In a speech to the TED Summit in Edinburgh, the First Minister Nicola Sturgeon argued that a focus on policies that promote wellbeing, and not just economic growth, could help address the rise of alienation and disaffection from politics.
The First Minister said the time for Gross Domestic Product (GDP) to be seen as the only measurement of a country’s success was over. Continue reading TED Talk: We should focus on wellbeing, says First Minister
Throughout the month of August, staff at NFU Mutual in Edinburgh are going for a walk! The team are delighted to announce they are committing to a step challenge in order to raise money for Chest, Heart and Stroke Scotland. Continue reading NFU Mutual staff stepping out for charity
To celebrate bringing the North of the UK together, TransPennine Express has launched a series of brand-new unique illustrations which highligh how cities and towns on their network were named.
This year, Cyrenians are seeking to redistribute over one million meals through their FareShare depot to those most in need. Continue reading Cyrenians set ambitious target to deliver ONE MILLION meals in 2019
Police are appealing for witnesses following a robbery in the west of the city. The incident happened around 5.35pm on Friday (26th July) at a convenience store in Saughtonhall Drive. Continue reading Man sought following knifepoint robbery in Saughtonhall
A new report published today by the Social Metrics Commission (SMC) highlights the scale of the challenge facing new Prime Minister Boris Johnson when it comes to tackling poverty across the UK. The report reveals that 4.5 million people are more than 50% below the poverty line, and 7 million people are living in persistent poverty. Continue reading Seven million Britons trapped in peristent poverty, report reveals
Wednesday 31 July from 10am
Women Supporting Women are delighted to be working in partnership with Friends of Starbank Park!
Come along with your children to a fun packed family fun session in this beautiful garden. Refreshments and bus tickets provided.
To Book or for More Details:
Telephone 551 1671 or email hazelloeb@pchp.org.uk
With Edinburgh’s annual Fringe jamboree kicking off on Friday, campaign group Fair Fringe has launched their latest Advertising Exploitation report – exposing just how rife exploitation is throughout the festival. Continue reading Report shines light on Fringe exploitation
