More than £1.75 billion is being allocated to councils in a major Scottish Government commitment to stimulate investment in affordable housing. The announcement comes as figures published today show the highest levels of activity in the affordable house-building sector in Scotland since the early 1980s. Continue reading £1.75 billion boost for social housing
Day: June 13, 2017
Summer Fayre at The Old Kirk and Muirhouse this Saturday
Museum of Memories: helping Hans?
Share your memories to create social history artwork Continue reading Museum of Memories: helping Hans?
Police launch Counter Terrorism Awareness Week
Police Scotland has today launched a targeted week of action to promote counter-terrorism activity across the country. The Counter Terrorism Awareness Week forms part of the UK Counter Terrorism Policing Networks Initiative and is co-ordinated by the National CT Policing Headquarters. Continue reading Police launch Counter Terrorism Awareness Week
Young adult carers encouraged to claim what’s theirs
The Scottish Government and Young Scot have joined forces to raise awareness of the support young adult carers may be entitled to. Continue reading Young adult carers encouraged to claim what’s theirs
Join Lorraine for a Big Scottish Breakfast
Make a date with Lorraine:Friday 27 October
TV favourite Lorraine Kelly is urging schools, businesses and groups in Edinburgh to join in with the Big Scottish Breakfast, an STV Children’s Appeal fundraising event to support children and young people affected by poverty in Scotland. Continue reading Join Lorraine for a Big Scottish Breakfast
Police release images of man sought for George Street assault
Police in Edinburgh have released images of a man that officers wish to trace in connection with a serious assault that occurred in George Street on Sunday 5th March around 2.45am. A 20-year-old man was attacked and sustained a significant facial injury that required hospital treatment. Continue reading Police release images of man sought for George Street assault
Police hunt skateboarder following Leith rape
Cabbie may hold vital information about Leith attacker Continue reading Police hunt skateboarder following Leith rape