A musical about the Covid-19 pandemic is coming to the Edinburgh Festival Fringe this August, to remind people to “love those close” to them and “enjoy the small things”. Actress
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Legionella has been found in water supplying parts of a cancer treatment ward at a hospital. The bacteria was found in the water of the radiotherapy unite at the Western
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The First Minister has met with members of an organisation that helps build the skills and confidence of some of Scotland’s most vulnerable young people. Heavy Sound in Cockenzie, East
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First Minister Humza Yousaf has backed a council’s condemnation of proposals to house asylum seekers on a ship. Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day has written to the Home Office
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Some aspects of the City of Edinburgh Council’s short-term let licensing policy are “unlawful”, a judge has ruled. Landlords and a property marketing company (the petitioners) took legal action against
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A former teacher accused of abusing children at two private schools in Edinburgh has been named as Iain Wares after an order preventing his identification was lifted. The Scottish Child
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A police officer accused of raping a young child “laughed” when he was faced with the allegations in a police interview, a court has heard. Martyn Coulter, 36, is accused
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Author JK Rowling has founded a new support service to help meet an “unmet need” for women who have experienced sexual violence. Beira’s Place in Edinburgh will be a support
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A former pupil who was abused at Sir Tony Blair’s old school has been awarded £450,000 in damages – thought to be the largest such award from the school to
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Black people who experience discrimination, harassment or abuse because of their race have a significantly greater risk of homelessness, research has suggested. Race, ethnicity and discrimination-related factors affect homelessness risks
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