of a collision between the driver of a van and a cyclist. The cyclist was taken to hospital and officers advised road users to avoid the area. A police....

Police say ‘inaccurate information’ being shared after two attempted robberies in Oxgangs areaAn investigation is underw...
12/01/2026

Police say ‘inaccurate information’ being shared after two attempted robberies in Oxgangs area

An investigation is underway following two attempted robberies in the Oxgangs area, and officers have highlighted that 'inaccurate information' is being shared regarding these incidents. The first happened around 9.30am this morning Monday 12 January 2026 at a premises on Colinton Mains Drive. Twenty minutes later officers received a second report from a premises on Oxgangs Road North. There were no reports of injuries....

An investigation is underway following two attempted robberies in the Oxgangs area, and officers have highlighted that ‘inaccurate information’ is being shared regarding these incidents. The first happened around 9.30am this morning Monday 12 January 2026 at a premises on Colinton Mains Drive. T...

Gordon eyes St Mirren visit in midweekCraig Gordon said he was really pleased with the save in the dying seconds of thei...
12/01/2026

Gordon eyes St Mirren visit in midweek

Craig Gordon said he was really pleased with the save in the dying seconds of their 1-0 win over Dundee at Dens Park which has garnered national media coverage. Looking ahead to Wednesday’s visit of St Mirren (19.45) the 43-year-old said: “It is all about recovery now. I only had 45 minutes so I should be OK for that one and we need to prepare properly now.”...

Craig Gordon said he was really pleased with the save in the dying seconds of their 1-0 win over Dundee at Dens Park which has garnered national media coverage. Looking ahead to Wednesday’s visit of St Mirren (19.45) the 43-year-old said: “It is all about recovery now. I only had 45 minutes so I...

West Lothian RAAC campaigner to meet Holyrood housing officialsLocal campaigners looking for justice for homeowners affe...
12/01/2026

West Lothian RAAC campaigner to meet Holyrood housing officials

Local campaigners looking for justice for homeowners affected by crumbling concrete will meet Scottish Government officials on Tuesday. Livingston’s Kerry Macintosh said it was an opportunity for the RAAC UK campaign to press the case for compensation. “People need grants, not loans”, she told the Local Democracy Reporting Service. The new engagement follows a face-to-face meeting with the housing minister, Mairi McAllan, last month…...

Local campaigners looking for justice for homeowners affected by crumbling concrete will meet Scottish Government officials on Tuesday.  Livingston’s Kerry Macintosh said it was an opportunity for the RAAC UK campaign to press the case for compensation.  “People need grants, not loans”, sh...

Police hunt car driver after two children injured in hit and run crashPolice in Midlothian are appealing for information...
12/01/2026

Police hunt car driver after two children injured in hit and run crash

Police in Midlothian are appealing for information following a hit and run crash in Mayfield, Dalkeith. Officers were made aware of the incident which involved the driver of a car and two female pedestrians on Westhouses Road, between 5.20pm and 5.30pm on Friday, 9 January, 2026. The car did not stop at the scene. Enquiries are ongoing to identify the driver of the car which is described as black in colour....

Police in Midlothian are appealing for information following a hit and run crash in Mayfield, Dalkeith. Officers were made aware of the incident which involved the driver of a car and two female pedestrians on Westhouses Road, between 5.20pm and 5.30pm on Friday, 9 January, 2026. The car did not sto...

New Year triathlon won – again! – Iain now heads to the SaharaFresh from winning the iconic Edinburgh New Year’s Day tri...
12/01/2026

New Year triathlon won – again! – Iain now heads to the Sahara

Fresh from winning the iconic Edinburgh New Year’s Day triathlon mostly around Arthur’s Seat for a fourth time, Iain Veitch, 44, is set to fulfil a lifetime ambition this month. He is off to contesting the famed Saharaman event in Algeria on 29 January. Iain, from Peebles, will fly out four days in advance to acclimatise for a race which features a 4k swim in an oasis followed by a bike ride of 180k, and concluding with a run through sand dunes of the classic 26.2 marathon distance....

Fresh from winning the iconic Edinburgh New Year’s Day triathlon mostly around Arthur’s Seat for a fourth time, Iain Veitch, 44, is set to fulfil a lifetime ambition this month. He is off to contesting the famed Saharaman event in Algeria on 29 January. Iain, from Peebles, will fly out four days...

Hibs sanctioned by SPFL after illegal pyrotechnics display at Fir ParkThe SPFL has confirmed that Hibs, Aberdeen, Mother...
12/01/2026

Hibs sanctioned by SPFL after illegal pyrotechnics display at Fir Park

The SPFL has confirmed that Hibs, Aberdeen, Motherwell and Rangers have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following disciplinary proceedings into the behaviour of the clubs’ supporters at matches in season 2025/26. Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnics displays at five separate matches in November and December this season – Dundee v Aberdeen, Falkirk v Motherwell, Motherwell v Hibernian, Kilmarnock v Rangers and Rangers v Motherwell - have now concluded....

The SPFL has confirmed that Hibs, Aberdeen, Motherwell and Rangers have been found to be in breach of SPFL rules following disciplinary proceedings into the behaviour of the clubs’ supporters at matches in season 2025/26. Proceedings into large-scale, organised and illegal pyrotechnics displays at...

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