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Exclusive Former SNP minister faces selection battle with ex-city leader

Former Edinburgh Lord Provost Norman Irons was the Capital's civic head from 1992 until 1996. Picture: Jack Crombie.

Former Lord Provost Norman Irons dies, aged 82

The vessel tilted at a 45-degree angle at Leith dock. Picture: @tomafc83 on Twitter

35 injured with several seriously hurt when ship topples over in dry dock

The council meeting took a dramatic turn when councillors voted to approve the Lib Dem budget proposals

Edinburgh council tax rises 5% after vote farce

One of the two Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art buildings is currently closed to the public. Picture: Jill Johnston

SNP call for crisis summit in response to Edinburgh arts venue closures

Val Dermid was appearing at the Edinburgh International Book Festival. Picture: Pako Mera

Festival Diary: The moment that left Val McDermid speechless as a journalist

Former allies: Adam McVey (r) is furious at Labour's Cammy Day over minority deal to take control of Edinburgh City Council

Bad losers: SNP voice anger after Labour minority deal leads Edinburgh

Nicola Sturgeon celebrates with councillors and supporters at the local election count in Glasgow (Picture: Peter Summers/Getty Images)

SNP secures historic victory, far ahead of calamitous Tories – Angus Robertson

Edinburgh Western Lib Dem MSP Alex Cole-Hamilton leads celebrations outside the EICC after his party made huge gains. Photo: Scott Louden

Edinburgh council elections: Here's what happened

The Royal Mile in Edinburgh. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

SNP pledges to restrict private rents in Edinburgh if returned to power

Edinburgh SNP has pledged to 'crack down' on short-term lets in the Capital ahead of the council election in May (Photo: Lisa Ferguson).

Edinburgh SNP plan for new short-term lets crackdown

Picture: Lisa Ferguson

SNP pledge to push ahead with tram extensions if returned to power in Edinburgh

A consultation previously found support for the idea of a tourist tax

SNP pledges to introduce tourist tax in Edinburgh if party wins council election

Members of the public held a peaceful protest outside the Russian Consulate after Putin invaded Ukraine in February (Photo credit: Lisa Ferguson)

Council demands Russian consul leaves the Capital until 'illegal' war is halted

The Usher Hall is one of Edinburgh's best-known music venues.

Edinburgh to appoint its first music-writer-in-residence

Andrew Kerr has been chief executive of the city council since 2015

Is council chief executive being bullied by Tories?

Edinburgh's Princes Street appears packed with shoppers but many people now buy products online (Picture: Jane Barlow/PA)

Scotland's city centres must be saved from a long, slow death – Scotsman comment

A major rethink of Edinburgh city centre has been ordered in the wake of the Covid pandemic and the decline of the rethink centre. Picture: Craig Williamson/SNS Group

Edinburgh orders radical rethink for city centre

The petition was due to be considered by the policy and sustainability committee

Gaza twinning bid taken off agenda for legal advice

A new Gasholder Park is proposed to be created on Edinburgh's waterfront in the next few years. Image: Tetra Tech

Historic gasholder to be turned into tree-lined waterfront amphitheatre

Tories had tabled a motion of no confidence in council chief executive Andrew Kerr

Council votes not to debate damning findings

Images of Edinburgh's Hogmanay fireworks have been beamed around the world since the first official celebrations in 1993-4. Picture: Jane Barlow/PA

Hogmanay fireworks and street party may be dropped under winter festivals revamp

A Ukrainian soldier gives a V-for-Victory sign not far from the frontline with Vladimir Putin's forces near Kyiv (Picture: Aris Messinis/AFP via Getty Images)

The Ukrainian people are the heroes of Europe – Adam McVey

The Thai Express Kitchen recently opened at the St James Quarter in Edinburgh. Picture: Ian Georgeson Photography

Edinburgh launches new campaign to revive city centre work gatherings

Home secretary Priti Patel. Picture: Aaron Chown/PA Wire

Afghan families in Edinburgh still waiting on permanent housing

From next month, the Scottish Government will give local authorities the power to enforce workplace parking levies (WPL).

No parking levy before election, says transport convenor

Edinburgh council taxpayers are being asked to pay for reductions in greenhouse gas emissions which are miniscule compared with the world's total, says reader Clark Cross.

Scotland on Sunday readers' letters: Ambitious and costly targets to meet minisc...

