Research has found autistic children face challenges when crossing roads, particularly around parked cars, busy roads and cycle lanes.

Raising over £100,000 overall through the Fringe and tours, the comedian expects to raise between £10,000 and £11,000 during this year's festival.

A comedian is writing a brand-new show every day at this year's Edinburgh Festival Fringe – with around 10 hours spent researching and writing jokes before each performance.

North Berwick Community Council (NBCC) has made warnings of emerging economic and social harm, calling for a full review on North Berwick’s new parking scheme two months after it was introduced.

“I never forgot where I come from,” says Bonnyrigg actress Gail Watson as she returns to the 2026 Fringe while championing Midlothian’s new generation of creative talent.

One of the most discussed and controversial performers at this year's Fringe, Amanda Knox, has entertained full audiences throughout the festival’s first week despite a 60,000 plus signature petition calling for the show to be cancelled.

Bonnyrigg writer Kari Hall has made their Edinburgh Festival Fringe debut with a dark comedy that blends sharp humour and emotional honesty to explore the lasting impact of sexual assault against the backdrop of working-class life in Midlothian.

A popular comedian with a stammer is returning for his 10th Edinburgh Fringe, bringing a unique multi-media approach to stand up that raises awareness and celebrates speech disorders.

Highlighting that ‘if you go to the Edinburgh Fringe every year, you never stop thinking about Edinburgh’, popular Fringe comedian Hannah Byczkowski returns to this year's festival with her first full Fringe run.

“I honestly think Edinburgh will lose the festival", award-winning Fringe performer Elf Lyons explained when discussing the rising cost of the Fringe.

From a working sauna and a venue built from old pianos to comedy clubs hidden beneath Edinburgh's streets, the Fringe continues to transform some of the city's most unusual spaces into unforgettable performance venues.

As a new Prime Minister entered Downing Street today and the Scottish Government undertakes a review of Non-Domestic Rates, both governments have been urged to take advantage of these opportunities to improve the conditions for investment and growth.

A retired Coldstream nurse has embarked on a 1,100km walk across Zambia to support NHS Borders’ twin hospital.

Social Justice Secretary praises Penicuik pantry supporting more than 10,000 people, saying it should be a model for Scotland.

Superconducting technologies have the potential to supercharge the decarbonisation of transport, saving gigatonnes of emissions in the future, a landmark new paper suggests.

University swimmer Archie Goodburn celebrates two major milestones, graduating before preparing to represent Team Scotland at the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

One of Scotland’s largest walking football clubs has marked a decade of success playing at a leading Edinburgh sports facility.

Cabinet Secretary Stephen Flynn highlighted the economic and engagement opportunities for Edinburgh, Midlothian and Scotland as a whole ahead of the world’s biggest sporting event.

Midlothian's first bleed kit was unveiled at Food Facts Friends in Penicuik today by pantry CEO and the mother of John McNab who was killed in a knife crime last year.

The Scottish Government’s intentions to reform post-school education and skills lack a clear delivery plan, a report from the Auditor General has explained.

Unite the Union have slammed the severance payments, labelling them as ‘an abuse of public funds’.

Rainy days are ahead at the National Library of Scotland in Edinburgh as a special exhibition opens exploring Scotland’s fascination with rain.

Parents of children from Rosewell Primary School have called for greater recognition of the school’s Glee Choir after Frisson Foundation confirmed that a scoring error affected the results.

Reporter Liam Eunson sat down with David Sharp to discuss his career so far, highs and lows, life outside the game and his goals since securing his tour card - VIDEO

Edinburgh College’s HND Costume for Stage and Screen students hosted their end of year show at Dalkeith Palace, creating a sell-out performance described as a ‘huge success’.

A North Berwick man is set to take on his ‘greatest challenge’ yet as he prepares to climb the North Berwick Law 63 times in 63 hours, the equivalent height of Mount Everest.

A young Edinburgh College chef has cemented his place as one of Scotland’s fastest-rising culinary stars after winning a grand final.

An East Lothian walking group has officially opened a clubhouse to provide mums with ‘a home from home where they can be comfortable’.

A St David’s High School teacher has returned to her life of teaching after her fashion designs were selected to feature in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

The team behind the Edinburgh Botanic’s modernised herbology course are celebrating 20 years with an exhibition that highlights the work of the programme.

The Edinburgh charity has launched a collaborative single of Sunshine on Leith, bringing together Scottish and Ukrainian artists.

This View has been written by Chairperson of Dalkeith Petanque Club, Sandy Howden.

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Cockburnspath Community Shop opened its doors in June 2021 and villagers have since supported the venture enthusiastically.

An East Lothian charity is helping save pets on a tiny Channel island by providing life saving equipment for its fire crew.