/news Latest news Jadu CMS http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:29:08 +0000 Wed, 14 Oct 2026 23:29:08 +0000 /news/article/14507/getting-it-right-to-give-every-child-the-best-education Education, Children and Families convenor James Dalgleish writes in today's Scotsman after Scotland slips in education rankings Mon, 12 Oct 2026 15:16:00 +0100 /news/article/14506/bus-lane-hours-extended-in-local-trial A new trial to assess whether bus journey times and reliability can be improved by extending bus lane hours launches on Monday, 12 October. Fri, 09 Oct 2026 11:06:00 +0100 /news/article/14505/-imagine-if-exhibition-by-school-children-to-open Children from Granton Primary school have put together a colourful exhibition of their artwork to mark the 30th anniversary of the Old and New Towns World Heritage Site in Edinburgh. Thu, 08 Oct 2026 14:14:00 +0100 /news/article/14504/granton-waterfront-regeneration-project-enters-new-phase Today marks the start of construction on one of Scotland's largest net zero housing developments, bringing the next phase of the Granton Waterfront regeneration project under way. Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:50:00 +0100 /news/article/14503/portobello-high-pupil-raises-awareness-for-allergies A pupil at Portobello High School with life threatening allergies organised a sponsored walk to raise awareness Tue, 06 Oct 2026 15:18:00 +0100 /news/article/14502/council-leader-calls-for-action-to-tackle-poverty Speaking at the End Poverty Edinburgh Annual Conference, Council Leader joined campaigners to call for action to challenge the injustice of poverty in Scotland’s capital. Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:57:00 +0100 /news/article/14501/volunteering-fundamental-to-the-continuing-success-of-our-fantastic-city The Lord Provost writes about his role as the City’s Volunteer Ambassador in the Edinburgh Evening News. Thu, 01 Oct 2026 09:24:00 +0100 /news/article/14500/knife-angel-leaves-edinburgh-after-month-long-programme-to-tackle-knife-crime Throughout September, communities across Edinburgh have taken part in activities designed to help people understand the risks associated with carrying knives and explore how to prevent violence. Mon, 28 Sep 2026 16:42:00 +0100 /news/article/14499/city-chambers-lights-up-for-organ-and-tissue-donation-week Chambers light up for awareness of the importance of making your wishes on organ donation known Tue, 22 Sep 2026 14:25:00 +0100 /news/article/14498/edinburgh-has-retained-its-fairtrade-city-status-for-a-22nd-successive-year Edinburgh’s long-standing status as a Fairtrade City has been officially reaffirmed following a presentation of a certificate from the Fairtrade Foundation. Mon, 21 Sep 2026 14:55:00 +0100 /news/article/14497/capital-ship-crew-heads-to-edinburgh-for-freedom-parade With “drums beating, colours flying and bayonets fixed”, sailors from HMS Queen Elizabeth exercised the freedom of the City of Edinburgh, when they paraded up the iconic Royal Mile. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 12:03:00 +0100 /news/article/14495/seven-new-culture-heritage-and-infrastructure-projects-to-benefit-from-visitor-levy-investment Councillors have agreed to proceed with seven additional Visitor Levy-funded projects to protect and enhance heritage and cultural spaces across the city. Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:00:00 +0100 /news/article/14496/council-commits-millions-to-support-edinburgh-s-festivals-and-cultural-sector Councillors today (17 September 2026) voted in favour of measures to support cultural partners across the city – including the opportunity to apply for funding from a pot of over £2.6 million. Thu, 17 Sep 2026 18:40:00 +0100 /news/article/14494/on-right-track-to-ease-pressure-on-housing-in-capital Housing, Homelessness and Fair Work Convener, Cllr Tim Pogson writes about Scottish Housing Day in today's Edinburgh Evening News. Wed, 16 Sep 2026 13:35:00 +0100 /news/article/14493/how-the-visitor-levy-is-helping-our-festivals-to-flourish Writing in today's Scotsman, Council Leader Jane Meagher discusses support for Edinburgh’s Festivals ahead of their 80th anniversary. Tue, 15 Sep 2026 13:42:00 +0100 /news/article/14492/love-music-secures-funding-for-play-based-singing Love Music has been awarded funding from Paul Hamlyn Foundation Teacher Development Fund Tue, 15 Sep 2026 10:26:00 +0100 /news/article/14491/city-art-centre-showcases-most-recent-additions-to-fine-art-collection Gifted: New Acquisitions at the City Art Centre presents a selection of historical and contemporary Scottish artworks recently received as donations and bequests. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:58:00 +0100 /news/article/14490/leader-s-report-september-2026 Latest news from the Council Leader Jane Meagher. Fri, 11 Sep 2026 16:20:00 +0100 /news/article/14489/bespoke-sett-restoration-project-to-begin-on-st-mary-s-street Essential works will be taking place on St Mary’s Street for around six months, starting on Monday 21 September.  Fri, 11 Sep 2026 09:43:00 +0100 /news/article/14488/next-phase-of-tram-network-expansion-agreed Plans to extend Edinburgh’s tram network took another step forward today, with the immediate priority being the southern section of the route. Thu, 10 Sep 2026 16:26:00 +0100