Edinburgh is leading the way addressing key issues such as climate change and poverty, according to Councillor McVey. Picture: Ian Georgeson.

Why firms should sign up to the Edinburgh Climate Compact - comment

First Minister Nicola Sturgeon is facing calls to increase funding for local government.

Council leaders demand urgent action on 'unacceptable' local authority funding

The tram line extension east from York Place is due to open in 2023. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

Extra funding could extend tram inquiry into eighth year as cost reaches £12.5m

Ian Rankin will lead a literary tour of Edinburgh for a competition winner.

Rankin to give competition winner Edinburgh tour

Will Edinburgh Trams be hurt by the new concessionary travel scheme (Picture: Ian Georgeson)

Readers' letters: Free bus travel has knock-on effect for trams

Around 30,000 revellers are expected to flock to Edinburgh city centre for the return of the city's Hogmanay festival. Picture: David Cheskin

Edinburgh's winter festivals face shake-up after poll reveals divided opinions

Laila's Bistro is among the businesss seeking planning permission for its outdoor eating and drinking spaces.

Edinburgh heritage group demands clampdown on outdoor eating and drinking spaces

M&G Real Estate is funding the hotel and hotel school, which is being delivered by Qmile Group as part of its vast Haymarket Edinburgh development.

Edinburgh set for 'sustainable' West End hotel after revised plans approved

Sir Geoff Palmer has hailed a new slavery plaque on one of the city's most prominent landmarks.

Sir Geoff Palmer hails new slavery plaque

An artist's impression of the proposed Sheriffhall roundabout flyover.

Six more years of misery at Sheriffhall as flyover approved

The City of Edinburgh Council is set to vote on an emergency motion pledging to help Afghan refugees fleeing the Taliban find permanent resettlement in the Captial.

Council to vote on resettlement of Afghan refugees in Edinburgh

More than 100 firefighters have been involved in battling the large fire on George IV Bridge. Pic: Matt Donlan

‘Well over’ 100 firefighters battle George IV Bridge blaze

Images from the area on Tuesday morning showed smoke pouring from a branch of Patisserie Valerie, next door to the Elephant House cafe

Firefighter hospitalised tackling Edinburgh blaze

George IV Bridge fire: Emergency services attend large fire in Capital city centre . Picture credit - James Gray.

One person taken to hospital as emergency services attend fire in Edinburgh

The last cycle hire scheme ended in September 2021. Picture: Greg Macvean

Glasgow bike rental firm could come to rescue of Edinburgh's doomed scheme
Scotland’s biggest cycle hire scheme operator has signalled its interest in assisting Edinburgh’s doomed bike rental service which is due to close next month.

Edinburgh's cycle hire scheme has been plagued by vandalism and theft incidents since it was introduced.

Just Eat Cycles set to disappear from city streets

Deputy First Minister John Swinney at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Wednesday June 23, 2021.

Covid Scotland: When FACTS go out the window

Deputy First Minister John Swinney at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood, Edinburgh. Picture date: Wednesday June 23, 2021.

John Swinney criticised for 'misleading' social media post on face masks

Jaimini-Jethwa, Hindu Times (Photo: Ross-Fraser-McLean/ EIF).

EIF play accused of ‘trivialising’ Hinduism

work is forging ahead on the trams to Newhaven extension

£12 million funding gap blow for Edinburgh's trams to Newhaven extension

Edinburgh Council has unveiled ambitious plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2030.

Council plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2030

Complaint: Adam McVey

Edinburgh's SNP council leader in ethics probe for tweet over injured cyclist

Slavery links: Controversial statue of Sir Henry Dundas

Edinburgh sparks a worldwide probe into slavery links

A shopper walks past a window display on Princes Street. Picture: Lisa Ferguson

One year since lockdown: Edinburgh Council leaders 'proud' of city's response

'A year of real trauma' - Council leader Adam McVey

'A year like no other' - Edinburgh's civic leaders reflect on lockdown

Campaigner: Sir Geoff Palmer OBE

Council leader slams critics of Edinburgh slavery review

'We need to accelerate the vaccine programme' - Adam McVey

'We need to accelerate the vaccine programme' says Edinburgh City Council leader

Apology for schools racism: Adam McVey

Council leaders apologies for racism in Edinburgh schools

'Let's work together' - Council leader Adam McVey

Edinburgh council leader welcomes plans to ease Covid restrictions

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