New red-surfaced cycle lanes are to be installed at a number of key points along the tram route in the city centre. The measures, the first in a three-phase project to help all road users keep themselves and each other safe when negotiating the tram tracks, are aimed at demonstrating the optimum angle for crossing the tracks and reminding motorists to give cyclists extra space, particularly near tramlines. Continue reading Seeing red: new cycle lanes to make crossing tram tracks safer
Alcohol-related sexual harrassment has become a normalised part of a night out, a new Drinkaware/YouGov survey has revealed. Almost three quarters (71%) of 18-24 year old men and women who drink in bars, clubs or pubs surveyed said that they had seen sexual harassment on a night out. Continue reading Almost three quarters of young Scots have witnessed sexual harassment while out drinking
Six volunteers from Anglian Water Business have spent a day out along the historic Union Canal in Edinburgh helping Scottish Waterways Trust care for their local waterway. Continue reading Anglian Water volunteers help look after local canal
A commitment has been made in the East of Scotland to strengthen the public services and support available to the Armed Forces and Veterans community, and to raise awareness of the Armed Forces Covenant. Continue reading Partnership boost to veterans support
Scottish Gas is working with Alzheimer Scotland and the Alzheimer’s Society to encourage families, friends and carers of customers living with dementia across Scotland to contact their energy company if they are concerned about the energy account of their loved ones this winter. Continue reading Scottish Gas ready to help customers living with dementia this winter
