As wildfire raced through even more acres of British countryside last week, a business waste company has called for disposable barbecues to be banned to prevent further damage. Continue reading Call for disposable BBQ ban
Month: May 2019
Last chance for Healthy Heart projects to get up to £10,000
Community groups in Scotland have just two weeks left to apply for a regional grant of up to £10,000 to help local people look after their hearts. Continue reading Last chance for Healthy Heart projects to get up to £10,000
Fort Kinnaird helps Edinburgh residents launch a new career with free training programme
A group of Edinburgh and the Lothian residents were congratulated by city council leader Cllr Adam McVey last month after they completed a new six-week training course to help them back into employment. Continue reading Fort Kinnaird helps Edinburgh residents launch a new career with free training programme
Miles Briggs is talking WEE!
The Fight Bladder Cancer charity are holding two events in Edinburgh to increase knowledge and awareness about bladder cancer. Continue reading Miles Briggs is talking WEE!
MSPs concern over hospital infections
Questions have been asked about the approach to and extent of surveillance and monitoring of infection within the NHS in a letter issued yesterday by the Scottish Parliament’s Health and Sport Committee. Noting its concern with the current system, the Committee have been unable to identify a proactive approach to either. Continue reading MSPs concern over hospital infections
College curriculum leaders shortlisted for industry awards
Two Edinburgh College curriculum leaders have been nominated for industry awards recognising their commitment and creative approach to inspiring the next generation of cookery and hospitality professionals. Continue reading College curriculum leaders shortlisted for industry awards
Police investigate Bingham axe attack
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Bingham area. The incident happened around 10.10pm on Tuesday 30th April in a flat in Duddingston Row. Continue reading Police investigate Bingham axe attack
Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives
Business leaders across Scotland are being asked to play a leading role in supporting the country’s young people by each donating £1,000 which will allow them to unlock their potential, develop new skills and ultimately transform their lives. Continue reading Scottish businesses urged to help transform 100 young lives
Communities: adopt your local phone box!
BT is offering communities across Scotland the opportunity to adopt their local phone box for just £1 to turn them into something inspirational for their local area. Continue reading Communities: adopt your local phone box!
New fund aims to get young women into sport
Fifteen projects aiming to get more women and girls in Scotland taking part in sport and physical activity are set to benefit from £300,000 of investment from the Scottish Government’s Women and Girls fund.
Among them is a coalition bid from North Edinburgh. The Youth Work Coalition receives £15,000 to deliver an inclusive outdoor education programme to young women and girls in North Edinburgh. Continue reading New fund aims to get young women into sport