27 h. ago Major council tax change announced and what it means for you

Councils will see an increase of over 23% in their core spending power compared to 2024-25 to pay for services including bin collections, housing, and children’s services

Politics

29 h. ago When will my bin get collected? Edinburgh, Lothians, Fife Christmas bin collection dates

There are different bin collection guidelines for councils across Scotland - here are the dates and changes for Edinburgh, Midlothian, West Lothian, East Lothian and Fife.

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51 h. ago Edinburgh Opening Hours: Here's when The Gyle, Fort Kinnaird, St James Quarter and more will be open over Christmas

Here are all of the opening hours for shopping centres and retail parks around Edinburgh over the festive period.

Politics

5 d. ago Inside the fun and festive Fife flat that's appearing on Scotland's Christmas Home of the Year

This flat will be wowing judges on the popular programme’s seasonal edition

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9 d. ago Leith Heritage in Pictures: Here are 28 fascinating photos of Edinburgh's Leith in the 1950s and 1960s

We’ve raided our archives to take a look at what life in Leith looked like over 55 years ago.

Culture

9 d. ago George Clooney Edinburgh: Hollywood icon George Clooney to return to Edinburgh for charity event

The actor was previously welcomed to the city and the Social Bite café in November 2015.

Politics

1 week ago Princes Street: Calls for public summit on future of Edinburgh's Princes Street

Scotsman columnist Stephen Jardine called walking down the street a ‘fundamentally depressing experience’.

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1 week ago Expert says 'always' check coins for rare Brexit 50p worth 'over £40,000'

Coin experts claim that Brexit 50p pieces with incorrect dates could be worth over £40,000 to collectors - here's what to look for

Economics

2 w. ago Edinburgh bar creates ‘Christmas Grinch’ cocktail as staff 'shaken' after nutcracker theft

The £900 statue was stolen from the cocktail bar last week.

Politics

2 w. ago New Edinburgh hotel set to transform abandoned city centre office block

A BRAND new 195 bedroom hotel is set to open inside a former office block. The vacant Edinburgh Capital House off Lothian Road in the heart of the city centre will undergo the £21 million conversion. Whitbread PLC, the company who own Premier Inn, bought the empty offices last year. A proposal for the huge...

Society

2 w. ago Bin collection changes announced over festive period announced for one Greater Manchester borough

There will be no collections on Christmas Day, Boxing Day or New Year's Eve

Politics

2 w. ago Bin collection complaints rise after £59 garden waste charge brought in

The council said the situation is improving after a peak of cases in June.

Economics

2 w. ago All Birmingham bin collections suspended as agency workers walk out

The agency staff were initially brought in to maintain services during the strike

Economics

2 w. ago Scots households hit with four week delay on bin collections at Christmas

Councils have announced a number of key dates.

Events

2 w. ago Birmingham bin collection services suspended as agency staff join picket lines

Unite the Union said around 40 agency workers had joined city-wide protests amid claims of bullying and health and safety concerns.

Politics

2 w. ago Birmingham bin collections suspended as 'mass protests' cripple service

Birmingham's bin collection service has been suspended due to widespread strikes

Events

2 w. ago Edinburgh crime: No sign of 8ft nutcracker stolen from bar by thief caught on camera

"We have had some messages come in from people saying they've spotted him a few kilometres away from the venue."

Events

3 w. ago The rural Scottish Christmas market in Fife that is a hidden gem foodie haven

It will feature local makers, festive food and drink, live music and more.

Events

3 w. ago Zach Bryan Edinburgh: Here's how to get tickets and presale for Zach Bryan's massive Murrayfield gig

Zach Bryan is set to headline Murrayfield Stadium next year - here’s everything you need to know about tickets, presales and more.

Politics

3 w. ago West Lothian residents advised over changes to bin collections over festive period

There will be no grey, blue or green bin collections on Christmas Day and Boxing Day and New Year's Day and January 2 due to the public holidays.

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