New laws to help police deal with off-road and electric bike crime are needed with current legislation described as ‘insufficient’ by one officer. Inspector David Rourke told a meeting of Midlothian ...

Campaigners for home owners blighted by crumbling concrete in West Lothian welcomed the chance to speak directly to a government minister. Mairi McAllan, the housing minister, met with local home ...

Capital secondary schools and community centres should be equipped with bleed kits to help save lives if stabbing attacks happen, according to an Edinburgh councillor. It comes as police figures show ...

An Edinburgh legal firm has launched a year-long partnership with Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home (EDCH) to raise thousands to help provide vital support for animals in need. Launching this month and ...

Sephra Popcorn is now available in more than 100 hundred Scotmid Cooperative Stores in Scotland. Callum Bond, Sales & Business Development Manager at Sephra Popcorn said: “Scotmid Cooperative is one ...

A crackdown on antisocial council tenants has been called for after police had to deal with nearly 30 incidents-a-day in Midlothian. A Police Scotland report revealed during the second quarter of this ...

Primary pupils in West Lothian are missing out on swim assessments because they lack basic swimming kit. A new initiative between West Lothian Leisure and swimwear manufacturer Zoggs aims to fix that.

Scotland’s fired-up under-21 women’s squad face home nation Chile in their next game on Friday after securing a second straight win in the World Junior Cup, and victory would be a major scalp. Chile ...

A 39-year-old man has been convicted of possessing and discharging a firearm in Edinburgh. Nicky Robertson pleaded guilty at ...

Enjoy an original, fun Christmas show and make a difference this festive season — Strange Town’s Shows Are On Sale! Strange Town’s 2025 performances are the perfect way to celebrate the festive season ...

New report warns that progress risks stalling unless proven models are rapidly expanded Scotland has made significant and internationally notable progress in reducing destitution among people who are ...

The young musicians who take part in Big Noise – a music and social change programme – have performed in a pair of special concerts to celebrate the end of term. Almost 130 children and young people ...