New student flats are planned for Edinburgh after a previous design was rejected over tree concerns. Edinburgh Student Flats Revised After Original Plan Rejected A student housing complex is planned in Edinburgh. It’s three and a half stories tall. The council previously rejected a similar idea. Jamie O’Rourke wanted to build 17 student flats. The…
Edinburgh park damaged by quad bikes. Locals report repeat incidents and reckless behavior. Police are investigating. Meadows Damaged After Quad Bike Incident Captured by Edinburgh Resident Hey, check this out! A wild video surfaced showing damage at The Meadows in Edinburgh, where yobs on quad bikes tore it up a bit. The video reveals the…
A woman confronted quad bikers damaging a youth football pitch in Edinburgh’s Saughton Park, risking a youth tournament. Edinburgh Woman Stops Quad Bikers Trashing Youth Football Pitch in Park A woman in Edinburgh saw teens on quad bikes damaging a youth football field at Saughton Park on February 20. Her name is Sue Hildersley. Sue…
Edinburgh locals report feeling intimidated as biker gangs wreak havoc across the city center and green spaces. Edinburgh Residents Intimidated by Biker Gangs Causing Havoc Locals in Edinburgh feel uneasy. Many young people act antisocially, using quad bikes, e-bikes, and scooters which causes problems downtown. One resident saw youths on quad bikes damaging The Meadows’…
Locals report feeling intimidated by biker gangs riding recklessly in Edinburgh, damaging parks and causing disturbance. Edinburgh Residents Fear Reckless Biker Gangs Acting ‘Untouchable’ People in Edinburgh feel scared sometimes. Many young people ride quad bikes and e-bikes wildly. They are causing problems in the city. They also damage parks. A resident saw youths wrecking…
Councillors agreed on a budget including an 8% council tax rise to fund key services and road safety improvements. Edinburgh Council Approves Budget with 8 Percent Council Tax Increase Edinburgh council members agreed on a budget recently. Council tax will increase by eight percent. Many council services will also cost more. They plan to fund…
Manchester eyes a bigger tourist tax after its visitor charge raises £2.8m, boosting the local economy. Manchester Considers a Proper Tourist Tax After Visitor Charge Success Manchester might get a tourist tax soon. Andy Burnham thinks it’s fair. Other countries use tourist taxes, like Spain and France. They charge visitors extra money. Manchester already has…
Charity boss says discrimination claim is false, citing poor performance, uncooperative behaviour, and holiday issues. Edinburgh Charity Boss Says Worker Sat on Wall During Shift A woman is suing her old boss. She claims racial and ethnic discrimination. The boss says she fired her for bad behavior. Lydia Magloire, 49, says she was fired unfairly.…
Edinburgh confirms an 8% council tax rise despite government warnings to limit increases. Edinburgh Council Approves Significant Council Tax Increase Edinburgh will raise council tax eight percent. The council voted on this increase Thursday. The Labour group leads the local government there, ignoring John Swinney’s request to limit increases, saying they must protect public services.…
Edinburgh protestors rally before budget vote. Potential cuts threaten charities that support vulnerable citizens. Edinburgh Protesters Warn City Council Over Impending Budget Decisions Protesters gathered because of potential budget cuts. These cuts could harm vulnerable people, they said. Council members met to decide next year’s budget. Groups picketed outside Edinburgh City Chambers. The city council…