Thousands of workers to benefit from boost to the Living Wage
The Living Wage Foundation has revealed that the Real Living Wage will increase to £12.60 next year.
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Pupils making significant progress thanks to Sean Connery dyslexia initiative
An innovative educational programme funded by the Sean Connery Foundation designed to help dyslexic children and young people in Edinburgh is showing positive signs of making a difference.
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Edinburgh shines as King Charles III is presented with the Honours of Scotland
King Charles III was presented with the Honours of Scotland during a national service of thanksgiving at St Giles’ Cathedral today (5 July).
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Floral clock blooms in honour of 100 years of Flying Scotsman
Work has finished to complete this year’s design on the world’s oldest Floral Clock in Edinburgh’s West Princes Street Gardens.
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Friendship celebrated in Contalmaison
The capital has reaffirmed its Friendship Agreement with the northern French village of Contalmaison – the final resting place of many soldiers who fought in McCrae’s Battalion.
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Transformed Granton walking and cycling path named after British explorer William Speirs Bruce
A newly upgraded walking, wheeling and cycling path, which provides a vital link in the north of Edinburgh, has been officially named after a famous explorer who once studied in the area.
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Edinburgh marks Coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla: public urged to plan ahead
Temporary road closures will be in place next week across Edinburgh’s city centre, as the city prepares to host a major ceremonial event to mark the Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla.
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Recipe for success as Edinburgh nursery wins Jamie Oliver award
An Edinburgh nursery has served up a treat by coming out tops in a national competition run by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver.
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Celebrating a year of success
Education, Children and Families Convener Councillor Joan Griffiths writes in today's Evening News about another positive year for our schools and early years settings.
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Fuel poverty voucher deadline ends this week
Households in Edinburgh are being urged to check if they are eligible for over £1.3m of unclaimed fuel poverty vouchers before the deadline for using them runs out on Friday this week (30 June).Â
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Lord Provost's pride in the city in his first year in office
Councillor Robert Aldridge yesterday (Thursday 22 June) looked back on his first year in office having been appointed as the new Lord Provost of the City of Edinburgh in May 2022.