Lord Provost: Good Luck, Scotland!
Edinburgh's Lord Provost wishes the Scotland national men's football team the best of luck as they prepare for their first match of World Cup 2026.
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New exhibition explores how the Second World War shaped life in Queensferry
The Second World War Comes to Queensferry has been developed in partnership with the Queensferry History Group and reveals how the community experienced the upheaval of war.
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New exhibition celebrates the life and legacy of Edinburgh photographer Sandra George
This summer, the City Art Centre will present Start from the Level, the largest exhibition ever staged of the work of Sandra George (1957–2013).
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Scotland’s supreme traditional fiddler Aly Bain to receive the Edinburgh Award 2026
Aly Bain, one of Scotland’s most celebrated and influential musicians, has been selected to receive the prestigious Edinburgh Award in its 20th year.
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Celebrating diversity and challenging inequality
Education, Children and Families Convenor Cllr James Dalgleish writes in the Evening News today about the annual Saroj Lal Awards.
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Saroj Lal Awards acknowledge pupils and teachers for challenging inequality through creativity
The winners of the fourth annual Saroj Lal Awards were announced at an awards ceremony yesterday (Thursday 11 June) at the Edinburgh International Festival Hub.
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‘Bell to bell’ ban on mobile phones in all Edinburgh schools from August
Edinburgh will become one of the first local authorities in the country to introduce widespread restrictions on mobile phone use in schools at the start of the new school year in August.
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Council Leader and Lord Provost celebrate 2026 Annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing success
As dozens of brightly decorated taxis made their way through the Capital’s streets in the annual Edinburgh Taxi Outing, the Lord Provost and Council Leader reflect on another unforgettable day.
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Edinburgh to introduce ten Firework Control Zones for 2026
Fourteen Firework Control Zones (FCZs) in total will be in place across Edinburgh this autumn as part of ongoing efforts to reduce the negative impacts of fireworks around Bonfire Night.
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By-elections to take place in September
Two by-elections will be held in the Southside/Newington and Portobello/Craigmillar wards following the resignations of Councillors Simita Kumar and Kate Campbell.