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Kabango ‘happy’ after glory double for Hearts Two-goal hero Elton Kabangu felt it was a good performance from the team in the narrow success over bottom-markers St Johnstone and he said: “I’m happy.” The Belgian-born striker, who loves playing alongside skipper Lawrence Shankland, told Hearts TV…

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Edinburgh burger king’s relish for awards hard to swallow for out-of-pocket creditors The company behind an award-winning Edinburgh “gourmet” burger chain - which started off in a shipping container - has run aground leaving potential debts of almost £120,000.

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Travel feature – get on down to London “Come and be my bodyguard.” I’m not expecting this request as I stand minding my own business with my family enjoying the entertainment, in Covent Garden, one warm summer’s afternoon. But this is exactly what happens when Master Yogilaser, a charismatic and…

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Edinburgh South West MP visited Ukraine this weekend Edinburgh South West MP, Dr Scott Arthur, visited Lviv in Ukraine over the weekend to confirm the UK's ongoing support. Monday 24 February is the third anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Vladimir Putin. Dr Scott Arthur…

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Mixed fortunes for Scots hockey abroad Scotland’s women, making their first appearance in the Nations Cup, will rue missed opportunities and their failure to exploit five penalty corner chances when they went down 3-0 to Ireland in their opening game in the competition in Santiago, Chile. Mistakes…

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Dean Owens releases new album – Spirit Ridge Spirit Ridge is the follow up to Dean’s critically acclaimed collaborations with US Latin rock icons Calexico which resulted in two albums – Sinner’s Shrine (2022) and El Tiradito (The Curse of Sinner’s Shrine) (2023). These albums evoked the wide…

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It has been a bit windy out at @edinburghairport.bsky.social today… Video ©️ Alan Simpson

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Kabangu double secures welcome win for Hearts Hearts battled to a narrow 2-1 win at struggling St Johnstone thanks to a double from Elton Kabangu and some brilliant work between the uprights from veteran goalkeeper Craig Gordon. The three points moves Hearts up to seventh position in the…

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Scotland’s bid for fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup win ends at Twickenham Scotland’s bid for a record fifth consecutive Calcutta Cup win ended yesterday as England reclaimed the trophy in a pulsating contest at Allianz Twickenham. The Scots opened the scoring in the 5th minute with a try from Ben…

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Goal hero Josh Campbell hails “complete performance” of teammates Hibs midfielder Josh Campbell praised his teammates' “complete performance” in their outstanding victory over league leaders Celtic at Easter Road yesterday. Campbell bagged a first-half double in the hard-fought 2-1 victory with…

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Hibs “fully deserved” victory over Celtic claims David Gray David Gray was absolutely delighted with his players’ performance as they beat Celtic 2-1 at Easter Road. And he believed that the victory was deserved. Josh Campbell bagged a brace in the first half before Daizen Maeda pulled one back…

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Community council heavily criticises council’s plans for Princes Street The New Town and Broughton Community Council (NTBCC) responded to the council consultation on the future of Princes Street with some choice words. The council published its plans to "conserve and revitalise one of Scotland's…

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Great turnout at @edcriticalmass.bsky.social ride today. The sun shone ☀️ and there was a positive vibe after the decision on Tuesday to make the #Leith #LTN permanent. 😃 Now we just need all our streets to be safe for cycling! 🚴

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Josh Campbell double secures memorable victory over Celtic A Josh Campbell double secured all three points for Hibs against champions elect Celtic after a pulsating and sometimes controversial 98 minutes at Easter Road this afternoon. But although Campbell will grab the headlines, every Hibs…

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Consultation opens on two child cap The Scottish Government has launched a consultation on its plans to end the two-child cap on benefits. Eradicating child poverty is the government’s top priority and ministers have committed to ending the limit by April 2026, or sooner if possible. The Child…

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Hibs skipper Joe Newell ‘available for selection’ against Celtic Hibs head coach David Gray has provided an early team news update ahead of today’s clash with Celtic. Speaking to Hibs TV on the eve of the fixture, Gray provided an early indication of some of the selection headaches he has been…

