Zero Waste Scotland has launched a nationwide initiative calling on businesses, local authorities and other organisations to help cut the cost of litter clean-up and join forces to prevent it from happening in their communities. Continue reading New partnership approach to prevent litter
Month: August 2017
One million Help to Buy ISAs opened
More than one million Help to Buy: ISAs have now been opened, helping first-time buyers across the UK save towards their first home. First-time buyers have saved over £1.8 billion in their ISAs. Continue reading One million Help to Buy ISAs opened
Police hunt two for Ferry Road hit and run
“We need the help of the community to catch those responsible for this”
More details are emerging about the Ferry Road hit and run which saw a ten year old boy sustain serious injuries on Saturday evening. The child, who has not yet been named, remains in hospital in a stable condition and senior police officers are appealing for the community’s help to identify those responsible. Continue reading Police hunt two for Ferry Road hit and run
Tough new measures to protect savers from pension scams
Private pensions cold calling, including emails and text messages, is to be banned.The Westminster government has today confirmed new measures to protect private pension savers from the threat of unscrupulous pension scammers. Continue reading Tough new measures to protect savers from pension scams
‘City needs a council that shows strong leadership’: coalition unveils Capital programme
The SNP – Labour coalition has published plans to deliver improved services for the Capital’s residents and communities. The ‘Programme for the Capital’, the proposed business plan for the Council for the next five years, is built around 52 commitments set out by the SNP and Labour groups in their coalition agreement.
One stop shop for Forth bridges
New Forth Bridges website goes live
With the countdown underway for the Queensferry Crossing opening, a new website for the Forth Bridges has been launched by the Minister for Transport Humza Yousaf. Continue reading One stop shop for Forth bridges
Pride in all our people: First Minister speaks at Pride festival
The First Minister addressed Pride Scotland, Scotland’s largest LGBTI festival, yesterday. Continue reading Pride in all our people: First Minister speaks at Pride festival
Boy seriously injured in Ferry Road hit and run
An eight-year-old boy is being treated in the Sick Children’s Hospital for serious leg and hip injuries after being hit by a motor bike on Ferry Road. The motor cyclist fled the scene and police are appealing to the public for information.
The hit and run happened at a pedestrian crossing on Ferry Road near Drylaw Police Station at 6.35pm last night.
The wee boy was struck by the motor bike while crossing on the green man at traffic signals by the police station. It’s understood the child was with his sister at the time of the accident.
In a statement issued last night Police Scotland confirmed: ““Police Scotland are appealing for information after an eight-year-old boy was struck by a motorbike which failed to stop at 18:35 on Saturday 19 August on Ferry Road.
“The boy was taken by ambulance to the Royal Hospital for Sick Children of Edinburgh with serious leg and hip injuries. Information at this time indicates that a number of motorcyclists were seen in the area driving in what can only be described as a dangerous manner.”
Detective Chief Inspector Paul Grainger said: “This is a horrific collision which has left a young boy seriously injured.
“The boy was crossing the pedestrian crossing on the green man when he was struck by the motorcycle and knocked to the ground sustaining what are described as serious injuries. The motorcyclist drove on with no apparent thought for the horrific injuries sustained by the young boy in the collision.
“We are carrying out door to door and other enquiries into this collision, and also in relation to other reports in the immediate area of incidents of dangerous and reckless driving by motorcyclists around this time. We are appealing for anyone who has any information about who may have been responsible to contact us immediately and help us keep the community safe.”
Motorbikes remain a menace in North Edinburgh. In June last year 14 year old Brad Williamson died after a motor bike he was riding was involved in a crash on Silverknowes Road, but that tragedy has not deterred other young men from stealing motor cycles and riding them recklessly on streets, cycle paths and parks all over the area.
Local police have targeted motorcycle crime as a top priority – Operation Soteria, Edinburgh Division’s ongoing initiative to tackle the theft of motorcycles and associated disorder, was relaunched in March. The police helicopter was out again last night and police patrols have been stepped up.
Inspector John Elliot said: “Police Scotland has increased patrols in the Drylaw area in order to provide reassurance to the local community and to ensure there is no repeat of this anti-social behaviour. These patrols will be visible in the coming days.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact Police Scotland on 101 quoting incident number 3247 or contact Crimestoppers in complete anonymity on 0800 555 111.
Join dementia friendly walk at Botanic Gardens
A relaxed, informal information afternoon and dementia friendly walk day for people to learn more about services for people living with dementia, is being held at the Royal Botanical Gardens on Monday, 28 August. Continue reading Join dementia friendly walk at Botanic Gardens
Allan jumps into World University Games
Former Edinburgh College student Allan Smith is heading to Chinese Taipei to compete in the Men’s High Jump at the World University Games 2017 this month. Continue reading Allan jumps into World University Games