A proposal to make civil partnerships available to different sex couples is to be scrutinised by MSPs on the Scottish Parliament’s Equalities and Human Rights Committee. Continue reading MSPs seek views on civil partnerships for different sex couples
Sixteen refurbished apartments in Sighthill are helping people to build meaningful lives at home following time spent at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital.
Originally a sheltered housing complex, a building in the Calders has been transformed by the City of Edinburgh Council to provide high-quality places to stay.
Continue reading St. Stephen Court: there’s no place like home
Scottish Labour and Co-operative party candidate for Edinburgh North and Leith, Gordon Munro, launched his campaign at The Prentice Centre in Granton Mains Avenue yesterday.
The launch was attended by members, activists and supporters who then started out on the campaign trail, canvassing and speaking to local people about the issues that matter in this election (see below). Continue reading Labour launch North & Leith general election campaign
A Holyrood Committee has called on the Scottish Government to fulfil its commitment and introduce compulsory sales orders to tackle the blight of empty homes. Continue reading Committee calls for compulsory sales to tackle blight of empty homes
Police in Edinburgh are making a renewed appeal for witnesses following a serious assault in the South East of the city.
The incident happened one year ago – at around 8.40pm on Friday, 9 November 2018, at an address in Captains Road. Continue reading One year on: Renewed appeal following acid attack
Building work underway at the Western General Hospital will enhance the care and treatment of patients by providing high quality services in improved physical environments.
These are exciting times for the Western General’s patients and staff, but they also pose challenges, such as reduced on-site parking. We will continue to do all we can to keep disruption on the WGH site to a minimum. Continue reading Western General parking warning
Stylish Edinburgh hotel transforms restaurant into a fresh food market as it celebrates 20th year
Earlier this week, the great and the good of Scotland’s foodie scene were invited to discover culinary secrets from the recently opened Surf & Turf restaurant at Macdonald Holyrood Hotel.
The concept, which is inspired by Scotland’s larder, was rolled out at the impressive Edinburgh hotel in the summer after receiving rave reviews at the sister Macdonald Rusacks Hotel in St Andrews. Continue reading Macdonald Holyrood Hotel shares chef’s secrets from new Surf & Turf restaurant
A community social group for people in Edinburgh, set up and run entirely by local volunteers, is looking to grow its membership.
The Out and About in Edinburgh Group was set up by Royal Voluntary Service, the national volunteering charity, with support from players of People’s Postcode Lottery. The group meets twice a month at Café Connect at the Eric Liddell Centre (Morningside Road, EH10 4DP) before heading off to visit a wide variety of local places of interest by bus. Continue reading Edinburgh community group welcomes new members
Senior Carer Pat Gibson has been recognised as one of the leading care home employees in Scotland at a prestigious evening awards ceremony celebrating the best of the independent care home sector in Scotland. Continue reading Senior Carer Pat shortlisted for national Care Award
The Scottish Conservatives have called for an extra £200million to be invested in GP services across Scotland.
Scotland will receive an additional £200million as a result of a Conservative pledge, announced today, to create 50 million more appointments in GP surgeries in England. Continue reading SNP must invest extra £200m in GP services, says Briggs
