Author: davepickering

Edinburgh reporter and photographer

Scots urged Scots urged to stay well in wintry conditions, to look after themselves and vulnerable neighbours.

NHS 24 is advising people to take a few simple steps to stay well during this blast of wintry weather and what to do if illness does strike. Continue reading Scots urged Scots urged to stay well in wintry conditions, to look after themselves and vulnerable neighbours.

There but not there: Hearts’ fallen heroes honoured in national WW1 campaign launch

Ghostly figures of First World War soldiers or ‘Tommies’, have taken up their position on the Tynecastle turf  today as part of a new nationwide fundraising campaign to commemorate 100 years since the end of the Great War later this year. Continue reading There but not there: Hearts’ fallen heroes honoured in national WW1 campaign launch

Scottish businesses plan jobs boost as confidence rises, says Business Barometer report

Bank of Scotland’s Business Barometer for February 2018 shows:

  • Overall confidence for firms in Scotland rose 17 points during February to 35 per cent
  • Economic optimism in the region stood at 33 per cent, 20 points above last month
  • Job creation increased by 23 points to 27 per cent compared to January

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SNP welcome shock collar ban commitment from UK Government

PUBLIC PRESSURE BRINGS END TO “UNNECESSARY AND CRUEL” PRACTICE

Reports suggest that electric shock collar devices used on dogs will be banned by Westminster “within weeks”, following sustained public pressure and a campaign led by the SNP. Continue reading SNP welcome shock collar ban commitment from UK Government

More than half of Edinburgh shoppers unaware of exploitation of food and drink producers in developing countries

 

  • 56% of shoppers are not aware of exploitation of food and drink producers in developing countries
  • 44% of respondents were put off by “too expensive” ethical products
  • 23% of consumers “never” think about the people who produce their food

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