TENANTS of an Edinburgh retirement housing development received helpful guidance on how to stay safe this Christmas time thanks to the local police team. Continue reading Community safety event dispels festive fears
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Christmas Meal provision in Edinburgh
Health in Mind at Christmas
People are being encouraged to protect their mental health this Christmas, with a range of support available for those experiencing depression, low mood, stress or anxiety. Continue reading Health in Mind at Christmas
Dachshund duo prove to be the ‘pawfect’ pair
A city centre hotel looked for a pair of inseparable canines to take part in a wedding photoshoot like no other – now the search is over. Continue reading Dachshund duo prove to be the ‘pawfect’ pair
A Christmas Carol at The Old Kirk & Muirhouse this afternoon
TODAY: MONDAY 23 DECEMBER 2 – 4pm
Supporting children at Christmas
Projects that support low income families will get more than £850,000 of funding this winter and throughout next year to provide food and activities for children. Continue reading Supporting children at Christmas
One hundred people will enjoy Christmas dinner with Big Hearts
Heart of Midlothian’s Big Hearts charity will host a Christmas dinner for some of the most isolated and vulnerable people in the community on Christmas Day. Continue reading One hundred people will enjoy Christmas dinner with Big Hearts
Port of Leith acquires T B Mackay
Following successful negotiations with the owners, Port of Leith Housing Association has acquired TB Mackay Energy Services (TB Mackay).
This experienced all trades energy services, repairs, and maintenance specialist has become a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Association and will continue to trade under the TB Mackay name. Continue reading Port of Leith acquires T B Mackay
Library to open on Christmas Day
Helping homeless and lonely people over the festive period Continue reading Library to open on Christmas Day
Maintaining our tenements
New measures will be introduced to improve and maintain tenement flats across Scotland, the Scottish Government says.
Legislative changes being considered include, compulsory owners’ associations, building inspections every five years and a national reserve fund for repairs. Continue reading Maintaining our tenements