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High costs in Edinburgh ‘little to do’ with new visitor levy, says council

The UK’s first visitor levy is set to come into force on Friday as performers speak out against rising costs.

Evening Standard · Jul 23

AC/DC smashed "permitted noise level" during Edinburgh show

AC/DC performed at Murrayfield Stadium in the Scottish capital in the summer and – surprise, surprise – they were very loud

Metal Hammer · Oct 2, 2025

Historic Scottish graveyards forced to close due to late-night 'cave raves'

TWO historic graveyards in Edinburgh have been forced to close in the evenings due to so-called “cave raves” ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 31, 2025

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Parents face £10k childcare bills as council blocks cross-authority funding

FAMILIES have been left paying thousands of pounds a year for childcare because Edinburgh City Council has reneged on a flagship Scottish Government…

The National (Scotland) · Aug 17, 2025

Liam Gallagher swearily blasts Edinburgh City Council bosses during Oasis’ first Scottish gig in 15 years

After officials described attendees at the band’s upcoming Murrayfield Stadium concerts as “mainly middle-aged men who take up more room”, Liam Gallagher has swearily hit out at Edinburgh City Council bosses during Oasis’ first Scottish gig in 15 years.

BANG Premier · Aug 9, 2025

'F***ing slags': Oasis take aim at Edinburgh Council chiefs in first Murrayfield gig

Oasis launched a dig at Edinburgh City Council during their first gig at the city's Murrayfield Stadium ...

The National (Scotland) · Aug 9, 2025

Anas Sarwar 'hypocrisy' row as Labour council orders no busses from Alexander Dennis

Edinburgh City Council has not ordered any buses from Alexander Dennis in the last three years, it has been reported.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 14, 2025

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Cammy Day hosting Ukrainian refugee despite sexual messages investigation

THE ex-leader of Edinburgh City Council is hosting a Ukrainian in one of his properties despite being suspended from Labour for allegedly sending…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 20, 2025

Business leaders warn capital councillors over visitor levy timing

The Federation of Small Businesses warned of ‘significant disruption’ under the current deadlines for Edinburgh City Council’s planned new charge.

The Independent UK · Jan 15, 2025

Labour cling onto power in Edinburgh despite scandal over ex-leader

LABOUR have hung on as the administration of Edinburgh City Council despite a scandal which saw their leader resign.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 19, 2024

'Keep quiet': Internal spat breaks out between Edinburgh councillor and Labour MP

A LABOUR councillor and Labour MP have got into a public spat over the future leadership of Edinburgh City Council.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 15, 2024

'Undemocratic' Labour control of Edinburgh under threat amid sex message row

LABOUR’s leadership of Edinburgh City Council has been branded “undemocratic” with the party now making up less than a sixth of the chamber ...

The National (Scotland) · Dec 10, 2024

Allegations against Edinburgh City Council leader ‘very serious’, says John Swinney

ALLEGATIONS against Edinburgh City Council leader Cammy Day are “very serious”, John Swinney has said as calls for his resignation grow.

The National (Scotland) · Dec 9, 2024

Homeless people sent outside Edinburgh as Taylor Swift ramps up hotel demand

Housing charity Shelter has said homeless people have been sent in taxis to nearby cities

The Independent UK · May 30, 2024

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Pedestrian.tv · May 30, 2024

Edinburgh Accused Of Ridding The City Of Homeless People Ahead Of Taylor Swift’s Eras Tour

"A blatant injustice."

The National (Scotland) · May 28, 2024

Green candidate aims to improve disability representation at Westminster

A "RISING star" councillor running in the General Election has said Westminster does not "care" about disabled people as she…

The National (Scotland) · Jan 14, 2024

‘Shocking waste’: Council bill for King Charles ‘Scottish coronation' revealed

A COUNCIL spent thousands of pounds from budgets including for road services, street lighting and overtime on the “Scottish coronation” for King…

The National (Scotland) · Dec 16, 2023

Scottish council vote to replace slave trade plaque removed by descendant

EDINBURGH City Council has voted to replace a plaque addressing legacies of slavery and colonialism previously removed by a descendent of Henry…

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The National (Scotland) · Aug 24, 2023

Scottish Government will not pause short-term let regulations, says Yousaf

THE Scottish Government will not extend the deadline for short-term let operators to apply for a licence, Humza Yousaf has insisted.

Edinburgh Live · Jul 11, 2023

Edinburgh shopkeeper fuming as taxi rank right outside store 'blocks deliveries'

A fed-up Edinburgh businessman has said he is not happy with a taxi rank right outside his business which is preventing deliveries to his shop.

Daily Record · Jun 23, 2023

Scots residents stunned as road resurfacing workers tarmac around parked car

An image of the car sitting on a patch of unrepaired road has gone viral - showing the road looking brand new apart from the section where the black Hyundai is parked

The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2023

Yousaf sides with council in Home Office row over housing asylum seekers on ship

Edinburgh City Council is contesting plans for the MS Victoria, docked in Leith.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 19, 2023

Edinburgh holiday let hosts told to keep applying for licences despite court ruling

Short-term let operators are still required to apply for a licence by October 1 as the date is set in legislation, with the council still to decide if the bombshell court judgement will be appealed.

Edinburgh Live · Jun 8, 2023

Edinburgh council short term let policy ripped up by judge after review

The ruling has been hailed by landlords as "a victory for law and common sense" but housing campaigners described the decision as "disgusting".

Edinburgh Live · Jun 1, 2023

Ex Edinburgh social worker ‘humiliated and traumatised’ after being discriminated by bosses

The council has been awarded to pay £28,000 to Sandra Stanyte after a tribunal found she had been treated unfairly due to her Lithuanian nationality.

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