Sports

TENNIS courts in Juniper Green have opened following state-of-the-art renovations worth £100,000, thanks to a major fundraising drive by the local tennis club. Almost £50,000 was raised by Juniper Green...

WORK has begun on a pump track in North Berwick, which will create a safe space for BMX riders, scooters, skateboards, and even adapted wheelchairs.  The track is set to...

A SCOTS figure skating pair have seen their “dream come true” after being told that they’re set to compete at the Olympics. Anastasia Vaipan-Law and Luke Digby are fresh from...

Hibernian FC is planning to introduce signage that marks their 150th birthday this year, as Hearts has just been granted permission for a heritage trail to celebrate its same anniversary...

TWO former Portobello locals made their national team debut on the same day in Scotland’s victory over Lichtenstein.  The Edinburgh-born players Andy Irving and Josh Doig both attended the same...

DESIGNS have been released for the development of an activity park on the Leith Links, including a skatepark, roller rink and pump track.   The council is working closely with the...

HEARTS has submitted a planning application to the City of Edinburgh Council (CEC) to introduce banners in the west of the city which celebrate the area’s history. As part of...

A PORTOBELLO pooch raced to the finish line at the Musselburgh races last weekend, trained by years of chasing seagulls on the beach.  Juno, a corgi whose owners Alasdair and...

NURSES from NHS Lothian have been praised for the support provided to Scottish Rugby international, Emma Wassel, during her health challenges earlier this season. In recognition of the high-class care...

SPECSAVERS is set to launch a Scotland-wide campaign, calling on aspiring commentators to help enhance the matchday experience for visually impaired football fans. The optometrist chain is launching the Goalside...