It has been been a key part of Edinburgh’s transport system for nearly 70 years - but this week fears were raised that the bus station in St Andrew Square could be forced to close as the owners, pension fund Coal Pension Properties, were unwilling to renew the lease. An apparent change of heart by the fund has opened the door to talks with the council on extending the lease when it expires in 2027 or even selling the site to the council, but the situation remains uncertain. Here is a selection...
On a recent afternoon, sneakered tourists streamed out of the various hotels located along a quiet stretch of Jamaica, Queens. The Radisson, a Hampton Inn, a Residence Inn by Marriott, and erstwhile JFK Hilton, just a stone's throw from JFK Airport, represent the future of affordable housing in the city, as well as what is perhaps a missed opportunity. Months of interior demolition work is concluding at the 350-room Hilton property on 135th Avenue, just east of the Van Wyck Expressway. A...
Rendering of the interior garden planned for the former JFK Hilton, near the airport in Queens. It's being converted into affordable housing. The former JFK Hilton is being transformed into affordable housing; project admirers wish there were more projects like it. [ more › ]
Kitsu Go, which will serve office workers in nearby developments, will be based on St Paul’s Street. Signs for the new eatery appeared on the unit, a short walk from Park Square, earlier this week. Work is currently underway ahead of the new restaurant’s opening. Sing Wong, the venue’s owner, told the YEP that he anticipates it will open next month. Sign up to our free newsletters today Kitsu Go’s Instagram advertises it as a “contemporary Japanese grab and go”, serving sushi, curry and tempura....
The Merc with a Mouth has announced that a new trailer for Marvel Studios’ Deadpool and Wolverine will be with us tomorrow (Monday, April 22nd), the reveal coming courtesy of a promo shared by Ryan Reynolds which teases the return of Hugh Jackman to his signature role as Wolverine following 2017’s Logan. Check it out […] From blockbuster Hollywood movies to independent and British cinema, Flickering Myth has you covered. Read the original post here: Deadpool & Wolverine gets a teaser and poster...
The world’s biggest offshore floating wind farm is set to be built off the coast of Scotland after the project was given the green light.
A new Northwest Savings Bank location has received the go ahead from the city of Jamestown. The bank will be built on the site of the former Chinese restaurant at 7 South Main Street. The former restaurant would be torn down. The Jamestown Planning Commission approved the site plan at its monthly meeting after the […]
For centuries, dogs have been bred to work and perform specific tasks. For example, Pembroke Welsh corgis often work as herding dogs and were “once invaluable to farmers in Wales,” according to the American Kennel Club. These days, though, dogs that were originally hard at work are now frequently found hardly working. Like my own …
A lucky Edinburgh heating and plumbing installer who launched his own business less than three months ago has won £500 from smart thermostat company tado°. Ryan Beattie, 35, struck out on his own and started his company Thermatek in February after an 18-year career in the industry because he wanted to offer his customers tailor-made options that included smart heating and were more environmentally-friendly. He also joined tado°’s Professional programme for installers and within two weeks had won...
The Lenovo Legion Go portable gaming PC includes an 8.8-inch display and detachable controllers, among other features. It's now available for an all-new low price of $629.99 at Amazon
This truly unique, A-listed property on Gayfield Square, packed with exciting and unusual historical details, is currently available for offers over £600,000. This UNESCO protected World Heritage Site boasts a south facing aspect, making it a sunny family home, connecting with the vibrancy of thriving Elm Row and Leith Walk, whilst also boasting access to the Edinburgh tram with stops only a stone throw away. This traditional three-bedroom flat at 1/1 Gayfield Place epitomises timeless elegance...
Bonnington Place, from Bancon Homes, it’s a stylish development of 33 luxury homes, with two, three and four bedroom layouts available. Here, just four miles from the city bypass, it creates the perfect blend of accessible location and tranquil haven; It’s hard to believe Scotland’s busiest airport is just a few miles up the road, and the nightlife of Edinburgh is on your doorstep, while your home feels like a little slice of a semi-rural idyll. The brand new Bancon Homes development is at...