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Capital Service Solutions cleans up with top awardThe cream of local businesses has been recognised at the West Lothian ...
08/12/2025

Capital Service Solutions cleans up with top award

The cream of local businesses has been recognised at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards 2025. More than 150 guests, including local MP Kirsteen Sullivan and MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the glittering ceremony at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, where Capital Service Solutions Group was voted Best Business of the Year. The firm delivers services across Scotland and England from its West Lothian HQ, where they employ more than 170 local staff supporting clients in healthcare, life sciences, education, hospitality and manufacturing....

The cream of local businesses has been recognised at the West Lothian Chamber of Commerce’s Business Excellence Awards 2025. More than 150 guests, including local MP Kirsteen Sullivan and MSP Fiona Hyslop, attended the glittering ceremony at the Macdonald Houstoun House Hotel, where Capital Servic...

Cllr McKenzie goes GreenCllr Ross McKenzie who was first elected as a Scottish Labour representative has joined the Scot...
08/12/2025

Cllr McKenzie goes Green

Cllr Ross McKenzie who was first elected as a Scottish Labour representative has joined the Scottish Green Party. The councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie has been welcomed as the newest member of the Green Group on Edinburgh council. He is said to be “a Green-aligned independent member”. The announcement means the Green Group now have eleven councillors, the same number as the ruling Labour administration and one more than the Conservative group....

Cllr Ross McKenzie who was first elected as a Scottish Labour representative has joined the Scottish Green Party. The councillor for Sighthill/Gorgie has been welcomed as the newest member of the Green Group on Edinburgh council. He is said to be “a Green-aligned independent member”. The announc...

Palovaara switches to Berwick from EdinburghBerwick Bandits have signed a former Edinburgh Monarchs No 1 as they continu...
08/12/2025

Palovaara switches to Berwick from Edinburgh

Berwick Bandits have signed a former Edinburgh Monarchs No 1 as they continue to build towards the 2026 season. Victor Palovaara (pictured by Jack Cupido) makes the switch and joins Peter Kildemand and Nick Morris as confirmed starters for the Borders-based club. Swedish-born Palovaara made a stunning return to British speedway after a six-year gap in 2025, and by the start of June the former Newcastle and Glasgow racer had banked 141 points, averaging over 16 points per meeting at a CMA of 9.70....

Berwick Bandits have signed a former Edinburgh Monarchs No 1 as they continue to build towards the 2026 season. Victor Palovaara (pictured by Jack Cupido) makes the switch and joins Peter Kildemand and Nick Morris as confirmed starters for the Borders-based club. Swedish-born Palovaara made a stunni...

Promotion at Livingston electrical firmLivingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has made its fourth promotion of th...
08/12/2025

Promotion at Livingston electrical firm

Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has made its fourth promotion of the year with the appointment of long-serving Calvin Dodds as its new Automation and Controls Manager. Dundee-born Dodds (pictured) steps up after five years as controls engineer with the West Lothian firm, having joined in 2016 from Schlumberger, now known as SLB. Skilled in AutoCAD, petroleum, process control, control systems design and electrical wiring, Dodds is looking forward to growing this division of the company which services a UK-wide client base from Livingston....

Livingston-based John Heaney Electrical (JHE) has made its fourth promotion of the year with the appointment of long-serving Calvin Dodds as its new Automation and Controls Manager. Dundee-born Dodds (pictured) steps up after five years as controls engineer with the West Lothian firm, having joined....

Kind words from rival but no points for FlyersNottingham Panthers, the Elite League leaders, recovered from their 3-2 ov...
08/12/2025

Kind words from rival but no points for Flyers

Nottingham Panthers, the Elite League leaders, recovered from their 3-2 overtime defeat at Dundee Stars, to beat bottom club Fife Flyers 4-1 at The Fife Ice Arena. Christian Purboo was beaten after 6min 27sec by Matt Alfaro. It became 2-0 with 36min 51sec on the clock when Tim Doherty netted and the visitors increased their advantage to 3-0 after 43min 46sec....

Nottingham Panthers, the Elite League leaders, recovered from their 3-2 overtime defeat at Dundee Stars, to beat bottom club Fife Flyers 4-1 at The Fife Ice Arena. Christian Purboo was beaten after 6min 27sec by Matt Alfaro. It became 2-0 with 36min 51sec on the clock when Tim Doherty netted and the...

Five things you need to know todayThis week at the council Monday, 8th December, 2025 9.30 am Meeting of Licensing Sub-C...
08/12/2025

Five things you need to know today

This week at the council Monday, 8th December, 2025 9.30 am Meeting of Licensing Sub-Committee on 08/12 at 9.30 am - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 10.00 am Meeting of Policy and Sustainability Committee on 09/12 at 10.00 am - Dean of Guild Court Room - City Chambers. A report about data centres will be considered at today's meeting....

This week at the council Monday, 8th December, 2025 Tuesday, 9th December, 2025 Wednesday, 10th December, 2025 Thursday, 11th December, 2025 No meetings Friday, 12th December, 2025 No meetings Offord is off to Reform Edinburgh resident, Malcolm Offord, received a life peerage during the last governm...

