Two local SNP parliamentarians have added their voices to the campaign to save Pilton Community Health Project. Continue reading Ben Macpherson and Deirdre Brock pledge their support to PCHP
Month: December 2018
Police name girl found dead on Calton Hill
Police in Edinburgh are continuing to investigate the death of a teenage girl in the city centre and are appealing for assistance from the public. Continue reading Police name girl found dead on Calton Hill
Last Chat Cafe of 2018 at Royston Wardieburn next Monday
Capital trio make the final line up of national theatre company
After auditioning young hopefuls in Inverness, Dundee, Stirling, Edinburgh and Glasgow, Scottish Youth Theatre has unveiled the 20 talented young people who will form the 2019 National Ensemble – and three young theatre makers from Edinburgh have made the final line up. Continue reading Capital trio make the final line up of national theatre company
Lung Cancer deaths FOUR TIMES HIGHER in deprived areas
Figures released by the Scottish Government yesterday show that deaths from lung cancer continue to show the worst levels of inequality between rich and poor households in Scotland. Continue reading Lung Cancer deaths FOUR TIMES HIGHER in deprived areas
Slight increase in GP numbers “too little, too late”:
Scottish GPs are still facing a crisis according to the latest figures released yesterday. Continue reading Slight increase in GP numbers “too little, too late”:
Safeguarding Scotland? Budget to support ‘transformation of essential public services’.
The 2019-20 Scottish Budget will seek to strengthen Scotland’s economy and deliver long term investments to transform public services, Finance Secretary Derek Mackay has said. Continue reading Safeguarding Scotland? Budget to support ‘transformation of essential public services’.
North Edinburgh Fights Back … Part Two
Community campaign steps up bid to save Leith Walk
SUPPORTERS of the grassroots campaign to save Leith Walk from a controversial student accommodation and hotel development have been urged to register their objections to a revised proposal submitted to City of Edinburgh Council ahead of a decision in the new year. Continue reading Community campaign steps up bid to save Leith Walk