SCOTTISH NATIONAL DEMO
EDINBURGH
Stay Ignited. Come United. Show the Zionists/Epsteins of today your power in numbers!
Sat 18th April
1pm
Foot of the mound – March to the Scottish Parliament
GLASGOW FOLKS
Travel Information
Trains leaving from Glasgow Queen St. – Edinburgh Waverley
11:30AM -> 12:22PM
11:45AM -> 12:35PM
12:00PM -> 12:49PM
Journey time 50 Mins
Both fuels began to drop yesterday for the first time since the war started. And they’ve both gone a little further today: petrol is now below 158p and diesel below 191p for the first time since 8 April.
RAC head of policy Simon Williams said: “After 46 days of rising prices, the cost of both petrol and diesel across the country has finally begun to drop very slightly. Wholesale prices are still lower, so we’re hopeful there will be further reductions amounting to several pence a litre in the coming days.
“After record rises, drivers will be relieved to finally see prices going the other way.
“While we’re a long way from a return to the prices we had at the start of the conflict, there’s now a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel.”
| Petrol | Diesel | Unleaded daily change | Unleaded change – since 28/2 | Unleaded % change since 28/2 | Diesel daily change | Diesel change – since 28/2 | Diesel % change since 28/2 | |
| 28/02/2026 | 132.83 | 142.38 | +0.2 | 0 | 0.0% | +0.2 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 15/04/2026 | 158.31 | 191.54 | +0.01 | +25.5 | 19.2% | 0.0 | +49.2 | 34.5% |
| 16/04/2026 | 158.10 | 191.18 | -0.21 | +25.3 | 19.0% | -0.36 | +48.8 | 34.3% |
| 17/04/2026 | 157.97 | 190.94 | -0.13 | +25.1 | 18.9% | -0.24 | +48.6 | 34.1% |
THE EXCEPTIONAL GIFT
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Aldi has helped to deliver 6,561 meals to people in need across Edinburgh over the Easter period by donating surplus food from stores across the UK, helping to support families that might otherwise struggle with the extra cost of Easter celebrations and feeding children during the school break.
Working with local charities and community groups through its long-standing partnership with Neighbourly, the discounter redistributes fresh and chilled food from its stores to those who need it most, with donations made over Easter helping to make sure all families can come together to enjoy festivities regardless of financial circumstances.
This forms part of Aldi’s nationwide food donation programme, which pairs every UK store with a local charity or community group to ensure surplus food is put to good use all year round.
More than 711,500 meals were donated throughout the UK over the recent school holidays, with 24 groups in Edinburgh benefiting from the initiative.
The latest figures build on Aldi’s long-term partnership with Neighbourly, which has enabled the delivery of the equivalent of more than 50 million meals since 2019.
Luke Emery, National Sustainability Director at Aldi UK, said: “We know the school holidays can put real pressure on families who may already be struggling – especially when it comes to putting food on the table.
“By working with Neighbourly, we can ensure good food reaches families who need it, rather than going to waste. That’s food on people’s plates that might otherwise have been missed.
“And for those who are able to, picking up an extra item to donate in store can make a real difference to local communities.”
Steve Butterworth, CEO of Neighbourly, said: “Aldi’s commitment means local charities and community groups can rely on regular food donations to support people in their communities.
“For many of these organisations, that consistent support is vital – helping them provide food day in, day out.”
In addition, Aldi also works with partners including Company Shop Group, another distributor of surplus food and household products, to redistribute surplus stock from its Regional Distribution Centres, to support households across the UK.
The supermarket also recently expanded its partnership with The Bread and Butter Thing, enabling suppliers across the UK to donate products that cannot be sold in stores, such as items with packaging damage or labelling errors, but are still perfectly good to eat.
Three young people in Weymouth, Dorset have been confirmed to have meningitis B, known as MenB.
All-three individuals have received treatment and are recovering well. These cases are not linked to the recent outbreak in Kent and this outbreak is not showing the same speed of transmission or severity of illness.
Meningitis Now CEO Dr Tom Nutt says: “We are concerned to hear of three cases of MenB amongst young people in Weymouth. Our heartfelt thoughts are with them, their families, friends and the entire community. We wish them a good recovery, and are here to provide support at this difficult time.
