New Year revellers are set to enjoy alcoholic beverages aplenty this Christmas – so experts have revealed eight of the best hangover ‘cures’ that won’t cost the earth. Continue reading New Year hangover suggestions
Category: North Edinburgh News
Aldi embraces the season of goodwill
Aldi has once again spread the festive cheer across Edinburgh and the Lothians as the supermarket donated 5,325 meals to people in need this Christmas Eve.
What a waste: Holyrood spends £100 million to mitigate Tory welfare cuts
This year more than £100 million has been spent to mitigate the effects of UK Government austerity and this money could have been better spent on more anti-poverty measures, Social Security Secretary Shirley-Anne Somerville has said. Continue reading What a waste: Holyrood spends £100 million to mitigate Tory welfare cuts
Council supports Shelter Scotland’s ‘Are You With Us?’ housing campaign
The city council is supporting Shelter Scotland’s campaign to have the right to a decent home enshrined in Scots law. Continue reading Council supports Shelter Scotland’s ‘Are You With Us?’ housing campaign
A Happy New Year for low paid workers
UK Government announces pay rise for 2.8 million people
Low-paid workers will receive a 6.2% pay rise with a new National Living Wage (NLW) of £8.72 per hour, the biggest cash increase ever, the Government has announced today. Continue reading A Happy New Year for low paid workers
Give your #FestiveDonation
It may be the festive season, but the need for blood doesn’t take a break. Patients in Scotland need your help throughout Christmas and into the New Year. Continue reading Give your #FestiveDonation
New Year traditions around the world
Drinking ashes, dressing as bears and taking suitcases for a walk are among the unusual New Year’s traditions from across the globe. Continue reading New Year traditions around the world
Top Scots musicians bringing in a Scottish New Year at Australia’s Woodford Folk Festival’s Hogmanay
THE Year of Scotland in Australia 2020 will kick off in style as Woodford Folk Festival celebrates the New Year with a traditional Scottish Hogmanay party on 31 December 2019.
Continue reading Top Scots musicians bringing in a Scottish New Year at Australia’s Woodford Folk Festival’s Hogmanay
City’s largest independent hotel shuts for the night
Staff to squeeze in a late Christmas party Continue reading City’s largest independent hotel shuts for the night
Have you seen Francesco?
MISSING PERSON – Francesco Ioppolo
Police are appealing for the public’s help as part of efforts to trace a man reported missing in Edinburgh. Continue reading Have you seen Francesco?