The Easter holidays are fast approaching and can prove a challenge when it comes to finding fun activities for the children. Pets at Home has the answer, with its free interactive ‘My Pet Pals’ workshops, held in store between 30th March and 14th April. Continue reading Pets At Home to host free workshops across Scotland this Easter
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Trams, hooligans with chainsaws and snaring Shipman: Kevin launches election campaign
Kevin Illingworth is standing as an Independent candidate in next week’s Leith Walk by-election. What does he stand for? Continue reading Trams, hooligans with chainsaws and snaring Shipman: Kevin launches election campaign
Age is just a number: Older People’s Framework launched
Older people’s rights are at the centre of a new framework to ensure people can remain active, keep working if they want to, feel safe, and access the services they need. Continue reading Age is just a number: Older People’s Framework launched
Lothian residents encouraged to prepare for a healthy, happy Easter
People who live in Lothian are being reminded to make the most of the Easter weekend by taking a few simple steps to look after their health. Continue reading Lothian residents encouraged to prepare for a healthy, happy Easter
Student sales stars are the real deal
EDINBURGH Napier hosted rising sales stars from both sides of the Atlantic at a prestigious two-day contest last week. Continue reading Student sales stars are the real deal
Digital network paves the way for e-health revolution
Lothian MSP Miles Briggs – Holyrood’s shadow secretary for health and sport – has joined engineers on the streets of Edinburgh to explore how better broadband could revolutionise e-healthcare. Continue reading Digital network paves the way for e-health revolution
Edinburgh students get Career Ready
The ground-breaking Career Ready programme has marked a major milestone with a record number of students graduating since its inception in Scotland in 2011. Continue reading Edinburgh students get Career Ready
CAS launches controversial new ‘Help to Claim’ service
Citizens Advice Scotland has launched a new service called “Help to Claim” which aims to support who are making their initial application for Universal Credit.
Continue reading CAS launches controversial new ‘Help to Claim’ service
Police investigate serious assault
Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious assault in the Newington area. The incident happened at around 7.15pm on Sunday (31st March) outside a premises on Clerk Street. Continue reading Police investigate serious assault
New street brings more affordable homes to Edinburgh
Port of Leith Housing Association (PoLHA) has handed over the keys to 23 beautiful homes for social rent in Edinburgh’s vibrant Abbeyhill. Continue reading New street brings more affordable homes to Edinburgh








