Police are appealing for witnesses after an attempted murder in the north of the city. The incident happened on a cycle path near Connaught Place off Ferry Road at around 7.50pm last night (Monday 8 October). Continue reading Police appeal following attempted murder on local cycle path
Continue reading West Pilton & West Granton CC meets tonight
STV Street Team to bring some autumn fun to Edinburgh Leisure’s soft-play venues
There’ll be added value for kids coming to Edinburgh Leisure’s soft-play venues over the next few weeks when STV’s Street Team come to visit. Continue reading Watching the kids play
Three house building site managers were crowned winners in the Scotland finals of the NHBC Pride in the Job Awards 2018 at a ceremony held at The Hilton Glasgow last week. Continue reading Scotland site managers awarded for house building excellence
The Scottish Affairs Committee resumes its inquiry into the oil and gas industry on Wednesday (10 October) with a session focusing on the environmental impact of the sector. Witnesses will include the UK Energy Research Centre, Friends of the Earth Scotland and Scottish Carbon Capture Association. Continue reading Scottish Affairs Committee focus on environmental impact in oil and gas inquiry
The UK Space Agency has joined a campaign to encourage more girls to study science, technology, engineering and maths (STEM) and consider careers in space. Continue reading UK Space Agency backs campaign to inspire girls
Exclusive savings products celebrate launch of third Scottish location
Leeds Building Society, the UK’s fifth largest, has expanded its operation in Scotland with the addition of a new branch in Edinburgh, the Society’s third premises in Scotland. Continue reading Leeds Building Society opens new branch in Edinburgh
Recognition Express and BRAKE are making a last call to primary school children to enter their Road Safety Week design a road safety banner competition. Continue reading Last call for entries in schools road safety banner competition
As long as they had a 10% deposit, in 1996 over 90% of 25 to 34-year-olds would have been able to purchase a house in their area if they borrowed 4½ times their salary (the maximum that most lenders will now allow).
By 2016, that proportion had fallen substantially. Even with a 10% deposit, only around 60% of young adults would have been able to borrow enough to buy even one of the cheapest homes in their area.
Continue reading Home ownership becoming an impossible dream for many young people
Friday 12th & Saturday 13th October
North Edinburgh Arts
North Edinburgh’s very own Film Festival is taking place at North Edinburgh Arts – and everyone’s invited! Continue reading North Edinburgh’s very own Film Festival this weekend
