The Scottish SPCA is appealing for information after a terrier cross dog was abandoned in Midlothian on a slip road from A6094. Continue reading Scottish SPCA: Who dumped Woody?
Month: August 2017
Finance Bill will bring ‘welcome clarity’, says local specialist
The Government’s forthcoming Finance Bill will give welcome clarity to business owners on the move to quarterly tax reporting, according to a local specialist. Continue reading Finance Bill will bring ‘welcome clarity’, says local specialist
Police appeal following cyclepath assault
Police are appealing for information following a sexual assault on a local cyclepath. The incident took place at the cyclepath on Ferry Road around 1.20pm on Tuesday (1 August). Continue reading Police appeal following cyclepath assault
Parents get involved in Stay, Play and Learn
A childcare trial encouraging parents to stay, play and learn with their children has been praised by Minister for Childcare and Early Years, Mark McDonald. Continue reading Parents get involved in Stay, Play and Learn
What’s happening with Muirhouse Shopping Centre?
Muirhouse Walkabout
Tuesday 8th August, 1 – 3pm
Nominations open for the Edinburgh Award
The search has begun for the eleventh recipient of the Edinburgh Award with nominations open now. Established in 2007, the Edinburgh Award is a way for the Capital’s citizens to pay a lasting tribute to individuals who have made an outstanding contribution to the city. Continue reading Nominations open for the Edinburgh Award
Time running out to find Edinburgh’s ‘Heritage Angels’
Nominations will soon close for the Scottish Heritage Angels Awards 2017, and groups and individuals – or ‘Angels’ – from Edinburgh who have played a special part in caring for, recording and celebrating the nation’s historic environment are being urged to enter before the deadline of Friday 11th August. Continue reading Time running out to find Edinburgh’s ‘Heritage Angels’
UK leads final push to make polio history
The UK is leading the final global push to eliminate polio around the world for good, International Development Secretary Priti Patel announced today. Continue reading UK leads final push to make polio history
Research participants needed
University of Edinburgh research participants needed
Changeworks has partnered with the University of Edinburgh to deliver IDEAL, a cutting edge research project exploring how smart technology can help save energy in the home. They are looking for households in Edinburgh and the Lothians (EH1-55) with gas combi boiler heating to participate.
Continue reading Research participants needed
See World Press Photo Exhibition at Scottish Parliament
World Press Photo 2017
Friday 4 August – Saturday 26 August 2017 (closed Sundays) Free entry
The worldwide touring exhibition of award-winning photos opens at the Scottish Parliament in Holyrood today. Continue reading See World Press Photo Exhibition at Scottish Parliament