An Edinburgh boy who battled through his first two hours of life, only to be expected never to walk, talk or eat, is leaving everyone speechless with his on-stage dance performances. Evan Glass has been fascinating and defying medical experts with his physical resilience after numerous bleak diagnoses from birth. Continue reading Miracle boy Evan’s dance delight
A CITY centre hotel is offering an exclusive discount to participants in Edinburgh’s biggest weekend of running festivities. Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket is offering a 10% discount on food and beverages for all those who take part in the Edinburgh Marathon Festival over the May bank holiday weekend.
The discount will be available to anyone who presents their Edinburgh Marathon medal after completing the various races taking place around the city tthis weekend over the 26th and 27th May.
Formerly known as a Premier Inn, the hotel is located in the heart of the capital, nearby Haymarket station, with a stylish onsite bar and restaurant.
Gillian Duthie, Cluster General Manager at the Leonardo Royal Edinburgh Haymarket said: “We’re thrilled to be offering this exclusive discount over a very exciting weekend in Edinburgh.
“It is sure to be a fantastic atmosphere, as the Edinburgh Marathon Festival always creates a great buzz about the city among visitors and residents alike.
“We’re hoping that tired runners ready for refreshment will pop in and enjoy this discount – they will have definitely earned it.”
Leonardo Royal’s modern lounge bar offers a range of light bites, snacks and beverages, with its restaurant, ‘Vitruv’ providing a popular food and wine menu.
The hotel has seen recent refurbishment, featuring designs from renowned hotel designer Andreas Neudahm, who has created a rustic, homely feel with touches of tartan and tweed – whilst retaining a contemporary style.
The bar area has also had an overhaul, with a stylish new marble tile flooring, treated oak lightshades and furniture, and classic Leonardo tall-back chairs to finish.
Gillian added: “We can’t wait to welcome everyone over the weekend to enjoy good food and drink in such a fantastic setting.”
To find out more, visit: https://www.leonardo-hotels.com/leonardo-royal-hotel-edinburgh
Edinburgh Napier University has unveiled the shortlist for its inaugural innovation and enterprise competition, Bright Red Sparks. Continue reading Shortlist for Napier’s Bright Red Sparks unveiled
Nappies, fatbergs, rubbish due to recycling waste costing a fortune to clear
People who cause blocked sewers through flushing away inappropriate items and substances should pay fines to compensate for the clean-up costs. That’s the opinion of the UKs waste management agency which says that man-made blockages cost water companies millions of pounds every year, cause floods and are a potential health risk. Continue reading Household recycling is causing “fatbergs”
Police are appealing for witnesses after the theft of a purse on Groathill Drive North at around 12.30pm on Tuesday (22nd May). The purse was snatched from a woman’s hand by a male on a bicycle who then cycled off in the direction of Ferry Road. Continue reading Police appeal after Drylaw purse snatch
ALDI has donated equipment worth £4,000 to Edinburgh College’s Professional Cookery department through a partnership that is also providing new opportunities for students to develop their skills.
The support from ALDI will benefit the kitchens at the college’s Milton Road Campus and has enabled the college to invest in equipment to aid students’ learning, including bowls, trays, table-top and hand mixers, small fridges and sauté pans. ALDI has also donated a TV to assist class learning.
Over the last two years, Edinburgh College’s Professional Cookery students have also been involved in the opening events at eight ALDI stores across Edinburgh, the Lothians and Fife. At the launches, students prepared 15,000 samples for customers to try. Using Scottish ingredients the students treated ALDI customers to snacks including mini pulled pork buns and gin and beetroot cured salmon, and handed out recipe cards.
Professional Cookery lecturer George Baker said: “This has been a fantastic experience for a lot of our first and second-year cookery students. They’ve had the chance to develop recipes and make some great food, and interact with our local communities. The students and lecturers have produced some outstanding dishes, which have had some amazing feedback from ALDI’s customers.
“ALDI has been a great supporter of the college and we really value this partnership. We’ve used their donations to install some more industry-standard equipment in our kitchens, so it’s making a real difference to students’ learning.”
Richard Holloway, regional managing director for Scotland, said: “Supporting local initiatives is hugely important to the team at ALDI. Our partnership with Edinburgh College has helped students to develop new skills and we really value the students’ contribution to our store opening events in the local area.”
The Walk of Fame themed MoonWalk Scotland is being given an added Hollywood touch, as the historic Edinburgh Castle lights up pink …
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Seven fully funded work based learning programmes will provide an alternative route for students to achieve a degree while in employment
Heriot-Watt University will deliver seven Graduate Apprenticeship programmes, including four new subjects, which are all fully funded by Skills Development Scotland. The flagship courses, which start in September, offer 175 places and bring together academic and practical experience to help meet the changing needs of Scottish organisations. Continue reading Heriot-Watt University announces ambitious Graduate Apprenticeship programme
Community rallies to fight development proposals
More than 200 people attended campaign group Save Leith Walk’s packed public meeting in Leith Theatre on Tuesday evening. The meeting heard about the likely impact of Drum Group’s proposed development on Leith Walk and went on to reject the plans for demolition, with local people arguing instead for the retention of the current sandstone buildings. Continue reading Saving Leith Walk
