Edinburgh Northern and Leith MSP Ben Macpherson is holding a “craft and chat” event at Dr Bell’s Family Centre, as part of his annual MSP Christmas Card competition. Continue reading Local MSP to hold ‘craft and chat’ event at Dr Bell’s
Category: North Edinburgh News
Refurbished Edinburgh pub opened by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity
The Robin’s Nest has honoured the Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity after the pub reopened following an extensive remodel. The pub and its staff are planning a host of fundraising events and activities in the upcoming months, aiming to raise money and awareness in support of the charity. Continue reading Refurbished Edinburgh pub opened by Edinburgh Children’s Hospital Charity
Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers
AN EDINBURGH space company is travelling over 380 miles to teach a six-year-old girl about its work – after learning of her love for them through social media. Continue reading Space Firm Inspires Youth to Become the Next Generation of Engineers
More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners
Despite a recent study by the University of London revealing that Millennials are shunning alcohol, and teetotalism has become more mainstream, drink driving casualties are at a four year high. In fact, data released by the Department of Transport showed that more than 24% of drink drivers were aged between 16 and 19 years old – inexperienced drivers who have recently passed their driving test. Continue reading More emphasis on hazards of drink and drug driving needed in driving lessons, warn campaigners
Oh, oh: All change at the Western?
Have your say on developments at the Western General Hospital
Christmas angel lights up Jenners
A SEVEN-YEAR OLD who has spent the last five years being treated at the Royal Hospital for Sick Children (RHSC) has switched on the lights of one of the city’s most impressive Christmas trees. Continue reading Christmas angel lights up Jenners
Get your body ‘winter ready’
Many of us dread the winter months: it conjures up images of bad weather, colds and flu. Additionally, many of us feel the winter blues too. For some of us, however, the symptoms are more persistent and more serious. Continue reading Get your body ‘winter ready’
Fair Fuel? Petrol profits skyrocket at motorists expense
The UK fuel supply chain took as much as 16.13p profit per litre from petrol drivers in the last two months. Despite falling wholesale and oil prices UK drivers aren’t seeing those significantly reduced costs reflected at the pumps. Continue reading Fair Fuel? Petrol profits skyrocket at motorists expense
Work starts on first affordable homes to be built without Government subsidy
Work has started on fifty affordable rented homes in Dunbar that will be built without any Government subsidy, in a move welcomed by Scottish Government Cabinet Secretary for Finance, Economy and Fair Work, Derek Mackay MSP. Continue reading Work starts on first affordable homes to be built without Government subsidy
Businesses urged to claim £2500 voucher for broadband boost
Businesses around the UK are being urged to make use of a £2500 voucher for gigabit broadband speeds before the scheme closes due to high demand. Continue reading Businesses urged to claim £2500 voucher for broadband boost