Month: April 2019

Hearts act swiftly to stamp out criminal behaviour

Hearts will close a section of their Wheatfield stand for the last two games of the season in a move to stamp out unacceptable behaviour at Tynecastle. The decision was announced hours after a 19 year old man was arrested and charged for an alleged hate crime committed during Saturday’s Edinburgh derby. Continue reading Hearts act swiftly to stamp out criminal behaviour

Tynecastle hate crime: man charged

Police in Edinburgh can confirm that a 19-year-old man has been arrested and charged in connection with a hate crime at Tynecastle Stadium.

The incident happened on Saturday, April 6, and was reported to police on Monday, April 8.

The man will appear at court at a later date.

Inspector Kieran Dougal of Wester Hailes Police Station said:  “These crimes are committed by a small minority intent on ruining a great atmosphere. Thankfully these types of incidents are very rare and are not a reflection vast majority of fans who attend football matches.

“However in order to protect everyone, we need all hate crimes to be reported to us.  If you have been a victim of a hate crime you can report this to Police Scotland via 101.

“Alternatively you can report a hate crime through a third party.  More details can be found on the Police Scotland website.”

Ya dancer! Funding for traditional arts projects

Dancebase and the Amanda Kane School of Dance are among the beneficiaries of new awards made through the Youth Talent Development Fund from The Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and Creative Scotland. Continue reading Ya dancer! Funding for traditional arts projects

Call for volunteers as charity reveals mental health benefits

  • New campaign launches to make volunteering part of everyday life
  • Charity encourages Scottish public to step forward and offer up their skills and talents, in a campaign backed by Ferne McCann
  • Research reveals the mental health benefits of volunteering, with two thirds (65%) claiming higher levels of happiness
  • The ‘high’ from volunteering found to be as great as ‘runner’s high’

Continue reading Call for volunteers as charity reveals mental health benefits

Housing Convener welcomes fall in homeless numbers

Prevention work has led to a significant reduction in the number of homeless presentations over the last five years, according to the city council housing leader Councillor Kate Campbell.

There has been 20.6% reduction over the five year period 2014-15 to 2018-19 and a 2.7% reduction in homeless presentations between 2018-2019 and 2017-2018.

Continue reading Housing Convener welcomes fall in homeless numbers