Scotland’s Chief Officer has formally welcomed 58 new firefighters who will work to protect communities across the country. The group formally received their scrolls from Scottish Fire and Rescue Service Chief Officer Alasdair Hay on Friday (July 27). Continue reading SFRS welcomes 58 new firefighters
Reckitt Benckiser Group plc (RB) has announced that they are recalling specific batches of Durex condoms after they did not pass their required safety standards. This means there is a risk that the condom might tear or leak reducing its protection from sexually-transmitted diseases and pregnancy. See our website for more information. Continue reading Durex condoms safety recall: check batch numbers
Family assisted from car moments before it burst into flames on M8 
A Scottish Ambulance Service control centre worker has been praised for assisting a family from their car moments before it burst into flames on the M8. Continue reading Narrow escape in M8 car blaze drama
Saturday 18th August 11am – 2pm
Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre, off Groathill Road North
With Westminster now on a long summer recess, Scottish Secretary David Mundell is taking the opportunity to visit New Zealand this week. This is no holiday jaunt of course – our Scottish Secretary will be meeting businesses and political leaders on a packed program of trade and diplomatic engagement. Continue reading Mr. Mundell heads down under
THE OLD KIRK MUIRHOUSE PARISH CHURCH
Saturday 11th August 12 – 3pm
It’s nearly August, and that means our ANNUAL SUMMER BBQ! This year we’ll hold it on Sat 11th in our new big garden!
A date for your diaries; you’re welcome to invite your friends, families, and neighbours!
Granton Community Gardeners
The government is highlighting the seriousness of the threat of intimidation of candidates and campaigners to the integrity of public life and the electoral process …
The UK Government has launched a consultation for a new electoral offence which aims to crack down on threats and abuse towards those standing for election. Continue reading Government launches consultation to protect political debate
An Edinburgh-based children’s charity is inviting women to come together to raise money at a fun-filled evening of food, drink, dancing and live music. Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity (ECHC) is hosting its annual ‘Girly Get Together’ this September and it promises to be a night packed to the brim with glitz and glamour. Continue reading ‘Girly Get Together’ to Raise Funds for Children’s Charity
New research suggests housing developers are locking people into unhealthy and expensive car-dependent lifestyles by failing to provide infrastructure or access to healthier travel options, including walking, cycling or car sharing. Continue reading New housing developments leaving Scots car sick
