48 m. ago West Lothian parents fume at 'confusing, half finished' crossing on busy road

This comes after new homes were constructed in the area, bringing changes to the pavements and road outside the Livingston school.

Transport

2 w. ago Transformation of Edinburgh's Lothian Road canal terminus from boats to cinema popcorn

The Union Canal was a popular route for travellers between Edinburgh and Glasgow.

Politics

2 w. ago EXPOS3D: Artist Trevor Jones unveils radical immersive art experience in Edinburgh 12–18 October 2025 | Custom House, Edinburgh

Acclaimed artist Trevor Jones announced the launch of EXPOS3D, a daring new immersive art exhibition that confronts the shifting balance between humans, machines, and control. Opening to the public on 12 October at Custom House, Edinburgh – a free but ticketed event that will transform Edinburgh’s historic Custom House gallery into a living artwork – this groundbreaking fusion of painting, sculpture, stained glass, tech, AI and AR invites audiences to step inside a multi-sensory world where faith, tradition, and technology collide.

Politics

2 w. ago Warning of West Lothian traffic disruption as main road set to close for resurfacing

Major resurfacing work will close the Dechmont Hills road for up to two weeks, diverting traffic through some equally winding routes.

Events

3 w. ago Ambulance and police car in Edinburgh city centre crashes as road closed off

Emergency services were called to Lothian Road in the capital after the first incident took place outside Exchange Plaza at around 5pm on Friday.

Events

4 w. ago East Lothian fire: Man, 50, arrested after farm fire near Dirleton

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

4 w. ago Forever Edinburgh invites visitors to experience a city transformed in winter with new ‘Stay Different’ campaign

Forever Edinburgh has launched the winter phase of its ‘Stay Different’ campaign, inviting visitors to discover an entirely different side of the city during the colder months, a season when Edinburgh reveals some of its most atmospheric, authentic and unexpected experiences.

Politics

4 w. ago East Lothian fire: A198 road closed as man, 50, arrested after farm set alight

Enquiries remain ongoing.

Events

last month The Edinburgh Cocktail Week programme for 2025 has been announced, reaffirming its status as the UK’s leading cocktail festival

Edinburgh Cocktail Week, supported by Essential Edinburgh, returns next month, once again transforming the capital into a cocktail lovers playground, with signature serves, pop-up experiences and events taking place across the city. Running from Friday, 3rd October to Sunday, 12th October, the UK’s leading cocktail festival is set to welcome over 25,000 visitors who can sip on £5 cocktails at over 100 top bars and from 24 pop-up bars in the Cocktail Village at Festival Square.

Politics