Train company TransPennine Express has launched a brand-new campaign to celebrate iconic movie and TV destinations across the North and Scotland, bringing filming locations to life via a series of interactive walking tours in three major cities. The Edinburgh tour allows people to transport themselves to ten exciting film and TV destinations. Continue reading Behind the Screens: Train company launches Edinburgh film and TV walking tour
Full casting for Bill Kenwright’s highly anticipated new production of Saturday Night Fever has been announced. Joining acclaimed dancer and actor Richard Winsor as Tony Manero, in his first leading role in a major musical, is: Kate Parr (Follies) in the role of Stephanie, Owen Broughton (Gus), Michael Cortez (Joey), Raphael Pace (Bobbie C) and Jared Thompson (Double Jay). Continue reading Full cast announced for Saturday Night Fever at Edinburgh Playhouse
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has become one of the latest organisations to have signed up to the Charted Institute of Housing’s (CIH) Make a Stand campaign. Continue reading Port of Leith Housing Association makes a stand against domestic abuse
Continue reading Save Leith Walk campaigners to lobby Planning Committee
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
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
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
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
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
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
