Derren Litten’s smash hit ITV comedy BENIDORM is set to bring sunshine and smiles to Edinburgh next month, as the first ever stage version of the ITV comedy marks its world premiere tour, stopping off at Edinburgh Playhouse from Monday 17th – Saturday 22nd September. Continue reading Benidorm comes to Edinburgh: top ITV comedy live on stage
Category: Leith
UK Government’s ‘hostile environment’ keep authors away from Book Festival, says Brock
Deidre Brock MP has slammed the UK government’s ‘hostile environment’ policy after a dozen authors who were planning to attend this year’s Edinburgh International Book Festival have had their visas refused. Continue reading UK Government’s ‘hostile environment’ keep authors away from Book Festival, says Brock
Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk
Revised planning proposal ‘set to maintain area’s distinctive feel and character’ following community feedback, says developer 
A significant section of Leith Walk, Edinburgh is set to be transformed into a vibrant residential, student and visitor quarter following a major planning application submitted by Drum Property Group. Continue reading Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk
Granton Marina: community scepticism follows public meeting
Developers of the £500 million Edinburgh Marina at Granton say the project will create much-needed social housing and will provide 400 jobs in the first phase alone, but local people expressed concerns at a public meeting organised by community councils this week. Continue reading Granton Marina: community scepticism follows public meeting
Let It Be: the countdown is on
The countdown is on until Let It Be opens in Cardiff in three weeks, when fans will be able to see the new show in the UK and Ireland for the very first time. Continue reading Let It Be: the countdown is on
Charity Sikh Sanjog and Punjabi Junction Café set to be part of Drum’s new Leith Walk development
One of Edinburgh’s most well-known social enterprise businesses has pledged to be part of new development proposals set to transform a significant section of Leith Walk. Continue reading Charity Sikh Sanjog and Punjabi Junction Café set to be part of Drum’s new Leith Walk development
Leith regeneration ‘remarkable’
Business booming in Leith as office space take up soars
The regeneration of Leith continues to go from strength to strength, according to statistics from GVA. Continue reading Leith regeneration ‘remarkable’
Mobile phone power packs being handed out to Edinburgh’s homeless
ROUGH sleepers in Edinburgh are being handed portable mobile phone battery chargers, to help ensure their phone is sufficiently powered up for what could be a lifesaving call to a support service. Continue reading Mobile phone power packs being handed out to Edinburgh’s homeless
Work begins on Leith Walk regeneration site
Work has begun on site to breathe new life into the old tram depot on Leith Walk. The £1.3m regeneration project will bring an at risk building back into use as well as providing much needed space for artists and creative entrepreneurs. Continue reading Work begins on Leith Walk regeneration site