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Choudhury calls for dedicated Muslim cemetery Urgent action needed - leaders call for dedicated Muslim cemetery at Scottish Parliament meeting. A community meeting hosted by Lothian MSP, Foysol Choudhury, has reignited long-standing calls for a dedicated Muslim cemeteryin Lothian, as the community…

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Pioneering tech for independent living recognised Major award for team offering transformative model for care closer to home A DIGITAL team improving the health and wellbeing of adults across Scotland has been recognised at a major awards ceremony for technology in health and care. Blackwood Homes…

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Player of the Month award for Hibs striker Eilidh Adams Hibs striker Eilidh Adams has collected the January 2025 Scottish Women’s Premier League Player of the Month award, supported by Park’s Motor Group. With this being her second nomination of the season, Adams wins the award for the first time…

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Month’s extension to explore West Lothian community centre plans Community centre management teams will have another month to explore potential future funding plans including increasing charges as part of wider budget cutbacks aiming to save £1m. In an update to councillors the head of Housing…

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Council’s budget omits substantial new funding for holiday hubs A councillor has spoken out as Edinburgh Council’s budget for the next year has omitted substantial new funding for holiday hubs. The scheme, which provides respite for families of children with additional support needs, has seen its…

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Short term let appeal rejected by Scottish Ministers A short term holiday let owner has been told a licence to operate has no impact on Scottish Ministers ruling that the property is operating unlawfully. The owner of the flat on Gullane Main Street had appealed after East Lothian Council refused…

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Tough baptism for rookie MacKinnon Evan MacKinnon is expected to be in Fife Flyers line-up to face Manchester Storm in his British ice hockey debut on Saturday (19.00) only two days after jetting in from North America. The 24-year-old forward has enjoyed limited training with his new Fife Flyers…

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£61m capital spend proposed for West Lothian Millions of pounds of investment in school buildings, roads and sports facilities in West Lothian are set to be approved by the council. Councillors are expected to pass a £61m investment programme for the next financial year when they meet to debate…

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Critchley expects ‘tough’ test at St Johnstone Neil Critchley believes the William Hill Premiership clash at St Johnstone on Sunday (noon) will be a tough test as the other clashes so far this season have been tight. The head coach does not expect anything different with the Perth club scrapping…

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Sexual predator sentenced to seven years in prison and given Lifelong Restriction Order A 48-year-old man has been given an Order for Lifelong Restriction and jailed for seven years for sexually assaulting a 12-year-old girl in the West Lothian area in September 2021. Wayne Phillipson was found…

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The Leddie will host first wellness retreat The Leddie, Aberlady’s boutique hotel and restaurant, will host its first wellness retreat, Spring Equinox Awakening, from Saturday, 15 March to Sunday, 16 March. The overnight event which is a partnership with WanderWomen, has been designed to leave…

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Housebuilder supports Sight Scotland with new technology An Edinburgh charity has benefited from a donation made by award-winning homebuilder Cala Homes (East). Sight Scotland has received funding from the homebuilder for the purchase of assistive learning technology for visually impaired people…

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Fun interactive workshops at Fort Kinnaird for all the family Fort Kinnaird has a range of interactive workshops suitable for the whole family this week. From sewing workshops and slime-making sessions to hands-on experiences with a variety of pets and learning about their habitats, there are…

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Hearts coach eyes top six slot Hearts travel to St Johnstone on Sunday (12.00) once again looking for points to, hopefully, move them up the table and nearer the top six, a section of the table Neil Critchley, the club’s head coach, is desperate to reach. The Tynecastle team are ninth with 30…

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Now initiative launched to help prevent rural crime in East Lothian Police officers in East Lothian, alongside a range of partners, are encouraging members of the local community to take part in a new initiative to help prevent rural crime in their area. Police Scotland is providing farming…

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Letter from Scotland We’ve just come through a long cold spell of weather with mean, drizzly skies and daytime temperatures between 2 and 5 degrees Celsius. This weekend it’s turned mild, wet and windy. But whatever the weather, the snowdrops and the crocuses just keep to their cheerful business…

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Charity regulator urges those in charge of dormant accounts to ‘act now’ Scottish charity regulator urges people such as advisers and trustees dealing with dormant accounts to act now. The Revitalising Trusts project has so far released over £5 million for public good. This is a collaboration…

