The Scottish Independence Convention has launched a petition demanding a referendum on Scottish independence

Have you ever had an idea that would benefit your community or the environment, and then wondered how you would make it happen? The Melting Pot is a new resource based in the heart of Edinburgh that aims to provide pay-as-you-go office and meeting spaces for people working with ethical ideas.

A NEW list of city schools which are likely to face closure is set to be drawn up by the end of the month.

Have you ever had trouble getting your dole payments? Are you behind with the rent and threatened with eviction? Debt collectors onto you? Boss giving you bother at work? These things happen to all of us, but together we can handle it. With the launch of the Edinburgh Coalition Against Poverty, a phone tree of people will be ready to turn up and support anyone having trouble with the authorities.