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Month: December 2018
Police appeal following serious assault and robbery
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault and robbery. The incident happened around 3.20am on Saturday 22 December in Restalrig Road South near the roundabout with Sleigh Drive. Continue reading Police appeal following serious assault and robbery
Energy burned dancing at a ceilidh could power Edinburgh tram for four days
Hogmanay is a significant date in most Scots’ diaries, with people across the nation gearing up for a night filled with bonfires, singing and dancing at an all-important ceilidh. Continue reading Energy burned dancing at a ceilidh could power Edinburgh tram for four days
In-cell phones for more prisons in drive to cut crime
More prisoners will get phones in their cells to help them maintain family ties and significantly boost their chances of rehabilitation, UK Justice Secretary David Gauke announced today. Continue reading In-cell phones for more prisons in drive to cut crime
Sponsor support sees Boroughmuir win big
MAJOR investment from one of the UK’s leading network providers has helped Boroughmuir youngsters win the nations’ top rugby league for the first time in the club’s history. Continue reading Sponsor support sees Boroughmuir win big
Kickstart your 2019 fitness goals with the Botanics Bootcamp
Get into shape this New Year at the Botanics Bootcamp breakfast event with Sodexo. A high intensity eight-week course located in the stunning surrounds of the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh, the 60 minute action packed fitness bootcamp will take place every Saturday throughout January and February. Continue reading Kickstart your 2019 fitness goals with the Botanics Bootcamp
Mental Health: help available for low mood, depression and anxiety
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People experiencing depression, low mood or anxiety should be encouraged to seek help over the holiday period, the Mental Health Minister has said. Clare Haughey also thanked those who provide help and support to people dealing with mental health problems associated with stress and loneliness during the festive period. Continue reading Mental Health: help available for low mood, depression and anxiety
Get Writing Over the Holidays for Prestigious CWA Crime Writing Competitions
CWA Debut Dagger for Crime Novel Opening
This is the one to win for would-be crime novelists – or not even win; if you get on the shortlist your work will come to the direct attention of interested literary agents and publishers. Continue reading Get Writing Over the Holidays for Prestigious CWA Crime Writing Competitions
Edinburgh firms hit for an additional £7,653,000 a year by SNP’s “high-tax agenda”
Businesses in Edinburgh have been hit by an additional £7,653,000 thanks to the doubling of the large business rate supplement by the SNP, according to the Scottish Conswevatives. Continue reading Edinburgh firms hit for an additional £7,653,000 a year by SNP’s “high-tax agenda”
It’s okay not to be okay
Nobody needs to feel alone this Christmas
Emergency Support
Edinburgh Crisis Centre
(open 24/7) 0808 801 0414
www.edinburghcrisiscentre.org.uk
Social Care Direct 0800 731
6969 for out of hours/holidays.
During office hours call 0131 200 2324
Scottish Domestic Violence Helpline – 0800 027 1234
If you are in danger, call 999 for emergency services.
Someone to talk to:
Samaritans – 116 123 (24/7)
www.samaritans.org
Samaritans local line – 0131
221 9999 (9am-10pm)
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87 0800 (open 6pm – 2am)
https://breathingspace.scot/
CALM – 0800 58 58 58 (for men, 5pm-12am)
www.thecalmzone.net
The Mix – 0808 808 4994
(under 25s)
www.themix.org.uk
Food banks:
Trussel Trust
The Pilton branch will be closed on Wednesday 2nd January.
Full location, days and time for each foodbank centre can be found at: http://edinburghnw.foodbank.org.uk
Edinburgh City Mission at Granton Parish Church, Edinburgh
Closed on Tuesday 1st January.
Pilton Community Health Project also produced this useful support guide:
