Appointments to make a will using a charity scheme are filling up fast in Edinburgh, local solicitors have warned. Continue reading Paperwork panic in Edinburgh as Will Writing slots fill up fast
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Royal College of Occupational Therapists launch ‘Small Change, Big Impact’ campaign
As part of Occupational Therapy Week 2019, the Royal College of Occupational Therapists (RCOT) has launched a new campaign, ‘Small Change, Big Impact’, which celebrates how the small changes occupational therapists make can have a big impact on the people they support. Continue reading Royal College of Occupational Therapists launch ‘Small Change, Big Impact’ campaign
Edinburgh entrepreneur reaches NatWest everywoman Award UK finals
Edinburgh-based Sara Hawkins joins 20 women from across the UK as a finalist in the 2019 NatWest everywoman Awards.
The founder of The UK’s first wellness centre to combine fitness, yoga and mental health services, Projekt42, in the city’s Leith Walk, is in the running to win the Gaia Award. Continue reading Edinburgh entrepreneur reaches NatWest everywoman Award UK finals
More mental health support for students in Scotland
College and university students are to benefit from a £20 million investment in additional mental health counsellors. Continue reading More mental health support for students in Scotland
Permission to busk!
The Culture, Tourism, Europe and External Affairs Committee has given its backing to the UEFA Championship Bill which is being introduced ahead of Scotland hosting football matches as part of the EURO 2020 tournament next summer.
The UEFA Championship Bill seeks to introduce a range of provisions which will protect the commercial rights of the organisers. This includes action on ticket touting and street trading within designated fan zones. Continue reading Permission to busk!
Civic reception for Hibernian women
Edinburgh is to mark the achievements of Hibs’ female football players with a celebration in the City Chambers.
General election: Greens announce Edinburgh candidates
The urgency of tackling the climate emergency must not be crowded out by Brexit in the looming Westminster election. That is the message from Edinburgh Greens as the party announces its plans to contest seats across Edinburgh in the election on 12 December.
The party will contest all five seats in the capital with a central focus on a Scottish Green New Deal: tackling climate change, creating jobs and transforming the economy.
Continue reading General election: Greens announce Edinburgh candidates
North Edinburgh Arts event at The Hub: tonight’s programme revealed
North Edinburgh Arts have revealed the programme for tonight’s fundraiser event at The Hub on Castlehill:
Additional winter funding for NHS Scotland
Winter pressures across NHS Scotland will be tackled through an investment of £10 million.
NHS Lothian’s allocation is £1.426 million. Continue reading Additional winter funding for NHS Scotland
Leith Links playpark transformed
Kids of all ages are in for a treat at the brand new Leith Links play park, which was formally opened on Friday, becoming one of the Capital’s largest play spaces.
A parkour unit, a Rolli trampoline for wheelchair users, a natural play area and oodles of great new play equipment chosen by the local community have allbeen installed in the north Edinburgh park.