Day: June 11, 2019

Calton Hill death: 18 year old to appear in Court

An 18 year old man has been charged in connection with the death of a 15-year-old Willowbrae girl found dead on Calton Hill  on 8 December last year. He will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court later today.

Mhari O’Neill’s body was found by a member of the public at about 06:30 after she had been reported missing in the early hours of the Saturday morning.

Det Insp Susan Balfour, of Police Scotland, said: “Our sympathies remain with Mhari’s family at this time.

“We will now begin the work to prepare this case for court and I would like to thank all members of the public who came forward with information to assist the investigation.”

The sky’s the limit for City space firm

Lord Provost, Frank Ross has paid tribute to Skyrora as one of the leading lights of the city’s business world during a visit to space firm’s offices. 

He visited the Princes Street offices of the rocket developer to meet its team and learn more about its future launch plans.  Continue reading The sky’s the limit for City space firm

Big Fit Walk calls on Edinburgh to join biggest short walk of the year

The people of Edinburgh are being encouraged to get outside and get walking this June as Scotland’s walking charity has launched the 16th  annual Big Fit Walk.

Organised by Paths for All, the campaign will see Edinburgh become more active over the month of June as people of all ages and abilities are being asked to organise a 30-minute walk.

Continue reading Big Fit Walk calls on Edinburgh to join biggest short walk of the year

UK Music Industry Backs #BeSafeBeSound Campaign

Counter Terrorism Policing has collaborated with UK Music to deliver safety advice for festival-goers.

Counter Terrorism Policing are reaching out to festival-goers who will be attending live events in the coming months by launching the #BeSafeBeSound social media campaign as part of their ‘Summer Security’ initiative. Continue reading UK Music Industry Backs #BeSafeBeSound Campaign

Thistle marks 75 years with special community event

Leading Lothians wellbeing charity, Thistle, celebrated it’s 75th  anniversary with a special community event hosted at the Thistle Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar.

The event also marked the transition of leadership from CEO, Diana Noel-Paton to Mark Hoolahan, currently Deputy CEO. Continue reading Thistle marks 75 years with special community event