Edinburgh restaurant owner responds after a masked thief steals cash and alcohol. They are seeking harsher punishments for robbers. Edinburgh Restaurant Boss Responds to Masked Criminal Targeting Business A restaurant in Edinburgh got robbed, and the owner wants changes. A masked thief broke into the business and stole a lot of money. Bell Bottom staff…
Edinburgh Women’s Aid bars transgender women from some services to protect single-sex spaces despite legal challenges. Edinburgh Charity Restricts Access for Transgender Women Services Edinburgh Women’s Aid made a new decision. They will not allow trans women in some services. This protects single-sex spaces, they say. The rules apply even with legal gender recognition. Activists…
A five year feud continues between Edinburgh neighbors, involving councils and police over a hedge dispute. Edinburgh Neighbors in 5 Year Hedge Row Over Untrimmed Tree This all started back in 2020. Keith and Julie Smith have a hedge problem. This hedge belongs to their Prestonfield neighbors and it’s been a struggle for years now.…
Edinburgh RNLI crews responded to multiple incidents, rescuing stranded people and searching for a missing person. Edinburgh RNLI Busy Rescuing People Stranded and Cut Off by Tide Edinburgh lifeboat crews had a very busy day, responding to several emergencies. The RNLI Queensferry Lifeboat handled four incidents on Friday and Saturday. One person was stranded by…
Police get special powers for the Edinburgh derby to prevent football violence. Stop and search in city center and Leith. Edinburgh Derby: Police Get Stop and Search Powers to Prevent Violence Police in Edinburgh will have special powers this Sunday due to the derby game to prevent football violence. These powers allow officers to stop…
Police gained special powers to address football violence in Edinburgh city center during the Edinburgh Derby. Edinburgh Police Given Powers to Tackle Football Violence in City Hey, guess what happened with the police? They got special powers to handle football violence. It’s because of some city center trouble before. They okayed a Section 60 order…
New plan addresses toilet shortages, potentially opening Edinburgh Leisure and EICC facilities to the public. Edinburgh Considers Opening Public Toilets in Leisure and EICC Sites Edinburgh could open more public toilets. These would be in council and Edinburgh Leisure sites. This includes the Edinburgh International Conference Centre. The plan addresses a shortage of city toilets.…
Residents feel hopeful after Edinburgh Council addressed concerns regarding Cables Wynd House and Linksview House issues. Edinburgh Banana Flats Residents Optimistic as Council Hears Concerns Tenants in Edinburgh’s “banana flats” feel hopeful now. The council addressed their concerns about the building after meeting at City Chambers on Thursday night. This meeting was a response to…
An explosive device discovery brought bomb squad officers to Liberton. A man was arrested; investigations continue. Bomb Squad Responds to Explosive Device Found in Edinburgh Street Specialist officers went to Liberton in Edinburgh on February 28, 2025. Locals said people “told them to leave.” Bomb squad officers went to a street after an “explosive device”…
Quad bikes cause damage, noise, and safety risks in Edinburgh parks. Action is urged to protect residents & green spaces. Edinburgh Quad Bike Issues Demand Action After Youths Terrorise Parks A councillor in Edinburgh spoke out recently. Her attempt to address quad bikes was delayed, as she wanted action on parks and green spaces. Marie-Clair…