A man who murdered his friend at a property in the New Town has been jailed. Kieran Davies, 28, was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 19 years at the High Court in Edinburgh today. Continue reading Life for Scotland Street murderer
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Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Monday
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meeting takes place next Monday (21st August)at 6.30pm in Stockbridge Library. All welcome. Continue reading Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Monday
Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
A man has been convicted for the murder of his friend in Edinburgh’s New Town. Kieran Davies, aged 28, was found guilty of murdering 32-year-old Ashley Hawkins at Edinburgh High Court on Thursday and will be sentenced on 24 August. Continue reading Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
Celine shines at Scottish Charity Awards
The Yard’s Celine is leading light at Charity Awards
Charities and individuals from across Scotland have been recognised for the life-changing difference they make at the 2017 Scottish Charity Awards, which took place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre last night. Among the winners was The Yard’s Celine Sinclair, who won the Leading Light award. Continue reading Celine shines at Scottish Charity Awards
Lucky for some: New Town pub ranked 13th in Times top twenty
The Oxford Bar has been voted the 13th coolest pub in Britain, according to The Times’ latest guide to the best drinking destinations in the country. Owned by Greene King, the pub located in Edinburgh’s historic New Town, was praised for being ‘austere yet beautiful’. Continue reading Lucky for some: New Town pub ranked 13th in Times top twenty
Lennon-Art gallery opens tonight
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership to meet on 30 January
The next meeting of Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership will take place on Monday 30 January at 6.30pm in Stockbridge Church, Saxe Coburg Street. Continue reading Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership to meet on 30 January
New Town dwelling is RIBA Home of the Year
A house in the New Town designed by Richard Murphy Architects has won the accolade of RIBA (Royal Institute of British Architects) House of the Year. The unusual property in Hart Street is architect Richard Murpy’s own home and the house beat off strong competition to win the coveted award. Continue reading New Town dwelling is RIBA Home of the Year
Woman in court following New Town incident
Police in Edinburgh have arrested a 48-year-old woman following an incident in the Stockbridge area. She was subsequently reported to the Procurator Fiscal and appeared at Edinburgh Sheriff Court on Friday. Continue reading Woman in court following New Town incident
Police seek witnesses to New Town hit and run
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run in Edinburgh’s New Town. The incident happened at around 4:10pm on Monday on Abercromby Place at its junction with Dundas Street. Continue reading Police seek witnesses to New Town hit and run