Cyrenians has been announced as the lead organisation for a new fund aimed at tackling homelessness in Edinburgh. The Edinburgh based homelessness charity, who are currently marking their 50th year, are delighted to be selected as the lead organisation in the ambitious Housing First Edinburgh programme. Continue reading Cyrenians consortium to head up Housing First Edinburgh
Revised planning proposal ‘set to maintain area’s distinctive feel and character’ following community feedback, says developer 
A significant section of Leith Walk, Edinburgh is set to be transformed into a vibrant residential, student and visitor quarter following a major planning application submitted by Drum Property Group. Continue reading Drum submits major planning application for Leith Walk
The nervous wait is finally over today (Tuesday 7 August) as 8,000 pupils across Edinburgh receive their exam results. Early indications are very positive with candidates from City of Edinburgh Council schools once again making improvements on their performances in most areas from last year. Continue reading Exam success for city pupils
£600 million to boost jobs and economic growth in Scotland to be given green light by the Prime Minister and First Minister of a city deal worth over £1 billion.
Hundreds of millions of pounds of investment for the South East of Scotland will be formally signed off by the Prime Minister and First Minister, during the Prime Minister’s visit to the Edinburgh festival today. Continue reading PM to confirm Edinburgh and South East Scotland City Deal during Festival visit
Police are appealing for witnesses following a city centre break-in. The incident happened around 10.50pm on Friday (3rd August) at the Friends of the Fringe Ticket Office in Old Assembly Close, on the High Street. Continue reading Police investigate break-in at Fringe ticket office
With the Edinburgh Festival Fringe in full swing, Vision Express is putting eye health centre stage by bringing their Vision Van to the area as part of its Scotland tour, aiming to raise awareness of the importance of regular eye tests. Continue reading Eye health is no laughing matter as Vision Van comes to Edinburgh
When Joan Armatrading last took to the road in 2015 it was to be her last big world tour. 235 dates later that was it, done and dusted. No more endless long haul flights, no more torturous routing. (For one gig on that tour she actually had to pass through seven different countries to get there!) Continue reading Joan’s on the road again
Cyrenians is a Scottish charity stopping homelessness and supporting people. Cyrenians community gardens, situated at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital and Midlothian Community Hospital, provide opportunities for people to get outside and grow food, bringing people together and reducing social isolation. Continue reading Natural health service: Cyrenians and SNH celebrate 3 years of green learning
Help is at hand from Scotland’s national careers service
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A free helpline offering advice, information and support for young people receiving exam results opens this morning. Skills Development Scotland’s (SDS) exam results helpline will be available from exam results day until August 15 and is open to all young people and their families seeking careers advice.
Edinburgh College to hold post-exam results Course Clearing Event
Edinburgh College is hosting a Course Clearing Event this week to provide support and guidance to young people following SQA exam results day. The event is aimed at helping anyone who has received their results to work out what they want to do next and discover the right college course for them. Continue reading Edinburgh College to hold post-exam results Course Clearing Event
