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Work begins on major new housing development in Craigmillar

Work has begun on a major new housing development at Craigmillar town centre for the City of Edinburgh Council. The new homes, which will be complete by 2020, will be spread across a series of 14 blocks. Residents will have access to amenity areas and a large public green space will be at the heart of the development. Continue reading Work begins on major new housing development in Craigmillar

Drive and Thrive: hard-hitting messages for young motorists

Fledgling motorists from across Edinburgh received a hard-hitting introduction to the risks of driving at a popular road safety event this week. 

Hundreds of sixth-year pupils once again tested out crash simulators, drunk goggles and even sit behind the wheel of an electric bus as part of the Streets Ahead Edinburgh Young Driver event, which returned to the Corn Exchange for an eighth year, hosted again by Forth 1 DJ Grant Thomson.

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Trams to Newhaven: updated plans to go on show

“refreshed designs and plans are truly community-led” – Transport convener

Earlier in the summer, the Council’s Trams to Newhaven project team embarked on a major public consultation inviting residents and businesses to help shape designs and plans. 

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