Author: davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

Major conference to ‘harness future opportunities for Scotland’s world class heritage sector’

A major conference taking place in the heart of Scotland’s capital aims to harness future opportunities for development and growth in the country’s world class heritage sector. Continue reading Major conference to ‘harness future opportunities for Scotland’s world class heritage sector’

Credit where it’s due: new support to help reduce the cost of borrowing

Low income families will have greater access to affordable credit through a new £2 million fund. Announced as part of the Tackling Child Poverty Delivery Plan, the Scottish Government will provide £1 million to the Carnegie Trust’s Affordable Credit Loan Fund, doubling the size of the fund. Continue reading Credit where it’s due: new support to help reduce the cost of borrowing

Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on Piersfield Terrace

Police are appealing for witnesses following a fatal road traffic collision in the east of the city. The incident happened at around 11.30am on Friday (30 March) on Piersfield Terrace near to Northfield Broadway. Continue reading Appeal for witnesses following fatal collision on Piersfield Terrace

Patient care strengthened as new GP contract introduced

The new GP contract for Scotland comes into force today. Backed by investment of £110 million in 2018-19 and jointly developed with the BMA, it will ensure GPs can spend more time with the patients who need them most by ensuring patients can access the right person at the right time. Continue reading Patient care strengthened as new GP contract introduced

Waterfront regeneration ‘on hold’ following discovery of rare tree

The multi-million £ regeneration of Granton’s waterfront has been put on hold once again following the discovery of a rare tree – thought to be the only one of it’s kind – on the Forthquarter site recently purchased by the city council. And the discovery of this unique tree could potentially transform the prospects of one of the city’s most neglected areas. Continue reading Waterfront regeneration ‘on hold’ following discovery of rare tree

Neonatal Fund will support families through “hugely testing and emotional time”

Parents of premature and sick newborn babies will receive help meeting the additional costs they face as a result of their baby being in hospital with the introduction of a new £1.5 million fund. From 1 April, the Neonatal Expenses Fund will be available to all parents to support them to spend as much time with their babies as possible, while they are receiving care within a neonatal unit. Continue reading Neonatal Fund will support families through “hugely testing and emotional time”