A new law which makes it illegal to smoke in a vehicle carrying anyone under 18 comes into force tomorrow.
Month: December 2016
Free WiFi for city centre festive celebrations
The outdoor public WiFi service EdiFreeWiFi is now available, bringing free high-speed internet connectivity to Edinburgh city centre in time for the Christmas and Hogmanay celebrations. Continue reading Free WiFi for city centre festive celebrations
Delivering for disabled people
Disability Delivery Plan published
Safe limit? The best approach is NONE
Drivers in Scotland are being reminded that ‘the best approach is none’ as the Scottish Government and Road Safety Scotland launches its festive drink drive awareness campaign. Continue reading Safe limit? The best approach is NONE
Local MSP challenges gender stereotyping
Ben Macpherson, MSP for Edinburgh Northern and Leith has highlighted the need to change the perceptions of gender from a young age. The local MSP was speaking in a parliamentary debate to recognise the start of 16 days of Action to End Violence Against Women and Girls. Continue reading Local MSP challenges gender stereotyping
Singing for their supper: Lord Provost announces One City Burns Night line-up
The OneCity Trust will receive a Burns Night boost when the Lord Provost holds a fundraising supper on Thursday 26 January. The traditional Scottish dinner will be held at Prestonfield House by the Trust’s President Lord Provost Donald Wilson, who aims to raise at least £20,000 to support projects tackling inequality and social exclusion in Edinburgh. Continue reading Singing for their supper: Lord Provost announces One City Burns Night line-up
The Botanics: After the Storm
EXHIBITION: After the Storm
Sat 3 December to Fri 26 May 2017
Timber from trees destroyed when Cyclone Andrea tore through the Edinburgh Garden on 3 January 2012 have been crafted into 14 exquisite items of furniture. Don’t miss this major exhibition showcasing the unique pieces created by members of the Scottish Furniture Makers Association.
An exhibition of fine furniture constructed from RBGE timber windblown during Cyclone Andrea in 2012. Highlighting the beauty of Scottish-grown timber and craftsmanship amongst our Scottish furniture makers, this exhibition also focuses on the restorative and rejuvenating effects of storms in Nature and trauma upon the natural and human environment.
TODAY 11am – 3pm John Hope Gateway
AFTER the STORM MAKERS’ MARKET
A selection of beautifully crafted, hand-made items from the After the Storm furniture makers will be on sale at a festive market. The wide selection including boxes, clocks and bowls provides the chance to buy a unique Christmas gift or special item for your home.
Body in Duddingston Loch: it’s Antoine
The mother of missing French student Antoine Maury has confirmed that his body has been found in Duddingston Loch. Continue reading Body in Duddingston Loch: it’s Antoine
Scotland Street: suspicious death appeal
Police are appealing for information following the discovery of a body in suspicious circumstances at an address in Scotland Street yesterday.
The incident happened around 5.30am on Friday, when a disturbance was reported to police. Officers attended and the body of a man was discovered. Enquiries are currently ongoing to establish the identity of the victim, but police are treating the death as a homicide pending a post mortem.
Officers are appealing for information and are asking for anyone who was in the area to come forward.
Detective Chief Inspector Keith Hardie of the Major Investigation Team said: “We have found a body in suspicious circumstances, which has sustained significant injuries. It is being investigated at the same level as a homicide, although until the result of the post mortem we cannot commit to this.
“With this in mind it is imperative that we trace those involved in this incident as soon as possible.
“I would urge anyone who was in the Scotland Street area on the morning of Friday, December 2, to get in touch with us immediately.”
Another man found in the flat is being treated as a ‘significant witness’ and is helping police with their inquiries.
Two cars parked outside the flat in the New Town have also been taped off. One has a sign in the window asking for donations for someone who is homeless.
Those with information can contact Police Scotland on 101 or anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
Lord Provost opens social enterprise market at Council HQ
A joint Edinburgh Social Enterprise Network (ESEN) and Business Gateway festive social enterprise market was opened by Lord Provost, The Rt Honourable Donald Wilson along with Cllr Gavin Barrie at the City of Edinburgh Council’s headquarters at Waverley Court yesterday. Continue reading Lord Provost opens social enterprise market at Council HQ