Edinburgh City Council ‘lost control’ of Hogmanay leading to thousands staying away from the centre on the night, it has been claimed.

Schools and nurseries across Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh will be closed tomorrow after a red weather warning was issued.

Edinburgh-based solicitor and estate agent Ralph Sayer has promoted Robyn Donaldson to partner in the firm. At 31, she becomes one of the youngest to hold such a senior position in the sector in ...