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Lap dancing in places like the Western Bar in Edinburgh is set to be banned by the city council (Picture: Tony Marsh)

Columnists Why Edinburgh's plan to ban lap dancing clubs is necessary – Susan Dalgety

Graham Duncan was a courteous man of many talents

People Obituary: Graham Duncan, former Executive Director of Planning for Edinburgh Cit...

What's On Scottish operator of West End cinema reveals Edinburgh Filmhouse takeover bid

Health Vulnerable patients 'unlawfully' discharged to care homes during Covid pandemic

What's On Scottish Goverment and council urged to join forces to buy Filmhouse building

Food and Drink Retro mobile coffee bar on a bike is ready to hit the streets

Business Motorists facing up to £650 a year for workplace parking in Edinburgh

Education YouTube: Edinburgh pupils blocked from site over 'concerning material'

Environment Jacob Rees-Mogg criticises Edinburgh City Council over rubbish on streets

Columnists September sparks a surge in sales and rentals - David Alexander

Politics What to expect in Scotland during national mourning

World Households may not have rubbish backlog cleared before next wave of strike

World Households may not have rubbish backlog cleared before next wave of strike

Politics 'Edinburgh doing everything it can to avert strikes', says council leader

Columnists The Fringe has walked into a perfect storm of its own making - Stephen Jardine

Politics Union urges Scottish Government to ‘take responsibility’ in council pay dispute

Consumer Bid to limit holiday lets in Aviemore area as locals struggle to find homes

Transport Retail chiefs want 'safeguards' if councils bring in workplace parking levy

Transport Edinburgh Trams strike looms for festival over pay row

Heritage When does summer start in 2022?

Politics Aberceen City Council coalition deal: SNP and Lib Dems agree partnership

Columnists Appeal for Fringe rooms is tone deaf

Business Business portal launch will help Edinburgh become 'sustainable' city

Columnists Working from home versus the office: Hybrid approach is the way forward

Cars Edinburgh electric vehicle chargers won't be free from May 1

Columnists Relief as my Ukrainian family settle in Edinburgh as atrocities deepen

Transport Trams to Newhaven: Extension will be open for business by in early 2023

Politics Staff absences due to Covid could spark return of remote learning, council warns

Politics Edinburgh's North Bridge revamp cost soars to more than £60m amid delays

Politics Edinburgh City Council is planning to borrow £1bn over the next four years

Politics Scottish rents ‘plateau’ fears over short term lets regulations

Letters Readers' Letters: Who will take the long view on energy policy?

Columnists My month-by-month guide to 2022 may sound familiar – Stephen Jardine

Christmas Covid Scotland' Edinburgh council chiefs ban all Christmas parties

Education School sex survey: Edinburgh urged to halt 'inappropriate' questionnaire

Politics All short-term lets to be licensed by local councils in Scotland

Columnists Placing a proper value on ‘priceless’ nature is vital - Neil Bancroft

Politics Edinburgh City Council Conservative John McLellan to stand down

Letters Readers' Letters: Sort out roads before extending cycle routes

Homes and Gardens How new homes planned for £1.3 billion Granton Waterfront project will look

Politics Watch: Pro-independence supporters march through Edinburgh

What's On Artists plead for Edinburgh’s ‘open-air museum’ to get green belt reprieve

Business City council to pay £56m for 'incomplete' St James Quarter development

Transport Edinburgh low emission zone fears over lack of enforcement cameras

Homes and Gardens Government officials could decide fate of huge Balerno homes plan

People Anger over ‘hopeless’ pavement designs along Edinburgh's Leith Walk tram lines

People Edinburgh’s World of Football set for demolition

Heritage Six-figure sum to save Leith's famous Victoria Swing Bridge

Politics Council to end Edinburgh evictions ban after only two months

Columnists Climate change not helped by Extinction Rebellion's antics – Stephen Jardine

Politics Council has 'significant sympathy' for Edinburgh worker who took them to court

People Just Eat Cycles set to disappear from city streets

Politics Edinburgh Airport bosses attack City Council over 'lack of leadership'

Business £100m plan will transform Edinburgh's Ocean Terminal shopping centre

Transport Concrete shortage threatens to hit Edinburgh tram line extension

Heritage Famous Edinburgh bridge paves the way for a more welcoming city centre

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