Month: August 2017

“Going to be great for us all”: latest 20mph zones go live tomorrow

The rollout of 20mph speed limits across the capital continues with phase three of the scheme being introduced in North West and West Edinburgh tomorrow (see map). Continue reading “Going to be great for us all”: latest 20mph zones go live tomorrow

Have your say on Social Security Bill, urges Poverty Alliance

Social Security: What’s the point?

With just over a week until the consultation deadline on the Social Security (Scotland) Bill, the Poverty Alliance has written to its members and civil society organisations across Scotland urging them to make sure their voices are heard. Continue reading Have your say on Social Security Bill, urges Poverty Alliance

Starts today: baby boxes for all

All babies in Scotland due from today will be gifted a box full of essential items aimed at tackling inequality and promoting health. The boxes signal of the Scottish Government’s determination that every child, regardless of their circumstances should get the best start in life. Continue reading Starts today: baby boxes for all

Safety advice issued on eve of Baby Box roll out

Parents are being encouraged to consider safe sleeping practices by Scotland’s Chief Medical Officer and the Scottish Cot Death Trust. The advice comes as Scotland’s Baby Box scheme is rolled out nationally from tomorrow (Tuesday). Continue reading Safety advice issued on eve of Baby Box roll out

Putting a face to the Cramond killer

A new museum display in Cramond has used forensic techniques to put a face to ‘Cramond Murderer’ John Howison for the first time. The life-like profile of the 19th Century killer is exhibited next to a replica of his skull in a free display now open at Cramond’s Maltings Interpretation Centre.

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Craigroyston Primary project is Charity Times Award finalist

A literacy programme at Craigroyston Primary School is in the running for a national award. The pioneering programme jointly ran by Scottish Book Trust and Scottish Gas has been announced as a finalist at the Charity Times Awards. Continue reading Craigroyston Primary project is Charity Times Award finalist

First Minister is guest of honour at the Tattoo

First Minister Nicola  Sturgeon was the guest of honour at The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo last night. Ms Sturgeon participated in the opening ceremony with a traditional Gaelic Toast taken with the evening’s Lone Piper, Cpl Joey Davies from The Royal Highland Fusiliers, 2nd Battalion The Royal Regiment of Scotland. Continue reading First Minister is guest of honour at the Tattoo