Founder & Publisher
Sam Allcock
Digital media entrepreneur and founder of Edinburgh Business News
Verified contributor United Kingdom
Sam Allcock is a digital media and public relations entrepreneur and the founder and publisher of Edinburgh Business News. He has built and runs a portfolio of independent online news and media brands, and oversees the title’s coverage of the companies, deals, people and ideas shaping business in Edinburgh and across Scotland - from finance and commercial property to technology, startups, hospitality and people moves.
Analysis by Sam Allcock
- Companies
Dog owners warned of noise fines as school routines change
A pet safety company is urging dog owners to prepare their pets for the September return to school routines, warning that separation-related barking could lead to council fines of up to £5,000.
- Hospitality
Bremen's autumn Freimarkt fair returns for 2026 with Ryanair link from Stansted
One of Germany's oldest fairs, the Bremen Freimarkt, runs from 16 October to 1 November 2026, offering UK travellers an easy city-break option via a direct Ryanair route from London Stansted.
- People
Career Expert Warns 'Responsible For' Is Weakening CVs
An employment expert says overuse of the phrase “responsible for” on CVs fails to show real achievements, urging jobseekers to focus on outcomes instead.