A record number of healthcare workers and employers who are going the extra mile have been shortlisted at the third annual Our Health Heroes awards. Continue reading Voting opens as Our Health Heroes shortlist is announced
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Mackay: UK budget must end austerity
Promises must be backed up by action
The UK Government must deliver on its pledge to end austerity in its budget, according to Finance Secretary Derek Mackay. Continue reading Mackay: UK budget must end austerity
Don’t let naked flames ruin your Halloween
Parents are being reminded to keep naked flames away from their children’s fancy dress costumes this Halloween. Continue reading Don’t let naked flames ruin your Halloween
Scottish Tories: Budget will deliver sustainable funding boost for Scottish NHS
Nicola Sturgeon is being urged to put in place a clear long-term plan for Scotland’s NHS – with the UK budget set to smash the scaremongering claims she made prior to the Independence referendum, according to the Scottish Conservatives. Continue reading Scottish Tories: Budget will deliver sustainable funding boost for Scottish NHS
Amazing Harmonies at West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre
Monday 29th October, 6pm
West Pilton Neighbourhood Centre – All welcome!
Show your support for West Pilton this morning
IT’S YOUR NEIGHBOURHOOD CENTRE!
‘Always Remembered’: New exhibition opens at Hearts museum
The Heart of Midlothian Museum is pleased to reveal their latest exhibit, ‘Always Remembered’.
Continue reading ‘Always Remembered’: New exhibition opens at Hearts museum
Chat Cafe’s back on Monday
THE CHAT CAFE
Every Monday at Rotston Wardieburn, 12 – 2pm
Edinburgh College wins Sustainable College crown at CDN Awards 2018
Edinburgh College’s green credentials have been recognised at Scotland’s largest celebration of College achievements this week. Continue reading Edinburgh College wins Sustainable College crown at CDN Awards 2018
Wightman: Planning Bill changes will help tackle housing crisis
Changes agreed this week (24 Oct) to the Scottish Government’s Planning Bill will help tackle Scotland’s housing crisis by making land for house-building more affordable and by better regulating short-term lets, according to Scottish Greens housing spokesperson Andy Wightman MSP.
Scottish Greens have long campaigned for reform of the planning system, to counter the current set-up where the price of land rockets once it receives planning permission. Continue reading Wightman: Planning Bill changes will help tackle housing crisis