Friends of the Earth Scotland has ranked the country’s most polluted streets for 2018, and the results show there has been very little progress in reducing air pollution. Continue reading Queensferry Road ranked Scotland’s most polluted street
Category: Leith
Politicians urge Santander branch closures rethink
Santander bank has confirmed that it is to close 140 branches across the UK. Three branches in Lothian are to close: Morningside Road and Leith Walk in Edinburgh and George Street in Bathgate. Continue reading Politicians urge Santander branch closures rethink
Save Leith Walk setback as report recommends Drum proposals
The community campaign working to save historic sandstone buildings on Leith Walk is calling on councillors to represent the wishes of the community and vote against the demolition and proposed development when they meet next week. Continue reading Save Leith Walk setback as report recommends Drum proposals
The Lion King returning to Edinburgh Playhouse
The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland has today announced that the award-winning musical THE LION KING will return to the Edinburgh Playhouse in December 2019, the only Scottish dates on the second UK and Ireland tour.
Tickets will go on sale in March 2019. Fans can sign up for priority access to tickets at www.thelionking.co.uk Continue reading The Lion King returning to Edinburgh Playhouse
Save Leith Walk planning workshop this Saturday
The Save Leith Walk campaign would like to invite the community of Leith to a Community Planning Workshop in order to develop an alternative vision for the land on Stead’s Place as well as the 106-154 Leith Walk red sandstone building. Continue reading Save Leith Walk planning workshop this Saturday
Fatal collision on Leith Walk: can you help?
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision on Leith Walk yesterday. Continue reading Fatal collision on Leith Walk: can you help?
Build your sustainablity skills with Leith Collective
IN collaboration with Ocean Terminal, Leith Collective has prepared a wide range of FREE weekend workshops and initiatives for anyone interested in re-using, recycling, upcycling or learning new creative skills in 2019. Continue reading Build your sustainablity skills with Leith Collective
NEN: Top posts of 2018
It’s been a busy old year for your North Edinburgh News blog. National (Brexit) and international (Donald Trump) stories may have been making the headlines around the globe, but here in North Edinburgh it was a story about yet another closed local pub that was the most-read post of the year! The news comes as The Telford Arms has announced that it’s to close at the end of this month for a major refurbishment – and will re-open in March as The Scottish Engineer. Continue reading NEN: Top posts of 2018
William Scott: body found
Police in Edinburgh, carrying out inquiries to trace the missing man William Scott have recovered a body. Continue reading William Scott: body found
Appeal after Leith Hindu Temple theft
Police in Edinburgh have released CCTV images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a theft from the Hindu Mandir Cultural Centre in Leith. Continue reading Appeal after Leith Hindu Temple theft