More non-emergency procedures have been postponed at the Western General Hospital following the outbreak of a bacterial infection in a ward last week. The ward closure will now remain in place until Thursday at the earliest. Continue reading Western General: more operations cancelled
Day: March 12, 2019
Brexit Breakthrough?
Prime Minister Theresa May returned from Strasbourg late last night with what she claims is an improved Brexit deal which addresses the concerns of MPs. Will the concessions be enough to gain the support of sceptical MPs? It looks unlikely. Continue reading Brexit Breakthrough?
Fire and Rescue Service recruitment campaign aims to #BreakTheMould
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service is reaching out to under-represented groups to apply to become ighters – but there are no guarantees, says a leading SFRS figure. Continue reading Fire and Rescue Service recruitment campaign aims to #BreakTheMould
Elite gymnast to inspire coaches in gymnastics conditioning workshop
A sports coaching CPD workshop, ‘How to utilise gymnastics conditioning in sports training sessions’ is being held at Edinburgh Leisure’s Ainslie Park Leisure Centre on 31 March 2019 from 7 – 9pm. Continue reading Elite gymnast to inspire coaches in gymnastics conditioning workshop
Under starter’s orders at the Cheltenham Festival
‘All systems go’ despite windy forecast for Festival
On the eve of the Cheltenham Festival, the highlight of the jump racing season, Clerk of the Course Simon Claisse discussed the current state of the ground and what he is expecting the weather to do over the four days.
Continue reading Under starter’s orders at the Cheltenham Festival
Penny Mordaunt doubles support for plastic recycling
International Development Secretary Penny Mordaunt yesterday doubled UK aid support for plastic recycling in developing countries and called for solutions to clearing plastic waste from the world’s oceans and rivers, at an event in Parliament with Sir David Attenborough. Continue reading Penny Mordaunt doubles support for plastic recycling
Stockbridge: the land of Milk and Honey
New business venture announced for Raeburn Place
Raeburn Place Foundation (RPF) is pleased to announce that Milk & Honey, a trading arm of Sweet by Scotts Limited, will establish an upmarket gelateria in its new development at Raeburn Place, Stockbridge. Continue reading Stockbridge: the land of Milk and Honey
Edinburgh Asian Awards: “truly humbling”
The winners of the inaugural Edinburgh Asian Awards 2018 were revealed at a glittering awards dinner at Eskmills Venue on Sunday. The event was hosted by Sunoh Scotland, Edinburgh’s first and only Asian radio station which now broadcasts across central Scotland. Continue reading Edinburgh Asian Awards: “truly humbling”
Leith Walk by-election candidates confirmed
Candidates for the forthcoming Leith Walk by-election, which will take place on Thursday, 11 April, have been announced. Continue reading Leith Walk by-election candidates confirmed