Impossible net zero targets are making life harder for motorists Saturday, 21 June, 2025 In setting an unachievable goal of reaching net zero carbon emissions by 2045, we have become accustomed to the SNP Scottish Government being all stick and few carrots for homeowners and car drivers. 2045 was a random target anyway, not based on any proper assessment of practicality except the desire to score a political point over the UK Government's 2050. But that didn't matter to the SNP-Labour... Opinions
Waste not, want not at Millerhill 20th June 2025 For once a pat on the back for Edinburgh Council for having the foresight to invest in the Millerhill incinerator, along with Midlothian Council, so less than... Opinions
Time to end no work roadworks 19th June 2025 Drivers know how frustrating it is to be held up in a jam caused by unexpected roadworks with temporary traffic lights, but how annoying when no work is going... Opinions
Greens hijack Sheriffhall project 14th June 2025 After last week’s article on the delay to the badly needed upgrade of the Sheriffhall roundabout, it didn’t take long to find another sign of the Scottish... Opinions
Currie green group gets results 13th June 2025 It's been a long time coming, but thanks to some determined local people an area of valuable green space in Currie now has a detailed maintenance plan which... Opinions
Maybe it’s time to attract private investment into our rail network 12th June 2025 Hallelujah. There are real signs of progress with the plan to build a new railway station at Winchburgh and a planning application submitted to West Lothian... Opinions
Possibilities boggle the mind 7th June 2025 Marks & Spencer estimate the cyber-attack first reported in April will cost it over £300 million in lost profit and the disruption to its services could last... Opinions
Sheriffhall junction upgrade no further forward 6th June 2025 It’s only seven years since the Edinburgh City Region deal was signed, with the support of all the local authorities and both the Scottish and UK governments... Opinions
It’s becoming obvious how little Reform understands Scotland 5th June 2025 We’ll know early tomorrow morning who has won the Hamilton by-election, but during the campaign we have learned a lot more about Reform in Scotland, and it’s... Opinions
And I’ll take the slow road... 31st May 2025 It’s with depressing frequency that theoretical claims about making roads safer is used by successive transport conveners as a reason to keep cutting speed... Opinions
