Big Fit Walk calls on Edinburgh to join biggest short walk of the year

The people of Edinburgh are being encouraged to get outside and get walking this June as Scotland’s walking charity has launched the 16th  annual Big Fit Walk.

Organised by Paths for All, the campaign will see Edinburgh become more active over the month of June as people of all ages and abilities are being asked to organise a 30-minute walk.

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UK Music Industry Backs #BeSafeBeSound Campaign

Counter Terrorism Policing has collaborated with UK Music to deliver safety advice for festival-goers.

Counter Terrorism Policing are reaching out to festival-goers who will be attending live events in the coming months by launching the #BeSafeBeSound social media campaign as part of their ‘Summer Security’ initiative. Continue reading UK Music Industry Backs #BeSafeBeSound Campaign

Thistle marks 75 years with special community event

Leading Lothians wellbeing charity, Thistle, celebrated it’s 75th  anniversary with a special community event hosted at the Thistle Centre of Wellbeing in Craigmillar.

The event also marked the transition of leadership from CEO, Diana Noel-Paton to Mark Hoolahan, currently Deputy CEO. Continue reading Thistle marks 75 years with special community event

Major new initiative to get more women into politics

A new initiative has been announced by an alliance of women’s organisations and the Scottish Parliament in a move to tackle the gender imbalance in Scottish politics. Continue reading Major new initiative to get more women into politics

Napier University to host acclaimed security guru

WORLD-renowned cybersecurity expert Bruce Schneier is to outline his vision of the future in a special event at Edinburgh Napier University.

The influential author of Click Here to Kill Everybody will discuss Trust, Privacy and The Future in a speaking engagement at the Craiglockhart campus on Wednesday June 19. Continue reading Napier University to host acclaimed security guru

Briggs ‘deeply worried’ over Western’s Urology waiting list

The number of patients on the urgent waiting list for a urology operation at the Edinburgh Western General Urology Hub has increased from 363 at 30 June 2018 to 465 at 31 March 2019, the latest data available. Continue reading Briggs ‘deeply worried’ over Western’s Urology waiting list