Steps to increase support for people with autism and improve public understanding of the condition have been announced ahead of World Autism Awareness Week 2019. Continue reading Increasing support for people with autism
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Young climate change protesters to meet Holyrood committee
Some of Scotland’s youngest climate change protesters have been invited to have their say at the Scottish Parliament. Continue reading Young climate change protesters to meet Holyrood committee
Edinburgh Students Rewarded For Homebuilding Vision
STUDENTS at a leading Scottish university have been rewarded for their innovative ideas for the future of the housebuilding industry, thanks to a major UK homebuilder. Continue reading Edinburgh Students Rewarded For Homebuilding Vision
Japanese journey next step in Edinburgh man’s career path
An Edinburgh man with a desire to forge a career in international development will study in a country that is regarded as a world leader in the field as the winner of the 2019 Thomas Blake Glover Aberdeen Standard Investments Scholarship. Continue reading Japanese journey next step in Edinburgh man’s career path
Funding to support low carbon projects
Two Edinburgh organisations are to receive Scottish Government funding to support low carbon initiatives. There’s over £49,000 for Edinburgh Airport to develop a green energy project, while the city council receives £40,000 for solar powered charging points for electric vehicles at Ingliston and Hermiston Park and Ride sites. Continue reading Funding to support low carbon projects
Firefighter Clara encourages others to join the best job in the world
A firefighter has told how she worked to protect the public at a devastating fire that claimed the lives of hundreds of people. Continue reading Firefighter Clara encourages others to join the best job in the world
The wettest day of Spring?
Brits should forget about April showers, as research reveals that today – 30th March – is actually the wettest day of spring. Continue reading The wettest day of Spring?
Challenging sectarianism: funding for grassroots projects
Justice Secretary Humza Yousaf: “Education is absolutely pivotal in our fight against this toxic bigotry.”
A charity which helps school pupils challenge bigotry is one of the organisations which will share £530,000 of Scottish Government funding to tackle sectarianism in 2019-20. Continue reading Challenging sectarianism: funding for grassroots projects
£772,000 cash injection for key health projects
EDINBURGH Napier University has been awarded £772,000 for three projects which could transform the lives of patients suffering from a range of illnesses. Continue reading £772,000 cash injection for key health projects
Briggs: local patients waiting to long for alcohol and drug treatment
Scottish Conservative Health Spokesman and Lothian MSP Miles Briggs has called for more to be done to support Alcohol and Drug Partnerships (ADPs), in Edinburgh and the Lothians. Continue reading Briggs: local patients waiting to long for alcohol and drug treatment