/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:38:49 +0000 Mon, 17 Aug 2026 15:38:49 +0000 /news/article/14468/near-fire-caused-by-lithium-ion-batteries-disposed-of-in-general-waste The quick actions of Waste and Cleansing Operatives at the City of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Council avoided a fire taking hold in a waste lorry at the end of last month. Mon, 17 Aug 2026 10:17:00 +0100 /news/article/14466/new-liberton-high-school-opens-doors-to-pupils Cutting-edge building replaces existing Liberton High School as part of new community, lifelong learning and sports campus Fri, 14 Aug 2026 09:30:00 +0100 /news/article/14467/princes-street-summit-outlines-progress-and-next-steps The Council Leader has met with business representatives, heritage organisations, community groups and Councillors to provide an update on efforts to reopen Princes Street. Thu, 13 Aug 2026 16:56:00 +0100 /news/article/14465/students-watch-solar-eclipse-thanks-to-donation-of-glasses First year students at Portobello High had an extra surprise waiting for their very first day at high school – solar eclipse glasses. Wed, 12 Aug 2026 18:10:00 +0100 /news/article/14464/3-x-2-double-trouble-at-sciennes-primary Teachers at Sciennes Primary School would be forgiven for seeing double as it welcomes three sets of twins to primary one.  Wed, 12 Aug 2026 13:39:00 +0100 /news/article/14463/edinburgh-community-groups-invited-to-join-the-2026-people-s-procession Community groups and organisations from across the city are being invited to register by Saturday 15 August to take part in the 2026 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ People’s Procession. Mon, 10 Aug 2026 13:44:00 +0100 /news/article/14462/culture-convener-enjoy-edinburgh-s-global-outlook-and-warm-welcome Culture and Communities Convener Councillor Margaret Graham looks forward to an 'unforgettable' festival season. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 14:37:00 +0100 /news/article/14461/scotland-s-supreme-traditional-fiddler-aly-bain-gets-set-for-edinburgh-award Aly Bain has been getting ready to receive the prestigious ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Award. Thu, 06 Aug 2026 09:29:00 +0100 /news/article/14460/council-leader-welcomes-announcement-of-scottish-government-support-for-princes-street-response The Scottish Government has announced a fund of up to £5m to support the city’s ongoing response and recovery to the Princes Street fire, following talks with the Council Leader this morning. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:24:00 +0100 /news/article/14459/edinburgh-celebrates-180-years-of-scott-monument One of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s most recognisable landmarks is celebrating a major milestone this summer, with visitors invited to join in the celebrations. Wed, 05 Aug 2026 14:04:00 +0100 /news/article/14458/writers-museum-celebrates-the-stories-memories-and-journeys-of-edinburgh-women Colours of the Past: A Creative Writing Exhibition showcases the personal stories of women from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Black and Asian communities at the Writers’ Museum until Sunday 29 November.  Tue, 04 Aug 2026 15:10:00 +0100 /news/article/14457/edinburgh-learners-receive-exam-results-with-improvement-in-almost-all-key-measures Levels of attainment for learners across the city have improved from last year across almost all key measures. Tue, 04 Aug 2026 12:14:00 +0100 /news/article/14456/candidates-confirmed-for-september-by-elections The candidates standing in the upcoming Southside/Newington (Ward 15) and Portobello/Craigmillar (Ward 17) by-elections have been announced today (31 July). Fri, 31 Jul 2026 17:57:00 +0100 /news/article/14455/north-bridge-to-fully-reopen-today North Bridge will fully reopen by 7pm today (Friday 31 July), with final completion of the project expected later this year. Fri, 31 Jul 2026 16:30:00 +0100 /news/article/14454/lord-provost-officially-opens-edinburgh-s-iconic-floral-clock-for-2026 The Lord Provost today (Thursday 30 July) officially unveiled ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s Floral Clock in West Princes Street Gardens, revealing a striking new design celebrating the 20th anniversary of Trellis. Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:35:00 +0100 /news/article/14453/update-on-works-as-historic-features-survive-the-princes-street-fire Work is expected to continue on site for at least three weeks, during which time this section of Princes Street will remain closed. Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:10:00 +0100 /news/article/14452/edinburgh-visitor-levy-comes-into-effect The UK’s first city-wide visitor levy scheme will officially apply to paid overnight stays in ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ starting from Friday 24 July 2026. Thu, 23 Jul 2026 13:30:00 +0100 /news/article/14451/the-visitor-levy-brings-city-golden-opportunities Writing in today's ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Evening News, Council Leader Jane Meagher looks ahead to the introduction of the Visitor Levy. Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:20:00 +0100 /news/article/14450/rare-first-edition-of-burns-kilmarnock-edition-goes-on-display-at-the-writers-museum The works will be on display from Monday 20 July until Friday 31 August 2026 to mark the 240th anniversary of publication. Mon, 20 Jul 2026 13:55:00 +0100 /news/article/14449/princes-street-closure-progress-update Multi-agency efforts to minimise city centre disruption and make the former Debenhams building safe continue, following a major fire on 9 July. Fri, 17 Jul 2026 15:44:00 +0100