Two men will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today following the death of a man in Leith in the early hours of New Years Day. Thirty year old Shaun Woodburn died in hospital following an altercation near Gladstones in Great Junction Street. Continue reading Teenagers face court following Leith death
Challenge yourself in 2017
January is the month when thousands of Scots resolve that this is the year they will get fit, lose weight or just get out more. Unfortunately, New Year’s resolutions are as notorious as Hollywood marriages as far as lasting commitment goes! Continue reading Challenge yourself in 2017
Garden plant of the month: Erica
A fabulous winter bloomer…
Continue reading Garden plant of the month: Erica
Welcome, wee one: FM delivers first baby boxes
Scotland’s first Baby Boxes have been delivered by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Continue reading Welcome, wee one: FM delivers first baby boxes
New Year 2017: Prime Minister’s message
Theresa May wishes everyone a peaceful, prosperous and happy New Year. Continue reading New Year 2017: Prime Minister’s message
Turning politics on it’s head
Pilton Community Health Project holds Upside Down hustings
On 23rd November 2016 over 30 residents of north Edinburgh attended an event at Royston Wardieburn Community Centre to start a discussion with candidates for the election to the City of Edinburgh Council (writes PCHP’s Anita Aggarwal). Continue reading Turning politics on it’s head
Police offer Hogmanay safety advice
Hogmanay’s here, and Police Scotland have released a statement giving safety advice ahead of the annual Edinburgh street party. Continue reading Police offer Hogmanay safety advice
2016 in pictures: December
George Michael dies Continue reading 2016 in pictures: December
Witness appeal following Muirhouse hit and run
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in Muirhouse. The incident happened at around 10:10pm on Thursday (December 29th) on Muirhouse Green at its junction with Ferry Road. Continue reading Witness appeal following Muirhouse hit and run
New Year’s Honours 2017: Arise, Sir Doddy!
The Westminster government has announced the New Year Honours lists 2017, which ‘recognise the achievements of a wide range of extraordinary people across the UK’. A total of 1197 people have received an award. Continue reading New Year’s Honours 2017: Arise, Sir Doddy!






