A major active travel project in the centre of Edinburgh, including several permanent road closures, has moved a step closer. The city council’s Meadows to George Street scheme will mean new cycle lanes, more space for pedestrians, bus gates to stop through traffic and a car ban in some streets. The statutory orders to allow the construction stage to begin have are now being advertised in what the council described as a major milestone in the project. The council says there has been...
The Henrico County Department of Public Works has announced there will be a closure on sections of Belfast Road and Edinburgh Road beginning this week.
There are plans for an Edinburgh car park to be turned into a site for ghost kitchens. With the growth of apps like Deliveroo and DoorDash, kitchens which cook food solely for delivery have exploded in several parts of the world. And the trend could find a new base in the Capital if the city council backs the latest proposals for Stenhouse Mill Wynd near Gorgie Road. Documents sent to the local authority outline developer Tony Pia’s vision of the site’s ‘containerised shipping units’ converted...
Works began on Thursday, January 4, which has seen the introduction of a one-way system running west to east along the length of Sovereign Street from Neville Street towards Swinegate. The scheme has allowed for the construction of a segregated two-way cycle track along the other side of Sovereign Street. Delivered as part of a package of cycling and walking improvements, in partnership with the West Yorkshire Combined Authority, the proposals were initially met by widespread criticism from...
A photo shared with The Star has shown a car ablaze in the centre of Hillsborough this afternoon (April 23). Shortly after 5pm, South Yorkshire Supertram posted on X that its tram services were facing delays due to an emergency road closure by firefighters on Bradfield Road in Hillsborough. South Yorkshire Fire & Rescue Service has been contacted for further details, but it is believed that the car is the source of the mayhem. Funnels of smoke can be seen coming off the blazing car in the photo....
The scrap unfolded in Denton, Greater Manchester on Friday April 12 during what appeared to be the day's school run.
A man has appeared in court accused of endangering the life of a parking warden in Edinburgh. Police said the 49-year-old attendant was rushed to the city's Royal Infirmary after a “serious assault” on Gorgie Road. Officers locked down the street near a McDonald's restaurant for several hours following the incident at 4.25pm on Monday, April 15. Parking enforcer NSL, which works for City of Edinburgh Council, confirmed one of its attendants was involved. Eamonn Gallagher, 38, of West Lothian,...
An Edinburgh postcode has topped a list of streets in Scotland with the most expensive property price tags so far this year. It comes as Rightmove revealed the most expensive streets to buy and rent a house on in the UK for 2024. Alongside the data, the figures show the three priciest streets to buy a house on in Scotland, as well as the highest typical property price for each one this year, to date. Simpson Loan in Edinburgh was crowned the most expensive street to live on in Scotland,...
A man has been rushed to hospital following an alleged serious assault in Edinburgh as one person has been arrested. A large police presence was seen on Gorgie Road around 4.25pm on Monday, April 15, following reports of an attack. Paramedics also rushed to the scene and a 49-year-old man was taken to the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary for treatment. Officers said a 38-year-old man has now been arrested and charged in connection with the incident. A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “A 38-year-old...
Barnsley have parted company with manager Neill Collins just 11 days before the League One play-offs get underway. The Tykes currently sit fifth in the table, but are in serious danger of dropping
Aiden Ellis, 19, and Shane Johnson, 20, killed in horror Peoria crash. Zalia Oliva, 18, fighting for her life in hospital along with three others. Collision took place on April 14 after their vehicle slammed into a family home
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