Around 40,000 youngster in Lothian are set to be taught CPR in the classroom before they leave school, with over 6,800 pupils being taught every year, thanks to a national campaign by British Heart Foundation (BHF) Scotland. Continue reading Over 6,800 youngsters to be taught CPR in Lothian every year
Come along to ‘Let’s Get Critical!’ – a free discussion group in Muirhouse Library on Tuesdays from 1:30pm – 3:30pm!
Have a cup of tea and a blether and ask:
To sign up, call or email Hannah
07845 015 976 / hannah.bradley@ea.edin.sch.
Primary school-aged children will no longer be arrested and treated as offenders following the passing of the Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill at Holyrood yesterday. Continue reading Age of Criminal Responsibility Bill passed at Holyrood
A British soldier has died in Malawi during counter-poaching operations, the Ministry of Defence has said. Mathew Talbot, of the 1st Battalion Coldstream Guards, was on a patrol on 5 May when he was believed to have been killed by an elephant. Continue reading Soldier killed by elephant during anti-poaching operation
Community groups and projects can now apply to the new £11.5 million Investing in Communities Fund to tackle disadvantage, poverty and inequality. Continue reading Investing in Communities Fund open for applications
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for assistance from the public in identifying the operator of a drone that was seen flying near to the flight path for Edinburgh Airport. Continue reading Warning after drone spotted near Edinburgh Airport
Centrica plc is working with Carers UK in a bid to help one million carers stay in or return to work by 2020. Continue reading Centrica encourages Government action on paid carers leave
Local Leith-based musicians, Pulse of the Place were showcasing their drumming skills alongside piping legend Lou Marshall this weekend, in the run up to the World Fair Trade Gathering on 11 May, co-hosted by TV presenter Gail Porter and supermodel and broadcaster Eunice Olumide. Continue reading World Fair Trade Day preparations underway
Share your thoughts, consider the opportunities, shape your waterfront. All are welcome!
Edinburgh College, 350 West Granton Road, Edinburgh, EH5 1QE
Saturday 11th May, 10am – 2pm
Building on what you told us previously, Collective Architecture and the City of Edinburgh Council would like to invite you to come along and comment on the ideas for the future of Granton Waterfront developed through the first two stages of consultation.
Prime Minister Theresa May has been joined by the four living former Prime Ministers to back the new Holocaust Memorial and Learning Centre in London. Continue reading Further £25 million committed to Holocaust Memorial
