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Council chiefs have granted permission for a new water sports activity centre to be opened at Silverknowes beach.  The decision to allow, BoardFast, to open was made at this morning’s Development management sub-committee.  The centre will offer a wide range of…

The independent charity Crimestoppers is now offering a reward of up to £5,000 to find a man we now know is linked to attacks on two young women in Edinburgh, over five years ago. On Thursday, 27 August 2015, a…

Unsurprisingly Hibs’ manager Dean Gibson retained the same starting XI that won their last two games, scoring 11 goals without reply against Hearts and Forfar Farmington. Spartans created the first chance of the night but Kat Smart’s long range effort…

Locals have reacted angrily after the council closed off West Shore Road at Gypsy Brae without any warning. The closure came into effect this morning and double yellow lines have been painted on Marine Drive along at Salvesen meaning that…

Officers in Edinburgh are appealing for the assistance of the public to trace a woman missing from the area.  Mhairi McEwan, 29, has not been in contact with anyone since yesterday morning.   Mhairi is described as white, 5ft 4in…

Hibs returned to winning ways with a comprehensive 6-0 victory over Hearts at Ainslie Park this afternoon as Dean Gilson’s side produced their best performance of the season and more than gained revenge for their derby defeat earlier in the…

Edinburgh City secured a play-off place and consolidated second spot with a victory over Elgin City at Ainslie Park this afternoon. The Citizens went into the match in second place but were only one point ahead of Stranraer in fifth…

Officers are appealing for information after a teenage girl was assaulted in Davidson’s Mains Park this morning. Around 8am the 14-year-old was walking to school on a footpath through the park when she was assaulted by a male suspect. She…

With less than a week to go until the Scottish Parliament Election 2021, Edinburgh is gearing up to play its own part in the vote on 6 May. Preparations are already well under way across the city’s 140 polling places…