A THIRD of healthcare workers say they would urge their children not to follow a career in medicine – threatening a further staffing crisis for the NHS in the future. Continue reading Healthcare workers “undervalued”
Day: November 16, 2018
Rebel Claire embarks on student tour for Book Week Scotland
Rebellious and award-winning Scottish author, Claire Askew, is to embark on a tour for Scottish students as part of Book Week Scotland. Continue reading Rebel Claire embarks on student tour for Book Week Scotland
Ferryhill Christmas Fayre
Thursday 29th November 6 – 8pm
Scottish SPCA launches new partnership with Robo Wunderkind
The Scottish SPCA is delighted to announce a new partnership with Robo Wunderkind, an Austrian edtech company which provides a fun and natural way to introduce children to robotics and coding, which will be rolled out across schools from January 2019. Continue reading Scottish SPCA launches new partnership with Robo Wunderkind
Children treating their way to a health timebomb
CHILDREN in Scotland are eating more their recommended daily sugar intake – in sweet treats alone. Research to mark Sugar Awareness Week shows kids in Scotland are eating the equivalent of two-and-a-half 1kg bags of sugar a year just by going to friends’ birthday parties. Continue reading Children treating their way to a health timebomb
City businesses asked to be children’s Santa Claus
BUSINESSES in Edinburgh are being urged to help bring an advent calendar to life for children in hospital this Christmas, so that they don’t miss out on the magical time of year. Continue reading City businesses asked to be children’s Santa Claus
Man jailed for Edinburgh fires
A man responsible for fires at two places of worship in Edinburgh has been jailed. Continue reading Man jailed for Edinburgh fires
Brexit deal ‘essentially dead’ as May clings on
The UK Government’s proposed Brexit deal is ‘essentially dead’ because of ‘self-imposed draconian red lines,’ Constitutional Relations Secretary Michael Russell has said in a statement to the Scottish Parliament yesterday. Continue reading Brexit deal ‘essentially dead’ as May clings on