Day: January 11, 2018

Nuffield Health offers free day pass to Edinburgh gym

Almost half of gym goers in Edinburgh (45%) admit they don’t know what they’re doing at the gym, and many just copy what someone else is doing, according to new research from Nuffield Health. Continue reading Nuffield Health offers free day pass to Edinburgh gym

Briggs calls for complimentary tickets for young people to attend European Championships

Lothians MSP Miles Briggs has called for complimentary tickets to be made available to schools and youth groups so that they can watch August’s European Championship. Continue reading Briggs calls for complimentary tickets for young people to attend European Championships

Festive A & E figures show a service under unbearable strain

An increase in flu cases and patients with complex care needs have contributed to significant pressure on Scotland’s A&E departments over the Christmas period, as clinicians focus on delivering the best treatment for patients. Continue reading Festive A & E figures show a service under unbearable strain

Greenpeace: Britian must turn the tide on throwaway plastic

On the day Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a high-profile speech on the environment to coincide with the publication of Defra’s 25-year plan for nature, Greenpeace UK executive director John Suaven has called for action, not words, to tackle critical environmental challenges. Continue reading Greenpeace: Britian must turn the tide on throwaway plastic

Theresa going green? PM to announce plans for cleaner, greener Britain

Prime Minister Theresa May will today pledge to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within a quarter of a century. Launching the 25 Year Environment Plan, the PM will set out the government’s determination to leave our environment in a better state than we found it. Continue reading Theresa going green? PM to announce plans for cleaner, greener Britain

New Year, new you, new friends!

The Scottish SPCA Edinburgh supporter group is recruiting volunteers to join them as they raise funds throughout the year to help Scotland’s animals. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting a welcome event on Saturday 10 February and any animal lovers interested in getting involved in the community should get in touch. Continue reading New Year, new you, new friends!

Record-breaking ticket sales for Edinburgh’s Christmas events … and local folk came too

2017 marked the fifth year of Underbelly producing Edinburgh’s Christmas for the City of Edinburgh Council  – and the biggest ever year for the city’s six weeks long festive celebrations. A record-breaking 781,520 tickets were sold to Edinburgh’s Christmas rides, attractions and shows, a 13% increase on last year’s 690,878 tickets. Continue reading Record-breaking ticket sales for Edinburgh’s Christmas events … and local folk came too