Here it comes. The summer festival season. We’re just two months or so until the various Edinburgh Festivals kick off, only a month until ...

As the grandmother of two young children, one of the worst moments for Hazel Smith during a month volunteering with displaced Gazans was meeting ...

In the 21st century, slums are not anomalies at the margins of cities – they are the very frontline of urbanisation. Over one billion people globally live in informal settlements, often in the ...

This has been evidenced by Virgin Atlantic's recent schedule boost, which has seen it add almost 5,000 more seats between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Orlando International Airport (MCO) in 2026. The ...

In the 18th century, Aleppo and Edinburgh became unlikely partners, connecting worlds through trade, science and the exchange of ideas For centuries, Aleppo stood at a vital crossroads of world ...

The Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation (AMC) has announced a slum upgradation project to provide housing facilities to people who have encroached government land. Under the scheme, the civic body is ...

Senior CPI(M) leader Brinda Karat stated that the BJP had promised “Jahan jhuggi, wahan makaan” (house in place of slum) to the poor, but contrary to its claim, the BJP-led Delhi government ...

Last year saw hundreds of visitors descend upon the Scottish capital for the Edinburgh Hi-AV Show, staged by Chester Group, a long-established, family-run events business that is behind similar ...

Although overshadowed by their famous brother John – the ‘father of British documentary’ – Ruby and Marion Grierson deserve recognition for their own pioneering innovations in documentary filmmaking.

The Traverse Theatre has announced its full line-up of shows running across Edinburgh’s August festivals. Returning to the Traverse is A Gambler’s Guide to Dying, Gary McNair’s solo show that debuted ...

A June 2 hearing will allow residents to comment on a new, smaller “slum and blight” designation for the east side. Full text is available only to subscribers. If you are currently a subscriber, click ...

Cllr Jane Meagher, leader of the City of Edinburgh Council, said: “Edinburgh is a city of multiple layers - rich in history, creativity, nature and innovation. With Stay Different, we’re ...