Key facts and advice as polls open in Edinburgh
Polling places across Edinburgh are open until 10pm this evening for residents to vote, with photo ID being compulsory at this UK Parliament General Election.
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Council operation stops sales of illegal tobacco
Almost £26,000 worth of illegal tobacco has been taken off the shelves by the City of Edinburgh Council’s Trading Standards team and Police Scotland.
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Week of action launched to clean-up Craigmillar
Climate-conscious residents will be exercising their green fingers next week as they carry out a large-scale community clean-up of their local area.
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Bangholm Sports and Outdoor Centre on track for August opening
A new sports and outdoor centre next to Trinity Academy in north Edinburgh will open its doors to pupils and the community in August.
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Edinburgh awarded silver status as a Sustainable Food City
Edinburgh has been awarded silver status by the Sustainable Food Places Network, in recognition of the city’s pioneering work to promote healthy and sustainable food.
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130 new affordable homes for Greendykes
The latest phase of the Council-led regeneration of Greendykes is set to move ahead following a funding boost of just over £620,000.
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Finishing line in sight as Meadowbank Sports Centre announces opening date
The City of Edinburgh Council and Edinburgh Leisure have announced that the new Meadowbank Sports Centre will open to the public on Tuesday 19th July 2022.
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Council Leader hails city’s response as over 5,000 Ukrainians are welcomed
Around 5,000 refugees fleeing war in Ukraine have arrived through Edinburgh, the City of Edinburgh Council has confirmed.
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Auld Reekie Retold Collections Live! at the Museum of Edinburgh
Museums & Galleries Edinburgh has announced the first event in plans for how marking the bicentennial of the Royal Visit of King George IV to Edinburgh will be marked this year.
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Lauriston Castle to reopen with a fun-filled family weekend
Edinburgh’s Lauriston Castle will reopen its doors to the public on Saturday 25 June with a weekend of activity for families.
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Three cheers for Clean Air Day
School pupils in Edinburgh have helped mark Clean Air Day 2022 by pledging their own clean air goals.