A top Edinburgh rugby club has secured much-needed sponsorship which will enable it to develop both its flourishing academy and talented first team. Boroughmuir Rugby Club has announced it’s to continue its fruitful partnership with Edinburgh-headquartered tech firm, Commsworld, as lead sponsor for the next five years. Continue reading Commsworld invest in next generation of city rugby stars
A new UK aid package will provide life-saving food, medicine, clean water and sanitation to millions of desperate Yemenis facing disease and hunger, Minister for the Middle East Alistair Burt has announced. Continue reading UK sends emergency aid to Yemen as eight million people face starvation
Young musicians from Scotland, the North of England and Northern Ireland have descended on Scotland’s capital city for a Uniformed Youth Organisation’s Music Course culminating in a ceremony of Beating Retreat up in Perth. Continue reading Young people gather in Edinburgh for ‘magnificent musical experience’
TV doctor Dr Christian Jessen has launched an awareness and education campaign taking place in Edinburgh and other UK cities to encourage the city’s smokers to quit by switching to vaping. In Edinburgh, 17% of the population are smokers, approximately 2% above the average in the UK. Continue reading TV Doctor encourages Edinburgh smokers to quit in ‘Vapril’
The success of Glasgow 2014 Commonwealth Games continues to draw world-class events, tourists and spending to Scotland, according to a new report on its legacy. Continue reading Glasgow games continue to draw elite events to Scotland, says report
Four new off-road motorbikes bought by the Edinburgh Community Safety Partnership are to be used by Police Scotland to combat anti-social behaviour and theft across the capital.
Continue reading New off-road motorbikes are latest tool to tackle crime in the capital
Councils must learn lessons to maintain the safety of public buildings following Edinburgh school wall collapse. In a report out today, the Accounts Commission highlights important lessons for all councils following the collapse of a wall at Oxgangs Primary School in 2016. Continue reading Lessons must be learned following school wall collapse, says new report
A major new international arts initiative highlighting the intricate beauty and biodiversity of plant life has opened in Edinburgh. ‘Flora Scotia’ at the Royal Botanic Gardens showcases Scotland’s native plants in a new light, with contemporary paintings raising awareness about different species and landscapes. Continue reading Flora Scotia: See Scotland’s plants in a new light at the Botanics
Imagining Perfect Childcare event
The Prentice Centre
Saturday 21st April 9.30 – 11am OR 11.30 – 1pm
Improved access to support and advice
Significant new rights improving support and recognition for unpaid cares have come into force. Under the Carers (Scotland) Act, all people who provide unpaid care for friends, family, and neighbours will now have the right to a personalised plan. This will identify their needs and help them access information, advice and support, before reaching a crisis point. Continue reading Landmark new rights for unpaid carers
