The new Sick Kids hospital – or, to give it it’s official title, The Royal Hospital for Children and Young People – will open at 8am on 9th July. Continue reading New Sick Kids to open on 9th July
Month: May 2019
Funding to support vulnerable EU citizens in Scotland
- Up to £9 million has been made available for voluntary and community sector organisations to support vulnerable EU citizens
- More than 600,000 people have now applied to the EU Settlement Scheme
Continue reading Funding to support vulnerable EU citizens in Scotland
Hearts to launch Innovation Centre
Heart of Midlothian has announced the launch of a pioneering new Innovation Centre at the recently redeveloped Tynecastle Park.
New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime
A new campaign and comic book resource to tackle hate crime, targeted at young people, has been launched today. Continue reading New comic book encourages young people to stand up to hate crime
Joint commitment to mark a shared 50th Anniversary
The Open University and Cyrenians are combining their strengths in a partnership which will support 10 Cyrenians community residents with access to Open University learning. Continue reading Joint commitment to mark a shared 50th Anniversary
Final call to take part in the marvellous MoonWalk Circus!
Roll up! Roll up! It is the final call for people across Scotland to put their best foot forward and take part in the iconic MoonWalk Scotland – entries closes at midnight on Friday 31 May. Continue reading Final call to take part in the marvellous MoonWalk Circus!
Made in Scotland arts programme announced
Fiona Hyslop, Cabinet Secretary for Culture, Tourism and External Affairs, has announced the companies, ensembles and artists selected for the 11th year of Made in Scotland – the curated showcase of music, theatre and dance performed during the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. Continue reading Made in Scotland arts programme announced
Family Fun Day at Granton Parish Church
Free Family Fun Day at Granton Parish Church
on Saturday 8th June from 10am -2pm Continue reading Family Fun Day at Granton Parish Church
Pro-EU group calls for second referendum
The European Movement in Scotland has repeated it’s call for a second EU referendum.
David Clarke, Vice-Chair of leading pro-EU campaign group, the European Movement in Scotland, said: “The European Movement in Scotland (EMiS) welcomes the fact that Scotland has voted decisively in favour of pro-EU/Remain parties in the European Parliament elections. Continue reading Pro-EU group calls for second referendum
Man convicted for Portobello rape
A man has been convicted for the rape of a woman at a flat in Portobello.
At Edinburgh High Court yesterday, Albert Caballero pled guilty to the attack on a woman in her twenties at his home in Windsor Place on 27 December 2018. Continue reading Man convicted for Portobello rape