“Meningitis can progress very quickly and its impact can be devastating. Meningitis can affect anyone. But students and young people are at increased risk because they are more likely to carry the bacteria that can cause meningitis, and because bacteria can spread more easily in settings where students and young people live, study and socialise closely together. We understand that these cases in Dorset are unconnected to the recent outbreak in Kent.
“We urge students, young people, staff and families to remain vigilant for the signs and symptoms of meningitis, which can include a high fever, severe headache, vomiting, sensitivity to light, confusion, cold hands and feet, limb pain, and, in some cases, a rash that does not fade under pressure.
“Symptoms can appear suddenly, in any order and can easily be mistaken for flu, a heavy cold or even a hangover. So, it is vital that anyone who is concerned seeks urgent medical help immediately.
“We welcome the swift response from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) to identify close contacts and provide precautionary antibiotics and MenB vaccinations to young people in school years 7 to 13 in Weymouth, Portland and Chickerell. Rapid public health action is crucial in helping to reduce the risk of further cases.
“We are supporting the schools and wider community and are here to help in any way we can.
“We understand that this news may cause people concern or anxiety, especially so soon after the Kent outbreak. Meningitis Now is here to support anyone in the UK affected by meningitis. You can find our more from www.meningitisnow.org or by calling our nurse-led Helpline on 0808 80 10 388, open Monday to Friday.
“This situation is yet another reminder of why our “No Plan B for MenB” campaign is calling for greater protection for young people. MenB is one of the most common causes of bacterial meningitis in the UK. Its impact is devastating, cruel, life-changing – and preventable.
“Since 2015 only infants have been vaccinated against MenB but we believe all teenagers and young adults should be protected by this vaccine on the NHS. When it comes to MenB, there is no plan B – we must vaccinate young people to protect them.
“The MenB vaccine is currently only available for young adults privately through high street and supermarket pharmacies.
“If anyone is worried about they or a loved one may have meningitis, trust your instincts and seek urgent medical help. Acting quickly can save lives.”
!!! ALERT – LAUREN HAS BEEN TRACED !!!
POLICE are appealing for the help of the public to trace a 19-year-old woman reported missing in the Leith area.
Lauren Fulton was last seen around 8.30am on Friday, 17 April, 2026, in the Ferry Road area.
She is described as around 5ft 8ins, of slim build with bushy brown hair and usually wears glasses. When last seen Lauren was wearing grey sweatpants, a dark grey jacket and headphones.
Sergeant James Muir said: “Concerns are growing for Lauren’s welfare and it is important we make sure she is safe and well.
“We are asking anyone who has seen Lauren or knows where she might be to get in touch. If you are out and about in the area please keep a lookout for her.”
If you can help, please contact Police Scotland on 101, quoting incident number 0648 of Friday, 17 April, 2026.
THURSDAY 23 APRIL 5.30 – 7.30pm
at GRANTON PARISH CHURCH HALL
With a sunny weather and gardening season already having started,we are extremely excited to invite you to our FREE PLANT SHARE event at
@GreenerGranton/@GrantonParish next Thursday.
We will be sharing and exchanging both indoor and outdoor plants, plant cuttings and seeds
THURSDAY 23rd APRIL drop-in from 10am – 1pm
CCC have joined forces with the MS Society to offer some activities, information and a safe space to come and have a chat and find out more.
Join us on the 23rd April 10am-1pm. No need to book
Drop in
Menu for Friday the 17th of April 
We are excited to share a delicious community meal with you tomorrow. We do our best to have a variety of options, including vegetarian and often a delicious pudding. What’s on the menu tomorrow:
Parsnip and herb soup
Chicken nuggets, chips and beans
Vegetable curry
Pineapple cake
Please check the board or ask our volunteers about allergens. And just a heads-up, our food is served until it runs out!
Do come along and enjoy. Thank you!
We are delighted to announce our 5 years funding award from the Bank of Scotland Foundation Empower Fund.
This will help keep the centre doors open, help towards a Staff member salary and any running costs.
We are delighted, we have always depended on room hire, fundraising and donations to cover the centre Running Costs now a huge percentage of that will be covered for 5 years.
Thank you to all the LIFT staff, Volunteers, The amazing Board and the centre users for all your support
Pauline Nicol-Bowie MBE
