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Edinburgh army recruit sues MoD »

A former army recruit who was badly beaten at Catterick Barracks Training Centre, Yorkshire, has launched legal action against the MoD, claiming that the abuse has left him physically and emotionally damaged.23-year-old Ian Stodart from Danderhall spen...

Fri 03 Oct 2008 by Alice Stanes | Read more »

Scottish services frozen by further strike action »

Edinburgh’s public services were brought to a standstill on 24 September for the second time in as many months, as 150,000 public sectors workers went on strike after unions and local authorities failed to reach agreement on a new pay deal.Twenty...

Fri 03 Oct 2008 by Lyndsey Cameron | Read more »

Salmond seeks to protect Scottish HBOS jobs »

First minister, Alex Salmond has held meetings with business leaders in Scotland in a bid to minimise Scottish job losses in the wake of Lloyds TSB’s proposed takeover of the Halifax Bank of Scotland (HBOS).The £12.2 billion takeover packag...

Fri 03 Oct 2008 by Nick Eardley, Francesco Cirillo | Read more »

University accommodation hits capacity »

Moving into halls at university can be daunting enough. But while the vast majority of freshers joining the University of Edinburgh this year have been happily homed, a small number have expressed dissatisfaction over a shortage of flats which has left...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Evan Beswick | Read more »

Council workers' strike set to "bring Scotland to a standstill" »

Representatives from trade unions Unite and GMB have confirmed that they will join fellow public sector union Unison for a one-day strike on Wednesday 24 September.This latest bout of industrial action is set to bring Scotland to a 24-hour standstill, ...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Council energy bills to soar »

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Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Box-office breakdown sends Fringe revenue tumbling »

By most accounts, a festival which crams 31,320 performances of 2,088 shows into 247 venues over the space of three weeks ought to be considered a success. But box-office problems which cost the Fringe more than £100,000 may have impacted t...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Evan Beswick | Read more »

Search continues for taxi rapist »

Lothian & Borders Police continue to hunt for a private hire taxi driver who sexually assaulted a 26-year-old woman last month.The attack occurred on 17 August at around 2:15AM. The woman, who cannot be named, entered what she thought was a licens...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Robyn Keystone | Read more »

Lib Dems lead campaign to keep post office open »

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Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Paris Gourtsoyannis | Read more »

Melbourne follows Edinburgh as UNESCO City of Literature »

Melbourne has been named the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation's (UNESCO) second City of Literature, following in the footsteps of Edinburgh, which became the first official City of Literature in 2004.The Victoria state c...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Emergency services issue warning to freshers »

After months of patient expectation, freshers' week has finally arrived in Edinburgh and the usual social fêtes are kicking off. But while new students are being encouraged to enjoy the festivities, police, students' unions and the fire services...

Wed 17 Sep 2008 by Robyn Keystone | Read more »

News Shorts - 23.04.08 »

Pain-t ballA woman was shot in the face by a paintball-gun toting thug on a car showcourt in Portobello last week.The 34-year old was wandering around the Arnold Clark showroom on Seafield Road East when she was hit from close range by a pink paintball...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 | Read more »

Council to introduce tax rebate for green homes »

In an attempt to improve the city’s green credentials, Edinburgh City Council are to offer reductions in council tax to environmentally friendly households. The council are set to negotiate with the Scottish Government to allow lower home and ...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 by Benjamin Edwards | Read more »

Council planning chief hails student ghettos »

Students may be forced to turn to expensive purpose built accommodation rather than renting normal residential flats, if current plans to further restrict HMO licenses go forward.The Scottish Executive’s ‘Planning For Housing Consultation&r...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 by Helen Walker | Read more »

UFOs over Braid Hills »

The Braid Hills area of Edinburgh played host to some unusual visitors on Saturday night. A crowd of eyewitnesses, including several University of Edinburgh students, reported seeing strange lights hovering in the sky at around 9pm. Lyle Brennan, ...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 by Oliver Farrimond | Read more »

Students offered subletting option by high-street store »

Students who leave Edinburgh over the summer but are forced to pay rent on their empty flats are being offered a solution by a leading high-street retailer. Edinburgh’s landmark department store, Jenners, is offering students who own or rent a...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 by Benjamin Edwards | Read more »

Ladyfest hits Edinburgh »

The inaugural Edinburgh Ladyfest is set to take place this May, showcasing women’s art, music, film and comedy and featuring debate and discussion on feminist issues and workshops on arts and creativity. The event – organised by local...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 | Read more »

Caledonian chiefs quash rumours that Deuchars will lose its tradition »

Real ale lovers in Scotland have voiced concerns over the future of Edinburgh’s Caledonian Brewery, most famous for its production of the much-loved Deuchars IPA, after its recent buy-out by Scottish & Newcastle and are particularly worried t...

Thu 24 Apr 2008 by Graham Mackay | Read more »

Students doing their bit for Edinburgh's homeless »

Every Friday night, teams of students from the University of Edinburgh's Christian Union embark on different routes around the city, offering hot drinks and food donated by local bakeries to those in need. This is part of the Streetwork project, a jo...

Wed 26 Mar 2008 | Read more »

Christian aid »

For a couple of years, myself and a few friends have been spending roughly one evening every week out on the streets of Edinburgh. We're all Christians and our faith motivates us to spend time helping those in need. So we meet together at midnight on a...

Wed 26 Mar 2008 by Becky Robertson | Read more »