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The M8 motorway may not be the highway to hell, but Scotland's busiest road just got a bit busier (Picture: Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)

Columnists Stephen Jardine: Greenwashing is driving us further down highway to climate hell

Can you imagine this on the streets of Edinburgh or at your event?

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

Politics Council workers speak out ahead of next wave of strike action

World One in five refugees from Ukraine trapped in temporary accommodation in Scotland

Politics Council leader claims there is 'plan B' to stop bins overflowing during festival

Columnists How Sunak is proving SNP jibes about 'heartless' Tories simply aren't true

Politics SNP pledges to restrict private rents in Edinburgh if returned to power

Politics SNP pledge to push ahead with tram extensions if returned to power in Edinburgh

Politics SNP pledges to introduce tourist tax in Edinburgh if party wins council election

Politics Council demands Russian consul leaves the Capital until 'illegal' war is halted

Columnists Response to Ukraine crisis should change how all refugees are seen – Ewan Aitken

Columnists The Ukrainian people are the heroes of Europe – Adam McVey

Letters Readers' Letters: Independent ear needed for council whistle-blowers

People No parking levy before election, says transport convenor

Columnists Cancel culture is silencing dissenting voices and views – John McLellan

Columnists Scaling the heights of Forth Bridge sounds fantastic – Scotsman comment

Environment Work to start on £20m cycle super-highway

Politics Call for talks over Edinburgh pay supplement to combat cost of living crisis

Politics Scottish Government ‘will not’ consider withdrawing school sex survey

Columnists SNP climate extremism may destroy chance of sensible transition – John McLellan

Politics Railings to be installed at A-listed building to deter homeless sleepers

Columnists Why online planning consultations are a good idea – Alastair Stewart

Letters 'It's not called Auld Reekie for nothing' - Readers' Comments on 'filthy' Edinbu...

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

Columnists Edinburgh concert hall row not a case of Beauty vs the Beast – John McLellan

Homes and Gardens First look at stunning vision for Royal Mile former council offices

Health Covid Scotland: When FACTS go out the window

Columnists Whistleblower's 20-year fight for truth shows need for openness – John McLellan

Environment Council plans to reach net-zero emissions by 2030

Columnists Unisex public toilets are attack on women’s rights – Kenny MacAskill

Politics Rise in number of disabled people on council housing waiting lists criticised

Homes and Gardens 'It's scandalous' - ex-Edinburgh council tenants facing £40k repair bills

Columnists SNP's plans for Gaelic education are a snub to council – John McLellan

Health Call to overhaul the funding of our leisure trusts

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Transport Edinburgh tram line extensions and Clyde Metro routes in new transport blueprint

Politics Primary pupil who posted about wanting to die 'faces two-year wait for help'

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