Early prisoner releases cost communitiesCOMMUNITIES will pay the price as another 1,000 inmates are let out early to tac...
08/12/2025

Early prisoner releases cost communities

COMMUNITIES will pay the price as another 1,000 inmates are let out early to tackle the prison overcrowding crisis, it has been claimed. Chief Superintendent Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS), warns the early release of convicts deprives communities of a "vital respite" from "damaging” criminality. Hay says jailing offenders isn’t just "about punishment" but about "giving communities the respite they need to rebuild themselves in the face of really damaging criminal behaviour"....

COMMUNITIES will pay the price as another 1,000 inmates are let out early to tackle the prison overcrowding crisis, it has been claimed. Chief Superintendent Rob Hay, president of the Association of Scottish Police Superintendents (ASPS), warns the early release of convicts deprives communities of a...

McInnes: ‘The players should not doubt themselves’Hearts' head coach, Derek McInnes, desperately wanted a positive resul...
07/12/2025

McInnes: ‘The players should not doubt themselves’

Hearts' head coach, Derek McInnes, desperately wanted a positive result at Celtic Park after a recent dip in form and his men delivered. Their 2-1 victory came with a backs-to-the-wall display at rain-soaked Parkhead and leaves the Men in Maroon clear of their rivals. Celtic, of course, have a game in hand, but McInnes (pictured) said: “There was loads that I liked about my team (at Celtic).”...

Hearts’ head coach, Derek McInnes, desperately wanted a positive result at Celtic Park after a recent dip in form and his men delivered. Their 2-1 victory came with a backs-to-the-wall display at rain-soaked Parkhead and leaves the Men in Maroon clear of their rivals. Celtic, of course, have a gam...

Scottish FA announce official Fan Travel Partner for FIFA World CupThe Scottish FA has announced Barrhead Travel as our ...
07/12/2025

Scottish FA announce official Fan Travel Partner for FIFA World Cup

The Scottish FA has announced Barrhead Travel as our official Fan Travel Partner – and recommended travel partner for the Scotland Supporters Club. The Glasgow-based travel group will work with Scotland supporters ahead of the men’s national team’s return to the biggest stage next summer - offering their expert advice, guidance and best-in-class deals. Scotland supporters will have access to dedicated travel options for the FIFA World Cup, including packages that incorporate tickets and matchday experiences, alongside travel-only itineraries....

The Scottish FA has announced Barrhead Travel as our official Fan Travel Partner – and recommended travel partner for the Scotland Supporters Club. The Glasgow-based travel group will work with Scotland supporters ahead of the men’s national team’s return to the biggest stage next summer – o...

Braga goal stuns CelticCeltic started with Schmeichel, Scales, Trusty, Nygren, Yang, Tounekti, Engels, Maeda, Hatate, Mc...
07/12/2025

Braga goal stuns Celtic

Celtic started with Schmeichel, Scales, Trusty, Nygren, Yang, Tounekti, Engels, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Tierney while the visitors fielded Schwolow, Halkett, Shankland, Braga, Steinwender, Milne, Findlay,m Magnusson, McEntee and Kyziridis. Wilfred Nancy, Celtic’s new manager, made a few tweaks to his formation and was given a noisy welcome by home fans as the rain poured down on the Parkhead pitch, and his counterpart, Derekl McInnes, also made changes following the 1-1 draw with Kilmarnock in midweek....

Celtic started with Schmeichel, Scales, Trusty, Nygren, Yang, Tounekti, Engels, Maeda, Hatate, McGregor, Tierney while the visitors fielded Schwolow, Halkett, Shankland, Braga, Steinwender, Milne, Findlay,m Magnusson, McEntee and Kyziridis. Wilfred Nancy, Celtic’s new manager, made a few tweaks to...

Santa Paws – raising funds for Edinburgh Dog and Cat HomeMore than 100 Santa’s Little Helpers assembled at Edinburgh’s C...
07/12/2025

Santa Paws – raising funds for Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home

More than 100 Santa’s Little Helpers assembled at Edinburgh’s Christmas’ Santa Paws charity event on Sunday morning in West Princes Street Gardens. The dogs were dressed in their festive outfits and the event raised awareness of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and its ongoing need for funds. Furry friends (and their owners) then enjoyed games, photo opportunities with Santa’s elves, pet stalls including Bowzos Bows and Pure Pet Food....

More than 100 Santa’s Little Helpers assembled at Edinburgh’s Christmas’ Santa Paws charity event on Sunday morning in West Princes Street Gardens. The dogs were dressed in their festive outfits and the event raised awareness of the Edinburgh Dog and Cat Home and its ongoing need for funds. Fu...

Cod bash dates confirmedAnglers keen on a pre-Christmas cast can look forward to the Big Arbroath X-Mas Cod Bash. It is ...
07/12/2025

Cod bash dates confirmed

Anglers keen on a pre-Christmas cast can look forward to the Big Arbroath X-Mas Cod Bash. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 20 with fishing from 15.00 to 21.00 and registration is at the Victoria Park toilets in Arbroath from 13.30 and 14.00. Entrants can travel to their favourite mark immediately after registering. Organiser Allan Saunders (pictured) said entry is £15 for seniors and £5 for juniors and high tide is 14.18 with low tide at 20.30....

Anglers keen on a pre-Christmas cast can look forward to the Big Arbroath X-Mas Cod Bash. It is scheduled for Saturday, December 20 with fishing from 15.00 to 21.00 and registration is at the Victoria Park toilets in Arbroath from 13.30 and 14.00. Entrants can travel to their favourite mark immediat...

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