An increase in flu cases and patients with complex care needs have contributed to significant pressure on Scotland’s A&E departments over the Christmas period, as clinicians focus on delivering the best treatment for patients. Continue reading Festive A & E figures show a service under unbearable strain
On the day Prime Minister Theresa May delivers a high-profile speech on the environment to coincide with the publication of Defra’s 25-year plan for nature, Greenpeace UK executive director John Suaven has called for action, not words, to tackle critical environmental challenges. Continue reading Greenpeace: Britian must turn the tide on throwaway plastic
Prime Minister Theresa May will today pledge to eliminate all avoidable plastic waste within a quarter of a century. Launching the 25 Year Environment Plan, the PM will set out the government’s determination to leave our environment in a better state than we found it. Continue reading Theresa going green? PM to announce plans for cleaner, greener Britain
The Scottish SPCA Edinburgh supporter group is recruiting volunteers to join them as they raise funds throughout the year to help Scotland’s animals. Scotland’s animal welfare charity is hosting a welcome event on Saturday 10 February and any animal lovers interested in getting involved in the community should get in touch. Continue reading New Year, new you, new friends!
2017 marked the fifth year of Underbelly producing Edinburgh’s Christmas for the City of Edinburgh Council – and the biggest ever year for the city’s six weeks long festive celebrations. A record-breaking 781,520 tickets were sold to Edinburgh’s Christmas rides, attractions and shows, a 13% increase on last year’s 690,878 tickets. Continue reading Record-breaking ticket sales for Edinburgh’s Christmas events … and local folk came too
Police are appealing for information to help trace a man reported missing. Colin McLennan (58) was last seen on Monday 8th January at 8.30pm on Saughtonhall Drive, Edinburgh. There is increasing concern for his welfare. Continue reading Missing man appeal
Muirhouse Medical Group Too!
Muirhouse Medical Group is to open an additional branch within the newly completed Pennywell All Care Centre (PACC) from 1st February. The surgery will join other services based in the new building in Pennywell Gardens, including a dental practice, Social Work, physiotherapy, health visitors and CAMHS, amongst others. Continue reading Additional branch for Muirhouse Medical Group
Following a consultation into the tied pub sector, over 90% of respondents called for Scottish licensees to have the same level of protection as their counterparts in England and Wales. Continue reading Call for Scottish pub reform
Epic journeys are the key focus of the 15th Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival – 3-4 February 2018 at Edinburgh’s George Square Theatre. Continue reading Edinburgh Mountain Film Festival – The Long Road To Adventure
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has led a Holyrood debate calling for greater action to encourage owners to repair and maintain the condition of tenement properties across Scotland, including stairwells, roofs, masonry and external walls. Continue reading Local MSP calls for action to improve maintenance of tenement properties
