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The trip, which will be paid for by the Taiwanese government, has been criticised during the "worst cost of living crisis that we've experienced in a generation" but the council leader said he was "keen to develop a friendship with Taiwan".

PROPOSALS for a ferry link between Edinburgh and Fife will be on the table ...

A finance chief said the council's current plans are still 'a little short of the total savings required' but added final budget proposals will be shown to councillors soon.

The council leader said he would now look at "new and alternative ways" of finding funding for the projects.

Opposition councillors have called for Edinburgh to "rule out" education cuts ahead of February's budget.

The candidate's priorities include "wider pavements, better pedestrian crossings and segregated cycle infrastructure".

A local councillor has said people need reassurance that current developments are not going to be hit by flooding in years to come.

The host said the council's decision would have a 'significant impact' on them, and pointed out they have an 'almost perfect rating' from guests.

Police are appealing for anyone with relevant information to come forward following a house break-in in Bathgate on Tuesday, January 17, in which valuables were stolen.