AN EAST Lothian football festival has raised more than £11,500 for a programme of therapeutic music for children staying in hospital. Continue reading Gullane has a ball in memory of Jess Mackie
Month: September 2018
Tories approach to immigration is damaging Scottish life, says MSP
SNP: RETIREMENT AGE DOES NOT NEED TO BE RAISED
The SNP has called for the devolution of immigration powers to the Scottish Parliament – warning the UK government’s hostile approach to immigration is damaging Scotland’s economy and public services. Continue reading Tories approach to immigration is damaging Scottish life, says MSP
Scottish Schools urged to sign up to first ever Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Big Assembly
Nine in ten (90%) Scottish young people dream of a career that tackles social issues according to data from Tomorrow’s Engineers Week and plans for the Week in 2018 (5-9 November 2018) provide fresh impetus to the drive to encourage more young people to consider a career in engineering. Continue reading Scottish Schools urged to sign up to first ever Tomorrow’s Engineers Week Big Assembly
Volunteer Development Manager celebrates 15 years of service
AN EDINBURGH volunteer development manager is set to be commended for her 15 years of service with one of the country’s leading housing providers at this year’s annual general meeting. Continue reading Volunteer Development Manager celebrates 15 years of service
“Housing is so much more than bricks and mortar”
Yesterday was Scottish Housing Day – City of Edinburgh Council’s Housing Convener Councillor Kate Campbell explains the challenges that lie ahead: Continue reading “Housing is so much more than bricks and mortar”
Green MSP flushed with success following committee decision
SNP MSPs move to block toilet (plans)
Councils could soon be obliged to consider how the provision of public toilets and water fountains could be improved after a Green MSP’s amendments to the planning bill were backed by a Holyrood committee today. Continue reading Green MSP flushed with success following committee decision
Image released following ATIK assault
Police in Edinburgh have released an image of a man they wish to trace following an assault in the city centre. Continue reading Image released following ATIK assault
Holyrood Committee seeks views on new fuel poverty target
Proposed legislation which sets a new target relating to the eradication of fuel poverty is to be examined by the Local Government and Communities Committee. Continue reading Holyrood Committee seeks views on new fuel poverty target
Jane Goodall speaks out against ‘shocking and inhumane’ treatment of primates
Renowned primatologist Jane Goodall, PhD, DBE (above), has described the treatment of monkeys used in research as “shocking and inhumane”, calling for a phase out of their use at the earliest opportunity. Continue reading Jane Goodall speaks out against ‘shocking and inhumane’ treatment of primates
Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass
In May this year Miles led a debate at Holyrood on the development of Edinburgh City bypass due to the excessive congestion at rush hour every day. During the debate Miles received assurances from the then Transport secretary Humza Yousaf that the Edinburgh City Bypass was a priority for the Scottish Government. Continue reading Miles Briggs: New Transport Secretary puts the handbrake on improvements to Edinburgh City Bypass