Canine carers at Dogs Trust West Calder were delighted to find out that one of their previous residents recently reunited with her puppies – one year after they all found new homes. Continue reading Family reunion at Dogs Trust
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Salary boost for NHS Lothian staff
SNP MSP Ben Macpherson has hailed the SNP Government’s salary boost for 21,694 hardworking staff in NHS Lothian. Continue reading Salary boost for NHS Lothian staff
Edinburgh Art Festival Announces Pop-Ups and Events Programme
Edinburgh Art Festival 26 July – 26 August 2018
Edinburgh Art Festival, the only major annual festival dedicated to the visual arts within the UK, has announced details of its 2018 events programme. The programme includes a wide range of one-off performances, artist talks, tours and walks, musical events, family activities and workshops, as well as pop-up exhibitions and events in spaces and galleries across the city. Continue reading Edinburgh Art Festival Announces Pop-Ups and Events Programme
First Minister freshens up her government
First Minister Nicola Sturgeon yesterday appointed a ‘new, refreshed Scottish Government Cabinet’. The new appointments are designed to meet current challenges, introduce new talent and ensure the government is capitalising on all opportunities in taking forward its bold and ambitious programme for Scotland. Continue reading First Minister freshens up her government
NHS Lothian: urgent action needed to address ‘bullying and harassment’
An independent investigation into NHS Lothian has found a culture of “bullying and harassment”. The review, produced by the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges, for the Scottish Government, investigated the circumstances surrounding NHS Lothian’s reporting of A&E waiting times – and concludes that said the situation requires “urgent action”. Continue reading NHS Lothian: urgent action needed to address ‘bullying and harassment’
Have you seen Wioleta?
Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace a 33-year-old woman reported missing. Wioleta Wisinska was last seen around 11am on Thursday 21st June in Dundas Street, and concern is growing for her welfare. Continue reading Have you seen Wioleta?
Citadel Court fire ‘suspicious’
Police have launched an investigation after a blaze at a Leith tower block. The fire is being treated as ‘suspicious’. Continue reading Citadel Court fire ‘suspicious’
Edinburgh International Festival offers free tickets to North Edinburgh’s young people
Friday 3 August: Five Telegrams opens Edinburgh International Festival
Edinburgh International Festival is encouraging young people from North Edinburgh to share in the opening night excitement of a groundbreaking perormance. Free tickets are available for ‘Five Telegrams‘ at The Usher Hall – and free transport to and from the event is available through North Edinburgh Arts too! Continue reading Edinburgh International Festival offers free tickets to North Edinburgh’s young people
Honorary Doctorate for legend of the arts underground
PRODUCER, publisher and renowned Paris dinner party host Jim Haynes has received an honorary doctorate from Edinburgh Napier University. Continue reading Honorary Doctorate for legend of the arts underground
Layby birth mum reunited with paramedic crew
A mum who gave birth in a layby has been reunited with the Scottish Ambulance Service paramedics who helped her deliver her second child on the same day her brother tragically died in a sailing accident in 2009. Continue reading Layby birth mum reunited with paramedic crew