LEADING environmental campaigner Dr Richard Dixon yesterday received an honorary degree from Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading Honorary degree for Dr Richard Dixon
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Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Scottish cricket stars are 20/20 specialists thanks to Black & Lizars
Leading optician agrees sponsorship deal to raise awareness of eye health amongst cricketers
Black & Lizars has shown its support for Scotland’s leading international cricketers by announcing a partnership with the Scottish Cricketers Association (SCA). Continue reading Scottish cricket stars are 20/20 specialists thanks to Black & Lizars
Public calls for greater use of technology in healthcare
Scotland’s public would like to see much greater use of technology in its NHS, a Scottish Parliament Committee inquiry has found. The findings were published as part of the Health and Sport Committee inquiry into the future of primary care. Continue reading Public calls for greater use of technology in healthcare
Airbnb has an estimated direct economic impact in Edinburgh of £320m
New data from Airbnb reveals that guests and hosts on the platform generated over £320m for the Edinburgh economy in 2018 alone. Continue reading Airbnb has an estimated direct economic impact in Edinburgh of £320m
Beyond the Frame: Spiderman gets the Screen X treatment at Cineworld
Revolutionary new cinema technology ScreenX arrived at Cineworld Edinburgh on Tuesday, the first of it’s kind in Scotland. Continue reading Beyond the Frame: Spiderman gets the Screen X treatment at Cineworld
EnTWINed: High jinks, heartache and a double graduation
TWIN brothers Connor and Callum Clark graduated from the same university class today (JULY 4), ending a long academic journey together which has encompassed both high jinks and heartache. Continue reading EnTWINed: High jinks, heartache and a double graduation
Catriona Matheson to chair drug deaths task force
A new taskforce to tackle the rising number of drug deaths in Scotland is to be chaired by Professor Catriona Matheson from the University of Stirling.
Continue reading Catriona Matheson to chair drug deaths task force
New Sick Kids Hospital: MOVE HALTED
Update on Royal Hospital for Children and Young People
To protect patient safety the Health Secretary has delayed the move of patients, staff and services from the existing Royal Hospital for Sick Children to the new site at the Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh, which was due to take place next week. Continue reading New Sick Kids Hospital: MOVE HALTED
Razzmatazz Open Day at Redhall Walled Garden
Redhall Walled Garden is holding it’s annual Razzmatazz Open day event on Saturday 20th July (12-5pm). Continue reading Razzmatazz Open Day at Redhall Walled Garden
TL Dallas marks a century in business with charity campaign
TL Dallas, one of the UK’s leading independent insurance broking and risk management companies, is celebrating 100 years in business. To mark this significant milestone, the business has pledged to provide 12 months of support to a number of charities close to the hearts of its staff, including Alzheimer Scotland. Continue reading TL Dallas marks a century in business with charity campaign