Organisers of IRONKIDS Scotland, a series of three fun and family-friendly running events for young people aged 3 to 14 of all abilities in Midlothian, East Lothian and Edinburgh on Friday 29 and Saturday 30 June, are providing opportunities for young volunteers between the ages of 16 and 26 from the local communities to work alongside and learn from the event management teams in event delivery roles.
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Day: June 19, 2018
Award-winning Artisan to begin new residential project in Canonmills
Artisan, awarded Scottish Property Company of the Year, but known locally for their recent award-winning New Waverly development, have instructed local contractor Hart to begin the construction of a new residential development at Warriston Road in Canonmills, Edinburgh later this month. Continue reading Award-winning Artisan to begin new residential project in Canonmills
A question of sport: Which sport has a monopoly of Edinburgh hearts?
The makers of the brand new official version of Edinburgh MONOPOLY are facing a huge dilemma. They are not sure which sport has a monopoly on Edinburgh hearts – and they are sending out a plea to the public today as they need to find out fast as the game is hitting shop shelves in time for this Christmas. Continue reading A question of sport: Which sport has a monopoly of Edinburgh hearts?
Appeal following black cab hit and run on Princes Street
Police are appealing for witnesses following a hit and run collision in the city centre. The incident happened around 4.20pm on Saturday on Princes Street, opposite the Next clothing store. Continue reading Appeal following black cab hit and run on Princes Street
Charlie Miller’s coming to Raeburn Place
Raeburn Place Foundation (RPF) is pleased to announce that Charlie Miller is the latest tenant to sign a lease agreement for its new development at Raeburn Place, in the heart of Stockbridge. Continue reading Charlie Miller’s coming to Raeburn Place
Free local author readings in North Edinburgh
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£20 million investment to tackle loneliness
- Funding will support charities and community groups to bring people together
- The money will go to support programmes that are proven to benefit individuals and society
- Hundreds of thousands of people will be helped to make connections in their communities
Charities and community groups will get £20 million of new funding to help isolated people and those suffering from loneliness, Prime Minister Theresa May announced yesterday. The funding will go to support and expand programmes that bring people together and are proving to benefit communities. Continue reading £20 million investment to tackle loneliness
Glasgow School of Art fire investigation “will take some time”
Continue reading Glasgow School of Art fire investigation “will take some time”
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World leading microbeads ban comes into force today
UK leads the way in tackling the scourge of marine pollution
A ban on the sale of products containing microbeads has come into force today as part of the Westminster Government’s world-leading efforts to prevent these harmful pieces of plastic entering the marine environment. Continue reading World leading microbeads ban comes into force today