An appeal for financial support following a break-in at Fet Lor Youth Club is well on to meeting it’s target thanks to the generosity of local people. Continue reading FetLor burglary: community rallies to youth club’s aid
Month: February 2018
Healthy start: more babies breastfed for longer
A new report has revealed that mothers across Scotland are breastfeeding their infants for longer. The Scottish Maternal and Infant Nutrition Survey found 43% of mums are continuing to breastfeed up to six months after birth, compared to 32% in 2010. This follows a number of Scottish Government programmes aimed at encouraging breastfeeding. Continue reading Healthy start: more babies breastfed for longer
Suspicious package in Princes Street Gardens: Police seek public help
Police investigating the discovery of a suspicious package left in Princes Street Gardens six weeks ago, have made a fresh public appeal for information. Detectives are urging anyone with information or who witnessed anything suspicious in the Gardens on Thursday, January 11, 2018 to come forward. Continue reading Suspicious package in Princes Street Gardens: Police seek public help
Budget is a fair deal for Edinburgh, says local MSP
Edinburgh Council is set to receive a significant funding boost as a result of this year’s SNP Scottish Government budget – with local services in Edinburgh benefiting from an extra £16.5 million, says local SNP MSP Ben Macpherson, Continue reading Budget is a fair deal for Edinburgh, says local MSP
Mind your language: £3 million boost for primary schools
Schools will be allocated £3 million this year to support pupils learning additional languages, Employability Minister Jamie Hepburn has announced. Continue reading Mind your language: £3 million boost for primary schools
Fore! Edinburgh Leisure launches new golf loyalty card
For diehard golf fans who want to keep in the swing of it, Edinburgh Leisure’s new loyalty card for pay and play golf customers may be just the thing for those who want to play but without the need for paying for an annual membership fee. Continue reading Fore! Edinburgh Leisure launches new golf loyalty card
Business is booming for Blackwood Award winner
THE designer of a pioneering spoon which allows people with disabilities to eat without spilling has paid tribute to a leading housing care and housing provider for the honour which propelled his invention into worldwide success. Grant Douglas, who has cerebral palsy, won the Blackwood Design Award in 2015 for his S’up spoon – an innovative design which uses a ‘lid’ to ensure its contents don’t spill. Continue reading Business is booming for Blackwood Award winner
Brexit: Is it worth it? – Remain campaign battle bus to visit Edinburgh
A bus emblazoned with ‘Brexit to cost £2,000 million a week” is to visit Scotland on Saturday (24 February) as part of a 33 stop national tour. Continue reading Brexit: Is it worth it? – Remain campaign battle bus to visit Edinburgh
Scottish arts and heritage “missing out on £millions in untapped legacy funding”
With sources of public funding under ongoing pressure, Scotland’s arts and heritage sectors could be missing out on millions of pounds of fundraising potential in the form of individual legacy giving, legacy fundraising expert Richard Radcliffe (above) has warned. Continue reading Scottish arts and heritage “missing out on £millions in untapped legacy funding”
Sellers delight as four out of five homes exceed Home Report valuation
Hope on horizon for Edinburgh buyers with 33% spike in new listings
HIGH premiums are increasingly being required for buyers to secure homes in and around the capital. According to Warners Solicitors and Estate Agents, Edinburgh’s leading property experts, almost four out of five (78.6%) homes are now achieving a selling price in excess of their Home Report valuation – an increase of more than 20% compared to the same period last year. Continue reading Sellers delight as four out of five homes exceed Home Report valuation