Local charities and good causes are being encouraged to apply for funding of over £3 million that has been raised by the players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Continue reading Up to £20,000 funding available for local projects
Category: North Edinburgh News
EU citizens ‘vital to Scotland’
EU citizens living and working in Scotland make an invaluable contribution to our society, culture and economy, First Minister Nicola Sturgeon said yesterday.
At an event in Edinburgh to celebrate the positive impact of EU citizens the First Minister announced additional funding for the Stay in Scotland campaign. Continue reading EU citizens ‘vital to Scotland’
Aldi addresses the haggis with Simon Howie this Burns Night
Aldi customers can now pick up their Burns Night favourites produced by one Scotland’s top meat suppliers, Simon Howie, in all 91 stores across Scotland. Continue reading Aldi addresses the haggis with Simon Howie this Burns Night
Eight Edinburgh Writers Receive Awards
Scottish Book Trust has announced the 13 recipients of the New Writers Award, which is supported by Creative Scotland.
Since 2009 Scottish Book Trust, the national charity transforming lives through reading and writing, has supported over 100 creative individuals through the New Writers Awards. Continue reading Eight Edinburgh Writers Receive Awards
Royston Wardieburn’s Under-Twelve Clubs start this week
Clubs for Primary School kids get underway from 22nd January
Could Edinburgh be home to the UK’s most marvellous moggy?
Cat lovers in Scotland are being invited to nominate their furry friends for the biggest event in the feline year – the National Cat Awards. Continue reading Could Edinburgh be home to the UK’s most marvellous moggy?
Let’s call periods, periods
A groundbreaking new campaign has been launched to challenge the stigma around periods and encourage more people to talk openly about them. Continue reading Let’s call periods, periods
Energy saving campaign aims to help households reduce fuel bills
A week-long campaign has launched in Scotland to help reduce energy consumption and fuel bills as households continue to waste money on unnecessary energy usage. Continue reading Energy saving campaign aims to help households reduce fuel bills
Urban Union acquired by Robertson Group
Regeneration specialist Urban Union has been wholly acquired by Robertson Group, one of the largest family-owned construction, infrastructure and support services businesses in the UK. Continue reading Urban Union acquired by Robertson Group
Streets of Shame
Friends of the Earth Scotland has ranked the country’s most polluted streets for 2019, and the results show Scotland is failing to improve air quality. Once again, Auld Reekie’s streets of shame include Nicholson Street, St John’s Road and Salamander Street.
Many areas across Scotland suffered from higher pollution levels in 2019 than in previous years. Continue reading Streets of Shame