A new public health campaign, Keeping Kids Safe in the Home, which aims to reduce the number of domestic accidents involving under 5s in Edinburgh, has been launched by the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (RoSPA). Continue reading New campaign aims to prevent accidents among Edinburgh’s under-fives
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Deprivation gap in school leavers is lowest ever
The proportion of young people who enter work, training or further study within nine months of leaving school is now the highest on record. Official statistics published yesterday show that 93.2% of school pupils had a positive destination nine months after leaving school. Continue reading Deprivation gap in school leavers is lowest ever
Starbucks teams raise money and volunteer for Waverley Care
Eighteen employees from Starbucks stores across Edinburgh came together in April to support Waverley Care, the UK’s first purpose-built AIDS hospice. Continue reading Starbucks teams raise money and volunteer for Waverley Care
Cammy flies the flag with PRIDE
The City of Edinburgh Council’s Depute Leader has joined Enterprise Car Club to mark Pride Edinburgh.
Appeal after more abusive graffiti found on Calton Hill
Police in Edinburgh are investigating after a series of racial and homophobic graffiti incidents in the Calton Hill area. Continue reading Appeal after more abusive graffiti found on Calton Hill
Citizens to get their say on Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals
Underbelly gets two year contract extension
Edinburgh residents will have the opportunity to have their say on how the city celebrates Christmas and New Year, the council announced yesterday. Continue reading Citizens to get their say on Edinburgh’s Winter Festivals
HAIR: Love and Peace comes to Edinburgh
Welcome to the ‘Age of Aquarius’. It’s 1967 and HAIR’s hippie ‘tribe’ youngsters in the East Village of New York are yearning to change the world, questioning authority and the American flag. Wild, colourful, sexually liberated and free, they are united in protest and song, under the shadow of the Vietnam War. Continue reading HAIR: Love and Peace comes to Edinburgh
Edinburgh Leisure launches new mental health film
Edinburgh Leisure, the city’s biggest physical activity and sports provider, has launched a new film, focusing on the benefits of getting active to improve your mental health and wellbeing. Continue reading Edinburgh Leisure launches new mental health film
Henry’s 100 mile cycle ride delivers for Fresh Start
This week an Edinburgh man will attempt to cycle 100 miles from Carlisle to Cramond overnight using a Just Eat Bike. Continue reading Henry’s 100 mile cycle ride delivers for Fresh Start
Where Art I Wullie? CALA Launches Trail In The West End
A PROPERTY developer is harnessing the popularity of one of Scotland’s most iconic characters to help raise awareness of an important children’s charity. Continue reading Where Art I Wullie? CALA Launches Trail In The West End