Companionship is key to a healthy life but more needs to be done to reduce loneliness amongst the elderly in Edinburgh, according to research carried out by a home care provider. Continue reading Local care company urging public to help combat loneliness
Category: North Edinburgh News
‘Team Edinburgh SNP’ calls for strong action on short term lets
Edinburgh’s SNP MPs, MSPs and Councillors have jointly written to Kevin Stewart MSP, Scottish Government Minister for Local Government, Housing and Planning, calling for new initiatives to tackle problematic short-term letting in the capital. Continue reading ‘Team Edinburgh SNP’ calls for strong action on short term lets
Café Modern Two at Gallery of Modern Art to undergo complete makeover
The Scottish National Gallery of Modern Art will be temporarily closing the doors of its Café Modern Two on Belford Road from Monday (28th October) until December.
Working alongside catering partner, Heritage Portfolio, an extensive refurbishment programme will be carried out over the next few weeks to refresh the café in order to pave the way for an exciting new concept that has inspired both the interior design and menu offering. Continue reading Café Modern Two at Gallery of Modern Art to undergo complete makeover
Inverleith St Serf’s Christmas Fair this Saturday
Saturday 2nd November from 2 – 4pm
Gogglebox back for Stand Up To Cancer
The Bafta award winning Gogglebox returns once again with a Stand Up To Cancer celebrity special.
The League of Gentleman and Inside No. 9 co-creators and stars Steve Pemberton and Reece Shearsmith will be sharing the Gogglebox sofa together as part of Channel 4 and Cancer Research UK’s Stand Up To Cancer campaign on Friday (25th October). Continue reading Gogglebox back for Stand Up To Cancer
Aldi stores across Edinburgh embrace the season of giving this Christmas
Aldi is embracing the season of goodwill once again this year, and is calling on charities and community groups across Edinburgh and the Lothians to register so that they can collect food donations this Christmas Eve. Continue reading Aldi stores across Edinburgh embrace the season of giving this Christmas
New sewing group at Blackhall Library
Want to get stuck into a sewing project this winter?
Fancy making your own clothes and accessories but lacking the confidence to use that sewing machine that’s at the back of the cupboard? This group is for you!
Britain’s spookiest outdoor spaces
Superstitious Britons wanting to take to the great outdoors for a scare this spooky season have been recommended 11 of the most haunted gardens, parks, and cemeteries across the country. Continue reading Britain’s spookiest outdoor spaces
Council consults on extended hours for bus lanes
A consultation on introducing 7am to 7pm bus lanes operating seven days a week will begin today (Thursday 31 October).
Continue reading Council consults on extended hours for bus lanes
New Sick Kids: still on course for Spring move
The second and final part of a review into compliance of all building systems at the Royal Hospital for Children and Young People (RHCYP) and Department of Clinical Neurosciences (DCN) has been published.
Concluding work ordered by Health Secretary Jeane Freeman in July, the latest NHS National Services Scotland (NSS) report focuses on fire systems, electrical systems and medical gases. This has identified remedial work required within fire and electrical systems prior to occupation and the need for other improvements. Continue reading New Sick Kids: still on course for Spring move