Day: June 10, 2019

Major new initiative to get more women into politics

A new initiative has been announced by an alliance of women’s organisations and the Scottish Parliament in a move to tackle the gender imbalance in Scottish politics. Continue reading Major new initiative to get more women into politics

Napier University to host acclaimed security guru

WORLD-renowned cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier is to outline his vision of the future in a special event at Edinburgh Napier University.

The influential author of Click Here to Kill Everybody will discuss Trust, Privacy and The Future in a speaking engagement at the Craiglockhart campus on Wednesday June 19. Continue reading Napier University to host acclaimed security guru

Briggs ‘deeply worried’ over Western’s Urology waiting list

The number of patients on the urgent waiting list for a urology operation at the Edinburgh Western General Urology Hub has increased from 363 at 30 June 2018 to 465 at 31 March 2019, the latest data available. Continue reading Briggs ‘deeply worried’ over Western’s Urology waiting list

£3.6m National Lottery funding to support adoptive families

The charity Adoption UK has been awarded funding from The National Lottery Community Fund to set up a bold new project that will benefit thousands of families in England, Scotland and Wales.

The project, known as TESSA (Therapeutic, Education and Support Services in Adoption) has just launched. Continue reading £3.6m National Lottery funding to support adoptive families

Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers

Dedicated bikers who transport life-saving equipment across Scotland are being equipped to make a difference if they encounter their own emergency. Continue reading Firefighters offer vital road safety training for volunteer medical couriers

From Girl Power to Power Walking: MoonWalk Scotland 2019

From Girl Power … to Power Walking! As the internationally renowned Spice Girls finished ‘zig-a-zig-ah-ing’ their fans in Edinburgh on Saturday night, another extravaganza was hitting the streets of the Capital – The MoonWalk Scotland!  Continue reading From Girl Power to Power Walking: MoonWalk Scotland 2019