FORTH & INVERLEITH VOLUNTARY SECTOR FORUM
Partnership Event
Thursday 22 November at Drylaw Neighbourhood Centre Continue reading Working together: Forth & Inverleith VSF meets on Thursday
Category: New Town
EVOC says thanks to Edinburgh’s voluntary organisations
Today is the International Day of Charity, and to mark the occasion Edinburgh Voluntary Organisations’ Council (EVOC) staff, along with an elderly black Labrador called Sally, are to deliver ‘thank you cards’ to voluntary organisations across the city Continue reading EVOC says thanks to Edinburgh’s voluntary organisations
Hanover Street assault: man arrested
Police in Edinburgh have released images of a man that they wish to trace as part of an ongoing investigation into a serious assault in the city centre. Continue reading Hanover Street assault: man arrested
Police appeal following handbag robberies
Police are appealing for information following two robberies in the north of Edinburgh where the victims had their handbags stolen. While the robberies took place within two hours of each other, and two men were involved in each robbery, police do not believe the incidents are linked. Continue reading Police appeal following handbag robberies
Two charged following housebreaking spree
Police have charged two men following a number of housebreakings, thefts and attempted housebreakings in the city. The incidents took place at 18 properties in the city centre, New Town, Newington and Broughton areas between the 23rd August and 26th September. Continue reading Two charged following housebreaking spree
New support and companionship service launches in Edinburgh
A new premium alternative for those who require support or companionship but want to live independently in their own homes has launched in Edinburgh. Continue reading New support and companionship service launches in Edinburgh
Life for Scotland Street murderer
A man who murdered his friend at a property in the New Town has been jailed. Kieran Davies, 28, was sentenced to life in prison, with a minimum term of 19 years at the High Court in Edinburgh today. Continue reading Life for Scotland Street murderer
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Monday
Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meeting takes place next Monday (21st August)at 6.30pm in Stockbridge Library. All welcome. Continue reading Inverleith Neighbourhood Partnership meets on Monday
Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
A man has been convicted for the murder of his friend in Edinburgh’s New Town. Kieran Davies, aged 28, was found guilty of murdering 32-year-old Ashley Hawkins at Edinburgh High Court on Thursday and will be sentenced on 24 August. Continue reading Man convicted for Scotland Street murder
Celine shines at Scottish Charity Awards
The Yard’s Celine is leading light at Charity Awards
Charities and individuals from across Scotland have been recognised for the life-changing difference they make at the 2017 Scottish Charity Awards, which took place at the Edinburgh International Conference Centre last night. Among the winners was The Yard’s Celine Sinclair, who won the Leading Light award. Continue reading Celine shines at Scottish Charity Awards