The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service was called out to over two thousand deliberate fires across the country last autumn. Latest figures reveal last year’s total has increased from the previous season and the majority of those fires were deliberate and reckless – putting pressure on firefighters when genuine emergencies arose and placing lives at risk. Continue reading SFRS warn about deliberate fires this Autumn
That’s the question posed in a new consultation being run by the City of Edinburgh Council as it carries forward Edinburgh’s Parking Action Plan. Continue reading Should diesel cars incur a parking permit surcharge in Edinburgh?
Two men have been charged following the murder of 44-year-old Mark Squires in Longstone on Sunday (22nd October). Continue reading Men charged following Longstone murder
A new campaign to recruit up to 11,000 people into the childcare profession is underway. The campaign – ‘Shape their worlds. Shape your career.’ – aims to encourage more school leavers into the profession to deliver the expansion of funded early learning and childcare to 1,140 hours a year, or 30 hours per week, by 2020. Continue reading Wanted: 11,000 childcare workers!
I am writing to let you know about the workshops that we run for young people in schools and youth groups in Edinburgh (writes SARAH McCRORY). Continue reading British Red Cross offers free workshops for young people in Edinburgh
The impact of poor air quality on children, the elderly and local residents will be explored today as a Holyrood Committee visits one of Scotland’s most polluted streets. The Scottish Parliament’s Environment, Climate Change and Land Reform Committee will visit St John’s Road in Corstorphine as part of its inquiry into air quality. Continue reading Locals who live on one of Scotland’s worst polluted streets meet Holyrood Committee
As part of the Year of History, Heritage and Archaeology Signature Event Programme, New Lanark World Heritage Site was delighted to present Shining Lives last weekend. More than 4000 people attended the event. Continue reading Spotlight shines on New Lanark
The city council has launched a campaign to encourage flat owners to work together to keep their properties in good repair as we move towards winter.
Continue reading Council launches campaign to encourage communal repairs
Impressive results following two week crime blitz
Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP went on patrol with North West area commander Chief Inspector Stevie Sutherland on Friday to see first-hand the efforts being made to tackle crime and antisocial behaviour in North Edinburgh through the Operation Myriad initiative. Fifty-three people were arrested during the crime crackdown, and both the police officer and the local politician thanked the local community for their support throughout the campaign. Continue reading Local MSP goes on patrol and hails Operation Myriad success
Police are appealing for information following two robberies in the north of Edinburgh where the victims had their handbags stolen. While the robberies took place within two hours of each other, and two men were involved in each robbery, police do not believe the incidents are linked. Continue reading Police appeal following handbag robberies
