Community groups, voluntary sector organisations and local councillors will come together across the city this month for the inaugural meetings of the new Neighbourhood Networks. Continue reading Neighbourhood Networks: exciting new chapter for community planning?
Day: May 24, 2019
Fund for popular sports coach supports screening programme
SCORES of Edinburgh Napier students have been screened for potential heart problems in a special event at the university, three years after the death of a much-loved sportsman. Continue reading Fund for popular sports coach supports screening programme
Craigroyston Primary kids show their True Colours at art exhibition
Craigroyston Primary School staged their annual Art Exhibition at the school in Muirhouse last night. Continue reading Craigroyston Primary kids show their True Colours at art exhibition
£1.9 million boost for young Scots: Citadel secures Young Start support
Virtual reality gaming, fashion and textile and film making workshops are amongst a wide range of design related activities that will boost the skills of thousands of young Scots thanks to £1.9 of funding announced today. Continue reading £1.9 million boost for young Scots: Citadel secures Young Start support
UK Government ideology responsible for systemic poverty, says UN expert
Damning indictment of Tory policies
The UK Government’s policies have led to the ‘systematic immiseration of millions across Great Britain’, the UN’s expert on poverty and human rights said in a report released on Wednesday. UN Rapporteur Philip Alston has called for a new vision that embodies compassion to end the unnecessary hardship. Continue reading UK Government ideology responsible for systemic poverty, says UN expert
This morning … What If?
Local retailers hit by refund frauds
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for information and urging businesses to be vigilant following a number of frauds and attempted frauds via card devices. Continue reading Local retailers hit by refund frauds