The road closure will begin April 29 and last about three weeks. Construction crews will be relocating a fiber optic bank and installing a cross culvert.
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.
Edinburgh–based Kevin White, who works as a Compliance Officer for Scotmid, is taking on a ten-race challenge to raise money for the RNLI, Scotmid’s charity partner for 2024. The 38-year-old grew up in the coastal area of South Queensferry, so has always recognised the vital role the RNLI plays in saving lives at sea. Having worked at Scotmid for 23 years, supporting numerous good causes through group fundraising events, this will be his first individual fundraising challenge for a charity...
WILD video shows an elephant running through a busy intersection in Montana after it broke free and took off into traffic. Drivers were left in shock after the elephant, named Viola, bolted across
In the video posted on TikTok, the pooch can be seen running down the London carriageway and the man behind the camera says, 'There's a dog, nah man has to save that'.
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,...
Often described as a ‘hidden gem’ thanks to its tucked-away location, it’s fair to say many locals don't even know about Bellfield Beer Garden & Tap Room, despite it being just a stone’s throw from the city centre. Located in Stanley Place, at Abbeyhill, the secluded venue has an indoor taproom and outdoor beer garden with sheltered booths – making it perfect for those days even when the sun isn’t shining. Named Best Taproom in the 2022 Scottish Beer Awards, it’s just a short stroll from...
Attention parents! A new children's play attraction is opening soon in Edinburgh – and it looks like it's going to be a lot of fun for families. MakeBelieve, at Drumsheugh Place in the city centre, describes itself as a “stylish indoor play space designed for babes and their grown-ups to interact, laugh, and have fun”. On their website, MakeBelieve say: “We believe in the power of play. Welcome to MakeBelieve, the indoor space where kids can let their imaginations run wild. “The two-level space...
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...
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...
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