The Junction is one of two local charities to benefit from the proceeds of the Trainspotting 2 auction, which will sell memorabilia from the Trainspotting 2 film. The online auction takes place next month to coincide with the film’s US release. Continue reading Junction to benefit from Trainspotting 2 auction
Scottish Cup Trophy Tour hits the magic 114 target today!
2016 was a memorable year, with so many events of world importance. It was the remarkable twelve months when the impossible became possible. Brexit. Donald Trump becoming President of the USA. And Hibs winning the Scottish Cup! Continue reading Persevered: Journey’s end for happy Hibees!
Police in Edinburgh are appealing for witnesses following a break-in to a retail premises in Leith. The break-in happened around 1am last Thursday (12 January) at the Tiso Edinburgh Outdoor Experience on Commercial Street. Continue reading Police seek witnesses to Tiso robbery
Police have released images of a man they wish to trace in connection with a serious assault. The incident took place on Saturday 12 November outside the Spey Lounge on Leith Walk. Continue reading Spey Lounge assault: do you know this man?
Two men will appear at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today following the death of a man in Leith in the early hours of New Years Day. Thirty year old Shaun Woodburn died in hospital following an altercation near Gladstones in Great Junction Street. Continue reading Teenagers face court following Leith death
Local MSP Ben Macpherson has praised the work of Hibernian FC and it’s GameChanger initiative that hosted a festive lunch for the less fortunate on Christmas Day. The MSP also encouraged people across the country to reach out to those who may be spending the festive period alone. Continue reading Ben plays his part at Easter Road’s GameChanger Christmas lunch
Do you know someone who will spend this Christmas alone? Or an elderly couple who face a bleak festive season? A single mum, struggling to make ends meet? Or a homeless person, struggling to find reasons to be cheerful while the rest of us celebrate? Continue reading Give someone a wonderful Hibee Christmas
Ever heard about People Know How? If not, well now’s the time! Continue reading People Know How: Join Us!
Fifty years on from his first professional fight and 40 years since he was voted ‘Britain’s Greatest Ever Boxer’, Ken Buchanan has been chosen to receive the prestigious 2016 Edinburgh Award. Continue reading Knockout: Ken Buchanan to receive Edinburgh Award
Works have started on a new £1.17m Leith Walk Surgery meaning more patients can use the practice in the future. An extra 2,000 patients will be added to the surgery list as a result of the move which will provide a modern and fit-for-purpose facility.
The current surgery, which is based across two different sites, will come together in an historic A-listed Edinburgh property that was once part of Leith Central Station. Located at the bottom of Leith Walk, at the junction with Duke Street, the surgery will open to patients in spring next year.
Rob McCulloch-Graham, Chief Officer, Edinburgh Health and Social Care Partnership, said: “I’m delighted that we have been able to secure these new premises for Leith Walk Surgery.
“The project will bring a twenty five per cent increase in patients registered to the surgery. The relocation to a single site and, into a building which has been designed with staff and patients, will result in improved services for local people.
“This project is another great example of partnership working and I’d like to pay particular credit to the partners in Leith Walk Surgery who have remained pragmatic throughout the design and sign-off process.”
Dr Jeremy Chowings, Leith Walk Surgery, said: “We are very excited about the move to a modern purpose designed facility that is housed in a fantastic landmark building. We believe this will help us to provide an excellent service to our patients old and new. The site of the new surgery is very close to many local amenities and good transport links.
“We would like to thank NHS Lothian for funding this project and Westerwood for undertaking the refurbishment and assisting with the planning of the project.”
Westerwood Development Group will complete the refurbishment of the surgery. They are represented on the project by commercial property advisers Bilfinger GVA.
Peter Fraser of Bilfinger GVA said: “Leith Walk Surgery will be moving into a property with a fascinating history in the heart of Leith, an area home to a growing number of prominent businesses which is well-served by local amenities and links to the nearby city centre.
“We have a further suite of circa 6,300 sq ft on the first floor of this unique building providing bright open plan accommodation with self-contained WC facilities and a generous kitchen area in situ. The remaining space is suited to a number of potential uses and we are already speaking with a number of different occupiers.”
Continue reading New Year, new home for Leith Walk surgery
