Month: April 2019
New plans unveiled as Thistle prepares to celebrate 75th anniversary
Leading health and wellbeing charity Thistle has submitted detailed plans to City of Edinburgh Council for the development of new ‘Garden Rooms’ adjacent to its existing Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar. Continue reading New plans unveiled as Thistle prepares to celebrate 75th anniversary
Roll Up! Roll Up! Magnificent MoonWalk Circus rolls into town!
The fun of the circus came to Edinburgh yesterday as walkers taking part in this year’s MoonWalk Scotland joined performers from Gandeys Circus to encourage others to join this year’s walking charity challenge. Continue reading Roll Up! Roll Up! Magnificent MoonWalk Circus rolls into town!
Twenty-nine arrests following Edinburgh environmental protest
Twenty-nine environmental protesters were arrested during Tuesday’s city centre protest by the Extinction Rebellion group. Continue reading Twenty-nine arrests following Edinburgh environmental protest
Man shot dead in Chester Street
A man has died after a shooting in the West End. Armed police attended the incident in Chester Street at around 8pm last night. The victim is understood to be former Edinburgh boxer Bradley Welsh, (42),who recently featured in the film Trainspotting 2. Continue reading Man shot dead in Chester Street
Action Earth environment grant for North Edinburgh Arts
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World Beer Index released
British drinkers seeking a cheap pint of beer abroad should head to East Asia rather than Scandinavia, according to the first World Beer Index. Continue reading World Beer Index released
Volunteers can rock out for free at Retro Festival
LOVE LIVE music? Love the 80s? Then why not volunteer at Let’s Rock retro festival this summer and enjoy the event for free? Continue reading Volunteers can rock out for free at Retro Festival
Hop to it! Look after the wee one’s teeth this Easter
As Easter approaches and the temptation to tuck into sugar-laden treats is strong, NHS 24 is encouraging people to take care of their children’s teeth and gums to reduce any long-term damage. Continue reading Hop to it! Look after the wee one’s teeth this Easter
Our thoughts are with Paris
Edinburgh’s Lord Provost has written to the Mayor of Paris following the fire at Notre-Dame Cathedral. Frank Ross has shared the city’s sadness with his French counterpart in Paris, Anne Hidalgo: Continue reading Our thoughts are with Paris