The closure of the Glasgow-to-Edinburgh canal link has resulted in dozens of cancelled boat trips and neglects one of Scotland’s “tourism treasures troves”, the Scottish Conservatives have said. Continue reading Canals in crisis as Edinburgh – Glasgow route shut
Could fear of fraud, or concerns about financial management be holding consumers back from new payment tech?
Recent figures from UK Finance revealed that contactless card fraud hit £14 million in losses in 2017. Uncertainty about security could be one of the reasons that over a third (34%) of Scottish consumers said they would not use contactless over cash, in an online study commissioned by credit information expert, Equifax. Continue reading Over a third of Scots would not use contactless over cash
Refugees can now organise financial support for family members before they are reunited in Scotland. Up to £100,000 in Family Reunion Crisis Grants will smooth the path for new arrivals, bridging the gap before they can be assessed for benefits entitlement. Continue reading A welcoming country: support for refugee families ahead of arrival in Scotland
Police are appealing for information to help trace a missing man believed to be in the Capital. Scott Hutchison is originally from Selkirk and was reported missing from Dennistoun, Glasgow, by his family yesterday (Wednesday 9th May). Continue reading Frightened Rabbit singer reported missing
The Scottish Conservatives have reinforced their commitment to improve Scotland’s roads with a £100m Pothole Action Fund. The fund has been announced during the private member’s debate led by Rachael Hamilton MSP, Scottish Conservative MSP for Ettrick, Roxburgh and Berwickshire. Continue reading Scottish Conservatives would invest £100m in Pothole Action Fund
An Edinburgh College graduate has opened the doors to a photography exhibition aimed at encouraging women who have overcome life-changing ordeals to find a safe space to tell their stories. Mhairi Bell-Moodie, who studied BA (Hons) Photography at the college’s Sighthill Campus, opened ‘Nevertheless, She Persisted’ at The Out of the Blue Drill Hall on Tuesday. Continue reading Edinburgh College Photography graduate encourages women to speak out in new exhibition
Edinburgh College’s creative students are about to give the city a taste of creative magic as they take over venues across Edinburgh for Glow festival 2018. The students launched the festival with sneak-peek performances at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery last night. Continue reading Ready, steady, Glow! Edinburgh College creative students get set for annual festival
New support will help ensure community organisations, charities and other grassroots groups are listened to during the ongoing Brexit negotiations. The £150,000 stakeholder engagement fund will provide grants to Scottish organisations who wouldn’t otherwise have the resources to gather and promote the views of their members on preparing for the UK leaving the EU. Continue reading New fund will give communities a voice on Brexit
World’s largest rodent eradication project a success
Continue reading Rodents no more: South Georgia declared rodent-free
Whether you fancy yourself as the next Kyle Edmund or you’ve never picked up a racquet, you can play tennis for free at your local David Lloyd Club on Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May. Continue reading Play tennis for free at your local David Lloyd Club on Great British Tennis Weekend
