As a historic hub of learning and leisure, New Lanark World Heritage Site and Double Take Projections are delighted to present ‘Shining Lives: Fortunes of Fate’, a spectacular immersive sound and large-scale light installation illumination projecting images onto New Lanark’s building facades this Autumn. Continue reading New Lanark World Heritage Site and Double Take Projections present Shining Lives: Fortunes of Fate
A Met Office yellow warning remains in place until 6pm this evening. Forecasters say heavy rain possible in the Edinburgh area, perhaps leading to travel disruption and some flooding.
This severe weather follows several instances of exceptional rainfall throughout June, July and, most recently this week, resulting in localised flooding and surface water around the city. Continue reading Be prepared warning as more rain forecast
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Security and fraud are at the forefront of people’s minds when it comes to money and bank accounts, but we could be compromising the security of our finances without even knowing it. Continue reading The everyday habits that put your money at risk
Multi award-winning performance poet Bróccán Tyzack-Carlin has brought his stand-up poetry show Don’t Bother to this year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
Making a name for himself on the comedy and poetry circuits, Bróccán has been wowing audiences with his clever, quick witted repertoire, and is described as being “at the top of his game”. Continue reading Going to the Fringe? Don’t Bother!
Edinburgh mums and dads could be in for a treat this summer, as Drayton Manor Park is giving away £500 cash, as well as FREE theme park tickets and hotel stays to parents who are frazzled by the summer holidays.
The giveaway comes after a survey by the family attraction found that Edinburgh parents will last fewer than three weeks into the summer holidays before they start feeling completely fed up – and one in five confess they find it the most STRESSFUL time of the year. Continue reading Frazzled parents and holiday blues: holiday competition
• Zimbabwe is facing a chronic food crisis and without support more than 5.5 million people will not have access to the food they need by 2020
• International Development Secretary Alok Sharma announces UK aid support to help malnourished children, families and communities following a UN appeal
• He also urges Government of Zimbabwe to act on its promise to deliver fundamental political and economic reforms
Hundreds of thousands of Zimbabweans will receive life-saving access to food and water thanks to UK aid as the country faces a potentially catastrophic famine.
International Development Secretary Alok Sharma yesterday announced £49 million of UK aid. This will be given to trusted partners to help malnourished children, families and communities following a UN Zimbabwe appeal.
He also urged the Zimbabwean Government to act on its promise to deliver fundamental political and economic reforms.
International Development Secretary Alok Sharma (above) said: “The Government of Zimbabwe must do more to deliver the promised fundamental political and economic reforms and take responsibility for the humanitarian crisis affecting its people.
“The UK stands with the people of Zimbabwe at a time when millions are at risk of starvation and disease. Through trusted partners we will continue to give families access to food and clean water, and support children to gain a decent education.”
Zimbabwe is facing a chronic food crisis as crops have been devastated by the effects of drought, economic crisis and a powerful cyclone. Without support, more than 5.5 million people in Zimbabwe will not have access to the food they need by 2020.
The food crisis is closely linked to the economic challenges in Zimbabwe which has led to high unemployment and high inflation.
Having already experienced outbreaks of cholera following the devastation of Cyclone Idai earlier this year, water shortages are also leaving the country more susceptible to further outbreaks as people struggle to find clean sources of drinking water.
Parents in Edinburgh are being encouraged to ensure their kids’ back to school regime includes a key item along with the standard new blazer, gym kit and pencil case – a reusable water bottle. Continue reading Make Water Bottles part of the Back to School regime
The Council has agreed a timetable to progress its next local development plan, City Plan 2030, to help shape a sustainable, inclusive and successful Edinburgh.
Continue reading Planning Ahead: city council working on plan for 2030
The Madelvic History Group is pleased to announce the next escorted Curious Edinburgh walk, with participants leaving from Madelvic House and accompanied by local historians, sharing their fascinating local insights. Continue reading Madelvic History Group: Granton guided walking tour
