The City of Edinburgh Music School’s annual Open Day takes place today ( Saturday – 3 November) from 11.00am to 2.00pm at Broughton High School. Continue reading City of Edinburgh Music School Open Day today
Month: November 2018
Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
Five men responsible for Bonfire Night disorder in the North East of Edinburgh last year have received Restriction of Liberty Orders, banning them from leaving their homes overnight for six months. Continue reading Five given curfews following Bonfire Night disorder
Steel bear sculpture in East Lothian finally given green light
The legacy of one of East Lothian’s most famous sons is to be immortalised through a five-metre high steel bear sculpted by renowned Scottish artist, Andy Scott, the man behind the Kelpies and other well-loved sculptures. Continue reading Steel bear sculpture in East Lothian finally given green light
Team Tidy clean up as mother and daughter graduate together
A MOTHER and daughter marked a major milestone today as they graduated together from the same university course. Kirstie and Kayleigh Tidy sat in the same adult nursing classes at Edinburgh Napier University as they pursued their career goals. Continue reading Team Tidy clean up as mother and daughter graduate together
Ben Macpherson: Spread a little kindness
Scots are being urged to spread a little kindness this St Andrew’s Day in celebration of the nation’s shared values and inclusive view of the world. Continue reading Ben Macpherson: Spread a little kindness
Smacking: share your views
Holyrood’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee is launching a call for views on proposed changes that would remove the defence of ‘reasonable chastisement’ from Scots law. Without this legal defence, parents and guardians would not be able to physically punish their children. Continue reading Smacking: share your views
New law supports all families who suffer the loss of a child
New workplace rights to give paid leave to those who have suffered the loss of a child and ensure they are treated compassionately by employers were set out by the government today. Continue reading New law supports all families who suffer the loss of a child
THEIR NAME LIVETH: Names of WW1 fallen to illuminate Scottish Parliament
The names of all those who died serving on behalf of Scotland in the First World War will be projected onto the Scottish Parliament building on Sunday 11 November 2018 to mark the 100thanniversary of the Armistice. Continue reading THEIR NAME LIVETH: Names of WW1 fallen to illuminate Scottish Parliament
Landmark victory for Scottish Lib Dem …
… in the Poppyscotland Poppy Ride event at Holyrood! Continue reading Landmark victory for Scottish Lib Dem …
Leeds Building Society raises £100k for Samaritans in just six months
Leeds Building Society has surpassed £100,000 raised for its national charity partner Samaritans, as part of its aim to raise £250,000 by March 2020, with help from the Society’s Edinburgh branch. Continue reading Leeds Building Society raises £100k for Samaritans in just six months