The people of Scotland must not allow terrorism to triumph and should go about their business as usual, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said this morning. Continue reading Terror threat in Scotland: ‘business as usual’
Author: davepickering
Edinburgh reporter and photographer
Manchester Arena attack: death toll rises
“The great city of Manchester has been affected by terrorism before. Its spirit was not bowed; its community continued. This time it has been a particular attack on the most vulnerable in our society – its intention was to sow fear – its intention is to divide. But it will not succeed.” – Home Secretary Amber Rudd
Twenty-two people have died and scores more injured in a terror attack on Manchester Arena, Greater Manchester Police have confirmed. Police said the lone male attacker, who died in the blast, was carrying an improvised explosive device which he detonated. Continue reading Manchester Arena attack: death toll rises
Sustrans research reveals cycle safety hotspots
“Put quite simply: the more people in a place who cycle, the safer it becomes for everyone”
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Sustrans Scotland is calling for improved cycling infrastructure at junctions, after research has revealed that roundabouts and T-junctions are the main cycle collision hotspots in Scotland. Drumbrae roundabout features among the twenty most dangerous locations in the country.
Continue reading Sustrans research reveals cycle safety hotspots
Still time to have your say on Stockbridge ‘town centre’
The city council is responsible for managing the mix of shops, cafes, restaurants, pubs and other uses in its town centres. It is preparing new supplementary guidance for Stockbridge Town Centre. This will set out where uses can change and how we plan for a mix of uses to support the town centres as a place to shop, visit, live and work. Continue reading Still time to have your say on Stockbridge ‘town centre’
Imaginate Festival: Exclusive tickets for Good Neighbours
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O my! Face up to a grave discovery at City Art Centre
Shedding light on Edinburgh’s murky medical past, the face of an early autopsy patient has been unveiled for the first time. Visitors to the City Art Centre’s new ‘Edinburgh Alphabet’ exhibition, a major display spelling out an A-Z of the City’s Collections, will come face to face with an 18th Century resident under the letter O for ‘Old Town’. Continue reading O my! Face up to a grave discovery at City Art Centre
PEP community garden takes shape for summer
Edinburgh & Lothians Greenspace Trust has been helping Pilton Equalities Project to create a new Health & Wellbeing community garden at their West Pilton base, and the new garden is getting into good shape after a series of planting and growing sessions. Continue reading PEP community garden takes shape for summer
Scottish SPCA seeks volunteers for Spring Fundrasing Drive
The Scottish SPCA is appealing to the kind hearted people of Edinburgh and Lothians to help at the Pets at Home event to raise vital funds for abused, abandoned and injured animals in their care. Continue reading Scottish SPCA seeks volunteers for Spring Fundrasing Drive
CAMRA calls on candidates to support Scotland’s pubs
Ahead of the General Election, CAMRA is calling on Scottish candidates to #pledgeforpubs by committing to protect and promote the 4,600 pubs and 130 breweries across Scotland – representing the interests of the consumers who enjoy them. Continue reading CAMRA calls on candidates to support Scotland’s pubs
Campaigners to step up challenge to benefits cap
Local people united in the fight to keep families in their homes will meet next week to plan the next stage of their campaign. Continue reading Campaigners to step up challenge to benefits cap