All in this together? Aye, right!
By 1pm today the UK’s top company bosses will have already earned the same amount in 2019 as the average worker will be paid for the whole year. Continue reading Britain in 2019: Welcome to Fat Cat Friday
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Oh, sugar! How to curb your family’s enthusiasm
There are many foods which are high in sugar which you may not be aware of. Whilst many of these (e.g. fruit smoothies) contain key nutrients, eating a large amount of these foods can also contribute to you becoming overweight.
Take a look at the graphics from AXA PPP healthcare to see how your breakfast –you’re your kids’ – contributes to your daily sugar intake. Continue reading Oh, sugar! How to curb your family’s enthusiasm
Skye’s the limit at Scrambles!
Eight Skyes joined in the adventure as Scrambles soft play reopened at Edinburgh’s International Climbing Arena at Ratho yesterday. Continue reading Skye’s the limit at Scrambles!
UK flu levels on the rise
The latest Public Health England (PHE) report,published yesterday, suggests that influenza is starting to circulate in the community and is at moderate levels. The statistics show that over the last week, the flu hospitalisation and intensive care admission rates have both increased from 1.06 to 1.96 per 100,000, and from 0.19 to 0.29 per 100,000 respectively. Continue reading UK flu levels on the rise
Blackhall Bookworms back on 11th January
Story and craft sessions for children at Blackhall Library
Scottish Government commits £125 million to combat UK austerity
Scottish Ministers are on course to invest over £125 million in 2018-19 to mitigate against the worst impact of UK Government welfare reforms and to protect those on low incomes. Continue reading Scottish Government commits £125 million to combat UK austerity
Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig
Planning a holiday or a short break? Have a look at Leipzig
Hardly any other German city can boast as great and vibrant a cultural history as Leipzig. In 2019, the city will celebrate important anniversaries of events that had significant effects on the development of Germany. Continue reading Bauhaus, Peaceful Revolution and Clara Schumann: 2019 is a big year for Leipzig
Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns this month
After a hugely successful first year Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns to Assembly Rooms on 26th and 27th of January for another packed weekend of talks, classes and workshops to help us all lead healthier and happier lives. Continue reading Edinburgh Wellbeing Festival returns this month
Over one million patients treated by NHS Lothian last year
The start of 2019 marks the end of a very busy year for NHS Lothian. A quick look back of the statistics gathered over the last 12 months shows just how many patients have received care and treatment in NHS Lothian. Continue reading Over one million patients treated by NHS Lothian last year
“A lifeline”: Pilton Community Health Project service users speak out
‘PCHP has been amazing for me’
Pilton Community Health Project enters 2019 facing closure unless a rescue package can be found. Scotland’s oldest community health project – PCHP was established in 1984 – could close in March following Edinburgh Integration Joint Board’s decision to reject PCHP’s application for Health & Social Care funding last month. Continue reading “A lifeline”: Pilton Community Health Project service users speak out