An SNP MP has called for answers after the Tory government was forced to admit that Scotland Office spending on advertising and spin doctors sky-rocketed in the run-up to the June snap election. Continue reading Scotland Office: spinning out of control?
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Game of Thrones-loving Scots go gaga for gadgets
The launch of Game of Thrones yesterday means that people across Scotland will once again be glued to their TV screens, waiting to see if Khaleesi makes it to Kings Landing. This comes as research from Scottish Gas finds that Scottish people are spending more than four hours a day binging on their favourite box sets. Continue reading Game of Thrones-loving Scots go gaga for gadgets
Nature 4 All at North Edinburgh Arts
Nature 4 All
As part of our children’s summer programme, NEA is heading out to our beautiful award-winning garden on Saturday mornings, including THIS Saturday.
Look. Explore. Create.
Take a look at the nature on our doorstep – creative outdoor crafts, beastie hunts, pond life, worms and glitter included (fairies are not!)
This Sat (22nd July) plus
Sat 29th July
Sat 5th August
All ages – under 7 accompanied by adult
Free and a healthy snack provided
North Edinburgh Arts summer programme
PEP Summer Fayre this Thursday
Edinburgh pub makes finals of prestigious awards
A popular Edinburgh pub has become one of a handful of pubs from throughout the country to make it through to the finals of a prestigious award scheme. Continue reading Edinburgh pub makes finals of prestigious awards
Scottish SPCA receives ‘amazing’ donation from Pets at Home
The Scottish SPCA would like to thank Pets at Home Livingston for raising an amazing £2,526 for Scotland’s abused, abandoned and injured animals. Continue reading Scottish SPCA receives ‘amazing’ donation from Pets at Home
Vote for ‘mum-made’ teething jewellery
People in Edinburgh are being asked to vote for a local mum to help her win a national award for the teething jewellery that she makes at home. Continue reading Vote for ‘mum-made’ teething jewellery
Lothian social care overspend shows need for funds, say Greens
Alison Johnstone, Health and Social Care spokesperson for the Scottish Greens and MSP for Lothian, said NHS Lothian’s overspend on care services of £1m a month highlights the need to raise more funds to meet the growing demand for social care services. Continue reading Lothian social care overspend shows need for funds, say Greens
Flora’s kids warn: 20’s plenty
Local primary school children have created their own colourful posters to support the ongoing rollout of slower speeds on roads across Edinburgh. Phase three of the road safety scheme will be rolled out next month. Continue reading Flora’s kids warn: 20’s plenty