Scottish pubs consider extending opening hours for World Cup gamesAhead of the World Cup matches in summer with one at 2am and one at 11pm, Scottish pubs are considering extending opening hours with plans still to be decided in Edinburgh. Credit BBC Scotland.
UK Government consulting on social media ban for under 16sThe UK Government is now consulting on whether or not social media should be banned for people under 16 over concerns of the impact, considering in following in similar style to Australia. Credit BBC Scotland.
Court throws out BIFFA's £50million claim over Deposit Return SchemeVideo by BBC Scotland.
The top 10 news stories this week (16 January 2026)The top 10 news stories this week from Midlothian and all around Edinburgh.
Search for hidden archaeological history on Calton Hill beginsA new project has begun in Edinburgh between the Calton Hill Conservation Trust and Headland Archaeology, seeking to find hidden archaeological history on Calton Hill. Reporter Liam Eunson went to a photogrammetry search, creating a video surrounding the project.
Scottish Budget 2026With the Scottish Budget being announced in Parliament yesterday, it brought changes to the government\'s spending plans including, a mansion tax, an increase in the Scottish Child Payment and breakfast club\'s in primary schools. Credit BBC Scotland.
Queensferry RNLI Lifeboat rescues man stranded on inflatable mattressAt 9:18am on Sunday 11 January, the Queensferry Lifeboat team was tasked to reports of a man stranded east of Cramond Island after he attempted to reach the island on an inflatable mattress (video by RNLI).
Thaw causing flooding issues across ScotlandAs the snowy conditions begin to melt and thaw, flooding has been causing issues across Scotland.
Scottish budget unveiled in Holyrood tomorrowWith the budget unveiled in Holyrood on Tuesday, questions about the nations taxes should become much clear.
Edinburgh Zoo penguins enjoying Edinburgh\'s snowy weatherEdinburgh Zoos penguin colony was spotted enjoying Edinburghs snowy weather last week (video by RZSS).
The top 10 news stories this week (9 January 2026)The top 10 news stories this week from Midlothian and all around Edinburgh.
Delayed hospital discharges shows a sign of wider challenge\'sA joint report by the Auditor General for Scotland and the Accounts Commission warns delayed hospital discharges has a significant effect on people\'s physical and mental health, despite impacting only around three per cent of hospital patients.
Water of Leith Conservation Trust’s first clean up of 2026On the 1st Wednesday of every month, the Water of Leith Conservation Trust clean up Edinburgh’s largest river. Reporter Liam Eunson joined them on their first of the year, creating a video surrounding their crucial work.
Replanting has begun at Edinburgh Botanics iconic Palm HousesFollowing years of work, celebrations are underway at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, as the first plants are returned to the renovated Palm Houses.
Work begins to replant in iconic Edinburgh Botanic Gardens\' Palm HouseAfter being in storage for over four years, work has begun to replant over 600 specimens into a new glass house at Edinburgh\'s Royal Botanic Gardens, marking an important step in plans to reopen the Palm Houses by September.
Proposal for World Cup public holidayFirst Minister John Swinney will propose Monday 15 June 2026 is designated a national bank holiday to mark Scotland’s participation in the World Cup for the first time since 1998.
Scottish Election 2026Coming into the New Year, Scotland gears up for the 2026 Elections.
The top 10 news stories this week (19 December 2025)The top 10 news stories this week from Midlothian and all around Edinburgh.
The first publicly accessible art-science lab in ScotlandTucked away in Summerhall, is Scotland\\\\\\\'s first and only publicly accessible art-science lab that provides an open science space for public use.
Penicuik High School Refurbishment Increased CostsMidlothian Councillors discuss the £10.7m increased cost for Penicuik High School\'s refurbishment.
