A nursing student who honed his talents while working with prisoners and drug addicts has been honoured for his outstanding caring skills. Simon Hunter, 33, who graduated from Edinburgh Napier last week with a BN in Nursing with distinction, has been named this year’s winner of the university’s Simon Pullin Award. Continue reading Simon turns jail time into an award-winning experience
Passionate volunteers in Edinburgh are being asked to come forward to help form a new fundraising group to support Alzheimer’s Research UK. The UK’s leading dementia research charity is looking for people with a range of skills to help set up the group, which will aim to raise vital funds and awareness across the region. Continue reading Call for volunteers to join fight against dementia in Edinburgh
Committee hears ‘homeowner distress’
After hearing from distressed homeowners, a Holyrood Committee is today calling for more homebuyer support – particularly for new build homeowners – in the event of building defects and poor build quality. In a wide ranging report, the Local Government and Communities Committee identified a number of improvements that could be made to building regulations and fire safety standards in Scotland. Continue reading Holyrood call for greater support for new build homebuyers
It’s THE must-have accessory for any weary rodent this Hallowe’en – the rat hammock!
Rats! Scottish SPCA superintendent Sharon Comrie is calling on the SWI’s army of knitters to create cosy rat hammocks! Continue reading Rodents to escape the Rat Race this Hallowe’en!
Joint commitment to 1% participatory budgeting target
People across Scotland are to have a say in how £100 million of council funds will be used in their communities. Council leaders have agreed that at least 1% of local government budgets will be subject to participatory budgeting by the end of 2021, giving communities more influence than ever to make decisions on how funding is spent in their localities. Continue reading Small steps towards citizen say in council budget planning
I was saddened to hear of the death of former local councillor Neil Lindsay on Friday. Continue reading Neil Lindsay
Ten-time world darts champion Trina Gulliver MBE took on all comers as she toured Lady Haig’s Poppy Factory in Warriston on Friday. Trina, who hails from Warwickshire, is in Scotland this weekend as part of a six-strong team of professionals taking part in two charity exhibition events to help raise money for Poppyscotland. Continue reading Darts legend Trina’s on target at Poppy Factory
A man from Edinburgh who was inspired to help wounded, injured, and sick service personnel is now approaching a new fundraising milestone. Mark Barclay has raised nearly £40,000 for Help for Heroes – and he’s determined to raise even more for veterans across the country. Continue reading Meet Mark: a man on a mission
The Prime Minister has announced a new drive to improve workplace equality. Theresa May urged more companies to report their gender pay gap – and take action to close it. Continue reading Prime Minister announces new drive to end the gender pay gap
Edinburgh College Development Trust, an independent charity which supports Edinburgh College students through providing enhanced opportunities and experiences, is looking for volunteers to join its board of trustees. Continue reading Edinburgh College Development Trust recruiting trustees
