A free exhibition showcasing some of the most thought-provoking photographs taken over the course of 2018 goes on display at the Scottish Parliament later this month. Continue reading World’s best photojournalism to go on display at the Scottish Parliament
Seven charities have been shortlisted at this year’s ScottishPower Foundation Awards, which celebrate benevolent work in local communities the length and breadth of the UK. Continue reading Edinburgh charities shortlisted for national award
Netflix’s Sex Education star Connor Swindells and TV presenter and walking enthusiast Julia Bradbury are encouraging the nation to join Bowel Cancer UK’s Walk Together in Edinburgh on Sunday 1 September to help fund the charity’s vital services and lifesaving research in Scotland. Continue reading Sign up for September’s Walk Together
FIREFIGHTERS from across the UK will pit their specialist skills against each other in Scotland next month.
The Scottish Rescue Challenge will take place across August 23 and 24 and will see teams test their RTC and water rescue skills in a series of scenarios. Continue reading Scottish Fire and Rescue Service issues rescue challenge to UK colleagues
A Social Enterprise that uses circus skills to improve the welfare of young people in Leith has secured £25,000 of funding in Firstport’s latest Build It Awards.
Continue reading Roll up, roll up: Firstport funds circus project in Leith
Applying a charge of at least 20p to 25p on every disposable cup is one of the recommendations put forward by an expert panel to encourage more use of reusable alternatives. Continue reading Proposal to tackle the throwaway culture
MSPs on the Public Audit and Post-legislative Scrutiny Committee have today said that current dog control legislation isn’t fit for purpose and called on the Scottish Government to undertake a comprehensive review of all dog control laws immediately. Continue reading Dog control legislation not fit for purpose, say MSPs
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault over the weekend. The incident happened around 9pm on Sunday (14th July) on Leith Walk. Continue reading Appeal after serious assault on Leith Walk