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Prize boost for Lasswade AC 10 mile race The annual Lasswade Athletic Club 10 mile road race takes place on Sunday, 2 March with an added incentive for competitors. Over 200 runners are expected to take part and as well as the usual prize monies organisers of the VMH Solicitors sponsored event are…

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Leith Chooses announces the results Following the lively Community Voting Day last month, and a period of online public voting, £eith Chooses has announced the applicants who have been successful in obtaining funding. We interviewed most of the applicants during the Community Voting Day and you…

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Lasswade AC target national cross country medals The highlight of the domestic Scottish cross-country season takes place on Saturday with the Lindsays National Championships at Calendar Park, Falkirk. And among the clubs optimistic of putting on a show are Lasswade AC who will have 38 entries –…

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West Lothian council tax set to rise by £8.9% West Lothian councillors will be asked to agree to an 8.95% council tax hike when it sets its budget on Tuesday. The increase would be the biggest applied by the council in years after several years of Holyrood imposed freezes. It is 3% higher than the…

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Midlothian councillors asked to back closure of sports centres at weekends Two Midlothian sports centres could close at weekends while swimming pool hours are cut as the council looks to bridge a £10m funding gap in its budget. The shut down of Newtongrange Leisure Centre and the sports centre in…

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West Lothian rates relief change will save £1m a year Empty commercial properties in West Lothian will have to pay rates far sooner under changes being brought in by the council in a bid to save more than £1 million a year. West Lothian’s Executive has agreed the changes which will see an end to…

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Edinburgh councillors have agreed a new budget for 2025-26 Edinburgh councillors have agreed a budget which will see council tax rise by 8% and increases in charges for many council services, which promises new funding for road safety and no cuts to transition teachers. It comes after 11th-hour…

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Protesters gathered outside of Edinburgh City Chambers ahead of budget meeting Dozens of protesters have warned planned cuts could hit “the most vulnerable”, as councillors met to agree the budget for the next year. Groups picketed in front of Edinburgh City Chambers this morning as city…

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Greens strike back against Edinburgh budget Edinburgh Greens say the Labour budget passed with support from Liberal Democrats and Edinburgh Conservative groups is a missed opportunity. Green Councillors in Edinburgh have criticised the Labour administration for again failing to prioritise people…

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My request fell after Labour withdrew support at the last minute under pressure from their Tory partners. Along with my ward colleagues, Dan Heap, Cathy Fullerton and Denis Dixon, I will continue to fight for funding for Gorgie Farm.

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Council tax in Edinburgh will rise by 8% to try and avoid at least some cuts and pay for essential services. But holiday hubs will miss out despite deputations and Gorgie Farm will not get immediate funding. Labour supported by Liberal Democrats and Conservatives.

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Midlothian councillors set to introduce 10% council tax increase Midlothian councillors looks set to follow their East Lothian neighbours and approve a 10% council tax increase next week. The proposed increase is in budget papers already supported by its cross party business transformation…

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Finn Russell starts against England but Darcy Graham misses out Gregor Townsend has made three changes to the team to face England in the Guinness Men's Six Nations this Saturday, 22 February at Allianz Stadium, kick-off 4.45pm. Kyle Rowe starts on the wing in place of Darcy Graham who has not…

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Holyrood poll could move Linlithgow into a Falkirk constituency West Lothian could lose its former county town in a redraw of the constituency maps ahead of next year’s Holyrood elections. The latest proposal ties Linlithgow to a constituency with Falkirk in a the third redraw of new boundary…

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Police Scotland to review recruitment plans to cover potential National Insurance costs Police Scotland Chief Constable Jo Farrell today, Thursday, 20 February, said the service is reviewing its recruitment plans as part of savings to cover potential additional National Insurance costs in 2025-26.…

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Hibs to show support for Football v Homophobia Hibs will be showing its support for Football v Homophobia at the next men’s and women’s home fixtures. Supporters will see Football v Homophobia (FvH) Scotland and Hibees Pride branding at Easter Road on Saturday as the Men’s Team take on Celtic;…

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